Cave Organization Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$2.6M
Foundation funders
11
Grants recorded
22
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Cave Organization Inc?
Cave Organization Inc is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by The Andrew W Mellon Foundation ($2.1M), The New York Community Trust ($186K), Mertz Gilmore Foundation ($77K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.6M in grants to Cave Organization Inc between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | $2,150,000 | 2 | 2023 |
| The New York Community Trust | $186,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Mertz Gilmore Foundation | $77,000 | 8 | 2020–2024 |
| New England Foundation for the Arts Incorporated | $76,500 | 2 | 2023–2025 |
| Emma a Sheafer Charitable Tr XXXXX7006 | $25,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| National Performance Network Inc | $20,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Dance Service New York City Inc | $20,000 | 2 | 2020 |
| Creative Capital Foundation | $15,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Alliance of Resident Theatres New York Inc | $13,500 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| Danceusa | $7,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Howard Gilman Foundation Inc | $7,500 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2021) to $2.5M (2023). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $49K.
What grants has Cave Organization Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Emma a Sheafer Charitable Tr XXXXX7006 | CAPACITY BUILDING | $25,000 |
| 2025 | New England Foundation for the Arts Incorporated | GENERAL OPERATING, CREATION AND/OR PRESENTING SUPPORT | $24,125 |
| 2024 | Mertz Gilmore Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Danceusa | FELLOWSHIP IN DANCE ARCHIVING & PRESERVATION | $7,500 |
| 2024 | Alliance of Resident Theatres New York Inc | New York City Small Theatres Fund | $6,500 |
| 2023 | The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | $2,000,000 |
| 2023 | The New York Community Trust | FOR PROGRAM SUPPORT. | $186,000 |
| 2023 | The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | TO SUPPORT AN EVALUATION OF CULTURAL SOLIDARITY FUND, A MUTUAL AID EMERGENCY RELIEF PROGRAM FOR ARTISTS LAUNCHED DURING THE PEAK OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC | $150,000 |
| 2023 | New England Foundation for the Arts Incorporated | GENERAL OPERATING, CREATION AND/OR PRESENTING SUPPORT | $52,375 |
| 2023 | Mertz Gilmore Foundation | CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT FOR LEIMAY | $25,000 |
| 2023 | National Performance Network Inc | Creation & Development Fund | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Creative Capital Foundation | INITIAL AND INFRASTRUCTURE | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Mertz Gilmore Foundation | DANCE PRESENTING PROGRAM | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Mertz Gilmore Foundation | DANCE PRESENTING PROGRAM | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Alliance of Resident Theatres New York Inc | General Operating | $7,000 |
| 2022 | Mertz Gilmore Foundation | REHEARSAL SPACE | $1,000 |
| 2021 | Mertz Gilmore Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT OF DANCE PROGRAM (DBA: LEIMAY) | $10,000 |
| 2020 | Dance Service New York City Inc | DANCE ADVANCEMENT FUND | $16,000 |
| 2020 | Mertz Gilmore Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT OF LEIMAY DANCE PROGRAM | $10,000 |
| 2020 | The Howard Gilman Foundation Inc | FOUNDATION GRANT - GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $7,500 |
| 2020 | Dance Service New York City Inc | CORONAVIRUS RELIEF FUND | $4,000 |
| 2020 | Mertz Gilmore Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT: LEIMAY | $1,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Cave Organization Inc?
Cave Organization Inc is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by The Andrew W Mellon Foundation ($2.1M), The New York Community Trust ($186K), Mertz Gilmore Foundation ($77K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.6M in grants to Cave Organization Inc between 2020–2025.
Who is Cave Organization Inc's largest funder?
The Andrew W Mellon Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Cave Organization Inc, with $2.1M across 2 grants (2023).
How much grant funding has Cave Organization Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $2.6M in grants to Cave Organization Inc across 22 grants from 11 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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