Lean Ensemble Theater
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$227K
Foundation funders
9
Grants recorded
24
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Lean Ensemble Theater?
Lean Ensemble Theater is funded by 9 grantmakers, led by The Shubert Foundation Inc ($85K), Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation ($50K), National Philanthropic Trust ($35K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $227K in grants to Lean Ensemble Theater between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shubert Foundation Inc | $85,000 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation | $50,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $35,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Paul O and Joanne D Stillman | $25,500 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| The Marshall Miller Foundation | $15,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Community Foundation of the Lowcountry | $11,850 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| The Thorpe Family Foundation Inc | $3,900 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| The Hack Foundation Inc | $500 | 1 | 2024 |
| GE Aerospace Foundation | $250 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2020) to $76K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $76K.
What grants has Lean Ensemble Theater received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | CULTURE & ARTS | $35,000 |
| 2025 | The Shubert Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS AND ACTIVITIES | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Paul O and Joanne D Stillman | CHARITABLE | $6,500 |
| 2025 | Community Foundation of the Lowcountry | Arts and Culture | $5,500 |
| 2025 | The Marshall Miller Foundation | GENERAL FUNDING | $5,000 |
| 2025 | The Thorpe Family Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE | $3,500 |
| 2024 | The Shubert Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS AND ACTIVITIES | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Marshall Miller Foundation | GENERAL FUNDING | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation of the Lowcountry | Arts and Culture | $6,350 |
| 2024 | Paul O and Joanne D Stillman | CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Hack Foundation Inc | OPERATING FUND | $500 |
| 2024 | The Thorpe Family Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE | $400 |
| 2023 | The Shubert Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS/ACTIVITIES | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Paul O and Joanne D Stillman | CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
| 2022 | The Shubert Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING | $15,000 |
| 2022 | Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation | General operations | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Paul O and Joanne D Stillman | CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
| 2021 | Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| 2021 | The Shubert Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Paul O and Joanne D Stillman | CHARITABLE | $4,000 |
| 2021 | GE Aerospace Foundation | MATCHING GIFTS | $250 |
| 2020 | Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Lean Ensemble Theater?
Lean Ensemble Theater is funded by 9 grantmakers, led by The Shubert Foundation Inc ($85K), Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation ($50K), National Philanthropic Trust ($35K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $227K in grants to Lean Ensemble Theater between 2020–2025.
Who is Lean Ensemble Theater's largest funder?
The Shubert Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of Lean Ensemble Theater, with $85K across 5 grants (2021–2025).
How much grant funding has Lean Ensemble Theater received?
IRS 990 filings record $227K in grants to Lean Ensemble Theater across 24 grants from 9 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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