Project for Empty Space Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$3.0M
Foundation funders
14
Grants recorded
39
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Project for Empty Space Inc?
Project for Empty Space Inc is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by The Andrew W Mellon Foundation ($1.5M), The Andy Warhol Foundation ($700K), The Ford Foundation ($255K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.0M in grants to Project for Empty Space Inc between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | $1,500,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| The Andy Warhol Foundation | $700,000 | 8 | 2021–2025 |
| The Ford Foundation | $255,250 | 10 | 2020–2024 |
| Arison Arts Foundation | $152,500 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Princeton Area Community Foundation Inc | $112,500 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Geraldine R Dodge Foundation Inc | $80,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Rockefeller Brothers Fund Inc | $50,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Via Art Fund Inc | $40,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Newark Arts Council | $29,500 | 2 | 2021–2023 |
| National Academy of Design | $25,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc | $25,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Deborah Buck Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| United Way of Essex & West Hudson D/B/a United Way of Greater Newark | $9,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Edison Properties Newark Foundation | $7,500 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2020) to $1.3M (2022). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $153K.
What grants has Project for Empty Space Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Andy Warhol Foundation | WARHOL RE-GRANTING INITIATIVE | $100,000 |
| 2025 | The Andy Warhol Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT (OVER 2 YEARS) | $50,000 |
| 2025 | Edison Properties Newark Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| 2024 | The Andy Warhol Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT (OVER 2 YEARS) | $150,000 |
| 2024 | Arison Arts Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Rockefeller Brothers Fund Inc | FOR EXPANDED PROGRAMMING AT ITS NEW CHINATOWN SPACE, PES FUTURES | $50,000 |
| 2024 | The Ford Foundation | CORE SUPPORT FOR RESIDENCIES AND PROGRAMS FOR ARTISTS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN SOCIAL DISCOURSE, RE-ENVISIONING EQUITY, AND RADICAL FUTURE-MAKING | $50,000 |
| 2024 | The Ford Foundation | CORE SUPPORT FOR RESIDENCIES AND PROGRAMS FOR ARTISTS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN SOCIAL DISCOURSE, RE-ENVISIONING EQUITY, AND RADICAL FUTURE-MAKING | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Geraldine R Dodge Foundation Inc | PROJECT SUPPORT FOR NJ WORK | $40,000 |
| 2024 | Princeton Area Community Foundation Inc | General | $12,500 |
| 2024 | Edison Properties Newark Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| 2023 | The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM EXPANSION TO TWO-YEAR RESIDENCIES FOR EIGHT ARTISTS AND TO INCREASE DEVELOPMENT CAPACITY AND STAFFING FOR THE ORGANIZATION | $525,000 |
| 2023 | The Andy Warhol Foundation | WARHOL RE-GRANTING INITIATIVE | $100,000 |
| 2023 | Arison Arts Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2023 | The Ford Foundation | CORE SUPPORT FOR RESIDENCIES AND PROGRAMS FOR ARTISTS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN SOCIAL DISCOURSE, RE-ENVISIONING EQUITY, AND RADICAL FUTURE-MAKING | $50,000 |
| 2023 | The Ford Foundation | CORE SUPPORT FOR RESIDENCIES AND PROGRAMS FOR ARTISTS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN SOCIAL DISCOURSE, RE-ENVISIONING EQUITY, AND RADICAL FUTURE-MAKING | $50,000 |
| 2023 | The Ford Foundation | CORE SUPPORT FOR RESIDENCIES AND PROGRAMS FOR ARTISTS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN SOCIAL DISCOURSE, RE-ENVISIONING EQUITY, AND RADICAL FUTURE-MAKING | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Geraldine R Dodge Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $40,000 |
| 2023 | Princeton Area Community Foundation Inc | GENERAL | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Newark Arts Council | CCF | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Deborah Buck Foundation | TO FURTHER ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Edison Properties Newark Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE | $2,500 |
| 2022 | The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM EXPANSION TO TWO-YEAR RESIDENCIES FOR EIGHT ARTISTS AND TO INCREASE DEVELOPMENT CAPACITY AND STAFFING FOR THE ORGANIZATION | $975,000 |
| 2022 | The Andy Warhol Foundation | WARHOL RE-GRANTING INITIATIVE | $100,000 |
| 2022 | Princeton Area Community Foundation Inc | Project for Empty Space | $75,000 |
| 2022 | The Andy Warhol Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT (OVER 2 YEARS) | $50,000 |
| 2022 | Via Art Fund Inc | GENERAL OPERATING INCUBATOR GRANT | $40,000 |
| 2022 | National Academy of Design | ABBEY MURAL PRIZE | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Arison Arts Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| 2022 | The Ford Foundation | MATCHING GIFT | $750 |
Showing 30 most recent of 39 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Project for Empty Space Inc?
Project for Empty Space Inc is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by The Andrew W Mellon Foundation ($1.5M), The Andy Warhol Foundation ($700K), The Ford Foundation ($255K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.0M in grants to Project for Empty Space Inc between 2020–2025.
Who is Project for Empty Space Inc's largest funder?
The Andrew W Mellon Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Project for Empty Space Inc, with $1.5M across 2 grants (2022–2023).
How much grant funding has Project for Empty Space Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $3.0M in grants to Project for Empty Space Inc across 39 grants from 14 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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