Smack Mellon Studios Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2026
Total received
$361K
Foundation funders
11
Grants recorded
21
Years covered
2020–2026
Who funds Smack Mellon Studios Inc?
Smack Mellon Studios Inc is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by Jerome Foundation Inc ($181K), Milton and Sally Avery Arts Foundation ($60K), Select Equity Group Foundation ($28K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $361K in grants to Smack Mellon Studios Inc between 2020–2026.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerome Foundation Inc | $181,000 | 6 | 2021–2026 |
| Milton and Sally Avery Arts Foundation | $60,000 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| Select Equity Group Foundation | $27,500 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| The Rainbow Private Foundation Inc | $25,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Cornelia T Bailey Charitable Trust | $20,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Wolf Kahn Foundation Inc | $15,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Thelma S Rodbell Charitable Foundati | $11,965 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | $10,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Roy & Niuta Titus Foundation | $5,630 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Ford Foundation | $2,500 | 2 | 2020 |
| Walentas Foundation Ltd | $2,000 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2020) to $93K (2022). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $33K.
What grants has Smack Mellon Studios Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Jerome Foundation Inc | Support for early career artists in visual arts. | $32,500 |
| 2025 | Jerome Foundation Inc | Support for visual artists in the Artist Studio Program. | $27,500 |
| 2025 | Select Equity Group Foundation | SEG VOICES | $17,500 |
| 2025 | Cornelia T Bailey Charitable Trust | ART READY | $10,000 |
| 2025 | The Roy & Niuta Titus Foundation | Smack Mellon's mission is to nurture and support emerging, under-recognized mid-career and women artists in the creation and exhibition of new work, by providing exhibition opportunities, studio workspace, and access to equipment and technical assistance for the realization of ambitious projects. We see ourselves as a vehicle whereby under-represented artists can create, explore and exhibit their creative ideas outside the concerns of the commercial art world, offering many artists the exposure and recognition they deserve. | $5,630 |
| 2024 | Jerome Foundation Inc | Support for visual arts organization working with early career artists | $33,000 |
| 2024 | Wolf Kahn Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Milton and Sally Avery Arts Foundation | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Cornelia T Bailey Charitable Trust | ART READY | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Select Equity Group Foundation | SEG VOICES | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Thelma S Rodbell Charitable Foundati | GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET | $6,965 |
| 2024 | Walentas Foundation Ltd | COMMUNITY / CIVIC | $2,000 |
| 2023 | Jerome Foundation Inc | Support for visual arts organization working with early career artists | $33,000 |
| 2023 | The Rainbow Private Foundation Inc | Art Ready Mentorship Program | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Milton and Sally Avery Arts Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2022 | Jerome Foundation Inc | Support for visual arts organization working with early career visual artists | $27,500 |
| 2022 | The Chicago Community Trust | General operating support | $10,000 |
| 2022 | The Thelma S Rodbell Charitable Foundati | GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET | $5,000 |
| 2021 | Jerome Foundation Inc | Support for Visual Arts Organization Working with Early Career Visual Artists | $27,500 |
| 2020 | The Ford Foundation | Matching Gift | $1,250 |
| 2020 | The Ford Foundation | Matching Gift | $1,250 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Smack Mellon Studios Inc?
Smack Mellon Studios Inc is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by Jerome Foundation Inc ($181K), Milton and Sally Avery Arts Foundation ($60K), Select Equity Group Foundation ($28K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $361K in grants to Smack Mellon Studios Inc between 2020–2026.
Who is Smack Mellon Studios Inc's largest funder?
Jerome Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of Smack Mellon Studios Inc, with $181K across 6 grants (2021–2026).
How much grant funding has Smack Mellon Studios Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $361K in grants to Smack Mellon Studios Inc across 21 grants from 11 funders between 2020–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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