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The leading funder of the humanities committed $125 million to lift up the artistic voices of those directly impacted by American legal system. It’s a big influx of cash for this field, and one that Mellon hopes will have broad impacts.
Cate Fox, formerly of MacArthur, leads AmbitioUS, which invests in alternative economic models for creative communities. We chatted with her about her work, the limits of philanthropy’s self-examination, and more.
Philanthropist Ellen Michelson has been a tireless proponent of “creative aging,” an arts education program model geared toward individuals 55 and over. We check in with her about the field, her work with museums, and more.
The Ruth Foundation for the Arts has made a big splash in the arts world thanks to its penchant for flexible funding and a $440 endowment. We check in with executive director Karen Patterson on the foundation’s inaugural year.
Dr. Jeffreen Hayes heads the Chicago-based arts organization and grantmaker Threewalls. We chatted with her to discuss her career trajectory, why she’s optimistic about the state of philanthropy, and more.
Although international law forbids it, destruction of sites with cultural significance is common during war. In Ukraine, hundreds of such places have been damaged. Getty recently backed an effort to protect the nation’s heritage.
NPN recently named Sage Crump director of its Department of Racial Justice and Movement Building, advancing social justice through arts and culture. She fills us in on the group’s work, her biggest influences, and more.
The Orange County Museum of Art raised tens of millions in high-dollar donations for its new facility, which opened with great fanfare last month. It’s the latest example of the growing power of regional arts philanthropy.
The Annenberg Foundation gave millions to develop a modern senior center that defies stereotypes about aging. As Americans get older, the team behind the project hopes it will serve as a model for future facilities.
Alberto Mejia is the deputy director of NALAC, an influential supporter of Latino arts and culture in the United States. In this Q&A, Mejia discusses his start as a hip hop performer, his take on the state of philanthropy, and more.
The Gochman Family Foundation is a new grantmaker founded in 2021. Here’s a look at how it’s joining forces with the Open Society Foundations to launch new Indigenous arts and history programs at Bard College.
For the Eisner Foundation, funding a community-based orchestra, open to all ages, has helped build ties between the generations, enriching an L.A. neighborhood. It’s a testament to the power of intergenerational programming.
Part of an ongoing effort to be more equitable, MacArthur is transitioning to a participatory regranting partnership to support Chicago’s small to midsized arts organizations. How will grantees be impacted?
Celeste Smith is the senior program officer for arts and culture at the Pittsburgh Foundation. We chatted about her career, her thoughts on the state of philanthropy, and what funders and grantees can learn from “The Matrix.”
In 2016, Quanice G. Floyd co-founded Arts Administrators of Color to support professionals in the field. We checked in with her to discuss how the organization came together, her take on the state of philanthropy, and more.
Alice Walton is one of America’s most important arts philanthropists, and lately she’s been ramping up her giving in the health and wellness space. We check in with Walton to discuss her ever-growing charitable portfolio.
A new direct giving program aims to close the wealth gap for local artists, or at least cover supplies, with a guaranteed $1,000 a month. The cash has a surprisingly large impact, with some artists even giving a portion away.
Jody Gottfried Arnhold wants every child in America to have access to dance education. We check in with one of performing arts philanthropy’s most important advocates on the heels of another big gift to advance her goal.
The Wallace Foundation just announced the inaugural round of grantees for its $100 million initiative supporting arts organizations of color. The initiative seeks to better understand how such groups serve their communities.
We are experiencing a social, environmental and economic reckoning — and the arts and culture landscape is shifting as a result. Ford program officers Rocío Aranda-Alvarado and Lane Harwell identify six trends in the field.
Jamie Bennett was executive director of ArtPlace America until it wound down in 2020, and is currently an advisor to United States Artists. We spoke about his influences, how philanthropy “gives ears to the earless,” and more.
The Roundhouse Foundation, based in the small town of Sisters, Oregon, was founded with support from outdoor gear giant Columbia Sportswear. The foundation is expanding rapidly, serving rural communities across the state.
New Jersey’s Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation backs organizations in the areas of education, the arts and community engagement. Here’s what you need to know about one of the state’s largest private funders.
The New York-based Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund has announced the grantees of a new program to foster mental health through the arts. We chat with the fund’s Executive Director Rick Luftglass about lessons learned.
An increasing number of funders have been looking to spur social change through their arts funding, especially during the pandemic. Here are 11 examples we’ve been following.
As the liberal arts stalwart leans into social justice, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation’s Humanities for All Times initiative is supporting projects that link humanities skills to social justice pursuits at 12 colleges around the country.
Public funding for the arts has been dwindling for decades, so most arts nonprofits rely on a mix of earned income and philanthropy. Major donors play an outsized role in this area, often creating tensions within institutions.
The Inevitable Foundation launched in 2021 with the goal of boosting the representation of disabled mid-level screenwriters. We check in with its co-founders on its mission, early successes and what’s next.
Philanthropy for writing and literature is minuscule compared to other arts, but the field has some steadfast supporters, including major foundations and smaller family foundations.
The Rasmuson Foundation supports Alaska-based artists and nonprofits in the areas of health, social services and housing. Here’s what you need to know about the state’s largest private funder.