“That’s Where We Come In.” How Chamber Music America Supports the Field’s Artists and Ensembles

“That’s Where We Come In.” How Chamber Music America Supports the Field’s Artists and Ensembles

This NYC-based regrantor backs composers and small ensembles across a wide range of genres. CEO Kevin Kwan Loucks walks us through its grant programs, new plans to grow audience engagement, and more.

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The Wallace Foundation Invested $52 Million in Audience Engagement. What Did It Learn?

The Wallace Foundation Invested $52 Million in Audience Engagement. What Did It Learn?

Through its five-year Building Audiences for Sustainability initiative, Wallace dug deep into the question of how arts organizations can grow their reach and revenue. A new report offers some key findings.

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“The Theater Is My Favorite Church.” MAP Fund Supports Artists Through Cash and Coaching

“The Theater Is My Favorite Church.” MAP Fund Supports Artists Through Cash and Coaching

As it backs new performance art, this funder also provides its grantees with something uncommon: personalized coaching through its Scaffolding for Practicing Artists program.

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“You Have to Actually Change.” A Major Theater Funder's Quest to Diversify Its Decision-Making

“You Have to Actually Change.” A Major Theater Funder's Quest to Diversify Its Decision-Making

The New England Foundation for the Arts’ National Theater Project has evolved significantly over the last 10 years. We walk through some key takeaways from a report on its work with program director Quita Sullivan.

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Funder Spotlight: How the Samuels Foundation Supports the Performing Arts and Healthy Aging

Funder Spotlight: How the Samuels Foundation Supports the Performing Arts and Healthy Aging

The New York City-based Fan Fox & Leslie R. Samuels Foundation supports performing arts organizations and seeks to improve quality of life for older adults. We take a closer look at its history, grantmaking and more.

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Art for Social Change: An Arts Funder's Journey to More Fully Embrace Its Social Justice Mission

Art for Social Change: An Arts Funder's Journey to More Fully Embrace Its Social Justice Mission

Philadelphia’s Leeway Foundation supports women, trans and/or gender-nonconforming artists focused on social change. Executive Director Denise Brown walks us through its evolution, key grantmaking programs and more.

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Six Questions for Lu Zhang, New Executive Director of A Blade of Grass

Six Questions for Lu Zhang, New Executive Director of A Blade of Grass

A Blade of Grass backs artists whose work advances social change. We checked in with new executive director Lu Zhang to discuss her career trajectory, key priorities in her new role and more.

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This Funder You’ve Never Heard of Is Giving Away Millions in SoCal

This Funder You’ve Never Heard of Is Giving Away Millions in SoCal

The Lauren B. Leichtman and Arthur E. Levine Family Foundation maintains a low public profile, doesn’t have a website and quietly gives to local causes. Here are a few things Los Angeles grantseekers should know.

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What Massachusetts Nonprofits Should Know About the Helen E. Ellis Charitable Trust

What Massachusetts Nonprofits Should Know About the Helen E. Ellis Charitable Trust

Here is an overview of how the Helen E. Ellis Charitable Trust awards grants in Massachusetts and which types of nonprofits typically receive this funder’s support.

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What Los Angeles Nonprofits Should Know About the Audrey and Sydney Irmas Charitable Foundation

What Los Angeles Nonprofits Should Know About the Audrey and Sydney Irmas Charitable Foundation

The Irmas family gives locally in Los Angeles and is open to learning about new projects. Here are a few things to know about the Audrey and Sydney Irmas Charitable Foundation.

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A Quick Overview of David Herro's Chicago Philanthropy

A Quick Overview of David Herro's Chicago Philanthropy

Here are a few important things to know about the David Herro Charitable Foundation and its Chicago-area giving.

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A Look at the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation’s Local Priorities in New York

A Look at the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation’s Local Priorities in New York

The Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation is based in Olean, New York and distributes money through over 175 funds and scholarships. Here are some insights into this Tri-State community funder.

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With its Latest Grants, the Art for Justice Fund is Looking to Spark New Connections

With its Latest Grants, the Art for Justice Fund is Looking to Spark New Connections

Since its launch two years ago, the Art for Justice Fund has given out $43 million and experimented with new ways to advance criminal justice reform. Its latest round of funding seeks to forge stronger partnerships between artists and advocates.

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Under the Radar, Yet Accessible: How the Franke Family Charitable Foundation Gives in Chicago

Under the Radar, Yet Accessible: How the Franke Family Charitable Foundation Gives in Chicago

Investment banker Richard Franke and his wife, Barbara, established a family foundation in the 1990s and are very focused on arts and humanities in Chicago, backing important cultural institutions

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A Top Community Foundation Helps Small Arts Groups Develop Their Management Chops

A Top Community Foundation Helps Small Arts Groups Develop Their Management Chops

The Chicago Community Trust recently selected 30 nonprofits to receive multifaceted support to strengthen management practices, along with a combined $3 million over four years. We explore this unique program.

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Matchmaker: An Initiative Connecting Artist Innovators With Investment Capital

Matchmaker: An Initiative Connecting Artist Innovators With Investment Capital

It was just a matter of time before impact investing hooked up with the arts. But what exactly is Upstart Co-Lab—backed by Ford and Surdna—up to with its new model?

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