Quick Summary
Name: Jerome Robbins Foundation Status: Active Grant Maker (Currently not accepting applications for 2025)
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $1,132,250 (2023) |
| Grant Range | $1,500 - $100,000 |
| Average Grant | $11,673 |
| Application Method | Invitation Only |
Contact Details
- Website: https://jeromerobbins.org/
- Email: foundation@jeromerobbins.org
- Address: 156 West 56th Street, Suite 900, New York, NY 10019
- Executive Director: Christopher Pennington
Geographic Focus
New York City tri-state area (New York, New Jersey, Connecticut), with some funding across major U.S. cultural hubs including Los Angeles and Chicago
Funding Priorities
- Dance and ballet companies
- Theater organizations
- Performing arts presenting organizations
- Jerome Robbins Dance Division at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts
- HIV/AIDS services for the artistic community
- Operating costs for arts organizations
- Dance-driven musical theater development
What They Don't Fund
Information not publicly available. Foundation operates primarily by invitation only.
Application Method
Invitation Only - The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Grants are by invitation only. As noted on their website, "The Foundation is not considering new applications for 2025. We hope to do so next year."
Previously, when applications were accepted, requirements included:
- Complete description of the organization
- Sources of funding
- Financial information
- Tax exempt status documentation
Note: This is described as "a challenging funder unless you are an established, larger arts and culture organization that has a recognizable name and executive board that can network on your behalf."
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