Quick Summary
Name: The Haven Foundation Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $6.6 million (estimated total expenses, recent period) |
| Grant Range | Varies by need |
| Average Grant | $54,202 |
| Application Method | Rolling (Quarterly Review) |
Contact Details
- Website: https://www.thehavenfdn.org
- Location: New York, NY
- Application submissions: Via USPS (no electronic submissions accepted)
Geographic Focus
United States - nationwide. Applicants must be legal residents of the U.S. and whose work is based in the U.S. The foundation has provided aid across major cities including New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago, among others.
Funding Priorities
- Emergency financial assistance for freelance artists and writers experiencing career-threatening situations
- Support for individuals facing illness, accidents, natural disasters, or other emergency catastrophes
- Eligible professions include: authors, actors, singers, dancers, directors, producers, choreographers, musicians, visual artists, screenwriters, and technical support professionals in the entertainment industry
- Grants renewable for up to 5 years (1-year grants with renewal option for up to 4 additional years)
What They Don't Fund
- Commercial artists, bloggers, crafters, hobbyists
- Medical writers
- Artists whose work did not constitute the primary source of income for several years
- Technical support professionals who don't work directly in the arts
- Scholarships or fellowships of any kind (including study, schooling, or travel)
- Writing grants (non-emergency)
Application Method
Applications must be submitted via USPS mail (no electronic submissions). Required materials include:
- Completed and signed application form
- Medical records/bills or police reports (depending on emergency type)
- Documentation of artistic work
- IRS 1040 Forms and Schedule C's for the last three years
Applications are reviewed quarterly. Complete applications are submitted to the Grant Committee for consideration, with efforts made to expedite decision-making. Applications received after closing dates are held for the next grant period.
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