Private foundation · New York, NY (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Art Matters Inc.
In 2023 it gave 1 grant worth $7,500 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $7,500 (1 grant).
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $7,500
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $7,500 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $7,500, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 30 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $231,300
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $297K | — | 0 |
| 2023 | $231K | $7,500 | 1 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Abbey Williams · New york · (917) 478-1010
- What to send
- Letter format outline basic needs and objectives, pertinent background and project documentation.
- Limits
- Grants are available only to artists.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2023. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Laura DonnelleyChair
- Gai GherardiPresident
- Alexander GrayVice president
- Linda EarleTreasurer
- Sacha YanowSecretary
- Rujeko HockleySecretary
- Regine BashaBoard member
- Mary BeebeBoard member
- Demian DineyazhiBoard member
- Catherine GundBoard member
- Viet LeBoard member
- Laurence MillerBoard member
- Julio Cesar MoralesBoard member
- Claire MortonBoard member
- Cee Scott BrownBoard member
- Lowery SimsBoard member
- Marianne WeemsBoard member
- Mimi WheelerBoard member
- Philip YenawineBoard member
- Bruce YonemotoBoard member
- Abbey WilliamsDirector
As listed in its 2023 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Fellowship to create artwork (1 grant)
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
It also made 1 grant to individual people. We don't list their names.
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