Private foundation · New York, NY (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Inc.
In 2024 it gave 3 grants worth $162,000 to Tennessee groups, 1 of them in Hamilton County. A typical grant was $30,000 to $100,000.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 3 totaling $162,000 · 1 in Hamilton County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $30,000 to $100,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $32,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County, Hamilton County, Knox County · plus 200 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 33% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2022–2023): 1 of 3.
- Total giving that year
- $17.2 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17.2M | $162K | 3 |
| 2023 | $14.7M | $130K | 2 |
| 2022 | $16M | $100K | 1 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Rachel Bers Program Director · New york · (212) 387-7555 · Deadline@warholfoundation.org
- What to send
- The foundation does not have an application form. Instead, a full proposal for funding should be submitted in the form of a letter of approximately 3 pages describing the activity for which funds are being requested; if applying for the first time, give a brief description of the organization's mission, purpose and goals. In addition, include a project budget and a copy of the organization's 501(c)(3) ruling from the irs. Applicants for curatorial research fellowships must apply through their institutions and must include a letter of support from the institution's director. Proposals may be submitted by mail or email.
- Deadlines
- The deadlines for proposals are march 1st and september 1st.
Next one: Mar 1, 2027 if the dates haven't changed since its 2024 filing - Limits
- Note that the foundation is unable to fund proposals using a fiscal agent. The foundation is also unable to make grants directly to individuals.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Joel WachsPresident
- Kathleen C MaurerTreasurer/secretary/cfo
- Donald WarholaVice president
- Mamadou-Abou SarrDirector
- Ruby LernerDirector
- Paula VolentDirector
- Doroteo Agustin ArteagaDirector
- Jeffrey GibsonDirector
- Deborah WillisDirector
- Cary DavisDirector
- Kristan KennedyDirector
- Paul HaDirector
- Naomi BeckwithDirector
- Max HolleinDirector
- Sarah Conley OdenkirkDirector
- Johanna BurtonDirector
- Paul ChanDirector
- Ryan DennisDirector
- Kemi IlesanmiDirector
- Guadalupe MaravillaDirector
- Franklin SirmansDirector
- James Keith BrownFinance committee advisor
- Michael StrausFinance committee advisor
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Curatorial research fellowship: dr. Patricia lee daigle (1 grant)
- Program support (over 2 years) (1 grant)
- Warhol re-granting initiative (1 grant)
Tennessee organizations it funded
Hamilton County grants are listed first, then the largest. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stove Works | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Program support (over 2 years) | $30K |
| Tri-Star Arts | Knoxville, Knox County | Warhol re-granting initiative | $100K |
| Memphis Brooks Museum of Art | Memphis, Shelby County | Curatorial research fellowship: dr. Patricia lee daigle | $32K |
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