Private foundation · New York, NY (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Shubert Foundation Inc.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 9 totaling $530,000 · 4 in Shelby County
- Typical grant
- $40,000 to $75,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $50,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County, Davidson County, Marion County, Knox County · plus 662 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 33% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2022–2023): 3 of 9.
- Total giving that year
- $42 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $42M | $530K | 9 |
| 2023 | $40.1M | $490K | 9 |
| 2022 | $37.9M | $420K | 8 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Vicki reiss · new york · 2129443777
- What to send
- All requests must be submitted on the foundation's application form and include a copy of the applicant's letter from the u.s. Treasury department granting federal tax exemption under section 501(c)(3) of the u.s. Internal revenue code. To be eligible for a grant and if audited financial statements are required, applicants must submit financial statements for their most recent fiscal year, audited by certified public accountants. The principal goal of the grants program is to build and perpetuate the live performing arts, particularly the professional theatre, in the united states. Accomplishment of this goal involves support both of the theatrical institutions and of those other elements of the performing arts and related institutions that are necessary to maintain and support the theatre.
- Deadlines
- See general explanation attachment
- Limits
- The shubert foundation exclusively provides funds for general operating support. Funds are not provided for project support, nor allocated for capital or endowment campaigns, nor to individuals or conduit organizations.
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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- Robert E WankelChairman
- Diana PhillipsPresident
- Wyche Fowler JrDirector
- Pamela NewkirkDirector
- Richard J PocciaDirector
- Lee J SeidlerDirector
- Stuart SubotnickDirector
- Laura ForeseDirector
- Elliot H GreeneTreasurer
- Juan CalvoAssistant treasurer
- Gilbert Hoover IVSecretary
- Vicki ReissAsst secretary/exec director
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
- General operating support for theatrical productions and activities
- General operating support for dance productions and activities
Tennessee organizations it funded
Shelby 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circuit Playhouse Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | General operating support for theatrical productions and activities | $100K |
| Hattiloo Theatre | Memphis, Shelby County | General operating support for theatrical productions and activities | $50K |
| Ballet Memphis Corporation | Memphis, Shelby County | General operating support for dance productions and activities | $40K |
| Collage Dance Holding Company | Memphis, Shelby County | General operating support for dance productions and activities | $20K |
| Nashville Ballet | Nashville, Davidson County | General operating support for dance productions and activities | $100K |
| Nashville Academy Theatre and Nashville Childrens | Nashville, Davidson County | General operating support for theatrical productions and activities | $75K |
| Nashville Repertory Theatre Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | General operating support for theatrical productions and activities | $75K |
| The University of Tennessee Foundat Ion Inc. | Knoxville, Knox County | General operating support for theatrical productions and activities | $45K |
| Chattanooga Ballet Inc. | Chattanooga, Marion County | General operating support for dance productions and activities | $25K |
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