How to apply
Letter of email request with supporting materials including irs tax determination letter. Contact: Donna Zanghi Executive Director Are, 1845 Walnut St Suite 1111, Philadelphia, Pa, 2157173344, DZANGHI@ARETEFOUNDATION.NET Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2023 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2023
Top 18 of 19 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV. Part XV itemizes $5.4M; Part I reports $2.7M in contributions paid
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Metropolitan Museum of ArtNew York, NY | Educationalsupport for chairman's council 2019-2020; emergency relief fund, internships, deia strategic plan and women and the critical eye… | $850K |
| Asia SocietyNew York, NY | Charitablesupport for asia game changers fy 2020; support for danniel russell work; support for abigail cohen fellowship in documentary pho… | $429K |
| The Metropolitan Opera Association IncNew York, NY | Charitablesupport for phase iii campaign for the met: securing the future; fy 21 unrestricted gift; met stars concert | $410K |
| University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA | Educationalsupport for arete gordon expedition fund; penn lectures world term fund adn world endowed fund | $308K |
| The American School of Classical Studies at AthensPrinceton, NJ | Educationalsupport for gala 2020, fellowship program and loring hall renovation project | $295K |
| The Public TheaterNew York, NY | Charitablesupport for capital campaign; 2020 annual operating support; and gala | $250K |
| University of ChicagoChicago, IL | Educationalsupport for abigail cohen fellowship and unrestricted gift | $150K |
| ArtsmartPhiladelphia, PA | Educationalsupport for arts education and youth mentorship program | $100K |
| Lincoln Center Theater the Vivian Beaumont Theater IncNew York, NY | Charitablesupport for linctix porgram; lct3 new artists/audiences program and unrestricted gift | $100K |
| Park Avenue SynagogueNew York, NY | Religiousgeneral operating support | $100K |
| The Barnes FoundationPhiladelphia, PA | Educationalsupport for barnes art ball; chairman's circle and second century campaign | $100K |
| Marie Selby Botanical GardensSarasota, FL | Charitablegeneral operating support | $75K |
| The East Harlem SchoolNew York, NY | Educationalgeneral operating support | $75K |
| Islesboro Community CenterIslesboro, ME | Charitablegeneral operating support | $25K |
| City SquashBronx, NY | Charitablegeneral operating support | $15K |
| Columbia UniversityNew York, NY | Educationalsupport for hadrian's villa program | $13K |
| Islesboro Island TrustIslesboro, ME | Charitablegeneral operating support | $10K |
| The Economic Club of New YorkNew York, NY | Educational general operating support | $9,065 |
By state: Pennsylvania 4 · New York 10 · New Jersey 1 · Illinois 1 · Florida 1 · Maine 2
About this foundation
Arete Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, tax-exempt since 1986. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Arete Foundation accept grant applications?
No. On its 2023 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.
How much does Arete Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2023 it paid $5.4M across 19 grants, a median of $100K.
Where does Arete Foundation give?
Pennsylvania (4 grants), New York (10 grants), New Jersey (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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