Arts and Letters Foundation Inc

EIN 52-2069719 · NY · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$50K Funds in NY, MA, NJ
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Arts and Letters Foundation Inc based in NY paid 16 grants totaling $948.5K to 16 organizations across 3 states. Individual grants ranged from $3.5K to $125K, with a median of $50K. Its largest recipients included CALVARY HOSPITAL, HENRY STREET SETTLEMENT, and NORTHWELL HEALTH FOUNDATION. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$17,729,402
Giving (latest yr)
$948,500
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
16
Median grant
$50K
Recipients
16
States reached
3
Officers/trustees
6
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Calvary Hospital$125,000
  • Henry Street Settlement$100,000
  • Northwell Health Foundation$100,000
  • Smith College$100,000
  • The New York Public Library$85,000

Where grants went

  • New York$823,500 · 14 grants
  • Massachusetts$100,000 · 1 grant
  • New Jersey$25,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (16)

Calvary Hospital
Bronx, NY
General Purpose
$125,000
Smith College
Northampton, MA
General Purpose
$100,000
Northwell Health Foundation
New Hyde Park, NY
General Purpose
$100,000
Henry Street Settlement
New York, NY
General Purpose
$100,000
The New York Public Library
New York, NY
General Purpose
$85,000
Parrish Art Museum
Water Mill, NY
General Purpose
$75,000
Highbridge Voices
Bronx, NY
General Purpose
$70,000
Mahattan School of Music
New York, NY
General Purpose
$50,000
Ballet Tech School
New York, NY
General Purpose
$50,000
Free Arts Nyc
New York, NY
General Purpose
$50,000
Young Concert Artists
New York, NY
General Purpose
$35,000
New York Youth Symphony
New York, NY
General Purpose
$35,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Arts and Letters Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Arts and Letters Foundation Inc is classified as a Arts, Culture & Humanities funder. Museums, performing arts, cultural institutions, and the humanities. Its recent grants reached organizations across 3 states.

In its most recent filing, Arts and Letters Foundation Inc reported 16 itemized grants totaling $948.5K. Individual grants ranged from $3.5K to $125K (median $50K).

Recent recipients include CALVARY HOSPITAL, HENRY STREET SETTLEMENT, NORTHWELL HEALTH FOUNDATION, among 16 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Arts and Letters Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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