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Also known as: C/O RICHARD KOHAN AFO LLC
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Arison Arts Foundation is a private trust based in CORAL GABLES, FL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2005. The principal officer is Afo LLC - Richard Kohan. It holds total assets of $381.2M. Annual income is reported at $129.6M. Total assets have grown from $143M in 2011 to $381.2M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York and Florida. According to available records, Arison Arts Foundation has made 553 grants totaling $179.4M, with a median grant of $25K. Annual giving has grown from $24.6M in 2020 to $29.7M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $67.4M distributed across 210 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $750 to $9.2M, with an average award of $324K. The foundation has supported 223 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Florida, New York, California, which account for 84% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 17 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$321K
Largest Grant
$7.7M
Based on 70 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Arison Arts Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 553 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in FL, NY, CA.
Arison Arts Foundation has distributed a total of $179.4M across 553 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $324K. Individual grants have ranged from $750 to $9.2M.
Arison Arts Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Arison Arts Foundation is headquartered in CORAL GABLES, FL. While based in FL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 17 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Fargo Bank Na | TRUSTEE | $496K | $0 | $496K |
| Richard L Kohan Co Afo Llc | AVP/TREASURER/SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| John J O'Neil Co Afo Llc | AVP/ASSISTANT TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sarah Arison Co Afo Llc | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$381.2M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$381.2M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
553
Total Giving
$179.4M
Average Grant
$324K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
223
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New World Symphony IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Miami Beach, FL | $9.2M | 2023 |
| National Foundation For Advancement In The Arts IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Miami, FL | $5.6M | 2023 |
| National Youngarts Foundation Supporting OrganizationGENERAL SUPPORT | Miami, FL | $2.1M | 2023 |
| Museum Of Modern ArtGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $1.8M | 2023 |
| Ps1 Contemporary Art Center IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Long Island City, NY | $1.3M | 2023 |
| Lincoln Center For The Performing Arts IncGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $1.3M | 2023 |
| Ballet Theatre Foundation IncGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $1M | 2023 |
| The Metropolitan Museum Of ArtGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $692K | 2023 |
| New York Live Arts IncGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $512K | 2023 |
| Jacobs Pillow Dance Festival IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Becket, MA | $408K | 2023 |
| Haleakala IncGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $363K | 2023 |
| Brooklyn Institute Of Arts And SciencesGENERAL SUPPORT | Brooklyn, NY | $350K | 2023 |
| Massachusetts Museum Of Contemporary Art Foundation IncGENERAL SUPPORT | North Adams, MA | $350K | 2023 |
| Portland Art MuseumGENERAL SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $250K | 2023 |
| Seraphic Fire IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Miami, FL | $250K | 2023 |
| National Dance Institute IncGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $250K | 2023 |
| The Studio Museum In HarlemGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $200K | 2023 |
| Operalia Foundation IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Calabasas, CA | $200K | 2023 |
| American Committee For Tel Aviv Fdn IncGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $180K | 2023 |
| Aspen Art MuseumGENERAL SUPPORT | Aspen, CO | $149K | 2023 |
| Emory UniversityGENERAL SUPPORT | Atlanta, GA | $140K | 2023 |
| Jorge M Perez Art Museum Of Miami Dade County IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Miami, FL | $130K | 2023 |
| New York Shakespeare FestivalGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $125K | 2023 |
| Nxthvn IncGENERAL SUPPORT | New Haven, CT | $125K | 2023 |
| Studio In A School AssociationGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Americans For The Arts IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $100K | 2023 |
| Art And Advocacy SocietyGENERAL SUPPORT | Philadelphia, PA | $100K | 2023 |
| Find Your Light FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Childrens Museum Of ManhattanGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Sundance InstituteGENERAL SUPPORT | Park City, UT | $100K | 2023 |
| Tri314 Multidisciplinary Visual Performances IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Brooklyn, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Turrell Art FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Flagstaff, AZ | $100K | 2023 |
| Whitney Museum Of American ArtGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Alliance For Young Artists & Writers IncGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Nu Deco Ensemble IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Miami, FL | $100K | 2023 |
| Harlem School Of The Arts IncGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Foundation For Contemporary Arts IncGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $95K | 2023 |
| Anderson Ranch Arts FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Snowmass Village, CO | $80K | 2023 |
| American Friends Of Batsheva Dance Company IncGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $75K | 2023 |
| Camera Club Of New York IncGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $74K | 2023 |
| Utah Film Center Dba Salt Lake City Film Center And CollaborativeGENERAL SUPPORT | Salt Lake City, UT | $70K | 2023 |
| United States Artists IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $65K | 2023 |
| Americas Foundation Of The Serpentine GalleriesGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $65K | 2023 |
| Juilliard SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $55K | 2023 |
| Complexions FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Princeton, NJ | $50K | 2023 |
| The Carnegie Hall CorporationGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Art 21 IncGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Project For Empty Space IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Newark, NJ | $50K | 2023 |
| Meserve-Kunhardt Foundation IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Pleasantville, NY | $40K | 2023 |
| New Art Publications IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Brooklyn, NY | $40K | 2023 |
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