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Also known as: C/O P WARDYNSKI
Freelands Foundation is a private corporation based in RENO, NV. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2016. The principal officer is % Paula Wardynski. It holds total assets of $68.2M. Annual income is reported at $35M. GALLERY FREELANDS FOUNDATIONTHE FOUNDATION GALLERY IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 4 DAYS A WEEK. IT HOSTS A VARIED PROGRAMME OF EXHIBITIONS RELATING TO THE BROADER FOUNDATION WORK AND REFLECTS THE THEMES WHICH THE FOUNDATION EXPLORES. THESE INCLUDE EXHIBITIONS RESULTING FROM THE FREELANDS ARTIST PROGRAMME. 2021 ALSO INCLUDED THE SECOND ANNUAL FREELANDS PAINTING PRIZE EXHIBITION, AN INITIATIVE SUPPORTING THE TEACHING OF PAINTING AT ART SCHOOLS ACROSS THE UK AND AN EXHIBITION, "MAKE", RESULTING FROM OUR FIRST ONSITE ART EDUCATION RESIDENCY. According to available records, Freelands Foundation has made 82 grants totaling $10.5M, with a median grant of $58K. Annual giving has decreased from $4.7M in 2020 to $2.4M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $1.8M, with an average award of $128K. The foundation has supported 47 unique organizations. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
FREELANDS ARTIST PROGRAMMEA 5 YEAR PROGRAMME WAS LAUNCHED WHICH WILL SUPPORT EMERGINGARTISTS BASED IN THE UK'S 4 NATIONS. EACH NATION WILL RUN A5 YEAR PROGRAMME, SUPPORTING COHORTS OF 5 NEW ARTISTS EACHPER ANNUM AND EACH ARTIST WILL ALSO RECEIVE A 5,000 GBPGRANT EACH YEAR FOR THE 2 YEARS OF THEIR PROGRAMME. THETOTAL SPEND OVER 5 YEARS WILL BE OVER 1,500,000 GBP. THEORGANIZATIONS WERE SELECTED IN JUNE 2018 BASED ON AN OPENCALL APPLICATION PROCESS AND THE PROGRAMMES COMMENCED INSEPTEMBER 2018. FOLLOWING THE OUTBREAK OF THE GLOBAL PANDEMIC, A DECISION WAS MADE IN APRIL 2020 TO EXTEND THE PROGRAMME BY 3 MONTHS, PROVIDING EXISTING PARTICIPANTS AND ORGANISATIONS WITH AN ADDITIONAL 3 MONTHS OF FUNDING.
Expenses: $96K
GALLERY FREELANDS FOUNDATIONTHE FOUNDATION GALLERY IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 4 DAYS A WEEK. IT HOSTS A VARIED PROGRAMME OF EXHIBITIONS RELATING TO THE BROADER FOUNDATION WORK AND REFLECTS THE THEMES WHICH THE FOUNDATION EXPLORES. THESE INCLUDE EXHIBITIONS DEVELOPED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE UCL/IOE THAT DISPLAY THE WORK PRODUCED BY THE STUDENTS IN RESPONSE TO PROGRAMMES WE RUN, AS WELL AS SHOWS RELATING TO PROJECTS WE ARE WORKING ON DIRECTLY WITH SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES. 2020 ALSO SAW THE GALLERY HOST THE FIRST ANNUAL FREELANDS PAINTING PRIZE EXHIBITION, AN INITIATIVE SUPPORTING THE TEACHING OF PAINTING AT ART SCHOOLS ACROSS THE UK.
Expenses: $73K
INSTITUTE OF EDUCATIONFREELANDS FOUNDATION WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH UCL/IOE DELIVERING A PROJECT FOR THE POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS TRAINING TO BE SECONDARY SCHOOL ART TEACHERS. THE PROJECT ENCOURAGES THE STUDENTS TO EXPLORE PROGRESSIVE APPROACHES TO TEACHING ART AND DESIGN. IN THE 2019-20 ACADEMIC YEAR THE FOUNDATION WORKED OVER 40 STUDENTS, AND HAS WORKED WITH APPROXIMATELY 240 STUDENTS TO DATE
Expenses: $21K
SCHOOLSTHE FOUNDATION DELIEVERED A YEAR LONG PROJECT WITH ARTIST SEAN ROY PARKER AND HABERDASHERS' ASKE'S BOROUGH ACADEMYL, LONDON. WORKING WITH 180 STUDENTS AND STAFF, THE ACTIVITY COMPRISED OF A SERIES OF ONLINE WORKSHOPS AND PRACTICAL SESSIONS AT SCHOOL. OUTCOMES INCLUDED A ZINE, MANIFESTO AND FILM EXPLORING IDEAS FOR AN ECO-RESPONSIVE CURRICULUM. WE DEVELOPED A SERIES OF BESPOKE RESOURCES FOR OUR LOCAL PRIMARY SCHOOL, WHICH ARE NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE TO OUR WIDER AUDIENCES.
GALLERY FREELANDS FOUNDATIONTHE FOUNDATION GALLERY IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 4 DAYS A WEEK. IT HOSTS A VARIED PROGRAMME OF EXHIBITIONS RELATING TO THE BROADER FOUNDATION WORK AND REFLECTS THE THEMES WHICH THE FOUNDATION EXPLORES. THESE INCLUDE EXHIBITIONS RESULTING FROM THE FREELANDS ARTIST PROGRAMME. 2021 ALSO INCLUDED THE SECOND ANNUAL FREELANDS PAINTING PRIZE EXHIBITION, AN INITIATIVE SUPPORTING THE TEACHING OF PAINTING AT ART SCHOOLS ACROSS THE UK AND AN EXHIBITION, "MAKE", RESULTING FROM OUR FIRST ONSITE ART EDUCATION RESIDENCY. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 82 grants.
Freelands Foundation has distributed a total of $10.5M across 82 grants. The median grant size is $58K, with an average of $128K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $1.8M.
Freelands Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Freelands Foundation is headquartered in RENO, NV.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Henry Ward | CREATIVE DIRECTOR | $186K | $12K | $198K |
| Amy Walker | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | $132K | $14K | $146K |
| Mark Devereux | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sarah Von Schmidt | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Keith Tyson | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total Giving
$6.5M
Total Assets
$67.1M
Fair Market Value
$67.1M
Net Worth
$66.9M
Grants Paid
$4.1M
Contributions
$0
Net Investment Income
$0
Distribution Amount
$3.2M
Total: $6.9M
Total Grants
82
Total Giving
$10.5M
Average Grant
$128K
Median Grant
$58K
Unique Recipients
47
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The WhitworthFREELANDS AWARD YEAR 5 PARTICIPATION FEE | Manchester | $1K | 2021 |
| Arts Council EnglandPART OF A NATIONAL NETWORK OF 8 CREATIVITY COLLABORATIVES PILOT: TEACHING FOR CREATIVITY, ESTABLISHED TO EXPLORE AND TEST APPROACHES TO EMBED TEACHING FOR CREATIVITY. | London | $244K | 2022 |
| Dundee Contemporary Arts LtdTHE GRANTS ARE TO BE USED TO FUND THE WORK OF THE PRINT STUDIO, WHICH PROVIDES OPEN AND AFFORDABLE ACCESS TO EXPERTISE, EQUIPMENT AND COURSES FOR PRINTMAKING AND RELATED ACTIVITIES | Dundee | $184K | 2022 |
| South London GalleryTO FUND A LONG TERM ART AND EDUCATION PROGRAM, IN WHICH INTERNATIONAL AND BRITISH ARTISTS WILL CREATE ART WORKS FOR THE RESIDENTS OF THE SCEAUX GARDENS, PELICAN AND ELMINGTON HOUSING ESTATES | London | $181K |
Expenses: $16K
| Paula Wardynski |
| SECRETARY, DIRECTOR |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Nick Pianim | PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Elisabeth Murdoch | TREASURER, DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 |
| New Art ExchangePOWER TO CHANGE. 3 YEAR PROJECT TO DEVELOP A SERIES OF PROGRAMMES THAT ENGAGE WITH THE LOCAL COMMUNITY TO CREATE LIFE-ENHANCING OPPORTUNITIES, NEW AUDIENCES FOR THE ARTS AND DIVERSE TALENT WITHIN THE ARTS | Nottingham | $152K | 2022 |
| Drawing RoomGRANT FOR 'ROCK PAPER SCISSORS' IN WHICH ARTISTS WILL BE COMMISSIONED TO INSTIGATE ACTIVITY TO ALLOW LOCAL PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN AND CREATIVE FREEDOM TO LEARN THROUGH RISK AND EXPERIMENTATION OVER 3 YEARS | London | $142K | 2022 |
| Runnymede TrustTO FUND RACE, INCLUSION AND REPRESENTAION IN VISUAL ARTS EDUCATION. PROJECT FOCUSING ON INEQUALIITY OF ACCESS TO THE VISUAL ARTS AND EDUCATION SPACES. | London | $139K | 2022 |
| Nottingham UniversityARTS EDUCATION AND CREATIVITY IN SCHOOLS. 3 YEAR RESEARCH PROGRAM WHICH EXPLORES THE CULTURAL EDUCATION SECTOR IN THE UK AND DETERMINE HOW UK SCHOOLS MAY BE SUPPORTED TO WORK CREATIVELY. | Nottingham | $133K | 2022 |
| Ikon Gallery LtdGRANT FOR 'SLOW BOAT', AN ALTERNATIVE YOUTH PROGRAM WHICH RAISES FUNDEMANTAL QUESTIONS CONCERNING THE DEFINITION AND RELEVANCE OF ART AGAINST A BACK DROP OF SOCIETAL CHANGE. | Birmingham | $124K | 2022 |
| Create LondonHACKNEY WINDRUSH PROGRAMME. A PROJECT TO DELIVER A PROGRAMME OF LEARNING AND ENGARGEMENT IN EDUCATION AND THE COMMUNITY BETWEEN 2020 AND 2022 | London | $119K | 2022 |
| University Of Arts LondonSUPPORT THE 20/20 THREE-YEAR PROGRAMME TO DEVELOP THE CREATIVE PRACTICES OF 20 EMERGING/MID-CAREER AND ETHNICALLY DIVERSE ARTISTS OF COLOUR, THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH 20 PUBLIC ART COLLECTIONS ACROSS THE UK | London | $118K | 2022 |
| G39THE FUNDS ARE TO BE USED TO DEVELOP AND CURATE A SERIES OF ROLLING TWO-YEAR PROGRAMMES BASED ON THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF FIVE SELECTED ARTISTS PER COHORT (TWENTY ARTISTS IN TOTAL) WITHIN THE GRANTEE'S COMMUNITY AS FURTHER DETAILED IN THE PROGRAMME OUTLINE (SET OUT IN SCHEDULE 1 OF THE CONTRACT). | Cardiff | $118K | 2022 |
| Paragon Studios LtdTHE FUNDS ARE TO BE USED TO DEVELOP AND CURATE A SERIES OF ROLLING TWO-YEAR PROGRAMMES BASED ON THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF FIVE SELECTED ARTISTS PER COHORT (TWENTY ARTISTS IN TOTAL) WITHIN THE GRANTEE'S COMMUNITY AS FURTHER DETAILED IN THE PROGRAMME OUTLINE (SET OUT IN SCHEDULE 1 OF THE CONTRACT). | Belfast | $117K | 2022 |
| Site GalleryTHE FUNDS ARE TO BE USED TO DEVELOP AND CURATE A SERIES OF ROLLING TWO-YEAR PROGRAMMES BASED ON THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF FIVE SELECTED ARTISTS PER COHORT (TWENTY ARTISTS IN TOTAL) WITHIN THE GRANTEE'S COMMUNITY AS FURTHER DETAILED IN THE PROGRAMME OUTLINE (SET OUT IN SCHEDULE 1 OF THE CONTRACT). | Sheffield | $116K | 2022 |
| University Of Edinburgh Aka Talbot Rice GalleryTHE FUNDS ARE TO BE USED TO DEVELOP AND CURATE A SERIES OF ROLLING TWO-YEAR PROGRAMMES BASED ON THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF FIVE SELECTED ARTISTS PER COHORT (TWENTY ARTISTS IN TOTAL) WITHIN THE GRANTEE'S COMMUNITY AS FURTHER DETAILED IN THE PROGRAMME OUTLINE (SET OUT IN SCHEDULE 1 OF THE CONTRACT). | Edinburgh | $104K | 2022 |
| GasworksTHE FUNDS ARE TO BE USED TO FUND AN ARTIST PROGRAMME WHICH WILL BE STRUCTURED AS AN ANNUAL PROGRAMME FOR THREE YEARS IN WHICH AN EMERGING UK-BASED ARTIST LIVING AND WORKING OUTSIDE LONDON IS ENABLED TO RESEARCH, PRODUCE AND PRESENT A SIGNIFICANT NEW BODY OF WORK OVER 3 YEARS | London | $67K | 2022 |
| Tate GalleriesFUND ACQUISITION OF PREVIOUS FREELANDS AWARD WINNER JACQUELINE DONACHIE | London | $63K | 2022 |
| Manchester Metropolitan UniversityFREELANDS PAINTING FELLOWSHIP | Manchester | $49K | 2022 |
| University Of BrightonFREELANDS PAINTING FELLOWSHIP | Brighton | $49K | 2022 |
| Bath Spa UniversityFREELANDS PAINTING FELLOWSHIP | Bath | $48K | 2022 |
| Camden Arts CentreTO BE USED TO FUND A PROJECT WHICH WILL INCLUDE: THE ANNUAL CERAMICS FELLOWSHIP - A RESIDENCY FOR EMERGING CERAMICS ARTISTS | London | $44K | 2022 |
| The Line Art WalkTHE GRANT SHALL BE USED TO FUND AN EXPANDED SCHOOLS AND YOUTH GUIDES PROGRAMME AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A NEW YOUTH COLLECTIVE, LEADING TO A CO-CURATED PUBLIC ART COMMISSION ON THE LINE WHICH IS A PUBLIC ART WALK WITH AN OUTDOOR EXHIBITION PROGRAMME THAT RUNS ALONG THE WATERWAYS BETWEEN QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK AND THE O2 (THE PROJECT). | London | $43K | 2022 |
| Art FundFREELANDS ART FUND ACQUISITION SCHEME PLACING ARTWORKS OF PREVIOUS FREELANDS AWARD WINNING ARTISTS IN NATIONAL PUBLIC COLLECTIONS | London | $19K | 2022 |
| Ulster University BelfastFREELANDS STUDIO FELLOWSHIP | Belfast | $17K | 2022 |
| Swansea College Of ArtFREELANDS STUDIO FELLOWSHIP | Swansea | $17K | 2022 |
| Robert Gordon UniversityFREELANDS STUDIO FELLOWSHIP | Aberdeen | $17K | 2022 |
| Space To Dream Fund Multiple ApplicantsSPACE TO DREAM - APPLICATION GRANT | — | $10K | 2022 |
| MimaFREELANDS AWARD Y6 2021 PARTICIPATION GRANT | Middlesborough | $6K | 2022 |
| InivaPROJECT FOR FUNDING 3 KEY AREAS: CULTURAL MAPPING AND ORGANISATIONAL REVIEW, CREATING SUSTAINABLE REACH THROUGH STAFF CAPACITY AND DEVLOPING DIGITAL RESOURCES, AND TRANSFORMING CORE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMES TO DEVELOP ARTISTS AND AUDIENCES. | London | $254K | 2021 |
| Mk GalleryFREELANDS AWARD YEAR 5 PARTICIPATION FEE | Milton Keynes | $139K | 2021 |
| Art UkTHE SUPERPOWER OF LOOKING - A PROJECT DESIGNED TO TRANSFORM THE VISUAL LITERACY SKILLS OF PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN, FOLLOWING SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF STAGE 1 IN 2019 | London | $133K | 2021 |
| The Hepworth Wakefield - Freelands Award Year 4 - 1st Installment Of PrizeFREELANDS AWARD PRIZE. 25,000 OF WHICH IS AWARDED B Y THE GRANTEE TO THE ARTIST OUT OF THE GRANT | Wakefield | $102K | 2021 |
| Open School EastTHE GRANT IS TO FUND TWO YEARS OF THE YOUNG ASSOCIATES PROGRAMME | Margate | $46K | 2021 |
| Towner EastbourneFREELANDS AWARD YEAR 5 PARTICIPATION FEE | Eastbourne | $3K | 2021 |
| Turner ContemporaryFREELANDS AWARD YEAR 5 PARTICIPATION FEE | Kent | $1K | 2021 |
| First SiteFREELANDS AWARD YEAR 5 PARTICIPATION FEE | Colchester | $1K | 2021 |
| Modern Art OxfordFREELANDS AWARD YEAR 5 PARTICIPATION FEE | Oxford | $1K | 2021 |
| Sheffield Museums TrustFREELANDS AWARD Y6 2021 PARTICIPATION GRANT | Sheffield | $1K | 2021 |
| Leeds Art GalleryFREELANDS AWARD Y6 2021 PARTICIPATION GRANT | Leeds | $1K | 2021 |
| Focal Point GalleryFREELANDS AWARD Y6 2021 PARTICIPATION GRANT | Essex | $1K | 2021 |
| Hastings ContemporaryFREELANDS AWARD Y6 2021 PARTICIPATION GRANT | Hastings | $1K | 2021 |
| A-N The Artists Information CompanyEMERGENCY GRANT TO FUND GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS SUFFERING SEVERE HARDSHIP AS A RESULT OF THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC | London | $1.8M | 2020 |
| Creative ScotlandEMERGENCY GRANT TO FUND GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS SUFFERING SEVERE HARDSHIP AS A RESULT OF THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC | Edinburgh | $1.2M | 2020 |
| Arts Council Of WalesEMERGENCY GRANT TO FUND GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS SUFFERING SEVERE HARDSHIP AS A RESULT OF THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC | Caerdydd | $608K | 2020 |
| ArtangelTO FUND 'THINKING TIME', AN INITATIVE TO PROVIDE 20 ARTISTS THE OPPORTUNITY FOR RESEARCH REFLECTION AND CONVERSION TO GIVE SHAPE TO FORMATIVE IDEAS AND PROJECTS IN RELATION TO PARTICULAR SITES, SITUATIONS OR PLATFORMS OVER A PERIOD OF 6 MONTHS | London | $82K | 2020 |
| Cove ParkGRANT FOR 'CRISIS RESIDENCY PROGRAMME', AN INITATIVE TO PROVIDE 10 EARLY CAREER ARTISTS WITH A RESIDENCY AT COVE PARK FOR UP TO ONE MONTH | Argyll And Bute | $41K | 2020 |
| Spike Island Artspace LtdTHE GRANT/PRIZE FUNDS OF 100,000 ARE TO BE USED TO DELIVER AN EXHIBITION BY A MID-CAREER FEMALE ARTIST AS DETAILED IN THE GRANTEE'S SUBMISSION FOR THE AWARD. 25,000 OF THE PRIZE FUND IS TO BE AWARDED TO THE ARTIST BY THE GRANTEE OUT OF THE GRANT | Bristol | $32K | 2020 |
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