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Merce Cunningham Trust is a private corporation based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2002. The principal officer is Rashaun Mitchell. It holds total assets of $8.8M. Annual income is reported at $4M. The foundation is governed by 10 officers and trustees. Licensing the trust licenses merce cunningham choreography to professional companies and educational institutions in order to ensure that his work continues to be seen by the public and learned by dancers as part of their training. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York and Oregon. According to available records, Merce Cunningham Trust has made 12 grants totaling $161K, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has grown from $15K in 2021 to $26K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $120K distributed across 8 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $8K to $25K, with an average award of $13K. The foundation has supported 6 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in New York and Oregon and Florida. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$13K
Average Grant
$15K
Largest Grant
$25K
Based on 4 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
Licensing the trust licenses merce cunningham choreography to professional companies and educational institutions in order to ensure that his work continues to be seen by the public and learned by dancers as part of their training.
Expenses: $186K
Classes and workshops classes in cunningham technique are offered daily and are open to the public, allowing professional and other dancers to continue their training in this technique. The trust offers workshops to professional and aspiring dancers that allow them to experience the cunningham repertory without having to dance for a company. These workshops also comprise choreographic research opportunities for cunningham stagers and for the public to see and understand cunningham's process and work.
Expenses: $161K
Archives and media maintaining a complete archive of cunningham's work, writings, and legacy offer research and materials for the public related to cunningham's legacy. The trust additionally creates media drawing from the archives as part of its educational and ongoing efforts to keep the legacy accessible to the public.
Expenses: $133K
Research and creative the trust supports research and creative activity related to the legacy of merce cunningham to further the public's knowledge and understanding of his work and its impact on culture and creation.
Expenses: $119K
Licensing the trust licenses merce cunningham choreography to professional companies and educational institutions in order to ensure that his work continues to be seen by the public and learned by dancers as part of their training. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 12 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, OR, FL.
Merce Cunningham Trust has distributed a total of $161K across 12 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $13K. Individual grants have ranged from $8K to $25K.
Merce Cunningham Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Merce Cunningham Trust is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Tabachnick | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $186K | $9K | $195K |
| Patricia Lent | TRUSTEE AND DIRECTOR OF LICENSING | $114K | $19K | $133K |
| Georgiana Pickett | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Laurence Getford | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Allan Sperling | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jeffrey Seroy | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Laura Kuhn | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Rashaun Mitchell | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Robert Swinston | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Shayla-Vie Jenkins | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1.1M
Total Assets
$8.7M
Fair Market Value
$8.7M
Net Worth
$8.6M
Grants Paid
$28K
Contributions
$12K
Net Investment Income
$412K
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total: N/A
Total Grants
12
Total Giving
$161K
Average Grant
$13K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
6
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arielle FrancoisSUPPORT FOR YOUNG BIPOC DANCE ARTISTS NAVIGATING THE TRANSITION FROM EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO PROFESSIONAL DANCE CAREERS. | Kissimmee, FL | $10K | 2023 |
| Nyah MaloneSUPPORT FOR YOUNG BIPOC DANCE ARTISTS NAVIGATING THE TRANSITION FROM EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO PROFESSIONAL DANCE CAREERS. | Brooklyn, NY | $8K | 2023 |
| Black And White Project Space IncTO SUPPORT PROGRAMS RELATED TO PERFORMANCES OF MERCE CUNNINGHAM REPERTORY AT ROCKAWAY BEACH | Southampton, NY | $8K | 2023 |
| Purchase College FoundationTO SUPPORT COURSES IN MODERN TECHNIQUE AND MODERN REPERTORY WITHIN THE PURCHASE COLLEGE CONSERVATORY OF DANCE. | Purchase, NY | $25K | 2022 |
| Alexzander LarsonTO OFFER FINANCIAL AND OTHER SUPPORT TO A BIPOC DANCER AS THEY TRANSITION FROM THEIR ACADEMIC TRAINING INTO THE PROFESSIONAL WORLD. | Tigard, OR | $10K | 2022 |
| Morgan Amirah BurnsTO OFFER FINANCIAL AND OTHER SUPPORT TO A BIPOC DANCER AS THEY TRANSITION FROM THEIR ACADEMIC TRAINING INTO THE PROFESSIONAL WORLD. | Brooklyn, NY | $10K | 2022 |