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Robert Rauschenberg Foundation is a private corporation based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2014. The principal officer is Sharon Ullman. It holds total assets of $524.3M. Annual income is reported at $124.9M. Total assets have grown from $16.5M in 2010 to $524.3M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 12 officers and trustees. Curatorial & research program the curatorial & research program engages with an international roster of museums, scholars, publishers, and others seeking knowledge and understanding of robert rauschenberg's life and art and is in the early stages of developing the authoritative catalogue raisonne. Resources, including 4 annual research-focused exhibitions, are made available for study by students, scholars, artists and curators. The curatorial & research program collaborates with graduate art history and art conservation programs providing on-going educational opportunities for graduate students and allowing for hands-on experience with rauschenberg's work and legacy as an extension of their academic curriculum. The program provides ongoing internships and also partners with graduate students in organizing exhibitions. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2019 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York and California. According to available records, Robert Rauschenberg Foundation has made 480 grants totaling $20.2M, with a median grant of $12K. Annual giving has grown from $1.9M in 2020 to $4.7M in 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $6.7M distributed across 138 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $1M, with an average award of $42K. The foundation has supported 250 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, California, Illinois, which account for 69% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 37 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$48K
Largest Grant
$1M
Based on 69 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
Curatorial & research program the curatorial & research program engages with an international roster of museums, scholars, publishers, and others seeking knowledge and understanding of robert rauschenberg's life and art and is in the early stages of developing the authoritative catalogue raisonne. Resources, including 4 annual research-focused exhibitions, are made available for study by students, scholars, artists and curators. The curatorial & research program collaborates with graduate art history and art conservation programs providing on-going educational opportunities for graduate students and allowing for hands-on experience with rauschenberg's work and legacy as an extension of their academic curriculum. The program provides ongoing internships and also partners with graduate students in organizing exhibitions.
Expenses: $2.9M
Philanthropy program: robert rauschenberg foundation primarily supports small to midsize arts and socially-engaged organizations that are contrarian and experimental, even courageous, in driving towards equity. In addition, the foundation amplifies the creative life of artists and scholars across disciplines through residencies, commissions, and accessible public platforms. Finally, the foundation supports research, exhibitions, publications, academic partnerships and special projects across the globe that promote the legacy of robert rauschenberg's joyful and irreverent approach to making work while living an empathetic and meaningful life.
Expenses: $4.2M
Residencies programs: robert rauschenberg's 20-acre estate on captiva island, florida, his home and studio for 40 years, has been transformed into a creative center that welcomes artists from around the world. In 2019, a residency program was established at the foundation's headquarters in nyc. The foundation's headquarters in nyc and the property on captiva island, florida are currently under renovation. Renovations for the foundation's headquarters and the property in captiva island, florida are expected to be completed and reopened for residency programs in september 2022 and november 2022, respectively.
Expenses: $991K
Archive program: the archives research residency supports continued scholarly and investigative use of the rauschenberg archive materials by supporting individuals that demonstrate a compelling need to use the archives and addressing financial barriers that may prohibit onsite access to these archives. In addition, the application is open to all individuals, thereby encouraging research opportunities that move beyond traditional art historical discourse. In addition to the archives research residency, the archive program supports various archive related research and scholarship initiatives which include graduate and post-graduate classwork, national and international exhibitions, publications and archive internships. Through its programs and independent requests, in 2021 the archives hosted 81 research visits. Due to covid and our headquarters in nyc also under contruction, the archive research has and will continue to be handled virtually until september 2022.
Expenses: $369K
Curatorial & research program the curatorial & research program engages with an international roster of museums, scholars, publishers, and others seeking knowledge and understanding of robert rauschenberg's life and art and is in the early stages of developing the authoritative catalogue raisonne. Resources, including 4 annual research-focused exhibitions, are made available for study by students, scholars, artists and curators. The curatorial & research program collaborates with graduate art history and art conservation programs providing on-going educational opportunities for graduate students and allowing for hands-on experience with rauschenberg's work and legacy as an extension of their academic curriculum. The program provides ongoing internships and also partners with graduate students in organizing exhibitions. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 480 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, CA, IL.
Robert Rauschenberg Foundation has distributed a total of $20.2M across 480 grants. The median grant size is $12K, with an average of $42K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $1M.
Robert Rauschenberg Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Robert Rauschenberg Foundation is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 37 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COURTNEY J MARTIN STARTED 612024 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $626K | $48K | $674K |
| BERENICE SARAFZADEH | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | $350K | $34K | $384K |
| GLENN LIGON | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| MICHAEL STRAUSS | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| GLENN LOWRY | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| KELLIE JONES | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| ROCIO ARANDA-ALVARADO | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| MICHELLE COFFEY | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| JAMES KEITH BROWN | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| CHRISTOPHER RAUSCHENBERG | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| PETER KRAUS | CHAIRMAN | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| AC HUDGINS | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$4M
Total Assets
$524.3M
Fair Market Value
$524.3M
Net Worth
$517.9M
Grants Paid
$4.7M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$12.3M
Distribution Amount
$10.1M
Total: $197.1M
Total Grants
480
Total Giving
$20.2M
Average Grant
$42K
Median Grant
$12K
Unique Recipients
250
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
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| THE JEAN PAUL GETTY TRUSTGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | LOS ANGELES, CA | $200K | 2024 |
| MUSEUM OF THE CITY OF NEW YORKGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | NEW YORK, NY | $190K | 2024 |
| MYRIAD USA - INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF THE MUSEUM LUDWIGGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | NEW YORK, NY | $126K | 2024 |
| EKVNV YELOFECVLKEGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | WEOGUFKA, AL | $100K | 2024 |
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| BROOKLYN ACADEMY OF MUSICGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | BROOKLYN, NY | $70K | 2024 |
| LOWER MANHATTAN CULTURAL COUNCILGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | NEW YORK, NY | $50K | 2024 |
| THE FREEDOM FOOD ALLIANCE INCGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | GERMANTOWN, NY | $50K | 2024 |
| THE AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE MODERNA MUSEET INCGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | NEW YORK, NY | $50K | 2024 |
| KAKOO OIWIGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | KANEOCHE, HI | $50K | 2024 |
| CENTER OF SOUTHWEST CULTURE INCGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | ALBUQUERQUE, NM | $50K | 2024 |
| EMERALD EARTHGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | BOONVILLE, CA | $50K | 2024 |
| KARUK TRIBEGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | HAPPY CAMP, CA | $50K | 2024 |
| HALEAKALA INC DBA THE KITCHENGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | NEW YORK, NY | $50K | 2024 |
| TATAVIAM LAND CONSERVANCYGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | SAN FERNANDO, CA | $50K | 2024 |
| TRISHA BROWN COMPANY INCGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | NEW YORK, NY | $50K | 2024 |
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| WALKER ART CENTERGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $43K | 2024 |
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| VOCA - VOICES IN CONTEMPORARY ARTGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | NEW YORK, NY | $38K | 2024 |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE ART GALLERY OF ONTARIO INCGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | BUFFALO, NY | $38K | 2024 |
| ST ELMO VILLAGEGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | LOS ANGELES, CA | $35K | 2024 |
| GIRLGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | LOS ANGELES, CA | $35K | 2024 |
| INUIT CIRCUMPOLAR COUNCIL - ALASKAGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | ANCHORAGE, AK | $35K | 2024 |
| MENDDIGAP INCGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | BROOKLYN, NY | $35K | 2024 |
| MOVEMENT GENERATIONGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | BERKELEY, CA | $35K | 2024 |
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| ACTIVE CITIZEN PROJECT INC (PROJECT EATS)GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | NEW YORK, NY | $30K | 2024 |
| ACADEMY ART MUSEUMGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | EASTON, MD | $30K | 2024 |
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| THE ASPEN INSTITUTEGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | WASHINGTON, DC | $26K | 2024 |
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