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A national initiative that offers grants to jazz artists to develop tours into communities across the country. The program supports travel, lodging, and artist fees for tours that include multiple engagements.
This program supports and celebrates the diversity of artistic excellence in the South by awarding nine visual artists with state fellowships and a grand prize. State fellowships include a $5,000 award, while the Southern Prize winner receives an additional $25,000.
The Wallace Foundation is a private corporation based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1965. The principal officer is % Finance. It holds total assets of $1.8B. Annual income is reported at $702.7M. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: Provide coordination and facilitation of learning communities and technical assistance to Grantees participating in our Youth Arts, Education Leadership, and Out of School Time initiatives. According to available records, The Wallace Foundation has made 1,187 grants totaling $271.1M, with a median grant of $50K. Annual giving has grown from $55.4M in 2020 to $168.2M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $50 to $8.9M, with an average award of $228K. The foundation has supported 493 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, District of Columbia, California, which account for 28% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 39 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
DISSEMINATION: Through conference presentations, webinars, print advertising and media outreach, share Wallace research findings with non-grantee audiences, who can use the findings to improve their own work.
Expenses: $2.1M
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: Provide coordination and facilitation of learning communities and technical assistance to Grantees participating in our Youth Arts, Education Leadership, and Out of School Time initiatives.
Expenses: $1.8M
POLICY: Public policy engagement activities include, within the constraints of the law, sharing evidence of what works and encouraging states to seek ESSA funding for evidence-based leadership work.
Expenses: $1.3M
RESEARCH: Commission research and evaluation studies to inform and support the implementation of Wallace initiatives and provide insights about practice improvements for the field.
Expenses: $1.2M
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: Provide coordination and facilitation of learning communities and technical assistance to Grantees participating in our Youth Arts, Education Leadership, and Out of School Time initiatives. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 1,187 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, DC, CA.
The Wallace Foundation has distributed a total of $271.1M across 1,187 grants. The median grant size is $50K, with an average of $228K. Individual grants have ranged from $50 to $8.9M.
The Wallace Foundation provides grant application information on their website. Visit their grants page for current funding opportunities and application guidelines.
The Wallace Foundation is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 39 states.
Total Giving
$89.6M
Total Assets
$1.7B
Fair Market Value
$1.7B
Net Worth
$1.7B
Grants Paid
$60.9M
Contributions
$0
Net Investment Income
$85.5M
Distribution Amount
$80.8M
Total: $240.8M
Total Grants
1,187
Total Giving
$271.1M
Average Grant
$228K
Median Grant
$50K
Unique Recipients
493
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Board Of Regents Of The University Of Wisconsin SystemTo support The Comprehensive Assessment of Leadership for Learning - Equity-Centered Leaders Equity-Centered Principal Pipeline Initiative study. | Madison, WI | $809K | 2022 |
| Communities Foundation Of Texas IncTo establish a donor-advised fund to assist Texas in new efforts to improve summer learning through the addition of days to the school year. | Dallas, TX | $5.6M | 2022 |
| Family Health InternationalTo connect districts to resources to support the development of a three-year summer learning plan; plan and facilitate a Summer Learning Community; and curate, assemble and vet related supporting tools. (Years 3 and 4 funds for grant 20210241) | Durham, NC | $2.5M | 2022 |
| Fund For Educational Excellence IncFor Baltimore City Public Schools to participate in the Equity-Centered Pipeline Initiative. |
ARLINGTON, VA
TACOMA, WA
BRAYMER, MO
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Supports the professional development needs of Southern arts organizations for increasing organizational capacity, growth, and operational stability. Funds can support staff or board participation at conferences, workshops, and training.
Provides expedited funding to support community engagement projects and high-quality arts experiences in rural, isolated, or small communities across the South Arts region.
Supports individual artists pursuing a milestone career opportunity that has the potential to significantly advance their artistic career or creative journey.
| Baltimore, MD |
| $2.1M |
| 2022 |
| Fresno Unified School DistrictTo participate in the Equity-Centered Pipeline Initiative. | Fresno, CA | $2.1M | 2022 |
| Winston Salem Forsyth CountyTo participate in the Equity-Centered Pipeline Initiative. | Winston Salem, NC | $2.1M | 2022 |
| School District No 1j Multnomah County OregonTo participate in the Equity-Centered Pipeline Initiative. | Portland, OR | $2.1M | 2022 |
| San Antonio Independent School DistrictTo participate in the Equity-Centered Pipeline Initiative. | San Antonio, TX | $2.1M | 2022 |
| Board Of Education Of Jefferson County KentuckyTo participate in the Equity-Centered Pipeline Initiative. | Louisville, KY | $2.1M | 2022 |
| Dc Public Education FundFor DC Public Schools to participate in the Equity-Centered Pipeline Initiative. | Washington, DC | $2.1M | 2022 |
| Columbus City SchoolsTo participate in the Equity-Centered Pipeline Initiative. | Columbus, OH | $2.1M | 2022 |
| Arts Midwest IncorporatedTo fund a broader group of smaller Arts organizations by re-granting through intermediaries. | Minneapolis, MN | $2M | 2022 |
| New England Foundation For The Arts IncTo fund a broader group of smaller Arts organizations by re-granting through intermediaries. | Boston, MA | $2M | 2022 |
| Mid-America Arts AllianceTo fund a broader group of smaller Arts organizations by re-granting through intermediaries. | Kansas City, MO | $2M | 2022 |
| Western States Arts FederationTo fund a broader group of smaller Arts organizations by re-granting through intermediaries. | Denver, CO | $2M | 2022 |
| South Arts IncTo fund a broader group of smaller Arts organizations by re-granting through intermediaries. | Atlanta, GA | $2M | 2022 |
| Mid Atlantic Arts IncTo fund a broader group of smaller Arts organizations by re-granting through intermediaries. | Baltimore, MD | $2M | 2022 |
| The Leadership Academy IncA second glide path grant to enable The Leadership Academy to continue facilitating the ESSA Leadership Learning Community (additional funds for grant 20200187) | Long Island City, NY | $1.5M | 2022 |
| Education Development Center IncTo extend and expand the work of Quality Measures (QM) in Texas. | Waltham, MA | $1.5M | 2022 |
| National Academy Of SciencesTo produce a consensus report on the evidence for how out-of-school time programs do or could support the learning, development, and well-being of children and youth from low-income households | Washington, DC | $1.5M | 2022 |
| National Governors Association Center For Best PracticesTo deepen gubernatorial expertise in summer/afterschool programming and social-emotional learning. | Washington, DC | $1M | 2022 |
| Rand CorporationTo support the RAND American School District Panel. | Santa Monica, CA | $1M | 2022 |
| American Institutes For Research In The Behavioral SciencesTo support the Youth Fields Workforce Study, including a national survey and and up to 10 case studies. | Washington, DC | $983K | 2022 |
| Social Science Research CouncilTo support the Fellows who will conduct ethnographies/histories of the arts organizations in the new initiative. | Brooklyn, NY | $976K | 2022 |
| Boston After School & Beyond IncTo participate in the Partnerships for Social and Emotional Learning Initiative. (Years 5-6 funding for Grant #20180076) | Boston, MA | $850K | 2022 |
| Children'S Funding ProjectTo support the creation of regional hubs to help local communities conduct fiscal mapping to fund and sustain youth development priorities. | Washington, DC | $800K | 2022 |
| Editorial Projects In Education IncTo support Education Week's equity news coverage. | Bethesda, MD | $750K | 2022 |
| Learning ForwardTo manage the Equity-Centered Pipeline Initiative Learning Community. | Richardson, TX | $746K | 2022 |
| Pillsbury United Communities IncA planning grant to prepare for implementation work as part of a new Arts initiative. | Minneapolis, MN | $547K | 2022 |
| Strivetogether IncTo support StriveTogether's pilot focused on youth (SPARCY). | Cincinnati, OH | $500K | 2022 |
| National Arts Strategies IncTo design and facilitate Arts Initiative Peer Learning Community. | Alexandria, VA | $500K | 2022 |
| Expanded Schools IncTo support 'Every Hour Counts' in its organizational development. | New York, NY | $500K | 2022 |
| GreentrikeTo participate in the Partnerships for Social and Emotional Learning Initiative. | Tacoma, WA | $493K | 2022 |
| Museo De Arte Contemporaneo De Puerto Rico IncA planning grant to prepare for implementation work as part of a new Arts initiative. | San Juan, PR | $481K | 2022 |
| Chicago Sinfonietta IncA planning grant to prepare for implementation work as part of a new Arts initiative. | Chicago, IL | $456K | 2022 |
| Afro-American Cultural Center IncA planning grant to prepare for implementation work as part of a new Arts initiative. | Charlotte, NC | $449K | 2022 |
| The University Of Texas At AustinTo conduct an evaluation of the Building Audiences for Sustainability initiative. | Austin, TX | $440K | 2022 |
| The Regents Of The University Of California At IrvineTo conduct a study documenting the long-term effects of participating in out-of-school arts education programs serving young people from marginalized communities. | Irvine, CA | $439K | 2022 |
| Stem Next Opportunity FundTo fund, in partnership with the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, the STEM Next Opportunity Fund Fellowship Program with expertise in afterschool and summer learning. (amendment to grant #20210095). | San Diego, CA | $436K | 2022 |
| National Association Of Secondary School PrincipalsTo provide districts in the Principal Pipeline Learning Community with free consultation on the use of federal funds (American Rescue Plan) to achieve their strategic objectives. (additional funds for Grant 20210168) | Reston, VA | $420K | 2022 |
| Council Of The Great City SchoolsTo provide districts in the Principal Pipeline Learning Community with free consultation on the use of American Rescue Plan funds to achieve their strategic objectives (additional funds for grant 20210167) | Washington, DC | $400K | 2022 |
| Arab Community Center For Economic & Social ServicesA planning grant to prepare for implementation work as part of a new Arts initiative. | Dearborn, MI | $398K | 2022 |
| Pregones Puerto Rican Traveling Theater IncA planning grant to prepare for implementation work as part of a new Arts initiative. | Bronx, NY | $393K | 2022 |
| Council Of Chief State School OfficersTo support an effort in collaboration with National Summer Learning Association to build state expertise in providing summer programs in 2021 and 2022 that help compensate for the disruption to education caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. | Washington, DC | $363K | 2022 |
| National Urban League IncTo provide technical assistance to the districts participating in the Equity-Centered Pipeline Initiative (Year 2). | New York, NY | $350K | 2022 |
| Vanderbilt UniversityTo support a study that will examine the extent to which school districts that participated in the Principal Pipeline Learning Community have made progress toward planning and designing aligned principal pipelines, and explore the conditions, contexts, and tools that help explain variation in take-up. | Nashville, TN | $325K | 2022 |
| The Rebuild Foundation NfpA planning grant to prepare for implementation work as part of a new Arts initiative. | Chicago, IL | $302K | 2022 |
| The Union For Contemporary Art IncA planning grant to prepare for implementation work as part of a new Arts initiative. | Omaha, NE | $301K | 2022 |
| San Diego State University FoundationTo manage the Equity-Centered Pipeline Initiative Faculty Learning Community | San Diego, CA | $300K | 2022 |
| The Laundromat Project IncA planning grant to prepare for implementation work as part of a new Arts initiative. | Brooklyn, NY | $288K | 2022 |
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