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Private Foundation
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ARTS AND LETTERS
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ARTS AND LETTERS is a private foundation categorized as Private Foundation based in NEW YORK, NY. Its most recent IRS filing (2024) reports revenue of $13.8M, expenses of $5.4M, total assets of $117.3M. Imperigo tracks 403 reported grants from this foundation totaling approximately $4.1M.
EIN: 130429640
NEW YORK, NY
Latest filing: 2024
Total Revenue$13.8M
Total Expenses$5.4M
Total Assets$117.3M
Grants Given403
Grant Total$4.1M
Filing Years2020–2024
Sample Grants Given
DARRYL PINCKNEY
TO HONOR A WRITER WHO HAS MADE A SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTION TO AMERICAN LITERATURE.
$100,000
PAPER MILL PLAYHOUSE
TO FUND A WORKSHOP OF A PROMISING NEW MUSICIAL, GUN & POWDER.
$60,000
SEAN SHEPHERD
TO GIVE A PROMISING COMPOSER INCOME WHICH ALLOWS HIM TO BE FREE OF EMPLOYMENT AND SOLEY COMPOSE.
$50,000
DIVERSIONARY THEATRE
TO FUND A WORKSHOP OF A PROMISING NEW MUSICIAL, THE MONSTER
$50,000
CHARLES IVES SOCIETY
TO FURTHER THE WORK AND MUSICAL LEGACY OF CHARLES IVES
$50,000
Showing up to 5 of 403 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
VICE PRESIDENT FOR MUSIC
Alvin Singleton
VICE PRESIDENT FOR ART
Amy Sillman
SECRETARY
Ann Hamilton
VICE PRESIDENT FOR ARCHITECTURE
Billie Tsien
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Cody Upton
TREASURER
Edward Hirsch
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13.8M | $5.4M | $117.3M |
| 2023 | $2.8M | $5.0M | $103.3M |
| 2022 | $9.7M | $5.3M | $105.4M |
| 2020 | $4.6M | $5.2M | $95.4M |
Between 2020 and 2024, reported annual revenue grew from $4.6M to $13.8M (+201%), with total assets most recently reported at $117.3M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.
Grant Geography
Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in AK, AZ, CA, CT, DC, FL, and 4 other states.
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Full geographic grant map with state-by-state breakdown available with membership.