THE PIERRE & TANA MATISSE FOUNDATION INC
Annual Giving
$6.6M+39% YoY
Grants
113
Median Grant
$35K
Organizations Funded
106
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Foundation Overview
Mission
The Pierre and Tana Matisse Foundation awards program-specific grants to nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations serving the five boroughs of New York City. All grants reflect a commitment to engage diverse communities and audiences in the arts. The program emphasizes accessibility to institutions and art practices as a means to promote identity, creativity and cultural literacy.
Focus Areas
Grant Types
Funded Initiatives
In 2021, distributed 95 grants totaling $4.5 million. Recent grants to 826NYC for Write After School programs, Ballet Hispanico for Community Arts Partnerships, Brooklyn Museum for School Partnerships and Teen Programs, UpBeat NYC to expand free music programs for children in South Bronx. $1M UNCF scholarship program for Black, Latinx and Indigenous college students in NYC.
How to Apply
Applications for all grant programs are by invitation only. New organizations can submit a Letter of Inquiry during one open period per year (typically November to January) through Foundation's online portal. After LOI deadline, submissions are reviewed and selection of new applicants is invited to submit full proposal. Grant application for new organizations currently closed, check back fall 2025.
Does Not Fund
Does not fund individuals, nor does it fund an organization's operating expenses. Geographic restriction: only serves five boroughs of New York City.
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$6.6M
Grants
113
Median
$35K
States
4
$4.8M
Grants
101
Median
$35K
States
4
$6.0M
Grants
113
Median
$35K
States
6
Grant Size Distribution
$35K
Typical Grant (Median)
$2K
Smallest
$18K
25th Pctile
$50K
75th Pctile
$1.0M
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $18K and $50K.
Largest Recent Grants
$1.0M
2024
UNITED NEGO COLLEGE FUND INC
DC · GENERAL SUPPORT
$688K
2024
FUND FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS
NY · GENERAL SUPPORT
$210K
2024
THE NEW MUSEUM
NY · GENERAL SUPPORT
$150K
2024
MIND BUILDERS CREATIVE ARTS CENTER
NY · ARTS EDUCATION
$150K
2024
CITY LORE
NY · GENERAL SUPPORT
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.