Funder directory → New York → SAMUEL H KRESS FOUNDATION
Private foundation · NEW YORK, NY · EIN 131624176SAMUEL H KRESS FOUNDATION
✓ Accepts unsolicited applications
Typical grant
$715–$41,600
median $12,500
Giving (latest FY)
$2,265,113
87 grants · FY2025
Assets
$95,619,750
gives nationally
Application form & materials: -COVER LETTER WITH CONTACT INFORMATION TO WHICH CORRESPONDENCE CAN BE DIRECTED. -THREE TO FIVE PAGE DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT -ILLUSTRATIONS, IF APPLICABLE (COLOR PHOTOCOPIES ARE ACCEPTABLE) -CURRICULUM VITAE OF THE PROJECT'S PRIMARY PARTICIPANT(S) -A DETAILED BUDGET. IF THE GRANTEE IS OUTSIDE THE US THE BUDGET SHOULD SHOW ALL AMOUNTS IN BOTH FOREIGN CURRENCY AND US DOLLARS; QUOTE A CURRENT EXCHANGE RATE; AND CITE A TRUSTED SOURCE OF THAT RATE. THE FOUNDATION SUGGESTS THAT GRANTEES USE: WWW.OANDA.COM -IRS DETERMINATION LETTER OF 501(C)3 STATUS FOR THE ORGANIZATION THAT WOULD RECEIVE AND ADMINISTE
Deadlines: APPLICATION DEADLINES*: JANUARY 15, APRIL 1, AND OCTOBER 1 *IF WEEKEND DEADLINE IS PREVIOUS FRIDAY
Restrictions: N/A
Contact: LISA SCHERMERHORN INTERIM PRESIDENT · 174 E 80TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY, 10075 · 2128614993
| Grantee | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NEW YORK UNIVERSITY · NEW YORK, NY | CONSERVATION FELLOWSHIPS | $275,000 |
| FOUNDATION FOR ADVANCEMENT IN CONSERVATION · WASHINGTON, DC | CONSERVATION FELLOWSHIPS | $230,000 |
| NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART · LANDOVER, MD | INSTITUTIONAL FELLOWSHIPS | $170,000 |
| AMERICAN ACADEMY IN ROME · NEW YORK, NY | INSTITUTIONAL FELLOWSHIPS | $120,000 |
| ALLIANCE OF HBCU MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES INC · MARIETTA, GA | HISTORY OF ART GRANTS | $89,000 |
| HARVARD UNIVERSITY · CAMBRIDGE, MA | INSTITUTIONAL FELLOWSHIPS | $55,000 |
| MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE · MIDDLEBURY, VT | HISTORY OF ART GRANTS | $55,000 |
| ZENTRALINSTITUT FR KUNSTGESCHICHTE | INSTITUTIONAL FELLOWSHIPS | $30,000 |
| ZENTRALINSTITUT FR KUNSTGESCHICHTE | INSTITUTIONAL FELLOWSHIPS | $5,000 |
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Source: IRS Form 990-PF e-file disclosure, fiscal year 2025 (public record under 26 U.S.C. §6104). Filings lag by their nature — verify current priorities and procedures with the foundation before applying. Represent this foundation and see an error? Tell us with the correction and source filing.