Funder directory → New York → THE SHUBERT FOUNDATION INC
Private foundation · NEW YORK, NY · EIN 136106961THE SHUBERT FOUNDATION INC
✓ Accepts unsolicited applications
Typical grant
$15,000–$140,000
median $40,000
Giving (latest FY)
$42,004,000
671 grants · FY2025
Assets
$952,361,789
gives nationally
Application form & materials: ALL REQUESTS MUST BE SUBMITTED ON THE FOUNDATION'S APPLICATION FORM AND INCLUDE A COPY OF THE APPLICANT'S LETTER FROM THE U.S. TREASURY DEPARTMENT GRANTING FEDERAL TAX EXEMPTION UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE U.S. INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR A GRANT AND IF AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE REQUIRED, APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THEIR MOST RECENT FISCAL YEAR, AUDITED BY CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS. THE PRINCIPAL GOAL OF THE GRANTS PROGRAM IS TO BUILD AND PERPETUATE THE LIVE PERFORMING ARTS, PARTICULARLY THE PROFESSIONAL THEATRE, IN THE UNITED STATES. ACCOMPLISHM
Deadlines: SEE GENERAL EXPLANATION ATTACHMENT
Restrictions: THE SHUBERT FOUNDATION EXCLUSIVELY PROVIDES FUNDS FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. FUNDS ARE NOT PROVIDED FOR PROJECT SUPPORT, NOR ALLOCATED FOR CAPITAL OR ENDOWMENT CAMPAIGNS, NOR TO INDIVIDUALS OR CONDUIT ORGANIZATIONS.
Contact: VICKI REISS · 234 WEST 44TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY, 10036 · 2129443777
| Grantee | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FUND FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC · NEW YORK, NY | FOR SHUBERT LEADER AND TEACHER DEVELOPMENT | $371,000 |
| FUND FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC · NEW YORK, NY | FOR SHUBERT-MTI BROADWAY JUNIOR PROJECT | $363,000 |
| CHICAGO THEATRE GROUP INC · CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS AND ACTIVITIES | $350,000 |
| NEW YORK SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL · NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS AND ACTIVITIES | $350,000 |
| PLAYWRIGHTS HORIZONS INC · NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS AND ACTIVITIES | $325,000 |
| VIVIAN BEAUMONT THEATER INC · NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS AND ACTIVITIES | $325,000 |
| WASHINGTON DRAMA SOCIETY INC · WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS AND ACTIVITIES | $325,000 |
| ZEIDERS AMERICAN DREAM THEATER · VIRGINIA BEACH, VA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THEATRICAL | $15,000 |
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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.