The Easton Foundation Incorporated
The Easton Foundation (New York) preserves the legacy and archive of artist Louise Bourgeois, operates an archive and coordinates exhibitions and visits by appointment. The organization's site lists contact details, archive information, FAQs, and current exhibition activity through 2026.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Established arts or museum organizations (especially New York-based) running exhibitions or projects aligned with artist legacy, plus cultural programs focused on exhibitions and leadership in the visual arts.
Good Fit
- • Project is an exhibition or archive-related activity tied to museum-quality presentation or scholarship.
- • Organization is a recognized museum, arts institution, or established cultural nonprofit.
- • Work is based in New York or has a clear New York component or partnership.
- • Project advances museum exhibitions, artist legacy stewardship, or leadership in visual arts professions.
Geography
Observed giving spans three states but is heavily concentrated in New York, which accounted for roughly 83% of dollars in the latest year; activity is therefore multi-state but effectively NY‑focused.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows five distinct recipients and the three-year record shows modest variation (3, 2, then 5 recipients), with several independent arts and social organizations funded rather than a single captive recipient.
New Applicants
Direct application routes are not open: the foundation states it funds only preselected applicants; although four new grantees appeared in the latest year, that pattern looks invitation-driven and does not indicate a public application pathway for unfamiliar applicants.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
