The Andy Warhol Foundation For The

Open & Accessible
Private Foundation
NEW YORK, New YorkLargeEIN: 133410749
Arts and Culture NonprofitsMuseumsCultural Heritage NonprofitsSocial Justice OrganizationsEducation Nonprofits

The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts supports experimental visual arts and awards grants to artists, curators, and arts organizations while preserving Warhol’s legacy. The official site includes information on grants, application guidelines, the foundation’s history, licensing, and news about grantees.

Source: Website · Mar 2026

Ideal Applicant

An arts organization, museum, curator, or artist-serving program whose proposal advances experimental or contemporary visual-arts programming, exhibitions, curatorial research, fellowships, or regional re-granting aligned with the foundation’s priorities.

Good Fit

  • Project is focused on experimental or contemporary visual arts, exhibitions, or curatorial research.
  • Organization is a nonprofit arts institution, museum, or an eligible re-granting partner.
  • Can submit an institutional letter (~3 pages), project budget, and a 501(c)(3) ruling.
  • Able to meet the March 1 or September 1 deadlines.
  • Fellowship applicants apply through their institutions with a director’s letter of support.

Geography

Broad

The foundation funded organizations in 41 states in the latest year, demonstrating a national footprint; New York received a larger share (about 38%) but most dollars went outside the home state.

Recipient Variety

Broad

In the latest year the foundation made 179 grants to 178 distinct recipients across museums, arts organizations, fellowships, and regional re-grant partners, and the portfolio includes many independent organizations despite some larger awards.

New Applicants

Broad

There is a clear public submission process with published deadlines and letter/email submission rules, and the latest year included roughly 110 new recipients, indicating that unfamiliar applicants regularly enter the portfolio.

Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026