Jerome Robbins Foundation
The Jerome Robbins Foundation (est. 1958) supports dance, theater and related arts. The official site jeromerobbins.org includes a Foundation section with past grant recipients, foundation directors, and contact information; it also contains a recent notice about application status for 2026.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Established dance, theater, or performing-arts nonprofits—especially New York-based organizations or those with a clear New York presence—seeking project or program support consistent with the foundation’s arts focus.
Good Fit
- • Clear performing-arts mission (dance, theater, presenters).
- • Organizational track record and financial documentation ready to submit.
- • Established presence or regular programming in New York.
- • Request size aligned with past grants (many awards in the low‑to‑mid five‑figure range and a median around $7,500).
- • Existing or prior relationship with the foundation or its network.
Geography
Giving is geographically concentrated: roughly 80% of grant dollars were awarded to New York organizations, although recipients in 16 states also received smaller awards.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows a broad recipient set with 99 distinct grantees; many independent arts organizations are funded even though a modest share of dollars concentrates among top recipients.
New Applicants
The foundation publishes application instructions and provides a named contact and mailing address, but historically it adds only a small number of new grantees each year (about six new recipients in the latest year) and currently notes it is not considering new applications for 2026, so entry is possible but selective.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
