Capezio Ballet Makers Dance Foundation
The Capezio Ballet Makers Dance Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Capezio/Ballet Makers Inc., highlighting the Capezio Dance Award (established 1952) and support for the dance field. The foundation page on capezio.com lists award recipients and program purpose and is hosted on the company’s official site (Totowa, NJ).
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small-to-midsize nonprofit whose primary mission is dance promotion or production seeking modest general operating or program support.
Good Fit
- • Primary program focus on dance or dance presentation/education.
- • Modest funding request consistent with past awards (single-year, under $5K range).
- • Clear operating or program support need rather than large capital projects.
- • Willingness to follow the foundation’s application instructions and use the listed contact/mailing route.
- • Track record or programming that aligns with the Capezio Dance Award / dance field priorities.
Geography
Observed grants in recent years have gone to organizations in multiple states rather than being confined to the foundation’s home state, indicating a multi-state footprint.
Recipient Variety
The foundation makes a small number of modest grants each year but funds different, independent dance organizations across observed years, showing a modestly diverse recipient set for its size.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of new recipients each year combined with published application instructions, a named contact, and a rolling submission process suggests unfamiliar applicants can plausibly enter the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
