Marquit-grieser Fund
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting the arts and culture, particularly in theater and performance. Its mission focuses on fostering artistic expression and providing resources for various theater productions, including support for youth arts organizations and social justice initiatives. The foundation primarily serves artists and organizations involved in theater, with a notable emphasis on projects that address social issues and support underrepresented communities. While it operates mainly in New York, its funding also extends to other areas, reflecting a commitment to enriching the cultural landscape through diverse artistic endeavors.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small-to-mid sized arts and culture organizations, especially New York–based theaters or arts-project producers seeking project or production underwriting and benefit-event support.
Good Fit
- • Project-specific or production underwriting requests tied to a performance or benefit.
- • Organizational presence or programming in New York state (especially NYC).
- • Existing or introducible relationship to people or organizations already in the foundation’s portfolio.
- • Organizational scale consistent with modest grants (several thousand to ~25k).
- • Track record of public-facing events or benefit activities.
Geography
Giving is heavily concentrated in one state—about 83% of 2024 dollars—while small grants also reached two other states, for a three-state footprint in the latest year.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows seven distinct recipients (and multiple new entrants), indicating a moderate spread across independent organizations even though the top five received the bulk of dollars.
New Applicants
The foundation’s materials indicate grants are made only to preselected recipients and there is no public website or submission contact; although new grantees do appear in the observed years, the selection pattern appears invitation- or relationship-driven and unsolicited applicants are unlikely to gain entry.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
