Carolee Schneemann Foundation Incorporated

Open & Accessible
Private Foundation
NEW PALTZ, New YorkSmallEIN: 462755138
Arts and Culture NonprofitsHistorical Preservation Societies

The Carolee Schneemann Foundation website (schneemannfoundation.org) is the official site for preserving and promoting artist Carolee Schneemann’s legacy; it lists a New Paltz, NY address, foundation email contacts, board members, and program pages. The site includes news, mission, residency information, and contact details.

Source: Website · Mar 2026

Ideal Applicant

Small to mid‑sized arts, culture, or preservation organizations whose work aligns with an artist legacy or small project support and that are plausible candidates for curated, invitation‑based grants.

Good Fit

  • Work directly tied to preserving or promoting an artist’s legacy, arts programming, or small preservation projects
  • Organizational profile similar to past recipients (museums, university libraries, national preservation groups)
  • Need for modest project or program support in the $250–$3,000 range
  • Existing relationship or visibility to the foundation’s leadership or curators

Geography

Moderate

Observed giving in the latest year went to two states (DC and CA) and is concentrated in DC, so the footprint is multi‑state but narrow rather than national.

Recipient Variety

Moderate

The latest year shows three distinct, independent recipients (e.g., Aspen Institute, Stanford, National Trust); this is a modest but not extremely narrow recipient set based on the available two years of records.

New Applicants

Restrictive

The foundation explicitly indicates it funds only preselected grantees; although new recipients appeared in the observed years, the public record shows invitation‑based selection rather than an open application route, so unfamiliar applicants are unlikely to gain entry without connections.

Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026