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Private foundation · EIN 35-7263872

Imperfect Family Foundation

New York, NY

Imperfect Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, it reported $371K in grants and contributions paid across 37 grants, with $13.4M in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Artistic Realization Technologies Inc, Trisha Brown Dance Company and Southampton Arts Center.

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Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2024. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2024

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Artistic Realization Technologies IncBelle Mead, NJTo Assist in the Furtherance of the Organization's Charitable Mission of Developing Technologies, Studio Programming and Training That Empowers Those Who Lace t$50,000
Trisha Brown Dance CompanyNew York, NYThis Was the 2023 Pledge.$50,000
Southampton Arts CenterSouthampton, NYTo Support the Center's Programs, Including Art Exhibitions, Classes and Live Performances.$25,000
Guild HallEast Hampton, NYTo Support the Organization's Mission Which Is to Maintain a Museum, Performing Arts Center and Education Center. This Was to Support the Renee Cox Exhibition.$15,000
Lambda Legal Defense & Education Fund IncNew York, NYTo Support the Organziation's Mission Committed to Achieving Full Recognition of the Civil Rights of Lesbians, Gay Men, Bisexuals, Transgender People and Anyone$15,000
QueerartNew York, NYTo Assist in the Furtherance of the Organization's Charitable Mission to Create a Diverse and Vibrant Communtiy Through the Support of Lgbtq+ Art and Artists Ac$15,000
Studio Museum in HarlemNew York, NYTo Support the Organization's Mission to Address the Near-Complete Exclusion of Artists of African Descent From Mainstream Museums, Commercial Art Galleries, Ac$15,000
WnetNew York, NYTo Support the Station's Mission to Create and Present Life-Changing Media Made For, and Possible By, an Engaged Public.$15,000
Dia Art FoundationNew York, NYTo Support the Organization's Mission Which Is Committed to Advancing, Realizing, and Preserving the Vision of Artists. Dia Fulfills Its Mission by Commissionin$12,500
Almanack ScreenwritersBrooklyn, NYTo Support the Organization's Mission to Provide Screenwriters with the Nurturing and Tools They Need to Do the Best Work of Their Lives.$10,000
Bay Chamber Concerts IncRockport, METo Transform Lives Through High-Quality Programs, Music Education and Community Outreach.$10,000
Bomb MagazineBrooklyn, NYTo Support the Organization's Mission of Delivering the Artist's Voice by Developing, Publishing and Preserving Artist-Generated Material. This Is for the 41st $10,000
Danspace ProjectNew York, NYTo Support the Organization's Mission to Present New Work in Dance and Support a Diverse Range of Choreographers in Developing Their Work.$10,000
Midcoast Music AdademyRockport, METo Support the Mission That Welcomes and Encourages Everyone on Their Path of Learning$10,000
Moma Ps1Long Island City, NYTo Support the Organization's Mission to Be an Artist-Centered, Community-Driven Art Space Where New Artists From All Over the World Are Given Opportunities to $10,000
Pearlman Music ProgramShelter Island Heights, NYTo Support the Organization's Mission to Provide an Environment for Young Gifted String Instrument Players to Study Under World-Famous Musicians. This Was to Su$10,000
SkowheganNew York, NYTo Support the School to Offer Opportunity, Liberty, and Safety to Push the Boundaries of Artistic Practices in Transformative Ways, Supporting the Crucial Role$10,000
Stephen Petronio Dance Company IncNew York, NYTo Support the Vision of Choreographer Stephen Petronio, Which Includes the Creation and Presentation of His Existing and New Works, Alongside Legacy Initiative$10,000
The New York Womens FoundationNew York, NYTo Support the Strategy Rooted in Advancing Gender, Racial, and Economic Rights, Placing US Among the Largest Women-Led Grantmaking Organizations in the World.$10,000
The Watermill CenterWater Mill, NYTo Support the Organization's Mission As an Interdisciplinary Laboratory for the Arts and Humanities, Offering Year-Round Artist Residencies and Education Progr$10,000
Veggies to TableNewcastle, METeaching Children and Adults to Cook with Nutritionally Dense Foods From Veggies to Table$10,000
Beyond NuclearTakoma Park, MDTo Support the Organization's Mission to Educate About Dangers of the Nuclear Age.$5,000
Brick by Brick FoundationBrooklyn, NYTo Support the Organization's Mission to Support Individuals and Groups in Need of Healthcare and Education, Fostering Social Enterprise Solutions.$5,000
Friends of the High LineNew York, NYTo Support the Organization's Mission of Advocating the Preservation and Reuse of the High Line As Public Open Space. This Was to Support the 2023 Spring Benefi$5,000
People for the Ethical Treatment of AnimalsNorfolk, VATo Support the Organization's Mission As the Largest Animal Rights Organication in the World. This Is for Vanguard Society Membership Renewal.$5,000

The 25 largest of 37 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Imperfect Family Foundation accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, Imperfect Family Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does Imperfect Family Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2024, it reported $370,500 in grants and contributions paid (37 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Imperfect Family Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Artistic Realization Technologies Inc (NJ), $50K, Trisha Brown Dance Company (NY), $50K, Southampton Arts Center (NY), $25K, Guild Hall (NY), $15K and Lambda Legal Defense & Education Fund Inc (NY), $15K.