Arete Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 23-6779271
Foundation Overview
Based in Philadelphia, PA, Arete Foundation has awarded 206 grants totaling $57,573,060 to organizations in New York, Pennsylvania and 7 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,400 to $2,602,500, with a median award of $100,000.
Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$57,573,060
Total Assets
$56,910,890
Median Grant (all grants)
$100,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
19
Median Grant
$100,000
% Median Grant Decline
-20%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
March 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: N/A
0 of 19 recipients (0%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
New York
57% of grants are awarded in New York, with additional funding distributed across 8 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within New York, funding concentrates in New York (86%), Bronx (7%), Cooperstown (4%).
Funding Trajectory
-46%
Declining funding trend with 46% decrease over 4 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Education + 2 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on education (56%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Arete Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artsmart | $100,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Educationalsupport For Arts Education And Youth Mentorship Program | 2023 |
| Asia Society | $429,413 | New York, NY, US | Charitablesupport For Asia Game Changers Fy 2020; Support For Danniel Russell Work; Support For Abigail Cohen Fellowship In Documentary Photography; Support For Hong Kong 30th Anniversary Virtual Gala | 2023 |
| City Squash | $15,000 | Bronx, NY, US | Charitablegeneral Operating Support | 2023 |
| Columbia University | $12,500 | New York, NY, US | Educationalsupport For Hadrian's Villa Program | 2023 |
| Islesboro Community Center | $25,000 | Islesboro, ME, US | Charitablegeneral Operating Support | 2023 |
| Islesboro Island Trust | $10,000 | Islesboro, ME, US | Charitablegeneral Operating Support | 2023 |
| Lincoln Center Theater The Vivian Beaumont Theater Inc | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitablesupport For Linctix Porgram; Lct3 New Artists/audiences Program And Unrestricted Gift | 2023 |
| Marie Selby Botanical Gardens | $75,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Charitablegeneral Operating Support | 2023 |
| Park Avenue Synagogue | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | Religiousgeneral Operating Support | 2023 |
| The American School Of Classical Studies At Athens | $294,500 | Princeton, NJ, US | Educationalsupport For Gala 2020, Fellowship Program And Loring Hall Renovation Project | 2023 |
| The Barnes Foundation | $100,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Educationalsupport For Barnes Art Ball; Chairman's Circle And Second Century Campaign | 2023 |
| The East Harlem School | $75,000 | New York, NY, US | Educationalgeneral Operating Support | 2023 |
| The Economic Club Of New York | $9,065 | New York, NY, US | Educational General Operating Support | 2023 |
| The Metropolitan Museum Of Art | $850,000 | New York, NY, US | Educationalsupport For Chairman's Council 2019-2020; Emergency Relief Fund, Internships, Deia Strategic Plan And Women And The Critical Eye Program | 2023 |
| The Metropolitan Opera Association Inc | $410,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitablesupport For Phase Iii Campaign For The Met: Securing The Future; Fy 21 Unrestricted Gift; Met Stars Concert | 2023 |
| The Public Theater | $250,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitablesupport For Capital Campaign; 2020 Annual Operating Support; And Gala | 2023 |
| University Of Chicago | $150,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Educationalsupport For Abigail Cohen Fellowship And Unrestricted Gift | 2023 |
| University Of Pennsylvania | $308,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Educationalsupport For Arete Gordon Expedition Fund; Penn Lectures World Term Fund Adn World Endowed Fund | 2023 |
| Various | $2,114,166 | Various, PA, US | Various | 2023 |
| American Numismatic Society | $155,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitablefy 2019-fy 2021 General Operating Budget | 2022 |
| Artsmart | $1,813 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Educationalsupport For Arts Education And Youth Mentorship Program | 2022 |
| Asia Society | $614,335 | New York, NY, US | Charitablesupport For Asia Game Changers Fy 2020; Support For Danniel Russell Work; Support For Abigail Cohen Fellowship In Documentary Photography; Support For Hong Kong 30th Anniversary Virtual Gala | 2022 |
| City Squash | $100,000 | Bronx, NY, US | Charitablegeneral Operating Support | 2022 |
| Columbia University | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Educationalsupport For Hadrian's Villa Program | 2022 |
| Columbia University Office Of Global Initatives | $756,000 | New York, NY, US | Educationalendow Arete Foudnation Fellowship Fund And Unrestricted Gift | 2022 |
| Islesboro Community Center | $10,000 | Islesboro, ME, US | Charitablegeneral Operating Support | 2022 |
| Islesboro Island Trust | $10,000 | Islesboro, ME, US | Charitablegeneral Operating Support | 2022 |
| Lincoln Center Theater The Vivian Beaumont Theater Inc | $150,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitablesupport For Linctix Porgram; Lct3 New Artists/audiences Program And Unrestricted Gift | 2022 |
| Marie Selby Botanical Gardens | $25,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Charitablegeneral Operating Support | 2022 |
| Park Avenue Synagogue | $40,000 | New York, NY, US | Religiousgeneral Operating Support | 2022 |
| The American School Of Classical Studies At Athens | $149,500 | Princeton, NJ, US | Educationalsupport For Gala 2020, Fellowship Program And Loring Hall Renovation Project | 2022 |
| The Barnes Foundation | $25,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Educationalsupport For Barnes Art Ball; Chairman's Circle And Second Century Campaign | 2022 |
| The Brearley School | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Educationalsupport For Parents Association Benefit And Annual Fund | 2022 |
| The East Harlem School | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | Educationalgeneral Operating Support | 2022 |
| The Economic Club Of New York | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | Educational General Operating Support | 2022 |
| The Metropolitan Museum Of Art | $370,000 | New York, NY, US | Educationalsupport For Chairman's Council 2019-2020; Emergency Relief Fund, Internships, Deia Strategic Plan And Women And The Critical Eye Program | 2022 |
| The Metropolitan Opera Association Inc | $1,285,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitablesupport For Phase Iii Campaign For The Met: Securing The Future; Fy 21 Unrestricted Gift; Met Stars Concert | 2022 |
| The Public Theater | $300,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitablesupport For Capital Campaign; 2020 Annual Operating Support; And Gala | 2022 |
| University Of Chicago | $150,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Educationalsupport For Abigail Cohen Fellowship And Unrestricted Gift | 2022 |
| University Of Pennsylvania | $553,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Educationalsupport For Arete Gordon Expedition Fund; Penn Lectures World Term Fund Adn World Endowed Fund | 2022 |
| Various | $1,441,612 | Various, PA, US | Various | 2022 |
| American Numismatic Society | $155,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitablefy 2019-fy 2021 General Operating Budget | 2022 |
| Artsmart | $1,813 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Educationalsupport For Arts Education And Youth Mentorship Program | 2022 |
| Asia Society | $614,335 | New York, NY, US | Charitablesupport For Asia Game Changers Fy 2020; Support For Danniel Russell Work; Support For Abigail Cohen Fellowship In Documentary Photography; Support For Hong Kong 30th Anniversary Virtual Gala | 2022 |
| City Squash | $100,000 | Bronx, NY, US | Charitablegeneral Operating Support | 2022 |
| Columbia University | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Educationalsupport For Hadrian's Villa Program | 2022 |
| Columbia University Office Of Global Initatives | $756,000 | New York, NY, US | Educationalendow Arete Foudnation Fellowship Fund And Unrestricted Gift | 2022 |
| Islesboro Community Center | $10,000 | Islesboro, ME, US | Charitablegeneral Operating Support | 2022 |
| Islesboro Island Trust | $10,000 | Islesboro, ME, US | Charitablegeneral Operating Support | 2022 |
| Lincoln Center Theater The Vivian Beaumont Theater Inc | $150,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitablesupport For Linctix Porgram; Lct3 New Artists/audiences Program And Unrestricted Gift | 2022 |
| Marie Selby Botanical Gardens | $25,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Charitablegeneral Operating Support | 2022 |
| Park Avenue Synagogue | $40,000 | New York, NY, US | Religiousgeneral Operating Support | 2022 |
| The American School Of Classical Studies At Athens | $149,500 | Princeton, NJ, US | Educationalsupport For Gala 2020, Fellowship Program And Loring Hall Renovation Project | 2022 |
| The Barnes Foundation | $25,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Educationalsupport For Barnes Art Ball; Chairman's Circle And Second Century Campaign | 2022 |
| The Brearley School | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Educationalsupport For Parents Association Benefit And Annual Fund | 2022 |
| The East Harlem School | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | Educationalgeneral Operating Support | 2022 |
| The Economic Club Of New York | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | Educational General Operating Support | 2022 |
| The Metropolitan Museum Of Art | $370,000 | New York, NY, US | Educationalsupport For Chairman's Council 2019-2020; Emergency Relief Fund, Internships, Deia Strategic Plan And Women And The Critical Eye Program | 2022 |
| The Metropolitan Opera Association Inc | $1,285,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitablesupport For Phase Iii Campaign For The Met: Securing The Future; Fy 21 Unrestricted Gift; Met Stars Concert | 2022 |
| The Public Theater | $300,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitablesupport For Capital Campaign; 2020 Annual Operating Support; And Gala | 2022 |
| University Of Chicago | $150,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Educationalsupport For Abigail Cohen Fellowship And Unrestricted Gift | 2022 |
| University Of Pennsylvania | $553,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Educationalsupport For Arete Gordon Expedition Fund; Penn Lectures World Term Fund Adn World Endowed Fund | 2022 |
| Various | $1,441,612 | Various, PA, US | Various | 2022 |
| American Numismatic Society | $80,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitablefy 2019-fy 2021 General Operating Budget | 2021 |
| Artsmart | $107,875 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Educationalsupport For Arts Education And Youth Mentorship Program | 2021 |
| Asia Society | $292,518 | New York, NY, US | Charitablesupport For Asia Game Changers Fy 2020; Support For Danniel Russell Work; Support For Abigail Cohen Fellowship In Documentary Photography; Support For Hong Kong 30th Anniversary Virtual Gala | 2021 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of America | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitablesupport For Ne Yoy Gala | 2021 |
| City Squash | $25,000 | Bronx, NY, US | Charitablegeneral Operating Support | 2021 |
| Columbia University | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Educationalsupport For Hadrian's Villa Program | 2021 |
| Columbia University Office Of Global Initatives | $600,000 | New York, NY, US | Educationalendow Arete Foudnation Fellowship Fund And Unrestricted Gift | 2021 |
| Glimmerglass Opera Theatre Inc | $200,000 | Cooperstown, NY, US | Charitablegeneral Operating Support | 2021 |
| Islesboro Community Center | $10,000 | Islesboro, ME, US | Charitablegeneral Operating Support | 2021 |
| Islesboro Island Trust | $10,000 | Islesboro, ME, US | Charitablegeneral Operating Support | 2021 |
| Lincoln Center Theater The Vivian Beaumont Theater Inc | $150,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitablesupport For Linctix Porgram; Lct3 New Artists/audiences Program And Unrestricted Gift | 2021 |
| Marie Selby Botanical Gardens | $25,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Charitablegeneral Operating Support | 2021 |
| Park Avenue Synagogue | $40,000 | New York, NY, US | Religiousgeneral Operating Support | 2021 |
| The American School Of Classical Studies At Athens | $467,833 | Princeton, NJ, US | Educationalsupport For Gala 2020, Fellowship Program And Loring Hall Renovation Project | 2021 |
| The Barnes Foundation | $360,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Educationalsupport For Barnes Art Ball; Chairman's Circle And Second Century Campaign | 2021 |
| The Brearley School | $85,000 | New York, NY, US | Educationalsupport For Parents Association Benefit And Annual Fund | 2021 |
| The East Harlem School | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | Educationalgeneral Operating Support | 2021 |
| The Economic Club Of New York | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Educational General Operating Support | 2021 |
| The Metropolitan Museum Of Art | $895,000 | New York, NY, US | Educationalsupport For Chairman's Council 2019-2020; Emergency Relief Fund, Internships, Deia Strategic Plan And Women And The Critical Eye Program | 2021 |
| The Metropolitan Opera Association Inc | $1,683,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitablesupport For Phase Iii Campaign For The Met: Securing The Future; Fy 21 Unrestricted Gift; Met Stars Concert | 2021 |
| The Public Theater | $300,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitablesupport For Capital Campaign; 2020 Annual Operating Support; And Gala | 2021 |
| Town Of Islesboro Islesboro Economic Sustainability Corporation | $20,000 | Iselsboro, ME, US | Charitablegeneral Operating Support | 2021 |
| University Of Chicago | $150,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Educationalsupport For Abigail Cohen Fellowship And Unrestricted Gift | 2021 |
| University Of Pennsylvania | $543,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Educationalsupport For Arete Gordon Expedition Fund; Penn Lectures World Term Fund Adn World Endowed Fund | 2021 |
| Various | $1,262,285 | Various, PA, US | Various | 2021 |
| American Numismatic Society | $80,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitablefy 2019-fy 2021 General Operating Budget | 2021 |
| Artsmart | $107,875 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Educationalsupport For Arts Education And Youth Mentorship Program | 2021 |
| Asia Society | $292,518 | New York, NY, US | Charitablesupport For Asia Game Changers Fy 2020; Support For Danniel Russell Work; Support For Abigail Cohen Fellowship In Documentary Photography; Support For Hong Kong 30th Anniversary Virtual Gala | 2021 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of America | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitablesupport For Ne Yoy Gala | 2021 |
| City Squash | $25,000 | Bronx, NY, US | Charitablegeneral Operating Support | 2021 |
| Columbia University | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Educationalsupport For Hadrian's Villa Program | 2021 |
| Columbia University Office Of Global Initatives | $600,000 | New York, NY, US | Educationalendow Arete Foudnation Fellowship Fund And Unrestricted Gift | 2021 |
| Glimmerglass Opera Theatre Inc | $200,000 | Cooperstown, NY, US | Charitablegeneral Operating Support | 2021 |
| Islesboro Community Center | $10,000 | Islesboro, ME, US | Charitablegeneral Operating Support | 2021 |
| Islesboro Island Trust | $10,000 | Islesboro, ME, US | Charitablegeneral Operating Support | 2021 |
| Lincoln Center Theater The Vivian Beaumont Theater Inc | $150,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitablesupport For Linctix Porgram; Lct3 New Artists/audiences Program And Unrestricted Gift | 2021 |
| Marie Selby Botanical Gardens | $25,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Charitablegeneral Operating Support | 2021 |
| Park Avenue Synagogue | $40,000 | New York, NY, US | Religiousgeneral Operating Support | 2021 |
| The American School Of Classical Studies At Athens | $467,833 | Princeton, NJ, US | Educationalsupport For Gala 2020, Fellowship Program And Loring Hall Renovation Project | 2021 |
| The Barnes Foundation | $360,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Educationalsupport For Barnes Art Ball; Chairman's Circle And Second Century Campaign | 2021 |
| The Brearley School | $85,000 | New York, NY, US | Educationalsupport For Parents Association Benefit And Annual Fund | 2021 |
| The East Harlem School | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | Educationalgeneral Operating Support | 2021 |
| The Economic Club Of New York | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Educational General Operating Support | 2021 |
| The Metropolitan Museum Of Art | $895,000 | New York, NY, US | Educationalsupport For Chairman's Council 2019-2020; Emergency Relief Fund, Internships, Deia Strategic Plan And Women And The Critical Eye Program | 2021 |
| The Metropolitan Opera Association Inc | $1,683,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitablesupport For Phase Iii Campaign For The Met: Securing The Future; Fy 21 Unrestricted Gift; Met Stars Concert | 2021 |
| The Public Theater | $300,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitablesupport For Capital Campaign; 2020 Annual Operating Support; And Gala | 2021 |
| Town Of Islesboro Islesboro Economic Sustainability Corporation | $20,000 | Iselsboro, ME, US | Charitablegeneral Operating Support | 2021 |
| University Of Chicago | $150,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Educationalsupport For Abigail Cohen Fellowship And Unrestricted Gift | 2021 |
| University Of Pennsylvania | $543,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Educationalsupport For Arete Gordon Expedition Fund; Penn Lectures World Term Fund Adn World Endowed Fund | 2021 |
| Various | $1,262,285 | Various, PA, US | Various | 2021 |
| American Numismatic Society | $80,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitablefy 2019-fy 2021 General Operating Budget | 2021 |
| Artsmart | $107,875 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Educationalsupport For Arts Education And Youth Mentorship Program | 2021 |
| Asia Society | $292,518 | New York, NY, US | Charitablesupport For Asia Game Changers Fy 2020; Support For Danniel Russell Work; Support For Abigail Cohen Fellowship In Documentary Photography; Support For Hong Kong 30th Anniversary Virtual Gala | 2021 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of America | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitablesupport For Ne Yoy Gala | 2021 |
| City Squash | $25,000 | Bronx, NY, US | Charitablegeneral Operating Support | 2021 |
| Columbia University | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Educationalsupport For Hadrian's Villa Program | 2021 |
| Columbia University Office Of Global Initatives | $600,000 | New York, NY, US | Educationalendow Arete Foudnation Fellowship Fund And Unrestricted Gift | 2021 |
| Glimmerglass Opera Theatre Inc | $200,000 | Cooperstown, NY, US | Charitablegeneral Operating Support | 2021 |
| Islesboro Community Center | $10,000 | Islesboro, ME, US | Charitablegeneral Operating Support | 2021 |
| Islesboro Island Trust | $10,000 | Islesboro, ME, US | Charitablegeneral Operating Support | 2021 |
| Lincoln Center Theater The Vivian Beaumont Theater Inc | $150,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitablesupport For Linctix Porgram; Lct3 New Artists/audiences Program And Unrestricted Gift | 2021 |
| Marie Selby Botanical Gardens | $25,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Charitablegeneral Operating Support | 2021 |
| Park Avenue Synagogue | $40,000 | New York, NY, US | Religiousgeneral Operating Support | 2021 |
| The American School Of Classical Studies At Athens | $467,833 | Princeton, NJ, US | Educationalsupport For Gala 2020, Fellowship Program And Loring Hall Renovation Project | 2021 |
| The Barnes Foundation | $360,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Educationalsupport For Barnes Art Ball; Chairman's Circle And Second Century Campaign | 2021 |
| The Brearley School | $85,000 | New York, NY, US | Educationalsupport For Parents Association Benefit And Annual Fund | 2021 |
| The East Harlem School | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | Educationalgeneral Operating Support | 2021 |
| The Economic Club Of New York | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Educational General Operating Support | 2021 |
| The Metropolitan Museum Of Art | $895,000 | New York, NY, US | Educationalsupport For Chairman's Council 2019-2020; Emergency Relief Fund, Internships, Deia Strategic Plan And Women And The Critical Eye Program | 2021 |
| The Metropolitan Opera Association Inc | $1,683,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitablesupport For Phase Iii Campaign For The Met: Securing The Future; Fy 21 Unrestricted Gift; Met Stars Concert | 2021 |
| The Public Theater | $300,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitablesupport For Capital Campaign; 2020 Annual Operating Support; And Gala | 2021 |
| Town Of Islesboro Islesboro Economic Sustainability Corporation | $20,000 | Iselsboro, ME, US | Charitablegeneral Operating Support | 2021 |
| University Of Chicago | $150,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Educationalsupport For Abigail Cohen Fellowship And Unrestricted Gift | 2021 |
| University Of Pennsylvania | $543,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Educationalsupport For Arete Gordon Expedition Fund; Penn Lectures World Term Fund Adn World Endowed Fund | 2021 |
| Various | $1,262,285 | Various, PA, US | Various | 2021 |
| American Numismatic Society | $115,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitablefy 2019-fy 2021 General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| Artsmart | $100,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Educationalsupport For Arts Education And Youth Mentorship Program | 2020 |
| Asia Society | $852,880 | New York, NY, US | Charitablesupport For Asia Game Changers Fy 2020; Support For Danniel Russell Work; Support For Abigail Cohen Fellowship In Documentary Photography; Support For Hong Kong 30th Anniversary Virtual Gala | 2020 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of America | $7,500 | New York, NY, US | Charitablesupport For Ne Yoy Gala | 2020 |
| City Squash | $25,000 | Bronx, NY, US | Charitablegeneral Operating Support | 2020 |
| Columbia University | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Educationalsupport For Hadrian's Villa Program | 2020 |
| Columbia University Office Of Global Initatives | $600,000 | New York, NY, US | Educationalendow Arete Foudnation Fellowship Fund And Unrestricted Gift | 2020 |
| Glimmerglass Opera Theatre Inc | $200,000 | Cooperstown, NY, US | Charitablegeneral Operating Support | 2020 |
| Islesboro Community Center | $10,000 | Islesboro, ME, US | Charitablegeneral Operating Support | 2020 |
| Islesboro Island Trust | $10,000 | Islesboro, ME, US | Charitablegeneral Operating Support | 2020 |
| Jewish Congregation Of Venice | $1,400 | Venice, FL, US | Religiousmembership Dues 2020-2021 | 2020 |
| Lincoln Center Theater The Vivian Beaumont Theater Inc | $150,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitablesupport For Linctix Porgram; Lct3 New Artists/audiences Program And Unrestricted Gift | 2020 |
| Maine Organic Farmers And Gardeners | $32,487 | Unity, ME, US | Charitablegeneral Operating Support | 2020 |
| Marie Selby Botanical Gardens | $60,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Charitablegeneral Operating Support | 2020 |
| Middle East Investment Initiative | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitablegeneral Operating Support | 2020 |
| Paideia Institute For Huamnistic Study Inc | $85,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Educationalannual Pledge | 2020 |
| Park Avenue Synagogue | $132,726 | New York, NY, US | Religiousgeneral Operating Support | 2020 |
| The American School Of Classical Studies At Athens | $358,333 | Princeton, NJ, US | Educationalsupport For Gala 2020, Fellowship Program And Loring Hall Renovation Project | 2020 |
| The Barnes Foundation | $300,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Educationalsupport For Barnes Art Ball; Chairman's Circle And Second Century Campaign | 2020 |
| The Brearley School | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | Educationalsupport For Parents Association Benefit And Annual Fund | 2020 |
| The Brookings Institute | $250,000 | Washington, DC, US | Educationalannual Support | 2020 |
| The East Harlem School | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | Educationalgeneral Operating Support | 2020 |
| The Economic Club Of New York | $26,200 | New York, NY, US | Educational General Operating Support | 2020 |
| The Metropolitan Museum Of Art | $295,000 | New York, NY, US | Educationalsupport For Chairman's Council 2019-2020; Emergency Relief Fund, Internships, Deia Strategic Plan And Women And The Critical Eye Program | 2020 |
| The Metropolitan Opera Association Inc | $1,465,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitablesupport For Phase Iii Campaign For The Met: Securing The Future; Fy 21 Unrestricted Gift; Met Stars Concert | 2020 |
| The Public Theater | $300,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitablesupport For Capital Campaign; 2020 Annual Operating Support; And Gala | 2020 |
| University Of Chicago | $150,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Educationalsupport For Abigail Cohen Fellowship And Unrestricted Gift | 2020 |
| University Of Pennsylvania | $300,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Educationalsupport For Arete Gordon Expedition Fund; Penn Lectures World Term Fund Adn World Endowed Fund | 2020 |
| Various | $1,262,610 | Various, PA, US | Various | 2020 |
| American Numismatic Society | $400,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitablefy 2019-fy 2021 General Operating Budget | 2019 |
| American Repertory Theater | $5,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Charitablegeneral Operating Support | 2019 |
| Artsmart | $50,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Educationalsupport For Arts Education And Youth Mentorship Program | 2019 |
| Asia Society | $1,351,321 | New York, NY, US | Charitablesupport For Asia Game Changers Fy 2020; Support For Danniel Russell Work; Support For Abigail Cohen Fellowship In Documentary Photography; Support For Hong Kong 30th Anniversary Virtual Gala | 2019 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of America | $7,500 | New York, NY, US | Charitablesupport For Ne Yoy Gala | 2019 |
| Bryn Mawr College | $1,000,000 | Bryn Mawr, PA, US | Educationalsupport For The Betsy Zubrow Cohen 1963presidential Innovation Fund | 2019 |
| City Squash | $25,000 | Bronx, NY, US | Charitablegeneral Operating Support | 2019 |
| Columbia University | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Educationalsupport For Hadrian's Villa Program | 2019 |
| Columbia University Office Of Global Initatives | $600,000 | New York, NY, US | Educationalendow Arete Foudnation Fellowship Fund And Unrestricted Gift | 2019 |
| Germantown Friends School | $150,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Educationalchallenge Grant For Financial Aid | 2019 |
| Glimmerglass Opera Theatre Inc | $200,000 | Cooperstown, NY, US | Charitablegeneral Operating Support | 2019 |
| Islesboro Community Center | $10,000 | Islesboro, ME, US | Charitablegeneral Operating Support | 2019 |
| Islesboro Island Trust | $10,000 | Islesboro, ME, US | Charitablegeneral Operating Support | 2019 |
| Jewish Congregation Of Venice | $1,400 | Venice, FL, US | Religiousmembership Dues 2020-2021 | 2019 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitablegeneral Operating Support | 2019 |
| Lincoln Center Theater | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitableannual Board Gift | 2019 |
| Lincoln Center Theater The Vivian Beaumont Theater Inc | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitablesupport For Linctix Porgram; Lct3 New Artists/audiences Program And Unrestricted Gift | 2019 |
| Maine Organic Farmers And Gardeners | $32,497 | Unity, ME, US | Charitablegeneral Operating Support | 2019 |
| Marie Selby Botanical Gardens | $50,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Charitablegeneral Operating Support | 2019 |
| Middle East Investment Initiative | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitablegeneral Operating Support | 2019 |
| Neue Galerie New York | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Educationalgeneral Operating Support | 2019 |
| Paideia Institute For Huamnistic Study Inc | $85,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Educationalannual Pledge | 2019 |
| Park Avenue Synagogue | $140,000 | New York, NY, US | Religiousgeneral Operating Support | 2019 |
| Penn Arts And Sciences Office Of Advancement | $100,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Educatoinalsupport For Jonathan Z. Cohen And Julia Bennett Pershan Endowment Scholarship | 2019 |
| Santa Fe Opera | $250,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Charitableproduction Support- M. Butterfly | 2019 |
| The American School Of Classical Studies At Athens | $527,834 | Princeton, NJ, US | Educationalsupport For Gala 2020, Fellowship Program And Loring Hall Renovation Project | 2019 |
| The Barnes Foundation | $335,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Educationalsupport For Barnes Art Ball; Chairman's Circle And Second Century Campaign | 2019 |
| The Brearley School | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | Educationalsupport For Parents Association Benefit And Annual Fund | 2019 |
| The Brookings Institute | $100,000 | Washington, DC, US | Educationalannual Support | 2019 |
| The Brooklyn Rail | $2,500 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Charitablegeneral Operating Support | 2019 |
| The East Harlem School | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | Educationalgeneral Operating Support | 2019 |
| The Economic Club Of New York | $2,675 | New York, NY, US | Educational General Operating Support | 2019 |
| The Metropolitan Museum Of Art | $720,000 | New York, NY, US | Educationalsupport For Chairman's Council 2019-2020; Emergency Relief Fund, Internships, Deia Strategic Plan And Women And The Critical Eye Program | 2019 |
| The Metropolitan Opera Association Inc | $2,602,500 | New York, NY, US | Charitablesupport For Phase Iii Campaign For The Met: Securing The Future; Fy 21 Unrestricted Gift; Met Stars Concert | 2019 |
| The Phoenix Fund Shakespeare Theatre Company | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitablegeneral Operating Support | 2019 |
| The Public Theater | $302,500 | New York, NY, US | Charitablesupport For Capital Campaign; 2020 Annual Operating Support; And Gala | 2019 |
| Town Of Islesboro Islesboro Economic Sustainability Corporation | $100,000 | Iselsboro, ME, US | Charitablegeneral Operating Support | 2019 |
| University Of Chicago | $150,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Educationalsupport For Abigail Cohen Fellowship And Unrestricted Gift | 2019 |
| University Of Pennsylvania | $300,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Educationalsupport For Arete Gordon Expedition Fund; Penn Lectures World Term Fund Adn World Endowed Fund | 2019 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Arete Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 23-6779271 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 1845 WALNUT ST Philadelphia, PA 19103-4708 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Arete Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Chair, As Required | Edward E Cohen |
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| Trustee, As Required | Betsy Z Cohen |
| Trustee, As Required | Jonathan Z Cohen |
| Trustee, As Required | Daniel G Cohen |
Forms 990-PF
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Form 990-PF Research Tips
- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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