American Foundation for the Arts Incorporated
Invitation OnlyMiami, Florida · EIN 51-0166808 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $200 and $1,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
9% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Island City Stage Inc | Wilton Manors, FL | Support Arts. | $1,000 |
| Wlrn | Miami, FL | Support Arts Artists and Charitable Purposes of Donee. | $200 |
| American Red Cross | Miami, FL | Support Charitable activity | $0 |
| Institute of Contemporary Art Miami Inc | Miami, FL | Support Arts | $0 |
| Jewish Museum of Florida Florida International University | Miami Beach, FL | Support Arts and Charitable Purposes of Donee. | $0 |
| Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund | New York, NY | Support Charitable Purposes of Donee. | $0 |
| The Bass Museum of Art | Miami Beach, FL | Support Arts. | $0 |
| Florida International University Foundation Frost Art Museum | Miami, FL | Support Arts | $0 |
| Lowe Art Museum University of Miami | Coral Gables, FL | Support Arts | $0 |
| The Wolfsonian Museum - FIU | Miami Beach, FL | Support Arts | $0 |
| Various | Miami, FL | Support Arts Artists and or Charitable Purposes of Donee | $0 |
The return also lists 8 grants to individuals ($87,355). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $88,555 | 19 |
| 2023 | $21,936 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 18, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523229349100617
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 51-0166808
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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