Americana Arts Foundation
Invitation OnlyCincinnati, Ohio · EIN 31-1535209 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$98K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$1.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $3,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
63% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yale University - School of Drama | New Haven, CT | General support | $50,000 |
| University of Minnesota - Theater Dept | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $10,000 |
| Syracuse University | Syracuse, NY | General support | $6,000 |
| University of Redlands | Redlands, CA | General support | $4,000 |
| University of Iowa - Center for Advancement | Iowa City, IA | General support | $3,000 |
| Art Academy of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | General support | $2,000 |
| Barnard College | New York, NY | General support | $2,000 |
| Berklee College of Music | Boston, MA | General support | $2,000 |
| Cincinnati Artswave | Cincinnati, OH | General support | $2,000 |
| Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park | Cincinnati, OH | General support | $2,000 |
| Cincinnati Shakespeare Company | Cincinnati, OH | General support | $2,000 |
| Ensemble Theatre | Cincinnati, OH | General support | $2,000 |
| New England Conservatory of Music | Boston, MA | General support | $2,000 |
| Reno Philharmonic Association Inc | Reno, NV | General support | $2,000 |
| University of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | General support | $2,000 |
| University of Evansville | Evansville, IN | General support | $2,000 |
| Cincinnati Landmark Productions | Cincinnati, OH | General support | $1,000 |
| Noteable Music Therapy Services | Reno, NV | General support | $1,000 |
| Thousand Oaks Alliance for the Arts (Toarts) | Thousand Oaks, CA | General support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $98,000 | 19 |
| 2024 | $154,000 | 21 |
| 2023 | $56,000 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611329349102521
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1535209
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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