Arete Foundation
Invitation OnlyPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania · EIN 23-6779271 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2023)$5.4M
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$100,000
Total assets$56.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $308,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2023 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
78% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Various | Various, PA | Various | $2,114,166 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | New York, NY | Educationalsupport for chairman's council 2019-2020; emergency relief fund, internships, deia strategic plan and women and the critical eye… | $850,000 |
| Asia Society | New York, NY | Charitablesupport for asia game changers fy 2020; support for danniel russell work; support for abigail cohen fellowship in documentary… | $429,413 |
| The Metropolitan Opera Association Inc | New York, NY | Charitablesupport for phase III campaign for the met: securing the future; fy 21 unrestricted gift; met stars concert | $410,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | Educationalsupport for arete gordon expedition fund; penn lectures world term fund adn world endowed fund | $308,000 |
| The American School of Classical Studies at Athens | Princeton, NJ | Educationalsupport for gala 2020, fellowship program and loring hall renovation project | $294,500 |
| The Public Theater | New York, NY | Charitablesupport for capital campaign; 2020 annual operating support; and gala | $250,000 |
| University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Educationalsupport for abigail cohen fellowship and unrestricted gift | $150,000 |
| Artsmart | Philadelphia, PA | Educationalsupport for arts education and youth mentorship program | $100,000 |
| Lincoln Center Theater the Vivian Beaumont Theater Inc | New York, NY | Charitablesupport for linctix porgram; lct3 new artists/audiences program and unrestricted gift | $100,000 |
| Park Avenue Synagogue | New York, NY | Religiousgeneral operating support | $100,000 |
| The Barnes Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | Educationalsupport for barnes art ball; chairman's circle and second century campaign | $100,000 |
| Marie Selby Botanical Gardens | Sarasota, FL | Charitablegeneral operating support | $75,000 |
| The East Harlem School | New York, NY | Educationalgeneral operating support | $75,000 |
| Islesboro Community Center | Islesboro, ME | Charitablegeneral operating support | $25,000 |
| City Squash | Bronx, NY | Charitablegeneral operating support | $15,000 |
| Columbia University | New York, NY | Educationalsupport for hadrian's villa program | $12,500 |
| Islesboro Island Trust | Islesboro, ME | Charitablegeneral operating support | $10,000 |
| The Economic Club of New York | New York, NY | Educational general operating support | $9,065 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Various | Various, PA | Various | $4,826,333 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5,427,644 | 20 |
| 2022 | $6,274,260 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Oct 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202522879349100902
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-6779271
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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