Arts and Letters Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyEast Hampton, New York · EIN 52-2069719 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$948K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$20.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $85,000.
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
12% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calvary Hospital | Bronx, NY | General purpose | $125,000 |
| Henry Street Settlement | New York, NY | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Northwell Health Foundation | New Hyde Park, NY | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Smith College | Northampton, MA | General purpose | $100,000 |
| The New York Public Library | New York, NY | General purpose | $85,000 |
| Parrish Art Museum | Water Mill, NY | General purpose | $75,000 |
| Highbridge Voices | Bronx, NY | General purpose | $70,000 |
| Ballet Tech School | New York, NY | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Free Arts NYC | New York, NY | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Mahattan School of Music | New York, NY | General purpose | $50,000 |
| New York Youth Symphony | New York, NY | General purpose | $35,000 |
| Young Concert Artists | New York, NY | General purpose | $35,000 |
| Classical Saxophone Project | New York, NY | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Riverside Symphonia | Lambertville, NJ | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Project Most | East Hampton, NY | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Hearts of Gold | New York, NY | General purpose | $3,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $948,500 | 16 |
| 2024 | $852,000 | 14 |
| 2023 | $870,000 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621319349102022
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-2069719
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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