Milton and Sally Avery Arts Foundation Inc
Historical FunderNew York, New York · EIN 13-3093638 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$968K
Organizations funded88
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$57.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MARCH CAVANAUGH |
|---|---|
| Address | 300 CENTRAL PARK WEST 16J, NEW YORK NY 10024 |
| Phone | 2125957338 |
| Form and materials | NAME OF SCHOOL OR ORGANIZATION WITH LETTER SHOWING WHY FUNDS ARE NEEDED |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | AWARDS ARE RESTRICTED TO ART EDUCATION AND THE FURTHER DEVELOPMENT OF ARTISTS |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
14% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Friends of the Mennello Museum of American Art | Orlando, FL | To support general operations | $38,000 |
| College Art Association | New York, NY | To support general operations | $20,000 |
| Nyfa (New York Foundation for the Arts) | Brooklyn, NY | To support general operations | $20,000 |
| Queens College Foundation | Flushing, NY | To support general operations | $20,000 |
| The Jewish Museum | New York, NY | To support general operations | $20,000 |
| University of Art Museum | Albany, NY | To support general operations | $20,000 |
| Morris Museum of Art | Augusta, GA | To support general operations | $20,000 |
| 92Nd Street Y | New York, NY | To support general operations | $10,000 |
| Air (Artists in Residence) Gallery | Brooklyn, NY | To support general operations | $10,000 |
| Addison Gllery of American Art | Andover, MA | To support general operations | $10,000 |
| American Academy in Rome | New York, NY | To support general operations | $10,000 |
| American Federation of Arts | New York, NY | To support general operations | $10,000 |
| Aperture Foundation | New York, NY | To support general operations | $10,000 |
| Apexart | New York, NY | To support general operations | $10,000 |
| Art Omni | Ghent, NY | To support general operations | $10,000 |
| Artists Space | New York, NY | To support general operations | $10,000 |
| Arts Connection | New York, NY | To support general operations | $10,000 |
| Athens Cultural Center | Athens, NY | To support general operations | $10,000 |
| Bard College | Annandaleonhudson, NY | To support general operations | $10,000 |
| Bric Artsmedia House | Brooklyn, NY | To support general operations | $10,000 |
| Broadway for Arts Education | New York, NY | To support general operations | $10,000 |
| Bronx Museum of the Arts | Bronx, NY | To support general operations | $10,000 |
| Brooklyn Arts Council (Bac) | Brooklyn, NY | To support general operations | $10,000 |
| Brooklyn Children's Museum | Brooklyn, NY | To support general operations | $10,000 |
| Brooklyn Museum | Brooklyn, NY | To support general operations | $10,000 |
| Cec Artslink | New York, NY | To support general operations | $10,000 |
| Center for Art Law | Brooklyn, NY | To support general operations | $10,000 |
| Cmca (Center for Maine Contemporary Art) | Rockland, ME | To support general operations | $10,000 |
| Community-Word Project | New York, NY | To support general operations | $10,000 |
| Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum | New York, NY | To support general operations | $10,000 |
| Creative Art Works | New York, NY | To support general operations | $10,000 |
| Earth Celebrations | New York, NY | To support general operations | $10,000 |
| Exploring the Arts | New York, NY | To support general operations | $10,000 |
| Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown | Provincetown, MA | To support general operations | $10,000 |
| Foundation for Contemporary Arts | New York, NY | To support general operations | $10,000 |
| Franklin Furnace Archive Inc | Brooklyn, NY | To support general operations | $10,000 |
| Free Arts NYC | New York, NY | To support general operations | $10,000 |
| Godwin-Ternbach Museum Fund | Flushing, NY | To support general operations | $10,000 |
| Henry Street Settlement | New York, NY | To support general operations | $10,000 |
| Hi-Arts | New York, NY | To support general operations | $10,000 |
| Hudson Guild | New York, NY | To support general operations | $10,000 |
| International Center of Photography (Icp) | New York, NY | To support general operations | $10,000 |
| International Child Art Foundation | Washington, DC | To support general operations | $10,000 |
| Ipcny (International Print Center New York) | New York, NY | To support general operations | $10,000 |
| Iscp (International Studio & Curatorial Program) | Brooklyn, NY | To support general operations | $10,000 |
| Kiboko Projects | New York, NY | To support general operations | $10,000 |
| Leap (Learning Through an Expanded Arts Program Inc) | New York, NY | To support general operations | $10,000 |
| Lehman College Art Gallery | Bronx, NY | To support general operations | $10,000 |
| Longhouse Reserve | East Hampton, NY | To support general operations | $10,000 |
| Manhattan Graphics Center | New York, NY | To support general operations | $10,000 |
| Moma (The Museum of Modern Art) | New York, NY | To support general operations | $10,000 |
| Moore College of Art & Design | Philadelphia, PA | To support general operations | $10,000 |
| Museum of the City of New York | New York, NY | To support general operations | $10,000 |
| New York Studio School of Drawing Painting & Sculpture | New York, NY | To support general operations | $10,000 |
| Ot Festival | Kingston, NY | To support general operations | $10,000 |
| Pafa (Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts) | Philadelphia, PA | To support general operations | $10,000 |
| Pal (Police Athletic League Inc) | New York, NY | To support general operations | $10,000 |
| Park Avenue Armory | New York, NY | To support general operations | $10,000 |
| Printed Matter | New York, NY | To support general operations | $10,000 |
| Raw Art Works | Cambridge, MA | To support general operations | $10,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 88 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $968,000 | 88 |
| 2023 | $1,000,000 | 89 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 6, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503109349100420
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-3093638
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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