The Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation Inc
Historical FunderNew York, New York · EIN 13-3480472 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,969 and $40,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JOREE ADILMAN WEINSTEIN |
|---|---|
| Address | 260 MADISON AVENUE 17TH FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10016 |
| Phone | 2127553025 |
| Form and materials | APPLICANTS ARE INSTRUCTED TO SUBMIT A DESCRIPTION OF THE INSTITUTION AND SPECIFIED PROJECT FOR WHICH FUNDS ARE REQUESTED, A BUDGET, A SELECTION OF IMAGES (IF PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION) AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION. APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ELECTRONICALLY OR BY POST. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | GRANTS ARE PRIMARILY AWARDED TO VARIOUS MISSIONS AS COMMUNICATED BY THE FOUNDER OF THE ORGANIZATION: PHOTOGRAPHY AT THE INSTITUTIONAL LEVEL EMBRACING EXHIBITIONS AND PUBLICATIONS, AS WELL AS MEDICAL RESEARCH DIRECTED TOWARDS THE TREATMENT AND/OR CURE OF HIV/AIDS. |
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
33% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | New York, NY | For donee's exempt purpose | $137,500 |
| Elton John AIDS Foundation Inc | New York, NY | Non-Cash donation of art for donee support | $117,500 |
| Bard College | Annandaleonhudson, NY | For donee's exempt purpose | $60,000 |
| Katonah Museum of Art | Katonah, NY | Non-Cash donation of art for donee support | $40,000 |
| Bailey House | New York, NY | Non-Cash donation of art for donee support | $15,000 |
| Institute of Contemporary Art Miami | Miami, FL | Non-Cash donation of art for donee support | $12,500 |
| New Orleans Museum of Art | New Orleans, LA | Non-Cash donation of art for donee support | $12,500 |
| National Gallery of Art | Washington, DC | For donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Dallas Museum of Art | Dallas, TX | Non-Cash donation of art for donee support | $10,000 |
| Katonah Museum of Art | Katonah, NY | For donee's exempt purpose | $1,969 |
| International Center of Photography Museum | New York, NY | For donee's exempt purpose | $1,200 |
| Visual Arts Foundation | New York, NY | For donee's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | New York, NY | For donee's exempt purpose | $200,000 |
| Bard College | Annandaleonhudson, NY | For donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $419,169 | 14 |
| 2023 | $331,487 | 13 |
| 2022 | $388,800 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Apr 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631049349100723
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-3480472
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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