The Willem de Kooning Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 13-4151973 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$502K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$51,930
Total assets$412.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $75,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
22% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swiss Institute | New York, NY | To provide canny (collaborative arts network new york) with support to be distributed amongst 15 arts organizations | $100,000 |
| The Brooklyn Rail | Brooklyn, NY | Support for the art seen section of journal publications that covers contemporary visual art in particular depth. | $100,000 |
| J Paul Getty Trust | Los Angeles, CA | Providing emergency relief for artists and arts workers impacted by los angeles fires. | $75,000 |
| New York Foundation for the Arts Inc | New York, NY | Financial grant to the emerging leaders program | $75,000 |
| The Arts Center at Duck Creek Inc | East Hampton, NY | Support for visual arts programming, education, & marketing | $51,930 |
| Artadia (Art Council Inc) | Brooklyn, NY | Support the artadia award, given to two new york city-based visual artists | $40,000 |
| Publicolor Inc | New York, NY | Publicolor's programming costs | $25,000 |
| Studio in a School Association | New York, NY | Support of programming expenses. | $25,000 |
| The Aspen Institute | Washington, DC | In support of the 2025 annual appeal for the aef consortium advancing next-gen leaders in the visual arts | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $501,930 | 9 |
| 2023 | $249,249 | 4 |
| 2022 | $392,730 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641359349101739
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-4151973
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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