Arete Foundation

Arete Foundation is a private foundation based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with $42.6M in assets. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$42.6Mtotal assets
1986IRS ruling year

Grants Arete Foundation has awarded

21 grantees · $4.8M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

  • The Metropolitan Opera Association Inc $1.3M
  • Columbia University Office Of Global Initatives $756K
  • Asia Society $614K
  • University Of Pennsylvania $553K
  • The Metropolitan Museum Of Art $370K
  • The Public Theater $300K
  • American Numismatic Society $155K
  • Lincoln Center Theater The Vivian Beaumont Theater Inc $150K
  • University Of Chicago $150K
  • The American School Of Classical Studies At Athens $150K
  • The East Harlem School $100K
  • City Squash $100K
  • Park Avenue Synagogue $40K
  • Columbia University $25K
  • The Barnes Foundation $25K
  • Marie Selby Botanical Gardens $25K
  • Islesboro Island Trust $10K
  • The Brearley School $10K
  • Islesboro Community Center $10K
  • The Economic Club Of New York $3K
  • Artsmart $2K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

  • FY2019$10M
  • FY2020$7.2M
  • FY2021$7.5M
  • FY2022$6.3M

About Arete Foundation

  • TypePrivate foundation
  • HeadquartersPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
  • EIN236779271
  • IRS ruling1986

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

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Frequently asked questions

What is Arete Foundation?

Arete Foundation is a private foundation based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with $42.6M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What is the EIN of Arete Foundation?

Arete Foundation's EIN is 236779271. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Arete Foundation?

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Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.