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New York Grant Guidelines We appreciate your interest in Wells Fargo’s philanthropic goals and objectives. At Wells Fargo, we believe that grant-making decisions are more effective when made locally. That’s why Wells Fargo is actively involved in the communities where we live and work, and why our team members are leaders in helping our communities succeed. Our Giving Priorities Eligibility How to Apply Frequently Asked Questions   In the Greater New York and Southern New York regions, Wells Fargo makes contributions in philanthropic focus areas that we believe are important to communities’ vitality and success. We support programs and organizations that serve low-and-moderate-income individuals and we prioritize organizations that intentionally promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. We direct our contributions to non-profit organizations that work to…

The Foundation has had a longstanding interest in the arts, reflecting Benjamin Altman’s personal commitment and our belief in the essential role that cultural engagement and the arts play in enriching the lives of New Yorkers and creating new avenues of exploration and opportunity for the city’s young people. Given our particular focus on issues of access and inclusion, the Foundation invests in organizations, programs, and projects that achieve results aligned with the objectives outlined below. As a general rule, the programs that we support take place outside of the public schools.   Application Process Please review Our Approach, our Guidelines (including the objectives and results sought in each program area), and the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section of our website before applying to the Foundation. Letter of Inquiry…

To apply All professional musicians, regardless of their genre or instrument, can apply for themselves or a family member if they meet the qualifications listed below. Applications may also (but not additionally) be submitted by a friend or family member on behalf of a musician in need. Make sure you are eligible. All applicants must meet the following qualifications: 1.  Must be a musician in a time of serious need, due to personal, medical, dental, or family crisis, natural disaster, or other emergency situation. 2.  Have worked as a professional musician for five (5) or more years in the United States. We define “professional musician” as someone whose primary source of income was or is derived from work as a musician or music educator. Additionally, the applicant / musician must currently reside in the…

New York City’s world-leading arts sector plays a critical role in the city’s life, enriching its spirit, attracting emerging and established artists from around the world, and creating significant economic activity and benefits. The Foundation funds a broad variety of professional performing arts organizations, as well as a limited number of visual arts groups. Its primary criteria are excellence, innovation, and intellectual relevance. Within those criteria, it values creative diversity without cultural boundaries. The Foundation seeks to support generative artistry—the composers, playwrights, and choreographers creating new work and the musicians, actors, dancers, and artist-driven companies that bring their work to life. The Core Fund Arts Program supports a wide range of organizations from small groups focused on the work of a single artist, to larger…

The foundation supports art, education, human services, and preservation/environment programs located within the five boroughs of New York City. We encourage organizations interested in applying for funding to read our mission and online application guidelines. Applicants may also review the list of past grantees (List of Grants by Year) to understand the organizations, programs, and grant amounts the foundation currently funds.   ARTS The arts cycle is open to organizations whose mission and programs relate to all arts and arts education. August 15 (fall cycle) The online application is available from July 15-August 15 at 5 pm. Proposals are reviewed and all applicants are contacted during the month of October. The final decision is made in December.  

Initial Inquiry Nonprofit organizations based in New York City and northern New Jersey that are tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and fall within the program areas of the Foundation are welcome to submit an inquiry or proposal letter by regular mail. (Please do not send CDs, DVDs, computer discs, video tapes, or proposals unless requested.) An initial inquiry to The Achelis and Bodman Foundation should include only the following items: A proposal letter that briefly summarizes the history of the project, need, objectives, time period, key staff, project budget, and evaluation plan. Latest annual report. Latest complete audited financial statements. IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exemption letter. Program Interests The Foundation concentrates its grant programs in New York City and northern New Jersey. Funding is spread…