Mex-am Cultural Foundation Inc

EIN 133328723 Private Foundation

New York, NY 10110 |(212) 628-5531

Total Given 2016–2024
$403K
35 grants · $45K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$8K
typical small grants · $5K–$12K
grant size
45%
supporter · 10/22 multi-year
repeat
$128K
Assets (2024)
22
Distinct Recipients

About

DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024, THE TRUSTEES OF THE FOUNDATION BEGAN TO CONSIDER TERMINATION OF THE FOUNDATION. THE FOUNDATION DISTRIBUTED $208,500 TO ORGANIZATIONS LISTED ON FORM 990-PF, PART XIV. THIS RESULTED IN THE DISTRIBUTION OF MORE THAN 25% OF THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF ITS ASSETS. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 THE FOUNDATION WILL BEGIN THE FORMAL PROCESS OF LIQUIDATION, DISSOLUTION, AND FINAL DISTRIBUTIONS TO QUALIFIED CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. THIS FILING IS ONLY REPORTING SUBSTANTIAL CONTRACTION AND THE FOUNDATION WILL INCLUDE THE DISSOLUTION DOCUMENTS, AND LIQUIDATION PLAN WHEN SUCH DISSOLUTION OCCURS.

Focus Areas

Arts & Culture

Application Information

Accepts Unsolicited Proposals Unknown
Contact Person MILTON SCHWARTZ GRANT HERRMANN SCHW
Phone (212) 628-5531
Deadlines NONE
How to Apply LETTER DETAILING SPECIFIC NEED FOR WHICH REQUEST IS MADE.
Restrictions NONE

Financial Trends

Giving Over Time

Total Assets Over Time

View financial data as table
YearTotal GivingTotal AssetsRevenueGrants
2016 $25K $910K $21K 3
2020 $25K $662K $190K 4
2021 N/A $603K $696 N/A
2022 $48K $532K $739 7
2023 $97K $405K $16K 11
2024 $208K $128K $23K 10

Grant Size Distribution

Based on 35 grants on record

Minimum
$5K
25th Pctl
$5K
Median
$8K
Average
$12K
75th Pctl
$12K
Maximum
$55K

Geographic Distribution


Texas Counties Served

5.7% of US grants · Rank #2 of 4 states $45K across 2 grants 1 of 254 counties

Top 1 counties

  1. 1 Dallas 2 grants · $45K

Officers & Directors

Grants Awarded (35 total)

Purpose
The Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, NY $55,000 ACADEMIC HONORARIUM, MET AMERICAS COUNCIL (MAC) AND LATIN AMERICAN PROJECTS. 2024
The Icla Da Silva Foundation Dallas, TX $40,000 PATIENT CARES PROGRAM. 2024
El Museo Del Barrio New York, NY $27,500 LA TRIENAL 24-25 EXHIBITION. 2024
The National Museum of Mexican Art Chicago, IL $25,000 CONTEMPORARY CASTA PORTRAITURE AND MUSEUM ACTIVITIES. 2024
Covenant House International New York, NY $20,000 COVENANT HOUSE MEXICO'S COMMUNITY INTERVENTION PROGRAM. 2024
Jose Limon Dance Foundation New York, NY $15,000 IN SUPPORT OF LATINX CHOREOGRAPHER SUMMIT, LIMON4KIDS, PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMS AND LIMON OUTDOORS 2022
The Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, NY $15,000 EXHIBITION "LIVES OF THE GODS: DIVINITY IN MAYA ART" 2023
Jose Limon Dance Foundation Inc New York, NY $15,000 LIMN4KIDS, PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMS AND 2023 MEXICO PROGRAMS 2023
Parrish Art Museum Water Mill, NY $15,000 RAFAEL LOZANO-HEMMER: COLLIDER. 2024
The Americas Society New York, NY $10,000 IN SUPPORT OF JOAQUIN ORELLANA: THE SPINE OF MUSIC 2020
Covenant House New York, NY $10,000 FAMILY REINTEGRATION AND INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM 2023
Jose Limon Dance Foundation Inc New York, NY $10,000 2024 - 2025 LIMNON INSTITUTE EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS. 2024
The Americas Society New York, NY $10,000 IN SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION'S GOALS 2016
The Americas Society New York, NY $7,500 IN SUPPORT OF EXHIBITION "EL DORADO" 2022
Covenant House International New York, NY $7,500 COVENANT HOUSE OPERATIONS IN MEXICO - CASA ALIANZA PROGRAMS 2023
Parrish Art Museum Water Mill, NY $7,500 EXHIBITION " KAHLO: AN EXPANDED BODY EXHIBITION" 2023
Americas Society Inc New York, NY $7,500 2023-2024 MUSIC OF THE AMERICAS CONCERT SERIES 2023
Cine Qua Non Lab New York, NY $7,500 THE SCRIPT REVISION LAB 2023 AN ARTIST RESIDENCY FOR FILMMAKERS 2023
Mano a Mano New York, NY $7,500 THE ANNUAL DAY OF THE DEAD CELEBRATION 2023
National Dance Institute New York, NY $7,500 IN-SCHOOL PROGRAM 2023
Cornell University Ithaca, NY $7,500 IN SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION'S GOALS 2016
The Philadelphia Museum of Art Philadelphia, PA $7,500 IN SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION'S GOALS 2016
Queens Museum Queens, NY $6,000 GENERAL COMMUNITY SERVICES 2023
Teatro Sea New York, NY $6,000 GENERAL COMMUNITY SERVICES 2023
Americas Society Inc New York, NY $6,000 2024-2025 MUSIC OF THE AMERICAS CONCERT SERIES 2024

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