Jerome Foundation Grantmaking Overview 2006-2011
• Average Annual Grantmaking Budget: $3 million
• Geographic Restrictions: Organizations and artists in the State of Minnesota and the five boroughs of New York City. The dollars split approximately 50% in Minnesota and 50% in New York City.
• Average Grant Size:
$26,566 (organizations) Average Number of Grants Authorized Annually: 91
$ 8,226 (individuals) Average Number of Grants Authorized Annually: 49
• Distribution of Grant Dollars by Discipline for Fiscal Years 2004-2009:
Dance 8%
Literature 11%
Film, Video, New Media 19%
Music 10%
Miscellaneous 2%
Multidisciplinary 16%
Theater 15%
Visual Arts 19%
• The Jerome Foundation supports the creation of new works by emerging artists. Artistic quality/potential is the primary review criterion.
• Three Programs, 16% of grant dollars, provide funds directly to individuals. There are two production grant programs for Minnesota and New York City film and video artists and a Travel and Study Grant program for Minnesota and New York City artists.
• The remainder, 84% of grant dollars, is awarded to nonprofit arts organizations for programs that advance the work of emerging creative artists: choreographers, literary artists, performance artists, playwrights, composers, visual artists and multidisciplinary artists.
• The focus on emerging artists supports those who have significant potential yet are under-recognized and have not received acknowledgement as established creators from fellow artists and other arts professionals.
• The Jerome Foundation gives preference to artist-driven programs and projects. Artists and unincorporated ensembles who produce their own works are eligible for grants.
• No funds are available for building/property acquisition and renovation, equipment purchase and endowment.
• Preference is given to ongoing programs that serve artists, provide professional-level opportunities, ensure adequate payment for artists, and utilize open and inclusive procedures for identifying and selecting artists.
