The National Endowment for the Arts
VC Fund
Washington, United States
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is an independent federal agency that funds and promotes artistic excellence.The agency funds, promotes, and strengthens the creative capacity of its communities by providing all Americans with diverse opportunities for arts participation. It has awarded more than $5 billion to support artisticexcellence, creativity, and innovation for the benefit of individuals and communities. The NEA extends its work through partnerships with state arts agencies, local leaders, other federal agencies, and the philanthropic sector.The National Endowment for the Arts was founded in 1965 and is based in Washington, District of Columbia.
- Total investments:
- 50
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 96%
Last updated:
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Industries The National Endowment for the Arts invests in
Stages The National Endowment for the Arts invests in
Countries The National Endowment for the Arts invests in
Round sizes
Contacts
| Name | Phone | Socials | |
|---|---|---|---|
Round size
- Grant
- $10k–$60k
Investment Focus
Industry
- Non Profit 24 (48%)
- Art 21 (42%)
- Education 10 (20%)
- Communities 9 (18%)
- Performing Arts 9 (18%)
Stage
- Grant 47 (94%)
- Funding Round 1 (2%)
- Debt Financing 1 (2%)
Country
- United States 47 (94%)
- Australia 1 (2%)
- United Kingdom 1 (2%)
Team
| Name | Title | Investments | Links | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jane Chu
Chairman
|
Chairman | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
Maria Rosario Jackson
Chairman
|
Chairman | Total investments: 3 | Find email |
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Center provides hope, assistance, and healing to the community through education, emergency, and family services. | $10K / Grant / Feb 10, 2025 | ||
| Sebastopol Center for the Arts for the Art at the Source and Sonoma County Art Trails open studios. Each glossy, full-color program guide includes directories, maps, and photos | $30K / Grant / Jan 17, 2025 | ||
| The Paley Center for Media, formerly the Museum of Television & Radio and the Museum of Broadcasting. | $25K / Grant / Jan 14, 2025 | ||
| "Miami University, established in 1809, is ranked among the top 50 national public universities by U.S. News & World Report. As an original Public Ivy, Miami provides Ivy League-quality education at a public school price with an exceptional return on investment. Miami is a place where ambitious students find their purpose and prepare for alifetime of success." | $20K / Grant / Jan 14, 2025 | ||
| GRAC offers a wide range of artistic and cultural programs to suit the needs of people of all ages and backgrounds. The outreach program covers 22 counties in Eastern Kentucky and receives over 28,000 visits and participants annually, confirming its status as a major regional resource. | $76.2K / Grant / Sep 24, 2024 | ||
| Visual Studies Workshop supports makers and interpreters of images through education. | $20K / Grant / May 31, 2024 | ||
| The Flynn engages in live performances that include theater, jazz, as well as dance, and also organizes various dance classes and camps. | $25K / Grant / May 20, 2024 | ||
| Northern Stage is a professional theater company that engages in world-class productions, extensive educational, and outreach programs. | $30K / Grant / May 20, 2024 | ||
| Stowe Story Labs is a nonprofit organization that connects screenwriters, filmmakers, and creative producers globally with experienced industry professionals. It aims to help develop their skills, projects, and a network of like-minded artists within a collaborative community. | $30K / Grant / May 20, 2024 | ||
| Music to Life is dedicated to supporting musical visionaries—artists who passionately engage with pressing global issues. These artists use their talents to advocate for civil and human rights, address climate change, combat poverty, and promote health initiatives. By harnessing the power of music, they inspire positive change and encouragecommunities to come together for a better future. | $20K / Grant / May 20, 2024 | ||
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FAQ
What does The National Endowment for the Arts invest in?
The National Endowment for the Arts invests primarily in Non Profit, Art and Education startups, most often at Grant and Funding Round stage. Most of the 50 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
What round sizes does The National Endowment for the Arts invest in?
The National Endowment for the Arts typically joins rounds of $10k–$60k at Grant. These are whole funding-round sizes, not The National Endowment for the Arts's own check, which is rarely disclosed: the 10th–90th percentile of the confirmed public funding rounds The National Endowment for the Arts took part in.
How do I contact The National Endowment for the Arts?
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Who are the partners at The National Endowment for the Arts?
The team at The National Endowment for the Arts includes Jane Chu (Chairman) and Maria Rosario Jackson (Chairman). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.
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