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Art Bridges Inc

Private foundation AREIN 81-0842855

Art Bridges Inc is a private foundation based in Bentonville, AR (EIN 81-0842855). Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF filing reports about $279M in grants paid across 2 awards in 2022. Its largest giving areas are Education, Arts Culture. This profile is built from public 990-PF giving history — it reflects what the funder has actually funded, not an open call for proposals.

$279M
Grants paid (FY2022)
2
Grants awarded
$139M
Avg grant
$139M
Median grant
EducationArts Culture

Funding capacity & financials (FY2022)

From Art Bridges Inc's IRS Form 990. Assets show capacity; the giving rate shows how actively they deploy it (a private foundation must pay out ~5%/yr) — useful for sizing your ask.

$1.1B
Total assets (capacity)
24% of assets
Annual giving rate
$452M
Gross income

Leadership & board

Officers, directors & key staff from Art Bridges Inc's IRS Form 990 (Part VII).

Paul Provost
DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT

Who does the Art Bridges Inc fund?

The Art Bridges Inc is a private foundation that awards grants primarily in AR. According to its most recent IRS Form 990-PF filing (FY2022), it paid about $279M across 2 grants, concentrated in Education and Arts Culture.

What types of organizations does the Art Bridges Inc fund?

The Art Bridges Inc's recent grants went to nonprofits and institutions working in Education and Arts Culture. Recent recipients include Alice L Walton School Of Medicine, Crystal Bridges Museum Of American Art INC. Because giving is reported in aggregate on the 990-PF, the best signal of fit is the funder's giving history below.

How much does the Art Bridges Inc give, and what is a typical grant?

In FY2022, the Art Bridges Inc awarded about $279M across 2 grants — an average grant of about $139M and a median of about $139M.

Where does the Art Bridges Inc award grants?

The Art Bridges Inc awards grants primarily in AR, based on the locations of the recipient organizations in its 990-PF giving records.

Does the Art Bridges Inc accept unsolicited grant applications?

Like most private foundations, the Art Bridges Inc generally does not publish an open application cycle — many fund by invitation or through existing relationships. This profile reflects the funder's giving history from public IRS Form 990-PF filings, not an open call for proposals. Always confirm the Art Bridges Inc's current guidelines before reaching out.

Who are recent Art Bridges Inc grant recipients?

Recent Art Bridges Inc grant recipients include Alice L Walton School Of Medicine ($249M); Crystal Bridges Museum Of American Art INC ($30M). The full recipient list and giving history are available on GrantSonar.

Example Art Bridges Inc grant recipients

A sample from the funder's 990-PF giving records. The full list is on GrantSonar.

Alice L Walton School Of MedicineAR$249M
Crystal Bridges Museum Of American Art INCAR$30M

Based on the Art Bridges Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF filings (most recent: FY2022). 990 data reflects giving history and typically lags 1–2 years; it is not an open call for proposals. Always confirm the funder's current guidelines before applying.

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