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Funders to approach for Museum of Contemporary Art

Chicago, Illinois$17M revenue222 funders on file

The mca is an innovative and compelling center of contemporary art where the public can directly experience the work and ideas of living artists, and understand the historical, social and cultural context of the art of our time. The museum boldly interweaves exhibitions, performances, collections, and educational programs to excite, challenge, and illuminate our visitors and to provide insight into the creative process. The mca aspires to engage a broad and diverse audience, create a sense of community and be a place for contemplation, stimulation, and discussion about contemporary art and…

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Best betsLikely, smaller grants1 in 40$30k, your typical grant1 in 401 in 201 in 10$10k$30k$100k$300kChance of a first grant within two years →Likely grant for you →
Expected from this list$410k–$1.3Mover two years, from 7–12 new funders
Last two years (2023–24)$1.3Mfrom 21 new funders

Half the value is in your top 7 funders, of 149

$0$630k$1.3Mhalf from the top 7likely range1st10thAll 149
FunderWay inChanceLikely grant
  1. 1The Saul Steinberg FoundationSimilar grantees: Cincinnati Museum Association ($69k/yr), Columbus Museum of Art ($170k/yr), Dallas Museum of Art ($140k/yr)1 in 10$150k
  2. 2The Hearst FoundationSimilar grantees: Children's Museum of Manhattan ($500k/yr), Mississippi Museum of Art Inc ($100k/yr), Trust for the National Mall ($150k/yr)1 in 11$110k
  3. 3William Randolph Hearst FoundationSimilar grantees: Cincinnati Museum Association ($100k/yr), Corporation of the Fine Arts Museums ($250k/yr), Raymond F Kravis Center for the Performing Arts Inc ($100k/yr)1 in 13$120k

146 more funders on the list for Museum of Contemporary Art

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