Merce Cunningham Trust
Grantmaking foundation in New York, New York · EIN 01-6186903
- New York
- New York
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in New York
- Grants itemized on the 990
- $35KTax year 2025
- Grants made
- 3Tax year 2025
- Total assets
- $9MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS - CLASSES IN CUNNINGHAM TECHNIQUE ARE OFFERED DAILY AND ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, ALLOWING PROFESSIONAL AND OTHER DANCERS TO CONTINUE THEIR TRAINING IN THIS TECHNIQUE. THE TRUST OFFERS WORKSHOPS TO PROFESSIONAL AND ASPIRING DANCERS THAT ALLOW THE TO EXPERIENCE THE CUNNINGHAM REPERTORY WITHOUT HAVING TO DANCE FOR A COMPANY. THESE WORKSHOPS ALSO COMPRISE CHOREOGRAPHIC RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES FOR CUNNINGHAM STAGERS AND FOR THE PUBLIC TO SEE AND UNDERSTAND CUNNINGHAM'S PROCESS AND WORK.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase College Foundation Inc | $15K | 2025 |
| Leah Esemuede | $10K | 2025 |
| Stephen Haley | $10K | 2025 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list (3 grants in 2025) is available with a free account.
Website: www.mercecunningham.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.