Recent Grants
Grants Awarded - 2018 $1,112,000
Carolina Ballet, Inc. Raleigh, NC
For: Support of the Ballet’s performances of The Nutcracker at the Durham Performing Arts Center
Carolina Theatre of Durham, Inc. Durham, NC
Durham Symphony Incorporated Durham, NC
For: Free classical concert with Kidznotes at Emily Krzyzewski Center-$2,500; Hillsborough Pops in the Park Concert-$6,500
F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts Wilkes-Barre, PA
First Night Morris, Inc. Morristown, NJ
Lincoln Center Theater New York, NY
Macculloch Hall Historical Museum Morristown, NJ
Mayo Performing Arts Center Morristown, NJ
Morris Arts Morristown, NJ
Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association of the Union Mt. Vernon, VA
Toward the acquisition of the Washington to the Marquis de Chastellux letter of May 10, 1783 highlighting philanthropy and benevolence
New Jersey Performing Arts Center Corporation Newark, NJ
New Jersey Theatre Alliance Allenhurst, NJ
Toward the $1 million Alliance Endowment Campaign-$10,000
North Carolina Museum of Life and Science Durham, NC
Paper Mill Playhouse Millburn, NJ
Roundabout Theatre Company, Inc. New York, NY
State Theatre Center for the Arts, Inc. Easton, PA
The Discovery Orchestra, Inc. Summit, NJ
In honor of Sandra Brown Sherman
The Frick Collection New York, NY
The Growing Stage, The Children’s Theatre of New Jersey Netcong, NJ
The Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, NY
The Morris Museum, Inc. Morristown, NJ
The Newark Museum of Art Newark, NJ
The Sarah P. Duke Gardens Durham, NC
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey Florham Park, NJ
For: Capital improvements at the F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre-$60,000
The Violet Festival Dolgeville, NY
For: The Violet Festival in Dolgeville, NY
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill/PlayMakers Repertory Company Chapel Hill, NC
For: Playmakers Repertory Company-toward education and outreach programs
Washington Association of New Jersey Morristown, NJ
Weatherspoon Art Museum Greensboro, NC
Toward the 45th Annual Art on Paper Exhibition
Grants Awarded - 2017 $1,439,500
Adirondack Experience Blue Mountain Lake, NY
American Ballet Theatre New York, NY
Carolina Ballet, Inc. Raleigh, NC
Carolina Theatre of Durham, Inc. Durham, NC
Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor Easton, PA
For: Support of activities related to the operation of the National Canal Museum
Durham Symphony Incorporated Durham, NC
For: Young Artists Competition and concert-$3,000; free classical concert with KidZnotes at Emily Krzyzewski Center-$2,500; Hillsborough Pops Concert-$6,500
F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts Wilkes-Barre, PA
First Night Morris, Inc. Morristown, NJ
Historic Hillsborough Commission Hillsborough, NC
Lincoln Center Theater New York, NY
Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre Wilkes-Barre, PA
For: One-time support toward a challenge grant to renovate the Little Theatre Building
Macculloch Hall Historical Museum Morristown, NJ
Mayo Performing Arts Center Morristown, NJ
Morris Arts Morristown, NJ
Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association of the Union Mt. Vernon, VA
Toward the acquisition of the Washington to the Marquis de Chastellux letter of May 10, 1783 highlighting philanthropy and benevolence
National Constitution Center Philadelphia, PA
Toward support of the Freedom Rising program
New Jersey Performing Arts Center Corporation Newark, NJ
New Jersey Theatre Alliance Allenhurst, NJ
Newark Public Radio, Inc./WBGO Newark, NJ
Paper Mill Playhouse Millburn, NJ
Roundabout Theatre Company, Inc. New York, NY
Salisbury Historical Society Salisbury Center, NY
Toward the replacement of the roof at the rear of the 1805 Frisbie House
State Theatre Center for the Arts, Inc. Easton, PA
The Discovery Orchestra, Inc. Summit, NJ
In honor of Sandra Brown Sherman
The Frick Collection New York, NY
The Growing Stage, The Children’s Theatre of New Jersey Netcong, NJ
The Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, NY
The Morris Museum, Inc. Morristown, NJ
The Newark Museum of Art Newark, NJ
The Sarah P. Duke Gardens Durham, NC
Toward the expansion of the Doris Duke Center at Sarah P. Duke Gardens, specifically Kirby-Horton Hall additions and renovations-$334,000 in 2015, $333,000 in 2016 and 2017
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey Florham Park, NJ
The Violet Festival Dolgeville, NY
For: The Violet Festival in Dolgeville, NY
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill/PlayMakers Repertory Company Chapel Hill, NC
For: Playmakers Repertory Company-toward education and outreach programs
Writers Theatre of NJ Madison, NJ
Grants Awarded - 2016 $1,674,000
Academy Center of the Arts Lynchburg, VA
Toward the Capital Campaign to complete the restoration of Academy Theatre and the Ella Woodruff Dillard Grand Lobby
Adirondack Experience Blue Mountain Lake, NY
American Ballet Theatre New York, NY
Carolina Ballet, Inc. Raleigh, NC
Carolina Theatre of Durham, Inc. Durham, NC
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum New York, NY
Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor Easton, PA
For: Support of activities related to the operation of the National Canal Museum
Durham Symphony Incorporated Durham, NC
For: Young Artists Competition and concert-$6,000; free classical concert with KidZnotes at Emily Krzyzewski Center-$2,500; Hillsborough Pops Concert-$6,500
F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts Wilkes-Barre, PA
First Night Morris, Inc. Morristown, NJ
Gettysburg Foundation Gettysburg, PA
Toward completion of the Spangler Trail design project
Historic Hillsborough Commission Hillsborough, NC
International Swimming Hall of Fame, Inc. Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Leadership Wilkes-Barre Wilkes-Barre, PA
Toward the installation of a new entrance sign to Kirby Park
Macculloch Hall Historical Museum Morristown, NJ
Mayo Performing Arts Center Morristown, NJ
Morris Arts Morristown, NJ
Morris County Tourism Bureau, Inc. Morristown, NJ
For: The Revolutionary Times Weekend of 2016
Museum of Arts and Design New York, NY
National Constitution Center Philadelphia, PA
Toward support of the Freedom Rising program
New Jersey Performing Arts Center Corporation Newark, NJ
New York City Ballet, Inc. New York, NY
Newark Celebration 350 Newark, NJ
Toward Newark’s 350th Birthday Celebration
Newark Public Radio, Inc./WBGO Newark, NJ
Paper Mill Playhouse Millburn, NJ
Roundabout Theatre Company, Inc. New York, NY
State Theatre Center for the Arts, Inc. Easton, PA
The American Museum of Natural History New York, NY
The Discovery Orchestra, Inc. Summit, NJ
In honor of Sandra Brown Sherman; Toward the TASC initiative-$5,000
The Frick Collection New York, NY
The Growing Stage, The Children’s Theatre of New Jersey Netcong, NJ
The Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, NY
The Morgan Library & Museum New York, NY
The Morris Museum, Inc. Morristown, NJ
The Museum of Modern Art New York, NY
The Newark Museum of Art Newark, NJ
The Sarah P. Duke Gardens Durham, NC
Toward the expansion of the Doris Duke Center at Sarah P. Duke Gardens, specifically Kirby-Horton Hall additions and renovations-$334,000 in 2015, $333,000 in 2016 and 2017
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey Florham Park, NJ
The Violet Festival Dolgeville, NY
For: The Violet Festival in Dolgeville, NY
Washington Association of New Jersey Morristown, NJ
Weatherspoon Art Museum Greensboro, NC
To support the Dillard Collection of Art on Paper exhibition
Grants Awarded - 2015 $1,843,500
Adirondack Experience Blue Mountain Lake, NY
American Ballet Theatre New York, NY
Carolina Ballet, Inc. Raleigh, NC
For: Continued program and audience development in the City of Durham locale
Carolina Theatre of Durham, Inc. Durham, NC
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum New York, NY
Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor Easton, PA
Durham Symphony Incorporated Durham, NC
For: Young Artists Competition and concert-$6,000; free classical concert with KidZnotes at Emily Krzyzewski Center-$2,500; Hillsborough Pops Concert-$10,000
F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts Wilkes-Barre, PA
First Night Morris, Inc. Morristown, NJ
Gettysburg Foundation Gettysburg, PA
Toward completion of the restoration of the barn at the George Spangler Farm
Historic Hillsborough Commission Hillsborough, NC
Toward the Community Heritage Education Initiative at the Burwell School Historic Site
International Swimming Hall of Fame, Inc. Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Lincoln Center Theater New York, NY
This grant comprised our total support through 2016
Macculloch Hall Historical Museum Morristown, NJ
Mayo Performing Arts Center Morristown, NJ
Morris Arts Morristown, NJ
Museum of Arts and Design New York, NY
National Constitution Center Philadelphia, PA
Toward support of the Freedom Rising program
New Jersey Performing Arts Center Corporation Newark, NJ
New Jersey Theatre Alliance Allenhurst, NJ
This grant comprised our total support through 2016
New York City Ballet, Inc. New York, NY
Newark Public Radio, Inc./WBGO Newark, NJ
Paper Mill Playhouse Millburn, NJ
Roundabout Theatre Company, Inc. New York, NY
State Theatre Center for the Arts, Inc. Easton, PA
The American Museum of Natural History New York, NY
The Franklin Institute Philadelphia, PA
The Growing Stage, The Children’s Theatre of New Jersey Netcong, NJ
Toward replacement of existing dimmer system-$5,000
The Morgan Library & Museum New York, NY
The Morris Museum, Inc. Morristown, NJ
The Museum of Modern Art New York, NY
The Newark Museum of Art Newark, NJ
The Sarah P. Duke Gardens Durham, NC
Toward the expansion of the Doris Duke Center at Sarah P. Duke Gardens, specifically Kirby-Horton Hall additions and renovations-$334,000 in 2015, $333,000 in 2016 and 2017
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey Florham Park, NJ
The Violet Festival Dolgeville, NY
For: The Violet Festival in Dolgeville, NY
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill/PlayMakers Repertory Company Chapel Hill, NC
For: Playmakers Repertory Company-toward education and outreach programs
Washington Association of New Jersey Morristown, NJ
Weatherspoon Art Museum Greensboro, NC
For: Overall program support in 2016 celebrating the 75th Anniversary
Writers Theatre of NJ Madison, NJ
Grants Awarded - 2014 $2,172,500
Adirondack Experience Blue Mountain Lake, NY
American Ballet Theatre New York, NY
Bruce Museum, Inc. Greenwich, CT
Carolina Ballet, Inc. Raleigh, NC
For: Continued program and audience development in the City of Durham locale
Carolina Theatre of Durham, Inc. Durham, NC
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum New York, NY
Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor Easton, PA
Durham Symphony Incorporated Durham, NC
For: Martin Luther King Day concert-$1,000; Young Artists Competition and concert-$5,000; free classical concert with KidZnotes at Emily Krzyzewski Center-$2,500; Hillsborough Pops Concert-$10,000
F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts Wilkes-Barre, PA
First Night Morris, Inc. Morristown, NJ
Florida Keys Council of the Arts Key West, FL
For: Support of organizations in Key West only
Historic Hillsborough Commission Hillsborough, NC
Toward the Community Heritage Education Initiative at the Burwell School Historic Site
International Swimming Hall of Fame, Inc. Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Leadership Wilkes-Barre Wilkes-Barre, PA
Toward the Bright Lights, Fit City Kirby Park Project
Lincoln Center Theater New York, NY
For: One-time support toward the match requirement of a City Capital Budget grant for 2014-$15,000
Macculloch Hall Historical Museum Morristown, NJ
Mayo Performing Arts Center Morristown, NJ
Toward 20th Anniversary Season Activities-$10,000
Morris Arts Morristown, NJ
Morris County Tourism Bureau, Inc. Morristown, NJ
For: One-time support toward the Morris County Wayfinding program
Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association of the Union Mt. Vernon, VA
Toward the development of animated productions about the Battles of Trenton and Princeton, as well as the winter encampment of 1777 at Morristown
Museum of Arts and Design New York, NY
Museum of Early Trades and Crafts Madison, NJ
National Constitution Center Philadelphia, PA
Toward support of the Freedom Rising program-$75,000; for one-time support to fund HD video recording, livestreaming, and editing primarily within the F.M. Kirby Auditorium-$15,000
New Jersey Theatre Alliance Allenhurst, NJ
New York Botanical Garden Bronx, NY
New York City Ballet, Inc. New York, NY
Newark Public Radio, Inc./WBGO Newark, NJ
North Carolina Museum of Life and Science Durham, NC
Toward the Hideaway Woods and Earth Moves projects within the Climbing Higher capital campaign
Paper Mill Playhouse Millburn, NJ
Toward the Acoustics Project-$15,000
Portland Museum of Art Portland, ME
Roundabout Theatre Company, Inc. New York, NY
Shelburne Museum, Inc. Shelburne, VT
South Orange Performing Arts Center, Inc. South Orange, NJ
For: One-time capital support
State Theatre Center for the Arts, Inc. Easton, PA
The American Museum of Natural History New York, NY
The Corning Museum of Glass Corning, NY
The Franklin Institute Philadelphia, PA
The Frick Collection New York, NY
For: One-time support toward the challenge grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to fully fund the endowment for the position of Chief Conservator-$20,000 (this grant comprised our total support through 2015)
The Growing Stage, The Children’s Theatre of New Jersey Netcong, NJ
Toward technology upgrade-$2,500
The Masterwork Chorus, Inc. Morristown, NJ
The Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, NY
The Morgan Library & Museum New York, NY
The Morris Museum, Inc. Morristown, NJ
Toward the financial stabilization campaign-$75,000
The Museum of Modern Art New York, NY
The Newark Museum of Art Newark, NJ
The Sarah P. Duke Gardens Durham, NC
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey Florham Park, NJ
The Violet Festival Dolgeville, NY
For: The Violet Festival in Dolgeville, NY
Washington Association of New Jersey Morristown, NJ
Waterfront Playhouse/Matching Contributions Key West, FL
Two-for-one match of Katharine C. Prentice’s contribution dated 4/24/14
Weatherspoon Art Museum Greensboro, NC
To support the Dillard Collection of Art on Paper exhibition
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library Winterthur, DE
Writers Theatre of NJ Madison, NJ
2023 $2,153,575
Adirondack Experience Blue Mountain Lake, NY
General Operating Support – $25,000 in 2023 and 2024; Support of the African American Experience exhibit – $50,000 in 2023 and 2024
Alliance for Morris County Parks, The Morristown, NJ
For: One-time support toward the purchase and installation of outdoor fitness equipment at Central Park of Morris County-$10,000; toward the Seward Johnson Exhibit-$5,000
ArtPride New Jersey Foundation, Inc. Burlington, NJ
General Operating Support
Black Inventors Hall of Fame Wharton, NJ
One-time support of the Popup Exhibit at Cornerstone Family Program’s Morristown Neighborhood House
Carolina Theatre of Durham, Inc. Durham, NC
General Operating Support
City of Wilkes-Barre/Kirby Park Wilkes-Barre, PA
Support of the construction of an ADA-accessible fishing pier and pond walkway at Kirby Park
Discovery Orchestra, Inc., The Summit, NJ
In honor of Sandra Brown Sherman
F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts Wilkes-Barre, PA
General Operating Support
First Night Morris, Inc. Morristown, NJ
General Operating Support
Frick Collection, The New York, NY
General Operating Support
Friends of the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Raleigh, NC
General Operating Support
Greater Easton Development Partnership Easton, PA
General Operating Support – $15,000; Support of capital improvements to the Easton Public Market – $50,000
Growing Stage, The Children’s Theatre of New Jersey Netcong,
General Operating Support
Lincoln Center Theater New York, NY
General Operating Support
Macculloch Hall Historical Museum Morristown, NJ
General Operating Support
Mayo Performing Arts Center Morristown, NJ
For: General Operating Support-$100,000; for Reserved for Future Decision Fund-$200,000
Metropolitan Museum of Art, The New York, NY
General Operating Support
Morris Arts Morristown, NJ
General Operating Support (includes one-time support in recognition of 50th Anniversary)
Morris County Historical Society Morristown, NJ
General Operating Support – $10,000 and Support of the F.M. Kirby Curator of Collections – $50,000
Morris Museum, Inc., The Morristown, NJ
For: General Operating Support-$50,000; toward support of The Bickford Theatre in honor of Dr. Wilson M. Compton-$5,000; toward restoration of the gallery and stair-hall in the Twin Oaks mansion-$45,000
Morristown Festival of Books Morristown, NJ
General Operating Support
Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association of the Union Mt. Vernon, VA
General Operating Support
Museum of Makers + Innovators (formerly Museum of Imagination and Innovation (MOMI)) Basking Ridge, NJ
For: One-time support of the six playful learning zones at The Community Park in Morris Township
National Constitution Center Philadelphia, PA
General Operating Support
New Jersey Performing Arts Center Corporation Newark, NJ
General Operating Support
New Jersey Symphony Orchestra Newark, NJ
Support of the Audience-Building Initiatives
New Jersey Theatre Alliance Allenhurst, NJ
For: General Operating Support-$30,000; toward The Career Accelerator Program-$10,000
Newark Museum of Art, The Newark, NJ
General Operating Support
North Carolina Arts in Action, Inc. Durham, NC
Support of the North Carolina Arts in Action Campaign for Growth – $25,000 in 2023 and 2024; General Operating Support – $25,000 in 2023 and 2024
North Carolina Museum of Life and Science Durham, NC
General Operating Support
Paper Mill Playhouse Millburn, NJ
General Operating Support
Paper Mill Playhouse Millburn, NJ
Toward support of phase one of The Next Act Capital Campaign-$85,000 in 2022 and 2023 pledged for like use $80,000 in 2024
Princeton Area Community Foundation Princeton, NJ
Support of the New Jersey Arts and Culture Renewal Fund
Roundabout Theatre Company, Inc. New York, NY
General Operating Support
Salisbury Historical Society Salisbury Center, NY
Support of Capital Repair Improvements to Museum Building
Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, The Florham Park, NJ
General Operating Support
State Theatre Center for the Arts, Inc. Easton, PA
General Operating Support
Triangle Community Foundation Durham, NC
Support of the Fund for the Triangle, specifically for the Cultural Arts
Violet Festival, The Dolgeville, NY
For: The Violet Festival in Dolgeville, NY
Washington Association of New Jersey Morristown, NJ
General Operating Support
Young Audiences of New Jersey Princeton, NJ
Support of Morris County programs
2022 $1,819,000
Adirondack Experience Blue Mountain Lake, NY
General Operating Support
ArtPride New Jersey Foundation, Inc. Burlington, NJ
General Operating Support
Carolina Ballet, Inc. Raleigh, NC
For: Support of the Ballet’s performances of The Nutcracker
Carolina Theatre of Durham, Inc. Durham, NC
General Operating Support
F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts Wilkes-Barre, PA
General Operating Support
First Night Morris, Inc. Morristown, NJ
General Operating Support
Frick Collection, The New York, NY
General Operating Support
Friends of the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Raleigh, NC
General Operating Support
Greater Easton Development Partnership Easton, PA
General Operating Support
Growing Stage, (the) The Children’s Theatre of New Jersey Netcong, NJ
General Operating Support
Hamilton Partnership for Paterson, Inc. Paterson, NJ
For: Support of the core exhibit in the Alexander Hamilton Visitor Education Center at Paterson Great Falls National Park
Lincoln Center Theater New York, NY
General Operating Support
Macculloch Hall Historical Museum Morristown, NJ
General Operating Support
Mayo Performing Arts Center Morristown, NJ
For: Reserved for Future Decision Fund-$100,000
Metropolitan Museum of Art, The New York, NY
General Operating Support
Morris Arts Morristown, NJ
General Operating Support
Morris County Historical Society Morristown, NJ
Toward the restoration of Acorn Hall’s original double-hung wooden sash windows
Morris Museum, Inc., The Morristown, NJ
For: Support of the Bickford Theatre in honor of Dr. Wilson M. Compton-$5,000
Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association of the Union Mt. Vernon, VA
Toward the acquisition of the Peter Family Collection-$85,000 in May of 2021 and May of 2022 and an accelerated pledge payment of $80,000 in December of 2022
Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association of the Union Mt. Vernon, VA
Toward the acquisition of the Peter Family Collection-$85,000 in May of 2021 and May of 2022 and an accelerated pledge payment of $80,000 in December of 2022
New Jersey Hall of Fame, Inc. Newark, NJ
For: One-time support of the NJHOF Entertainment & Learning Center at American Dream in East Rutherford, NJ in honor of Don Jay Smith
New Jersey Performing Arts Center Corporation Newark, NJ
Toward the All Together Now: The NJPAC Changemaking Campaign-$85,000 in May of 2021 and May of 2022 and an accelerated pledge payment of $80,000 in December of 2022
New Jersey Performing Arts Center Corporation Newark, NJ
Toward the All Together Now: The NJPAC Changemaking Campaign-$85,000 in May of 2021 and May of 2022 and an accelerated pledge payment of $80,000 in December of 2022
New Jersey Symphony Orchestra Newark, NJ
For: Support of the Young Friends audience-building initiative
New Jersey Theatre Alliance Allenhurst, NJ
General Operating Support
North Carolina Arts in Action, Inc. Durham, NC
General Operating Support
North Carolina Museum of Life and Science Durham, NC
General Operating Support
Paper Mill Playhouse Millburn, NJ
Toward support of phase one of The Next Act Capital Campaign-$85,000 in 2022; pledged for like use-$85,000 in 2023 and $80,000 in 2024
Princeton Area Community Foundation Lawrenceville, NJ
Toward support of the New Jersey Arts and Culture Renewal Fund
Roundabout Theatre Company, Inc. New York, NY
General Operating Support
State Theatre Center for the Arts, Inc. Easton, PA
General Operating Support
The Discovery Orchestra, Inc. Summit, NJ
In honor of Sandra Brown Sherman
The Newark Museum of Art Newark, NJ
General Operating Support
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey Florham Park, NJ
General Operating Support
Triangle Community Foundation Durham, NC
For: Support of the Fund for the Triangle, specifically toward support for Cultural Arts
Violet Festival, The Dolgeville, NY
For: The Violet Festival in Dolgeville, NY
Young Audiences of New Jersey Princeton, NJ
For: Support of Morris County programs
2021 $1,571,500
ArtPride New Jersey Foundation, Inc. Burlington, NJ
Carolina Ballet, Inc. Raleigh, NC
For: Support of the Ballet’s performances of The Nutcracker
Carolina Theatre of Durham, Inc. Durham, NC
Crossroads of the American Revolution Association, Inc. Trenton, NJ
For: One-time support of the production of the American Revolution smartphone travel app between Trenton and Morristown
Durham Symphony Incorporated Durham, NC
F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts Wilkes-Barre, PA
Toward COVID-19 related needs-$10,000
First Night Morris, Inc. Morristown, NJ
Friends of the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Raleigh, NC
Greater Easton Development Partnership Easton, PA
Lincoln Center Theater New York, NY
Macculloch Hall Historical Museum Morristown, NJ
Mayo Performing Arts Center Morristown, NJ
For: Reserved for Future Decision Fund-$100,000
Morris Arts Morristown, NJ
Morris County Historical Society Morristown, NJ
Toward support of Phase I Archaeological Investigation of Icehouse/Greenhouse Foundation
Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association of the Union Mt. Vernon, VA
Toward the acquisition of the Peter Family Collection-$85,000 in 2021 and in 2022; pledged for like use-$85,000 in 2023
National Constitution Center Philadelphia, PA
National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Morristown, NJ
Toward support of the conservation and display of the Colonial-era Bible owned by Dr. Jabez Campfield
New Jersey Performing Arts Center Corporation Newark, NJ
Toward the All Together Now: The NJPAC Changemaking Campaign-$85,000 in 2021 and in 2022; pledged for like use-$80,000 in 2023
New Jersey Symphony Orchestra Newark, NJ
For: Support of the Young Friends audience-building initiative
New Jersey Theatre Alliance Allenhurst, NJ
Toward Reopening Campaign efforts-$10,000
North Carolina Arts in Action, Inc. Durham, NC
North Carolina Museum of Life and Science Durham, NC
Paper Mill Playhouse Millburn, NJ
Princeton Area Community Foundation Lawrenceville, NJ
Toward support of the New Jersey Arts and Culture Recovery Fund
Roundabout Theatre Company, Inc. New York, NY
State Theatre Center for the Arts, Inc. Easton, PA
Toward COVID-19 related needs-$10,000
The Discovery Orchestra, Inc. Summit, NJ
In honor of Sandra Brown Sherman
The Frick Collection New York, NY
The Growing Stage, The Children’s Theatre of New Jersey Netcong, NJ
For: One-time additional support as endorsed by JoAnn F. Tiefau and in recognition of her 25 years of service to the F.M. Kirby Foundation-$25,000
The Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, NY
The Morris Museum, Inc. Morristown, NJ
For: Support of The Bickford Theatre in honor of Dr. Wilson M. Compton-$5,000
The Newark Museum of Art Newark, NJ
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey Florham Park, NJ
Washington Association of New Jersey Morristown, NJ
2020 $1,430,000
Adirondack Experience Blue Mountain Lake, NY
Toward the 50th Anniversary of the Adirondack Park Agency project-$10,000
Adirondack Explorer Saranac Lake, NY
For: Support of Adirondack Water Reporting Project
ArtPride New Jersey Foundation, Inc. Burlington, NJ
Carolina Ballet, Inc. Raleigh, NC
For: Support of the Ballet’s televised performance of The Nutcracker
Carolina Theatre of Durham, Inc. Durham, NC
Durham Symphony Incorporated Durham, NC
For: Side-by-Side Kidznotes Concert at the Emily Krzyzewski Center-$4,500; Hillsborough Pops in the Park Concert-$4,500
F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts Wilkes-Barre, PA
First Night Morris, Inc. Morristown, NJ
Greater Easton Development Partnership Easton, PA
Hamilton Partnership for Paterson, Inc. Paterson, NJ
For: Support of the core exhibit in the Alexander Hamilton Visitor Education Center at Paterson Great Falls National Park
Lincoln Center Theater New York, NY
Macculloch Hall Historical Museum Morristown, NJ
Madison Arts & Culture Alliance, Inc. Madison, NJ
For: One-time support toward the purchase of a lighting control board for the Madison Community Arts Center
Mayo Performing Arts Center Morristown, NJ
For: Reserved for Future Decision Fund-$100,000
Morris Arts Morristown, NJ
Morris County Historical Society Morristown, NJ
Toward the conservation of John Johnston’s 1886 “St. Cecilia” stained glass window
Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association of the Union Mt. Vernon, VA
National Constitution Center Philadelphia, PA
New Jersey Performing Arts Center Corporation Newark, NJ
New Jersey Symphony Orchestra Newark, NJ
For: Support of the Young Friends audience-building initiative
New Jersey Theatre Alliance Allenhurst, NJ
Paper Mill Playhouse Millburn, NJ
Toward facilities upgrades and PPE required to re-open the theater-$10,000
Princeton Area Community Foundation Lawrenceville, NJ
Toward support of the New Jersey Arts and Culture Recovery Fund
Roundabout Theatre Company, Inc. New York, NY
Salisbury Historical Society Salisbury Center, NY
Toward the restoration, replacement, and extensive repair to the twenty-four window sills and sashes at the 1805 Frisbie House
State Theatre Center for the Arts, Inc. Easton, PA
The Discovery Orchestra, Inc. Summit, NJ
In honor of Sandra Brown Sherman
The Frick Collection New York, NY
The Growing Stage, The Children’s Theatre of New Jersey Netcong, NJ
The Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, NY
The Morris Museum, Inc. Morristown, NJ
For: Support of The Bickford Theatre in honor of Dr. Wilson M. Compton-$5,000
The Newark Museum of Art Newark, NJ
The Sarah P. Duke Gardens Durham, NC
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey Florham Park, NJ
The Violet Festival Dolgeville, NY
For: The Violet Festival in Dolgeville, NY
Washington Association of New Jersey Morristown, NJ
2019 $1,200,500
Adirondack Explorer Saranac Lake, NY
ArtPride New Jersey Foundation, Inc. Burlington, NJ
Carolina Ballet, Inc. Raleigh, NC
For: Support of the Ballet’s performances of The Nutcracker at the Durham Performing Arts Center
Carolina Theatre of Durham, Inc. Durham, NC
Durham Symphony Incorporated Durham, NC
For: Free classical concert with Kidznotes at Emily Krzyzewski Center-$2,500; Hillsborough Pops in the Park Concert-$6,500
F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts Wilkes-Barre, PA
First Night Morris, Inc. Morristown, NJ
Greater Easton Development Partnership Easton, PA
Lincoln Center Theater New York, NY
Macculloch Hall Historical Museum Morristown, NJ
Mayo Performing Arts Center Morristown, NJ
For: Reserved for Future Decision Fund-$100,000
Morris Arts Morristown, NJ
Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association of the Union Mt. Vernon, VA
New Jersey Performing Arts Center Corporation Newark, NJ
New Jersey Theatre Alliance Allenhurst, NJ
Paper Mill Playhouse Millburn, NJ
Toward capital repairs to the F.M. Kirby Carriage House-$40,000
Roundabout Theatre Company, Inc. New York, NY
South Orange Performing Arts Center, Inc. South Orange, NJ
For: One-time support toward a Yamaha CL5 Digital Mixer sound board
State Theatre Center for the Arts, Inc. Easton, PA
The Discovery Orchestra, Inc. Summit, NJ
In honor of Sandra Brown Sherman
The Frick Collection New York, NY
The Growing Stage, The Children’s Theatre of New Jersey Netcong, NJ
The Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, NY
The Morris Museum, Inc. Morristown, NJ
The Morris Museum, Inc. Morristown, NJ
For: Support of The Bickford Theatre in honor of Dr. Wilson M. Compton
The Newark Museum of Art Newark, NJ
The Sarah P. Duke Gardens Durham, NC
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey Florham Park, NJ
The Violet Festival Dolgeville, NY
For: The Violet Festival in Dolgeville, NY