Building stronger and more equitable communities

Through trust-based grants and creative collaborations, we invest in programs and organizations that drive civic engagement, arts education, and cultural participation.

Our funding priorities

  • Civic Engagement

    We fund work that challenges threats to our democracy, empowers communities, and promotes activism.

  • Arts Education

    We fund work that sparks creativity in young people through experiences in the visual and performing arts.

Go to funding guidelines
A group of young children onstage wearing masks and costumes

Marquis Studios


GRANTEE SINCE 2001

“Our mission is to inspire a passion for learning by bringing the arts into schools.”

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Our Values

  • Justice & Equity

    We promote fairness and wellbeing for all people.

  • Teamwork

    We work in partnership for greater impact.

  • Respect

    We act with compassion and recognition for the qualities and abilities of others.

  • Creativity

    We use our imaginations to make a better world.

More about our approach