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Princess Grace Foundation

EIN 23-2218331 · New York, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 45% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

NATIONAL IN SCOPE, THE PRINCESS GRACE FOUNDATION-USA IS DEDICATED TO IDENTIFYING AND ASSISTING EMERGING TALENT IN THEATER, DANCE, AND FILM BY AWARDING GRANTS IN THE FORM OF SCHOLARSHIPS, APPRENTICESHIPS, AND FELLOWSHIPS. THE FOUNDATION'S TRUSTEES SHARE PRINCESS GRACE'S DEDICATION TO SUPPORTING THE ARTS AND THEY BELIEVE, AS PRINCESS GRACE DID, THAT CULTIVATION AND TRAINING OF EMERGING TALENT IS ESSENTIAL TO ENSURE SUSTAINED EXCELLENCE IN THE ARTS. EACH YEAR, THE FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES A SELECT GROUP OF PRINCESS GRACE AWARDS FOR DISTINCTION IN THE AREAS OF THEATER, DANCE, AND FILM. STUDENTS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR SCHOLARSHIPS; EMERGING ARTISTS WORKING IN COMPANIES QUALIFY FOR APPRENTICESHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS. A PLAYWRITING FELLOWSHIP IS AVAILABLE FOR INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS THROUGH A RESIDENCY AT NEW DRAMATISTS IN NEW YORK CITY.

Income
$6.4 million
Spending
$2.3 million
Spent on programs
45%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 86%
Employees
6
Volunteers
24
Highest pay
$198,125, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 64% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 132% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    45% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 17 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    24 of 24 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $1.0 million spent. THE PRINCESS GRACE AWARDS SUPPORT EXTRAORDINARY EMERGING ARTISTS IN THEATER, DANCE, AND FILM THROUGH UNRESTRICTED GRANTS. THE PROGRAM HONORS CREATIVE GENERATORS (THEATER DIRECTORS, DESIGNERS, CHOREOGRAPHERS, AND FILM DIRECTORS) AND PERFORMANCE-BASED ARTISTS (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ACTORS AND DANCERS), WITH A PLAYWRITING FELLOWSHIP OFFERED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NEW DRAMATISTS. THE APPLICATION IS NOMINATION-BASED, WITH NOMINATIONS COMING FROM SCHOOLS, NONPROFIT THEATER AND DANCE COMPANIES, NONPROFIT MEDIA ARTS CENTERS, AND PREVIOUS PRINCESS GRACE AWARD WINNERS. PRINCESS GRACE AWARD WINNERS (EXCLUDING PLAYWRITING FELLOWS) ARE CHOSEN THROUGH A RIGOROUS TWO-STAGE ADJUDICATION PROCESS LED BY EXPERT PRACTITIONERS ACROSS DISCIPLINES, CULMINATING IN IN-PERSON DELIBERATIONS WHERE DECISIONS ARE REACHED BY CONSENSUS. SUCCESSFUL NOMINATORS RECEIVE A MODEST GRANT IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR SUCCESSFUL NOMINATION. APPLICANTS TO THE PRINCESS GRACE AWARDS MUST BE LIVING AND WORKING IN THE UNITED STATES AT THE TIME OF NOMINATION.BEYOND THE INITIAL AWARD, THE FOUNDATION REMAINS COMMITTED TO ITS ARTISTS BY OFFERING ADVANCEMENT GRANTS WHICH INCLUDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROJECT SPECIFIC SUPPORT (SPECIAL PROJECT GRANTS), PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GRANTS) AND INTENSIVE COACHING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MAP FUND'S SPA PROGRAM (PRINCESS GRACE ARTIST FELLOWSHIP).

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 1983.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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