named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Robert Frank Legacy Preservation
Grants to museums and archives for exhibitions, film programming, and publications that preserve and promote Robert Frank's artistic work.
Robert Frank Oral History Project
Supports the documentation and preservation of Robert Frank's life and work through video and oral history initiatives at Anthology Film Archives.
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Art Museum Funding and Support 3 activities
- Funding exhibitions and preservation of Robert Frank's artistic legacyFunds museums and cultural institutions to support exhibitions, film programming, and archival projects related to the work of Robert Frank, including the preservation of his films and oral history. Recipients include The Museum of Fine Arts Houston and Anthology Film Archives.
- Funding exhibitions of other artists connected to Robert Frank's circleSupports exhibitions of artists associated with Robert Frank’s artistic milieu, such as funding the Whitney Museum of American Art for the "Art of Harry Smith" exhibition.
- Funding publication of Robert Frank's written worksFunds The Library of America to support the printing of Robert Frank’s books, including "The Americans" and "Lines of My Hand," ensuring continued access to his literary and photographic contributions.
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Artist Support Grants 1 activity
- Funding leadership development in the visual arts for underrepresented groupsProvides grants to the Aspen Institute Artist Endowed Foundation Initiative to support emerging BIPOC leaders in the visual arts, advancing diversity and next-generation leadership in the arts sector.
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financials · form 990PF · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$13K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$13K
expenses
Total expenses$414K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$45K
Grants paid out$1.04M
balance sheet
Total assets$24.43M
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$24.43M
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -92.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALICE ATTIE | DIRECTOR | 5 | $15K |
| CLARK B WINTER JR | TREASURER | 20 | $15K |
| JOCK REYNOLDS | PRESIDENT | 15 | $15K |
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- ANTHOLOGY FILM ARCHIVES Partner — Receives grant funding for the Robert Frank Out Takes Video Project and Robert Frank Oral History Project.
- BROOKLYN MUSEUM Partner — Receives grant funding to exhibit Robert Frank's artwork.
- DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ART Partner — Receives grant funding to exhibit Robert Frank's artwork.
- MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS Partner — Receives grant funding to exhibit Robert Frank's artwork.
- THE ASPEN INSTITUTE ARTIST ENDOWED FOUNDATION INITIATIVE Partner — Receives grant funding to advance next-generation BIPOC leaders in the visual arts.
- THE LIBRARY OF AMERICA Partner — Receives grant funding to print "The Americans" and "Lines of My Hand."
- THE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS HOUSTON Partner — Receives grant funding for Robert Frank film programming and a joint exhibition with Todd Webb.
- THE MUSEUM OF MODERN ART Partner — Receives grant funding to exhibit Robert Frank's artwork.
- WHITNEY MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART Partner — Receives grant funding for the "Art of Harry Smith" exhibition.
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Archival Documentation via Oral History and Video 25 orgsmethodology: archival_documentation_via_oral_history_and_videoBy preserving video out-takes and conducting oral history projects, the foundation safeguards primary source material and contextual narratives around Robert Frank's work, because long-term legacy depends on authentic, multi-format documentation.shared approach: Cultural Preservation Through Institutional Support →
- Cultural Legacy Preservation via Exhibition 25 orgsmethodology: cultural_legacy_preservation_via_exhibitionBy funding exhibitions of Robert Frank's artwork, the foundation ensures public access and sustained cultural relevance, because visibility and institutional presentation perpetuate artistic legacy.shared approach: Cultural Preservation Through Institutional Support →