named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Artists Dinner
Fundraising dinner honoring Tate collection artists, with proceeds supporting Tate exhibitions
Artist Engagement and Research Program
Program hosting discussions with Tate collection artists during international art events and exhibitions
Latin American Acquisitions Committee
Committee that identifies and acquires Latin American artworks for Tate through research trips, artist engagements, and partnerships with institutions across Latin America
North American Acquisitions Committee
Committee that researches and votes on acquisitions of North American artworks for Tate's collection through studio visits, research trips, and curatorial collaboration
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Art Museum Funding and Support 4 activities
- Acquire and donate major works of art from the Americas to TateAcquires significant artworks by artists from North and South America to expand and diversify Tate's collection, with over 800 works donated or pledged since the foundation's inception. Focus includes Latin American, American, and Canadian artists, with acquisitions funded or directly donated through the North American Acquisitions Committee.
- Display and promote Tate collection works globallyEnsures acquired and donated artworks are displayed at Tate venues (Tate Modern, Tate Britain, Tate Liverpool, Tate St Ives) and loaned to international exhibitions, increasing global visibility and representation of artists from the Americas.
- Loan artworks to Tate for exhibitionLends artworks from its network to Tate for display, including recent loans in 2024 and 2025 of pieces by Joaquín Torres-García, Elizabeth Catlett, Miguel Ángel Rojas, and Daniel Lind-Ramos, often sourced through the North American Acquisitions Committee.
- Support curatorial capacity in North AmericaAppointed the Britton Family Curator at Large, North America, to strengthen Tate’s engagement with North American art through research, acquisitions, and institutional partnerships.
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Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 2 activities
- Host annual Artists Dinner and fundraising eventsOrganizes the annual Artists Dinner to honor Tate Collection artists and raise funds for exhibitions and programs; also hosts intimate gatherings with Tate leadership, such as Director Maria Balshaw, for major patrons.
- Organize exclusive cultural programs for supportersHosts high-level events during major art events including Frieze New York, the Venice Biennale, and ARCO Madrid, featuring private tours, curated visits to exhibitions, and access to artist studios and private collections for donors and committee members.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Host artist discussions and engagement eventsOrganizes talks and discussions with Tate Collection artists such as Naomi Rincón-Gallardo, Rosana Paulino, and Daniel Lind-Ramos, often in partnership with institutions like Museo Reina Sofía, to deepen engagement with living artists and their work.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Conduct artist studio and institutional research visitsUndertakes domestic and international research trips to visit artists’ studios, private collections, and cultural institutions—including in New York, the Hudson Valley, Buenos Aires, the Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico—to inform acquisitions and deepen understanding of contemporary art from the Americas.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$43.47M
Contributions & grants$39.94M92%
Program service revenue$1.18M3%
Investment income$2.37M5%
Other revenue$-30K
expenses
Total expenses$16.63M
Program expenses94%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$958K
Grants paid out$15.24M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$146.04M
Cash$7.23M
Investments$27.43M
Liabilities$92K
Net assets$145.95M
Liquid reserves25.0 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +147.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CATHERINE CARVER DUNN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $382K |
| MEREDITH GERRICK | DIR., FIN., OPS & ACQUISITIONS | 40 | $183K |
| ANDRES PEREZ | HEAD OF DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $125K |
board members · 13
- ABIGAIL BARATTA — TRUSTEE
- AMANDA WALDRON — TRUSTEE
- CHARLOTTE SANTO DOMINGO — TRUSTEE
- GEORGIA WINTER — TRUSTEE (AS OF 10/24)
- GLENN FUHRMAN — PRESIDENT (AS OF 12/24)
- JAY RIVLIN — TRUSTEE
- JAY SMITH — TRUSTEE
- KEVIN MCNAMARA — TRUSTEE
- KIMBERLY SHIRLEY — TRUSTEE
- MARIA BALSHAW — TRUSTEE
- PAUL BRITTON — CHAIR OF THE BOARD
- ROBERT RENNIE — PRESIDENT (UNTIL 11/24)
- WENDY FISHER — TRUSTEE
relationships · 40
Who they work with
- Allora & Calzadilla Partner — Artist duo whose studio was visited as part of the Latin American Acquisitions Committee program in Puerto Rico.
- Angel Otero Partner — Artist whose studio was visited as part of the Latin American Acquisitions Committee program in Puerto Rico.
- Art Gallery at University College Cork Partner — Daisy Desrosiers serves on the Board of Directors of the Art Gallery at University College Cork.
- Awilda Sterling-Duprey Partner — Artist whose studio was visited as part of the Latin American Acquisitions Committee program in Puerto Rico.
- Beatriz Santiago-Muñoz Partner — Artist whose studio was visited as part of the Latin American Acquisitions Committee program in Puerto Rico.
- Berezdivin Collection at Espacio 1414 Partner — Private collection and space visited during the Latin American Acquisitions Committee program in Puerto Rico.
- Beta Local Partner — Organization visited during the Latin American Acquisitions Committee program in Puerto Rico.
- Britton Family Foundation Funder — Supports the Britton Family Curator at Large position to expand representation of North American artists in Tate's collection.
- Casa Palma Partner — Site of a private viewing of the Iván Tovar exhibition during the Latin American Acquisitions Committee program in the Dominican Republic.
- Centro León Partner — Cultural institution in Santiago, Dominican Republic, visited for a full day during the Latin American Acquisitions Committee program.
- Dallas Museum of Art Partner — Institution that jointly purchased an artwork with Tate Americas Foundation
- Dalton Gata Partner — Artist whose studio was visited as part of the Latin American Acquisitions Committee program in Puerto Rico.
- Fogo Island Arts Partner — Daisy Desrosiers serves on the Advisory Committee of Fogo Island Arts.
- Fundación Cortés Partner — Institution visited during the Latin American Acquisitions Committee program in Puerto Rico.
- Hammer Museum Partner — Institution that jointly purchased an artwork with Tate Americas Foundation
- Jorge González Partner — Artist whose studio was visited as part of the Latin American Acquisitions Committee program in Puerto Rico.
- Latin American Acquisitions Committee Partner — Collaborates with Tate Americas Foundation to integrate Latin American art into Tate's global collection
- Latin American Acquisitions Committee Partner — Committee that provides funding and support for art acquisitions
- Mella-Russo Collection Partner — Private collection visited during the Latin American Acquisitions Committee program in the Dominican Republic.
- Museo Reina Sofía Partner — Co-hosted a discussion with Tate Collection artist Naomi Rincón-Gallardo during ARCO Madrid in 2026.
- Museo Reina Sofía Partner — Held a joint discussion event with Naomi Rincón-Gallardo during ARCO Madrid.
- Museo Reina Sofía Partner — Partnered with Tate Americas Foundation for a discussion with artist Naomi Rincón-Gallardo during ARCO Madrid.
- Museo de Arte de Contemporáneo de Puerto Rico Partner — Institution visited during the Latin American Acquisitions Committee program in Puerto Rico.
- Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico Partner — Institution visited during the Latin American Acquisitions Committee program in Puerto Rico.
- North American Acquisitions Committee Partner — Collaborates with Tate Americas Foundation to acquire works by American and Canadian artists for Tate's collection
- North American Acquisitions Committee Partner — Committee that provides funding and support for art acquisitions
- Pinault Collection Partner — Hosted exclusive tours of Lorna Simpson, Paulo Nazareth, and Michael Armitage exhibitions for Tate Americas Foundation supporters during the 2026 Venice Biennale.
- Pinault Collection Partner — Provided curated access to exhibitions for Tate Americas Foundation supporters during the 2026 Venice Biennale
- Souvenir 154 Partner — Institution visited during the Latin American Acquisitions Committee program in Puerto Rico.
- Stephen Friedman Gallery Partner — Collaborated with Tate Americas Foundation to lend Jeffrey Gibson's artwork to Tate in 2024.
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strategies · 3
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.
- Artist Engagement as Research and Network Developmentmethodology: artist_engagement_and_research_programBy engaging directly with artists through studio visits and research programs during major art events, the foundation strengthens collection relevance and builds institutional pipelines, because sustained artist relationships yield deeper curatorial insight and expand access to underrepresented artistic practices.
- Community-Engaged Fundraising for Collection Growthmethodology: community-engaged fundraisingBy raising funds through community engagement and regional networks, the foundation increases public access to art and expands Tate’s collection, because locally rooted fundraising builds broader ownership and supports the acquisition of geographically significant works that diversify the global narrative.
- Dialogic Collection Buildingmethodology: dialogic_collection_buildingBy acquiring art from diverse geographies and tracing multiple art histories, the foundation produces a more dynamic and interconnected understanding of modern and contemporary art, because inclusive representation fosters critical dialogue and challenges dominant, Eurocentric narratives.