Our mission is to expand artists' access to resources by supporting organizations that make creative expression, experimentation, public programming, and discourse accessible to all. We aim to broaden artistic practices, deepen community engagement, foster creative collaboration, and improve the quality of life for artists and the public. We prioritize equality, diversity, democracy, and environmental wellbeing, believing art is a crucial tool for representing diverse voices and experiences. Our grantmaking focuses on funding nonprofit arts organizations that prioritize diversity, inclusiveness, and freedom of speech, especially those engaging diverse, marginalized, or underserved communities.
The Wilhelm Family Foundation's current grant cycle focuses on funding organizations and projects that use art to address environmental and/or climate change issues. This includes programming that tackles local climate issues, promotes sustainability in art projects, and more. The Foundation supports organizations that align with its mission and values, are community-focused, and embody intersectional practices. Grants are generally awarded to small nonprofit organizations (annual budget < $1.5 million) that use their resources to further dialogue around creativity, cultural, environmental, and social justice issues, benefiting artists and their communities.