PARTNERS & SPONSORS

Our success is made possible only because of the unwavering support of our dedicated partners - foster care agencies, cultural institutions, foundations, corporations, and individual donors.

As demand for our programs grow, these partnerships remain essential in helping us transform the lives of NYC children in foster care through the power of the arts.

ABBOTT HOUSE

Administration for childrens services

catholic guardian

Children’s Aid

Forestdale

Good Shepherd Services

Haven Academy

JCCA

SCO family of services

The New York Foundling

ABBOTT HOUSE • Administration for childrens services • catholic guardian • Children’s Aid • Forestdale • Good Shepherd Services • Haven Academy • JCCA • SCO family of services • The New York Foundling

FOSTER CARE AGENCY PARTNERS

We partner with New York City foster care agencies to connect youth and families with our programs. Working with foster parents and families, we tailor opportunities to match each child’s unique talents, interests, and dreams.

Abbott House

Catholic Guardian

Children’s Aid

Forestdale

Good Shepherd Services

JCCA

New York City Administration for Children's Services

SCO Family of Services

The New York Foundling

  • “Cultural for One’s Cultural Excursions offer rare and valuable opportunities for youth in residence to visit New York City, partake in inspiring art offerings, while widening their view of the world.”

    Ronald E. Richter, CEO and Executive Director, JCCA, Former Commissioner of New York City Administration for Children's Services

  • “Culture for One is both innovative and deeply committed to supporting young people. Their work goes beyond alignment with youth empowerment - it is the very essence of empowerment.”

    Ameria Alleyne, Coordinator of Mentoring Services & Resource Development at Good Shepherd Services

  • "The Culture for One Arts Scholarship program has been nothing short of transformative. It offers opportunities for children to blossom through classes that help discover their passions.”

    William Weisberg, Executive Director, Forestdale, Inc.

  • “Culture For One provides opportunities for children to develop their cultural literacy, confidence, creativity, and educational goals and narrows the opportunity gap. This work is critical to the future development and long-term growth of youth in foster care."

    Anstiss Agnew, former President & CEO of Forestdale Inc.

ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER

American Ballet theater

The Apollo Theater

The Barrow Group

BERGDORF GOODMAN

Broadway inbound

Children's Museum of Manhattan

Christie's

Edge school of the arts

The Fashion Institute of Technology

Harlem School of the Arts

The Harriet Tubman Effect

Hauser & Wirth

Ifetayo Cultural Arts Academy

Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning

The Joyce Theater

The Metropolitan Opera

Naked Angels Theater Company

New Victory Theater

New York Sewing Center

Real brave music school

Rockaway beach Dance company

SPUD, Inc. / SHU Recording studio

The Apollo Theater

The Barrow Group

The Harriet Tubman Effect

The Joyce Theater

The Metropolitan Opera

The Public

Third Street Music School

The Studio Museum of Harlem

The Theater Development Fund

ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER • American Ballet theater • The Apollo Theater • The Barrow Group • BERGDORF GOODMAN • Broadway inbound • Children's Museum of Manhattan • Christie's • Edge school of the arts • The Fashion Institute of Technology • Harlem School of the Arts • The Harriet Tubman Effect • Hauser & Wirth • Ifetayo Cultural Arts Academy • Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning • The Joyce Theater • The Metropolitan Opera • Naked Angels Theater Company • New Victory Theater • New York Sewing Center • Real brave music school • Rockaway beach Dance company • SPUD, Inc. / SHU Recording studio • The Apollo Theater • The Barrow Group • The Harriet Tubman Effect • The Joyce Theater • The Metropolitan Opera • The Public • Third Street Music School • The Studio Museum of Harlem • The Theater Development Fund •

CULTURAL PARTNERS

Our mission is made possible through our collaboration with cultural institutions throughout New York City. Together, we offer accessible group arts experiences and individual study opportunities.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

American Ballet Theater

Bergdorf Goodman

Broadway Inbound

Children’s Museum of Manhattan

Christie’s

Edge School of the Arts

Fashion Institute of Technology

Harlem School of the Arts

Hauser & Wirth

Ifetayo Cultural Arts Academy

Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning

Naked Angels

New Victory Theater

New York Sewing Center

Real Brave Music School

Rockaway Beach Dance Company

SPUD, Inc./SHU Recording Studio

The Apollo Theater

The Barrow Group

The Harriet Tubman Effect

The Joyce Theater

The Metropolitan Opera

The Public

Third Street Music School

The Studio Museum of Harlem

The Theater Development Fund

  • “It’s such a delight to celebrate the invaluable impact of Culture for One and the incredible community you have created!"

    Marissa Passi, Learning Coordinator, Hauser & Wirth

  • “Through art, children therapeutically channel their feelings, learn sustainable ways to express emotions, and develop positive coping mechanisms. They take pride in what they accomplish.”

     Ingrid Mellor, Certified Art Therapist & Culture for One Art Instructor

  • “Our collaboration with CFO has been both inspiring and catalytic. Together, we’ve witnessed how a spark of joy can ignite a sense of purpose, confidence, sense of agency, and belief in possibilities beyond the horizon."

    Manuela Wirth, Chairwoman and President, Hauser & Wirth 

  • "The scholarship program has been nothing short of transformative. As they develop skills in something they care about, they also experience the profound impact of knowing someone believes in them and values them as individuals.”

    William Weisberg, Executive Director, Forestdale, Inc.

BERGDORF GOODMAN

CHRISTIE'S

Corcoran cares

HAUSER & WIRTH

Moody's

Sony, Inc

BERGDORF GOODMAN • CHRISTIE'S • Corcoran cares • HAUSER & WIRTH • Moody's • Sony, Inc •

CORPORATE SPONSORS

Our corporate sponsors play a vital role in providing unique arts and learning opportunities, as well as financial support. Through company visits, corporate sponsors help older teens in our programs gain exposure to various industries - opening doors to new aspirations, career paths, and meaningful connections that can shape futures.

Bergdorf Goodman

Christie’s

Corcoran Cares

Hauser & Wirth

Moody’s

Sony, Inc.

  • “Congratulations to the Culture for One team for leading such a meaningful and strategic initiative. Your strength, imagination and vision are truly inspiring! We look forward to continuing our support and partnership every step of the way. Bravo to you all!”

    Melissa Xides, Chief Retail Officer, Bergdorf Goodman

  • “We are so grateful to support your incredibly impactful programming and thrilled about our growing partnership.”

    Maya Manaktala, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Coordinator, Christie’s

  • “Thank you for creating an engaging and memorable experience for our team. The positive feedback has been fantastic, and there’s a strong appetite for future volunteer opportunities. It’s an honor to be part of such a meaningful initiative!”

    Kyle McDonald, Former Group Manager, Client Operations, Bergdorf Goodman

Credit Suisse Americas Foundation

Eleanor Ambos Foundation

Find Your Light Foundation

Jean and Louis Dreyfus Foundation

John N. Blackman, Sr. Foundation

Leon Levy Foundation

New York City Department of Cultural Affairs

New York State Council of the Arts

Susquehanna foundation

The B. Robert Williamson Jr. Foundation

The Blatt Family Foundation

The Chilton Foundation

The Joseph C. and Esther Foster Foundation

The Marshall Frankel Foundation

The Pinkerton Foundation

The Scott Lazarus and Julie Farmer Foundation

Credit Suisse Americas Foundation • Eleanor Ambos Foundation • Find Your Light Foundation • Jean and Louis Dreyfus Foundation • John N. Blackman, Sr. Foundation • Leon Levy Foundation • New York City Department of Cultural Affairs • New York State Council of the Arts • Susquehanna foundation • The B. Robert Williamson Jr. Foundation • The Blatt Family Foundation • The Chilton Foundation • The Joseph C. and Esther Foster Foundation • The Marshall Frankel Foundation • The Pinkerton Foundation • The Scott Lazarus and Julie Farmer Foundation •

FOUNDATIONS & GOVERNMENT SUPPORT

We are grateful to the Foundations, the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, and the New York State Council of the Arts for believing in our mission and for supporting us and our youth with great generosity.

Credit Suisse Americas Foundation

Eleanor Ambos Foundation

Find Your Light Foundation

Jean and Louis Dreyfus Foundation

John N. Blackman, Sr. Foundation

Leon Levy Foundation

The Chilton Foundation

The Joseph C. and Esther Foster Foundation

The Marshall Frankel Foundation

The Pinkerton Foundation

The Scott Lazarus and Julie Farmer Foundation

New York City Department of Cultural Affairs

New York State Council of the Arts

Susquehanna Foundation

Youth INC

The B. Robert Williamson Jr. Foundation

The Blatt Family Foundation