PARTNERS & SPONSORS

The support of our dedicated partners - foster care agencies, cultural institutions, foundations, corporations, and individual donors - make our success possible.

As demand for our programs grows, 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

GRAHAM WINDHAM

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 • GRAHAM WINDHAM • SCO family of services • The New York Foundling

FOSTER CARE AGENCY PARTNERS

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

Abbott House

Catholic Guardian

Children’s Aid

Forestdale

Good Shepherd Services

Graham Windham

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.

92nd St Y

ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER

American Ballet theater

Art Production Fund

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 & Learning

Kaleidoscope Dreams Foundation

The Metropolitan Opera

Naked Angels Theater Company

New Victory Theater

New York City Center

New York City Children's Theater

New York Sewing Center

Polaris Project

Real brave music school

Rockaway beach Dance company

SPUD, Inc. / SHU Recording studio

The Apollo Theater

The Barrow Group

The Costume Institute

The Harriet Tubman Effect

The Joyce Theater

The Metropolitan Opera

The Museum of Modern Art

The Paul Taylor Dance Company

The Public

The Shubert Organization

Third Street Music School

Studio Museum of Harlem

Theater Development Fund

92nd St Y • ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER • American Ballet theater • Art Production Fund • 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 & Learning • Kaleidoscope Dreams Foundation • The Metropolitan Opera • Naked Angels Theater Company • New Victory Theater • New York City Center • New York City Children's Theater • New York Sewing Center • Polaris Project • Real brave music school • Rockaway beach Dance company • SPUD, Inc. / SHU Recording studio • The Apollo Theater • The Barrow Group • The Costume Institute • The Harriet Tubman Effect • The Joyce Theater • The Metropolitan Opera • The Museum of Modern Art • The Paul Taylor Dance Company • The Public • The Shubert Organization • Third Street Music School • Studio Museum of Harlem • Theater Development Fund •

CULTURAL PARTNERS

Through our collaboration with cultural institutions throughout New York City, we offer accessible group arts experiences and individual study opportunities to thousands of children a year.

92nd St Y

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

American Ballet Theater

Art Production Fund

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

Kaleidoscope Dreams Foundation

LanternTix

Naked Angels

New Victory Theater

New York City Center

New York City Children’s Theater

New York Sewing Center

Polaris Project

Real Brave Music School

Rockaway Beach Dance Company

SPUD, Inc./SHU Recording Studio

The Apollo Theater

The Barrow Group

The Costume Institute

The Harriet Tubman Effect

The Joyce Theater

The Metropolitan Opera

The Museum of Modern Art

The Paul Taylor Dance Company

The Public

The Shubert Organization

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

Development Specialists, Inc.

Hauser & Wirth

BERGDORF GOODMAN • CHRISTIE'S • Corcoran cares • Development Specialists, Inc. • Hauser & Wirth •

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

Development Specialists, Inc.

Hauser & Wirth

  • “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

CLAWS 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 Blatt Family Foundation

The B. Robert Williamson Jr. Foundation

We are grateful to the Foundations below, the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, and the New York State Council of the Arts for believing in our mission and for their support.

The Chilton Foundation

The Joseph C. and Esther Foster Foundation

The Marshall Frankel Foundation

The Pinkerton Foundation

The Scott Lazarus and Julie Farmer Foundation

The Shubert Foundation

Thomas and Agnes Carvel Foundation

Valentine Perry Snyder Foundation

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