Our Investment Process

More than a funding model, our granting process is a framework for strengthening the cultural ecosystem through accountability, collaboration, and shared success.

Intentional Giving. Lasting Impact.

Every year, each Legacy Partner participates in a comprehensive evaluation process led by The Cultural Trust Trustees. Through a transparent framework, organizations are assessed on the building blocks of nonprofit excellence: performance, impact, authentic collaboration, and long-term sustainability. Results determine an annual investment ranging from 5% to 20% of each organization's vital expenses.

Ancient Greek sculpture of a standing female figure in an art gallery.

It didn’t happen overnight, and the work isn’t done yet! Each year, the TCT Board of Trustees and Legacy Partner Organizations engage in a Granting Process that identifies the areas of greatest need and ensures that each and every dollar is maximized because...

Performers on stage during a youth theater production at The Cultural Trust.

Culture Matters Here