To support organizations that mobilize individuals toward a shared vision of social change in order to enhance society and strengthen communities.

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Founded in 2007 by philanthropist Laurie M. Tisch, the Illumination Fund plays an active role in supporting innovative approaches across a range of issues—ensuring that arts and arts education are accessible to all, promoting health, and creating opportunities for civic engagement. The Illumination Fund focuses its support on New York City.

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Laurie Tisch founded the Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund in 2007, building upon her decades of experience serving on boards, creating organizations and developing partnerships.

The Arts in Health initiative highlights the value of multiple artistic disciplines, including visual art, dance, music, theater, and film, and focuses on three main issues: mental health stigma, trauma, aging-related diseases, as well as caring for caregivers and frontline healthcare staff.

To support projects in the U.S. and in Israel that foster community engagement, constructive expression, and cross-cultural communication.

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These videos give you a behind-the-scenes look at the incredible organizations that are grantees in the Illumination Fund’s Arts in Health initiative.

NJ/NY Gotham FC's "Keep Her in the Game" is a first-of-its-kind soccer-based program to support and empower girl players

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To support projects in the U.S. and in Israel that foster community engagement, constructive expression, and cross-cultural communication.

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Joined by the Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund, NYC Health + Hospitals unveiled the new murals at hospitals, long-term care facilities, and community health centers in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and the Bronx.

An interim report on our work supporting organizations using the arts to address mental health stigma, trauma, and aging-related diseases.

Building on previous giving to healthy food initiatives such as the NYC Green Carts, in 2013 the Illumination Fund launched its Healthy Food & Community Change initiative, a $15 million, 5-year commitment in New York City.

To support organizations utilizing the arts to address health issues that impact New York communities, including mental health stigma, trauma, and aging-related diseases.

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In 2018 the Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund launched Arts in Health, a $10-million multi-year initiative to support organizations working on health issues that impact New York communities and that utilize the arts as a tool for healing. The Fund is supporting the expansion of programs that work at this intersection, with special attention to increasing access for underserved communities and addressing disparities.

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These videos give you a behind-the-scenes look at the incredible organizations that are grantees in the Illumination Fund’s Arts in Health initiative.

In 2008, the Illumination Fund made Service one of its first focus areas. The Illumination Fund has made grants of approximately $4 million for service-related organizations and initiatives. The Illumination Fund’s Service initiatives included support for a national mobilization and infrastructure, and multiple initiatives in New York City in partnership with City agencies and nonprofits.

To support organizations utilizing the arts to address health issues that impact New York communities, including mental health stigma, trauma, and aging-related diseases.

To support organizations that mobilize individuals toward a shared vision of social change in order to enhance society and strengthen communities.

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The Illumination Fund generates initiatives through targeted research and long-term partnerships, and does not accept unsolicited requests for funding.