The Sam S. Shubert Foundation is an American private
foundation founded in 1945 by
Jacob J. Shubert and
Lee Shubert
Lee Shubert (born Levi Schubart; March 25, 1871 – December 25, 1953) was a Lithuanian-born American theatre owner/operator and producer. He was the eldest of three brothers of the notable Shubert family.
Biography
Born to a Jewish family, th ...
in honor of their brother
Sam S. Shubert (1878–1905).
Description
The Shubert Foundation owns
The Shubert Organization
The Shubert Organization is a theatrical producing organization and a major owner of theatres based in Manhattan, New York City. It was founded by the three Shubert brothers — Lee, Sam, and Jacob J. Shubert — in the late 19th century. T ...
. It currently owns and operates 23 theaters, including 17
Broadway venues. It is America's largest funder of not-for-profit theaters, dance companies, and similar. It hosts the annual Shubert Foundation High School Theatre Festival for
New York City Public Schools
The New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE) is the department of the government of New York City that manages the city's public school system. The City School District of the City of New York (more commonly known as New York City Publ ...
.
Diana Phillips is the president of the organization. In June 2024, the foundation announced $40 million in annual grants. , the foundation had approximately $670 million in assets.
References
Further reading
''The Passing Show'' archivesat shubertarchive.org
External links
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1945 establishments in the United States
Organizations established in 1945
Arts foundations based in the United States
Arts organizations based in New York City
Shubert Organization
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