Lee Shubert

Back All Programs Theatre Dance Arts Related Shubert Scholars NYC Dept. of Education The Shubert Foundation is the nation’s largest funder dedicated to unrestricted funding of not-for-profit theatres and dance companies. The Shubert Foundation was established in 1945 by Lee and J.J. Shubert, in memory of their brother, Sam. Since the establishment of the Shubert Foundation grants program in 1977, more than $653 million has been awarded to not-for-profit arts organizations throughout the United States. In 2024, The Shubert Foundation awarded a record total of $40 million to 653 not-for-profit arts organizations across the United States. Starting at $15,000, the grants benefit a broad spectrum of arts organizations, from large to small, covering a wide range of locations, from urban to rural. The Shubert Foundation is especially interested in providing support to professional resident theatre and dance companies that develop and produce new American work. Robert E. Wankel , Chairman Diana Phillips , President Laura Forese Wyche Fowler, Jr. Pamela Newkirk Richard J. Poccia Lee J. Seidler Stuart Subotnick The Shubert Organization is America’s oldest professional theatre company and the largest theatre owner on Broadway. Since the dawn of the 20th century, Shubert has operated hundreds of theatres and produced hundreds of plays and musicals both in New York City and throughout the United States. Shubert currently owns and operates 17 Broadway theatres and six off-Broadway venues. Under the leadership of Robert E. Wankel, Chairman and CEO, The Shubert Organization continues to be a leader in the theatre industry.