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The Charlotte Cushman Foundation Dedicated to supporting Philadelphias vibrant and diverse theater community About the Foundation The Charlotte Cushman Foundation is dedicated to supporting Philadelphias vibrant and diverse theater community. It continues to take its inspiration from Americas first leading international actress Charlotte Cushman 18161876 a dedicated performer and supporter of the arts. The main focus of the foundation is providing grants to professional nonprofit theater companies for actors salaries in staged productions and it welcomes proposals from the greater Philadelphia area. History Discover our history which dates back to 1907.