Program areas at ArtsFund
Artsfund provides general operating support to nonprofit irc 501(c)(3) arts organizations. Awards are made through an "allocation process and take into consideration each organization's mission and art, management and financial condition, and commitment to and impact on the community. For the year ended september 30, 2023, 674 organizations were granted operating support.
Artsfund conducts a variety of programs to benefit the cultural sector: an associates program to equip volunteers with leadership and fundraising skills; board leadership training classes on legal and financial responsibilities, strategic planning, fundraising and best governance practices; convenings to share resources, practices and perspectives to expand the capacity of the cultural sector; study of the economic impact of the arts; and fiscal sponsor for building for the arts.
Who funds ArtsFund
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Financials for ArtsFund
| Revenues | FYE 09/2023 | FYE 09/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $14,439,458 | $5,253,907 | 174.8% |
| Program services | $83,339 | $57,697 | 44.4% |
| Investment income and dividends | $76,721 | $14,344 | 434.9% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $14,599,518 | $5,325,948 | 174.1% |
Organizations like ArtsFund
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| ArtsWave | 501(c)(3) | Cincinnati, OH | $12,271,327 |
| United Arts of Central Florida | 501(c)(3) | Orlando, FL | $13,553,516 |
| CNY Arts | 501(c)(3) | Syracuse, NY | $4,441,238 |
| Bravo Greater Des Moines | 501(c)(3) | Des Moines, IA | $7,552,939 |
| Regional Arts Commission | 501(c)(3) | Saint Louis, MO | $11,477,109 |
| Arts in Stark | 501(c)(3) | Canton, OH | $3,905,934 |
| Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County | 501(c)(3) | Silver Spring, MD | $11,065,506 |
| Metropolitan Arts Council (MAC) | 501(c)(3) | Greenville, SC | $3,926,858 |
| Greater Columbus Arts Council | 501(c)(3) | Columbus, OH | $26,015,610 |
| Arts and Science Council (ASC) | 501(c)(3) | Charlotte, NC | $8,038,717 |
Data update history
June 27, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
October 20, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $874,600 from ArtsFund Foundation September 24, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Provides grantsLobbyingState / local levelEndowed supportTax deductible donationsFiscal sponsorAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- PO Box 19780
- Seattle, WA 98109
- Metro area
- Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
- County
- King County, WA
- Website URL
- artsfund.org/Â
- Phone
- (206) 281-9050
- Facebook page
- ArtsFundSeattleÂ
- Twitter profile
- @artsfundÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 91-0839644
- Fiscal year end
- September
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1969
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- A26: Arts Council/Agency
- NAICS code, primary
- 7113: Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events
- Parent/child status
- Central organization
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