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EIN 39-6100399

United Performing Arts Fund

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
35
City
Milwaukee
State
Wisconsin
Year formed
1966
Most recent tax filings
2023-08-01
NTEE code, primary
A61: Performing Arts Centers
Description
The United Performing Arts Fund secures community resources and improves the quality of life through responsible investment and financial support of the performing arts in Southeastern Wisconsin. The fund disburses funds to its 47 member and affiliate organizations, allowing them to touch over a million people annually, including more than 400,000 children, with exceptional performances, stimulating education, and community outreach.
Total revenues
$10,439,171
2023
Total expenses
$9,717,290
2023
Total assets
$13,410,096
2023
Num. employees
35
2023

Program areas at United Performing Arts Fund

The United Performing Arts Fund solicits operating and programmatic funding for its 14 members and 41 affiliate organizations. This funding enables the member groups and affilates to touch more than 1.2 million people annually in in-person Performing Arts events, educational experiences including over 150,000 children or community outreach programs.

Grants made by United Performing Arts Fund

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Milwaukee Repertory TheaterFinancial Support of Operations$1,679,574
Milwaukee Symphony OrchestraFinancial Support of Operations$1,469,214
Milwaukee Ballet CompanyFinancial Support of Operations$925,304
...and 27 more grants made totalling $7,483,705

Who funds United Performing Arts Fund

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha CountyDonor Designations$260,617
Baird FoundationArts$234,394
Rockwell Automation Charitable CorpGeneral Operating Support$215,000
...and 78 more grants received totalling $2,151,125

Financials for United Performing Arts Fund

RevenuesFYE 08/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$10,167,694
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$234,151
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$223,189
Net income from fundraising events$-190,381
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$4,518
Total revenues$10,439,171

Organizations like United Performing Arts Fund

OrganizationLocationRevenue
The Community Hall FoundationAkron, OH$11,818,808
South Shore Playhouse AssociatesCohasset, MA$9,786,504
Broward Performing Arts FoundationFort Lauderdale, FL$8,345,158
Door Community Auditorium CorporationFish Creek, WI$2,756,020
Palace Theatre TrustManchester, NH$6,859,427
Long CenterAustin, TX$11,126,419
AT&T Performing Arts CenterDallas, TX$24,048,695
Santa Barbara Bowl FoundationSanta Barbara, CA$8,354,399
Tulsa Performing Arts Center TrustTulsa, OK$8,503,491
Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center (WHBPAC)Westhampton Beach, NY$3,331,040
Data update history
April 20, 2025
Received grants
Identified 12 new grant, including a grant for $260,617 from United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County
January 29, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
January 14, 2025
Received grants
Identified 14 new grant, including a grant for $182,737 from Greater Milwaukee Foundation (GMF)
November 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $34,989 from The Blackbaud Giving Fund
November 2, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 16 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsPerforming arts organizationsPerforming arts centersCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Provides grantsFundraising eventsPeer-to-peer fundraisingState / local levelEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
301 W Wisconsin Ave 600
Milwaukee, WI 53203
Metro area
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI
County
Milwaukee County, WI
Website URL
upaf.org/ 
Phone
(414) 273-8723
Facebook page
upaf1 
Twitter profile
@upaf 
IRS details
EIN
39-6100399
Fiscal year end
August
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1966
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A61: Performing Arts Centers
NAICS code, primary
711190: Other Performing Arts Companies
Parent/child status
Independent
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