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Form 990 for tax year 2024

Filed by ARTSFUND.

Totals

Total revenue
$16,081,911
Total expenses
$15,343,046
Contributions and grants received
$15,670,914
Grants paid
$12,277,413
Program service revenue
$66,257
Investment income
$417,898
Other revenue
-$73,158
Total assets, end of year
$9,640,760
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,973,957
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$7,666,803
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$13,162,271
Management and general expenses
$1,533,148
Fundraising expenses
$647,627
Program service expenses (Part III)
$13,162,271

Program services were 85.8% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1c · Fundraising events

    $171,400

  • 1d · Related organizations

    $1,666,633

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $141,820

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $13,691,061

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $1,851,273

  • 2a · Program service revenue: BOARD LEADERSHIP TRAIN

    total $66,257 · related or exempt $66,257

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $417,898 · excluded $417,898

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    securities $1,849,548

  • 7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

    securities $1,849,548

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities $0

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total $0

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $87,857

  • 8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

    $171,400

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $161,015

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total -$73,158 · excluded -$73,158

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

    total $12,277,413 · program services $12,277,413

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $585,922 · program services $195,289 · management and general $221,896 · fundraising $168,737

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $1,220,243 · program services $268,995 · management and general $644,665 · fundraising $306,583

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $53,493 · program services $13,751 · management and general $25,665 · fundraising $14,077

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $178,691 · program services $45,933 · management and general $85,732 · fundraising $47,026

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $147,548 · program services $37,928 · management and general $70,791 · fundraising $38,829

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $56,963 · management and general $56,963

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $280,550 · program services $195,772 · management and general $84,778

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $36,166 · program services $16,938 · management and general $8,841 · fundraising $10,387

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $16,168 · program services $1,165 · management and general $10,664 · fundraising $4,339

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $79,624 · program services $9,619 · management and general $50,310 · fundraising $19,695

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $138,226 · program services $6,911 · management and general $122,100 · fundraising $9,215

  • 17 · Travel

    total $32,985 · program services $8,780 · management and general $17,123 · fundraising $7,082

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $108,217 · program services $62,674 · management and general $45,543

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $33,000 · program services $1,650 · management and general $29,150 · fundraising $2,200

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $21,536 · program services $1,077 · management and general $19,023 · fundraising $1,436

  • 24a · Other expenses: DUES & PUBLICATIONS

    total $39,565 · program services $8,413 · management and general $22,901 · fundraising $8,251

  • 24b · Other expenses: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMEN

    total $19,405 · program services $6,658 · management and general $12,747

  • 24c · Other expenses: BAD DEBT

    total $10,386 · program services $519 · management and general $1,083 · fundraising $8,784

  • 24d · Other expenses: COLLABS & PARTNERSHIPS

    total $6,945 · program services $2,786 · management and general $3,173 · fundraising $986

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $2,585,224 · end of year $3,120,521

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $3,346,351 · end of year $5,409,823

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $1,338,938 · end of year $972,406

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $70,666 · end of year $87,768

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $567,787

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $552,413

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $48,374 · end of year $15,374

  • 14 · Intangible assets

    beginning of year $34,868 · end of year $34,868

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $496,483 · end of year $1,973,957

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $6,236,994 · end of year $7,060,859

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $690,944 · end of year $605,944

Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

ARTSFUND STRENGTHENS THE COMMUNITY BY SUPPORTING THE ARTS THROUGH LEADERSHIP, ADVOCACY, AND GRANT MAKING.

Activities or mission (Part I)

STRENGTHEN THE COMMUNITY BY SUPPORTING THE ARTS THROUGH LEADERSHIP, ADVOCACY, AND GRANT MAKING.

  • 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, 2025, 999 ORGANIZATIONS WERE GRANTED OPERATING SUPPORT.

    Expenses $12,277,413 · Grants $12,277,413 · Revenue $66,257

  • 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.

    Expenses $884,858

As filed on the 2024 return.

Listed in Part VII

  • Karen Bergin

    CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5
  • Leslie Ray Bernstein

    CHAIR-ELECT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5
  • Liz Berry

    IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5
  • Aaron Blank

    VICE CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5
  • Laura Doehle

    SECRETARY

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5
  • Tiffiny Evans

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5
  • Kumi Yamamoto Baruffi

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5
  • Carl Behnke

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5
  • Mike Bentley

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5
  • Anne Gookin

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5
  • Clay Gustaves

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5
  • Dianne Harris

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5
  • Steve Hedberg

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5
  • Erin Hobson

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5
  • Ian Kerrigan

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5
  • M Thomas Kroon

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5
  • Crystal Langhorne

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5
  • Cathy Leap

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5
  • Diena Lee Mann

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5
  • Tom Leonidas

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5
  • Frances Luke

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5
  • Elizabeth MacPherson Hearn

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5
  • Brian Paulen

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5
  • Bill Predmore

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5
  • Jose Quintana

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5
  • Andrew Recinos

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5
  • Cindy Snyder

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5
  • Norma Jean Straw

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5
  • Loren Supp

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5
  • Andrea Templeton

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5
  • Linda Walton

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5
  • Michael R Greer

    PRESIDENT/CEO

    Total calculated
    $372,700
    From this org
    $346,622
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $26,078
    Hours/week
    40 + 0.5 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $261,286
    Bonus
    $85,336
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $13,169
    Nontaxable benefits
    $12,909
    Filer's total
    $372,700
  • Keith G Easter

    DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

    Total calculated
    $158,942
    From this org
    $132,675
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $26,267
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $132,675
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $5,320
    Nontaxable benefits
    $20,947
    Filer's total
    $158,942

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

  • 3 · Compensation committee
  • 3 · Compensation survey or study
  • 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee

Answered no

  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
  • 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
  • 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
  • 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
  • 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
  • 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
  • 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
  • 7 · Other non-fixed payments
  • 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

The filer's explanations (Part III)

PART I, LINE 3
THE ARTSFUND USES THE FOLLOWING METHODS TO DETERMINE THE COMPENSATION THAT IT PAYS TO MICHAEL GREER: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES' EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE PERFORMANCE TO DETERMINE THE PRESIDENT/CEO TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE. THE BOARD VOTES ON THE RECOMMENDED COMPENSATION PACKAGE AND APPROVES MEASURABLE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR THE PRESIDENT/CEO. THIS PROCESS WAS LAST COMPLETED OCTOBER 2024.

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

The 10 largest by cash amount. The API serves every itemized grant.

Related organizations on this return

Schedule R Part II: tax-exempt organizations related to the filer by control. It does not record shared board members or money.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2024
Filed
10 August 2026
IRS schema version
2024v5.5
Source object
202602239349301010

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