Program areas at Americans for the Arts
Research and policy: Research and policy is responsible for national arts policy and arts industry research on the value of the arts to our society. This research is conducted using various methods and is disseminated through meetings, media and publications that are widely distributed. Signature programs in this area include the arts & economic prosperity study, national arts index and studies on various topics such as local arts funding statistics, united arts fundraising local arts salary information, cultural districts and more that provide important case making data to all arts advocates.The creative forces program serves military service members with traumatic brain injuries at military facilities.
Government and public affairs is responsible for all government affairs work and developing partnerships with government and other non-governmental organizations to promote the value of arts and the mission of AFTA's two key programs.
Local arts advancement is responsible for providing professional development, case making information and networking opportunities to the many organizations and individuals that work to build stronger communities through the Arts every day they do this work through major convening.
Who funds Americans for the Arts
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Americans for the Arts
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Nolen Bivens | President and Chief Executive Officer | $551,698 | 2023-11-15 |
| Mara Walker | Chief Operating Officer | $195,816 | 2021-12-31 |
| Nina Ozlu | Chief Counsel | | 2021-12-16 |
| Dion Wiltshire | Vice President of Finance | | 2021-12-16 |
| Kimberly Hedges | Vice President , Information Technology / Vice President of Systems Engagement Strategies / Vice President , Web and Technology Strategies / Vice President of Web and Technology Strategies / Vice President of Web , Technology and Marketing | $185,050 | 2022-12-31 |
| ...and 40 more key personnel |
Financials for Americans for the Arts
| Revenues | FYE 12/2022 | FYE 12/2021 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $3,951,827 | $3,085,362 | 28.1% |
| Program services | $685,096 | $2,197,381 | -68.8% |
| Investment income and dividends | $0 | $376 | -100% |
| 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 | $1,608 | $2,497 | -35.6% |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $283,591 | $37,544 | 655.4% |
| Total revenues | $4,922,122 | $5,323,160 | -7.5% |
Organizations like Americans for the Arts
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Nebraska Humanities Council (NHC) | 501(c)(3) | Lincoln, NE | $2,146,148 |
| Oklahoma Humanities (OHC) | 501(c)(3) | Oklahoma City, OK | $1,449,535 |
| California Humanities | 501(c)(3) | Oakland, CA | $3,719,623 |
| Arts for LA | 501(c)(3) | West Covina, CA | $1,338,288 |
| Arts Alliance Illinois | 501(c)(3) | Chicago, IL | $3,980,899 |
| Colorado Humanities | 501(c)(3) | Greenwood Village, CO | $1,699,474 |
| Center for Inquiry | 501(c)(3) | Amherst, NY | $5,443,648 |
| Hindu American Foundation (HAF) | 501(c)(3) | Washington, DC | $2,632,706 |
| National Constitution Center | 501(c)(3) | Philadelphia, PA | $21,649,140 |
| National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (NASAA) | 501(c)(3) | Washington, DC | $4,430,787 |
Data update history
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 14 new grant, including a grant for $134,544 from Dechomai Foundation December 29, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 29, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
December 24, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 3 new vendors, including , , and
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
MembershipsPolitical advocacyLobbyingNational levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 1275 K St NW 1200
- Washington, DC 20005
- Metro area
- Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
- County
- District of Columbia, DC
- Website URL
- americansforthearts.org/Â
- Phone
- (202) 371-2830
- Facebook page
- americans4artsÂ
- Twitter profile
- @americans4artsÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 52-1996467
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1996
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- A26: Arts Council/Agency
- NAICS code, primary
- 813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
- Parent/child status
- Central organization
California AB-488 details
- AB 488 status
- May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
- Charity Registration status
- Current - Awaiting Reporting
- FTB status revoked
- Not revoked
- AG Registration Number
- 122817
- FTB Entity ID
- None yet
- AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
- 2024-11-06
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