EIN 31-1310256

Cincinnati Arts Association

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
695
State
Year formed
1990
Most recent tax filings
2023-08-01
Description
The Cincinnati Arts Association is a not-for-profit organization that promotes the arts in Cincinnati and surrounding areas. They run the Aronoff Center for the Arts and Music Hall, and also offer a variety of arts programming.
Total revenues
$19,072,039
2023
Total expenses
$16,651,208
2023
Total assets
$59,551,647
2023
Num. employees
695
2023

Program areas at Cincinnati Arts Association

Each season, CAA presents an eclectic mix of approximately one dozen performing arts events from around the world designed to reach diverse audiences, with special attention to the Tri-state's minority communities (African-American, Asian-American, Hispanic/Latino, etc.).
The popular Weston Art Gallery (located in the Aronoff Center) specializes in the work of local and regional artists and is the only gallery in the area that can be dedicated to location-specific works.In the heart of downtown Cincinnati's restaurant and theater district for more than 27 years, the Cincinnati Arts Association's Weston Art Gallery is acclaimed for its support of emerging and professional artists working in all media, locally and throughout the region.With galleries on two levels and 3,500 square feet of exhibition space, the Weston offers one-on-one assistance and support to artists to showcase their work in museum-quality environs through a diverse slate of exhibitions.
As the region's premier promoter of the arts and entertainment, the Cincinnati Arts Association (CAA) promotes life-long engagement in the arts while contributing to individual, organizational, and community wellness. CAA's Education & Community Engagement Department cultivates diverse, inclusive, and accessible arts engagements, seeking to remove barriers preventing arts participation. Committed to a practice of antiracism, the Education and Community Engagement Department encourages the use of CAA venues, develops diverse arts supporters, and fosters an appreciation and understanding of diverse arts disciplines, while encouraging and supporting practicing arts educators and administrators, audiences, and aspiring artists.

Who funds Cincinnati Arts Association

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Friends of Music HallMusic Hall Renovation$504,970
The Greater Cincinnati FoundationGeneral Purpose$302,000
The Greater Cincinnati FoundationGeneral Purpose$79,100
...and 13 more grants received

Personnel at Cincinnati Arts Association

NameTitleCompensation
Todd Duesing-ExitVice President and Chief Operating Officer$177,659
Benjamin T. ReeceVice President and Chief Financial Officer$146,179
Van AckermanVice President , Marketing and Communications$113,751
Sarah MillerVice President , Development
Brenda A. CarterVice President , Human Resources$111,998
...and 25 more key personnel

Financials for Cincinnati Arts Association

RevenuesFYE 08/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,213,691
Program services$13,307,474
Investment income and dividends$1,371,689
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$169,298
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$527,430
Net income from fundraising events$66,457
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$1,356,200
Miscellaneous revenues$59,800
Total revenues$19,072,039

Form 990s for Cincinnati Arts Association

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-082024-07-15990View PDF
2022-082023-07-17990View PDF
2021-082022-07-15990View PDF
2020-082021-07-12990View PDF
2019-082021-02-09990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

Organizations like Cincinnati Arts Association

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Washington Performing ArtsWashington, DC$4,794,870
The KitchenNew York, NY$6,742,034
Bushnell Center for the Performing ArtsHartford, CT$26,052,143
Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt UniversityChicago, IL$11,614,342
Columbus Association for the Performing Performing Arts (CAPA)Columbus, OH$29,883,198
Guthrie Theater FoundationMinneapolis, MN$37,377,343
Field Arts and Events HallPort Angeles, WA$5,888,579
Overture Center FoundationMadison, WI$28,873,661
Stages St. LouisChesterfield, MO$5,932,455
Ordway Center for the Performing ArtsSaint Paul, MN$19,386,853
Data update history
November 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $2,000 from Howe Family Foundation
November 1, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
August 27, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 27, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
August 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from The Frances R Luther Charitable Trust
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsPerforming arts organizationsPerforming arts centersCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
LobbyingFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringProvides scholarshipsGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
650 Walnut St
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Metro area
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
County
Hamilton County, OH
Website URL
cincinnatiarts.org/ 
Phone
(513) 721-3344
Facebook page
westonartgallery 
Twitter profile
@cincinnatiarts 
IRS details
EIN
31-1310256
Fiscal year end
August
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1990
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A61: Performing Arts Centers
NAICS code, primary
7113: Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events
Parent/child status
Independent
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