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EIN 36-2446421

Luminarts Cultural Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
3
City
Chicago
State
Illinois
Year formed
1949
Most recent tax filings
2023-02-01
NTEE code, primary
A90: Arts Service Organizations and Activities
Description
The Luminarts Cultural Foundation cultivates chicago's vibrant arts community by supporting exemplary young artists through its competitive programs that offer financial awards, artistic opportunities, and mentoring that bridge the gap between education and career.
Also known as...
Union League Civic and Arts Foundation
Total revenues
$1,851,663
2023
Total expenses
$860,258
2023
Total assets
$3,055,011
2023
Num. employees
3
2023

Program areas at Luminarts Cultural Foundation

The Luminarts Cultural Foundation cultivates chicago's vibrant arts community by supporting exemplary young artists through its competitive programs that offer financial awards, artistic opportunities, and mentoring that bridge the gap between education and career.

Who funds Luminarts Cultural Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Robert and Penelope Steiner Family FoundationGeneral Fund$50,000
Schwab Charitable FundArts, Culture & Humanities$37,650
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$23,700
...and 10 more grants received

Personnel at Luminarts Cultural Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Jason KalajainenExecutive Director$168,010
Jason Kalajainen Jason Kalajainen JPast Executive Director$182,054

Financials for Luminarts Cultural Foundation

RevenuesFYE 02/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,283,192
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$45,989
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$359,719
Net income from fundraising events$162,763
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,851,663

Form 990s for Luminarts Cultural Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-022023-06-19990View PDF
2022-022022-06-13990View PDF
2021-022021-10-21990View PDF
2020-022021-02-18990View PDF
2019-022019-10-04990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Washington Project for the ArtsWashington, DC$487,921
Atlantic Center for the Arts (ACA)New Smyrna Beach, FL$1,051,597
Big MediumAustin, TX$574,136
As220 220Providence, RI$2,090,397
Artist TrustSeattle, WA$1,017,579
CultureHubNew York, NY$576,318
Indigo Arts AlliancePortland, ME$1,300,230
TransformerWashington, DC$776,075
Data update history
October 22, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Robert and Penelope Steiner Family Foundation
July 8, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,000 from Shade Family Foundation
December 30, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Elizabeth Morse Charitable Trust XXXXX1008
October 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $150,000 from Robert and Penelope Steiner Family Foundation
August 3, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
65 W Jackson Rmste 901
Chicago, IL 60604
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
County
Cook County, IL
Website URL
luminarts.org/ 
Phone
(312) 427-7800
IRS details
EIN
36-2446421
Fiscal year end
February
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1949
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A90: Arts Service Organizations and Activities
NAICS code, primary
7113: Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events
Parent/child status
Independent
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