EIN 04-2593591

New England Foundation for the Arts Incorporated

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
32
City
Year formed
1969
Most recent tax filings
2023-05-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
NEFA invests in artists and communities, fosters cultural enrichment and equitable access to the arts, and supports public art programs.
Total revenues
$6,163,384
2023
Total expenses
$10,703,072
2023
Total assets
$32,984,513
2023
Num. employees
32
2023

Program areas at New England Foundation for the Arts Incorporated

National dance project (ndp) - provides support for the creation and touring of dance work through grants to dance artists and presenters; fosters community engagement and international exchange; and through special initiatives, creates opportunities for dance artists at various stages in their careers.
New England presenting and touring - provides financial and professional support to New England artists and Arts organizations to foster the development and sharing of creative work; the program strives to reach populations for whom access is more limited.
National theater project (ntp) - explores creating a system of support for professional artist-led collaborative, devised theater. Modeled after nefa's national dance project, the program supports ensemble theater development and touring in the united states.
Center stage - an international exchange program that will bring performing artists from around the globe to tour throughout the u.s. the program is an effort to demonstrate respect and understanding of cultures by bringing international performing artists to the u.s. sothat americans can grow in appreciation and understanding of other nations, while providing opportunities to international performers.
Public art - provides support for public art through programs including fund for the Arts and creative city by grant-making that pairs artists with community organizations and integrates public participation into artistic process; provides professional development training to artists working in the public realm.

Grants made by New England Foundation for the Arts Incorporated

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Dance WorksGeneral Operating, Creation And/or Presenting Support$96,625
The TankGeneral Operating, Creation And/or Presenting Support$82,375
Diaspora Vibe Cultural Arts IncubatorGeneral Operating, Creation And/or Presenting Support$73,750
...and 180 more grants made totalling $3,578,610

Who funds New England Foundation for the Arts Incorporated

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Andrew W. Mellon FoundationTo Continue Support for the National Dance Project$2,062,000
The Wallace FoundationTo Fund A Broader Group of Smaller Arts Organizations By Re-Granting Through Intermediaries.$2,000,000
Doris Duke Charitable FoundationTo Renew Support for the National Dance Project, A Regranting Program That Supports the Creation and Touring of New Dance Works Throughout the Us$1,938,700
...and 6 more grants received

Personnel at New England Foundation for the Arts Incorporated

NameTitleCompensation
Jug ChokshiChief Operating Officer$164,414
Catherine EdwardsFormer Executive Director$197,642
Steven FentonHuman Resources and Operations Director$104,273
Adrienne PetrilloSenior Program Director$112,249
Ivan Espinoza-MadrigalSecretary$0
...and 8 more key personnel

Financials for New England Foundation for the Arts Incorporated

RevenuesFYE 05/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$4,974,227
Program services$112,103
Investment income and dividends$301,577
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$775,477
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$6,163,384

Form 990s for New England Foundation for the Arts Incorporated

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-052024-04-14990View PDF
2022-052023-04-18990View PDF
2021-052022-04-18990View PDF
2020-052021-04-21990View PDF
2019-052021-01-21990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

Organizations like New England Foundation for the Arts Incorporated

OrganizationLocationRevenue
The Arts Council of Greater GreensboroGreensboro, NC$1,893,017
United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake CountyRaleigh, NC$2,248,784
Silicon Valley CreatesSan Jose, CA$4,103,128
ArtsBuildChattanooga, TN$3,306,474
The Arts Council of Fayetteville Cumberland CountyFayetteville, NC$3,172,476
Howard County Arts CouncilEllicott City, MD$2,281,622
Arts Midwest IncorporatedMinneapolis, MN$9,028,042
Assembly for the ArtsCleveland, OH$3,300,637
Newark Arts CouncilNewark, NJ$2,135,228
ArtsKCKansas City, MO$2,136,871
Data update history
May 18, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 18, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
December 31, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $2,062,000 from Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
December 27, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $1,938,700 from Doris Duke Charitable Foundation
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Provides grantsReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
321 Harrison Ave 420
Boston, MA 02118
Metro area
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
County
Suffolk County, MA
Website URL
nefa.org/ 
Phone
(617) 951-0010
Facebook page
NEFApage 
Twitter profile
@nefa_boston 
IRS details
EIN
04-2593591
Fiscal year end
May
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1969
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A26: Arts Council/Agency
NAICS code, primary
7113: Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events
Parent/child status
Independent
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