Americans For The Arts Inc
- Assets
- $124.5m
- Revenue
- $8.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 71
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 03/1997
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 52-1996467
Organization Overview
Americans For The Arts Inc is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (A01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Americans For The Arts Inc employed 71 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Americans For The Arts Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2020, Americans For The Arts Inc generated $8.1m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $16.0m during the year ending 12/2020. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2014, Americans For The Arts Inc has awarded 53 individual grants totaling $5,515,384. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF AMERICANS FOR THE ARTS (AFTA) IS TO SERVE, ADVANCE, AND LEAD THE NETWORK OF ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS WHO CULTIVATE, PROMOTE, SUSTAIN, AND SUPPORT THE ARTS IN AMERICA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
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.
LOCAL ARTS ADVANCEMENT: 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 SUCH AS THE ANNUAL CONVENTION AND NATIONAL ARTS MARKETING PROJECT CONFERENCE TO SMALLER GATHERINGS LIKE EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP FORUM AT SUNDANCE. THEY ALSO CONVENE NETWORKS OF CORE CONSTITUENCIES INCLUDING PUBLIC ART, EMERGING LEADERS, RURAL ARTS, COUNTY ARTS, THE US URBAN ARTS FEDERATION, THE NEW COMMUNITY VISIONS INITIATIVE AND MORE. IN ADDITION, THE IMPLEMENT THE MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM AND ENSURE OUR MEMBERS RECEIVE STRONG BENEFITS THAT HELP ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS.
GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS: 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 THE ARTS AND MISSION OF AFTA'S TWO KEY PROGRAMS, INCLUDING HEREIN ARE THE ANNUAL NANCY HANKS LECTURE ON ARTS AND PUBLIC POLICY AND ARTS ADVOCACY DAY ACTIVITIES. THIS AREA ALSO INCLUDES OUR ARTS EDUCATION POLICY WORK ADVANCING EQUITABLE ACCESS FOR ARTS EDUCATION ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
Get More from Intellispect for FreeCreate a free account to get more data, nonprofit salaries, advanced search and more.
Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Robert L Lynch President & CEO - Until 05/21 | OfficerTrustee | 34.5 | $2,573,416 |
Nolen Bivens President & CEO - As Of 06/21 | OfficerTrustee | 34.5 | $321,186 |
Nina Ozlu Tunceli Chief Counsel & Exec. Dir., Action Fund | 27.5 | $229,193 | |
Mara Walker COO - Until 06/21 | Officer | 34.5 | $195,816 |
Randy Cohen Vp, Research And Policy | 37.5 | $194,116 | |
Nora Halpern Vp, Leadership Alliances | 37.5 | $187,582 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
The Hewlin Group Llc Employee Training | 12/30/21 | $400,910 |
Taoti Creative Web Design | 12/30/21 | $206,198 |
Vault Accounting | 12/30/21 | $232,265 |
Marcum Llp Audit/tax/it/software Implementation | 12/30/21 | $239,054 |
Proskauer Rose Llp Legal | 12/30/21 | $1,714,494 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $5,028,749 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,913,117 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,941,866 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $849,991 |
| Investment income | $8,873 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$998,983 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $4,296 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $8,131,826 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $382,250 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $52,263 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $6,643,717 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $434,661 |
| Other employee benefits | $782,229 |
| Payroll taxes | $412,486 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $216,136 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $122,533 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $284,427 |
| Fees for services: Other | $3,354,252 |
| Advertising and promotion | $213,908 |
| Office expenses | $912,423 |
| Information technology | $157,819 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $859,681 |
| Travel | $129,933 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $147,855 |
| Interest | $3,161 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $186,769 |
| Insurance | $235,989 |
| All other expenses | $133,788 |
| Total functional expenses | $16,016,259 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,342,209 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $183,124 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $2,785,686 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $137,955 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $78,298 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $106,731 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $231,279 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $114,915,268 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $4,764,415 |
| Total assets | $124,544,965 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,592,372 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $488,502 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $1,534,578 |
| Total liabilities | $3,615,452 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $114,524,368 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $6,405,145 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $124,544,965 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Americans For The Arts Inc has awarded $345,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Washington, DC PURPOSE: ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION | $330,000 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION | $15,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 32 grants that Americans For The Arts Inc has recieved totaling $777,107.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Ford Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: CORE SUPPORT FOR SO FAR PAST THE BRINK: CHRONIC SYSTEMIC INEQUITY, COVID-19, AND THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL CRISIS OF AMERICAS ARTISTS AND CREATIVE WORKERS | $150,000 |
William & Flora Hewlett Foundation Menlo Park, CA PURPOSE: FOR SUPPORT OF A NATIONAL ARTS EDUCATION INITIATIVE | $125,000 |
Arison Arts Foundation Coral Gables, FL PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
Charles W And Sarah Jane Syak Foundation Girard, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $90,000 |
The Miami Foundation Inc Miami, FL PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $50,000 |
American Express Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: DEVELOPING LEADERS | $50,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $113,395,213 |
| Ending Balance | $113,395,213 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
National Association Of Broadcasters Washington, DC | $222,958,891 | $24,958,920 |
Americans For The Arts Inc Washington, DC | $124,544,965 | $8,131,826 |
Radio Research Consortium Inc Olney, MD | $6,439,848 | $6,547,558 |
Guardian Org Foundation Washington, DC | $2,505,680 | $4,732,399 |
Ethics Officer Association Vienna, VA | $1,991,466 | $1,977,981 |
Business Forward Foundation Washington, DC | $947,159 | $1,500,000 |
Stable Value Investment Association Inc Alexandria, VA | $1,094,024 | $905,032 |
Justiceaid Washington, DC | $275,408 | $647,582 |
Conservative Action League Fairfax, VA | $190,097 | $475,074 |
Annapolis Arts Alliance Inc Annapolis, MD | $76,541 | $321,294 |
Film Festival Alliance Washington, DC | $230,655 | $235,334 |
Finance And Administration Roundtable Washington, DC | $256,669 | $0 |