3ARTS Inc
Founded in 1912, with a history centered on women artists, 3Arts, Inc. (the Organization) is an Illinois not-for-profit organization that supports artists working in the performing, teaching, and visual arts in the Chicago metropolitan area, including women artists, artists of color, and deaf and disabled artists. By providing unrestricted awards, project funding, residencies, professional development, and promotion, the Organization helps artists take risks, experiment, and build momentum in their careers over time. The Organization is supported primarily through public contributions, government grants, and investment income.
3ARTS Inc at a glance
In short: 3ARTS Inc gave $59K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Rhode Island. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $58,848
- +23.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,712
- -7.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,792
- Total assets
- $12,315,870
- +7.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (54% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to 3ARTS Inc
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from 3ARTS Inc
Who 3ARTS Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Alliance Artists Communities ($32K). Together the top 4 received $59K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 23 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How 3ARTS Inc gives
- Giving fell 22% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $48K (2023) to $97K (2022). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $59K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alliance Artists Communities Providence, RI | 3Arts Fellowships RESIDENCIES | $32,000 |
| University of Ill Foundation Champaign, IL | Bodies of Work Grants | $15,400 |
| Lookingglass Theatre Company Chicago, IL | Supporting Grant | $6,183 |
| Center for Native Futures Chicago, IL | General Operating Grant | $5,265 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,315,870 | $2,033,779 | $2,050,483 | $58,848 | 4 | $460,080 |
| 2023 | $11,486,596 | $1,557,868 | $1,917,306 | $47,800 | 3 | $325,415 |
| 2022 | $10,762,335 | $2,443,688 | $1,656,829 | $96,584 | 5 | $431,779 |
| 2021 | $12,078,620 | $2,551,186 | $2,152,519 | $75,251 | 4 | $778,871 |
| 2020 | $11,056,343 | $5,500,602 | $5,164,482 | $75,080 | 7 | $420,576 |
About 3ARTS Inc
Based on IRS filings
3ARTS Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $12.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $59K. Net investment income was $460K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
3ARTS Inc is led by Esther Grimm, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 19 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Esther Grimm
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$165K (2021) → $263K (2024)
Katie Dowling
Chair
Director → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alice Dubose
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Quiara
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katy Simmons
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Siurek
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Cochran
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erica Hubbard
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Whitney Hill
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie Mohrfeld
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pete Buse
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joanie Friedman
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sebastian Marentes
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eva Silverman
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Wright
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Acasia Wilson Feinberg
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Manuel-Dickens
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Remberto del Real
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Wang
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Cheryl Desir (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Mel Smith (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Erica Kubly (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Kathryn Simmons (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Michael Siurek (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Sara Slawnik (2022–2023) — Program Director
- Former: Kimberly Manuel - Dickens (2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: Lisa Yun Lee (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Masum Momaya (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Rose Parisi (2020–2022) — Vice Chair
- Former: Candelaria Tager (2020–2021) — Chair
- Former: Thomas L Holt (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Erryn Cobb (2020) — Director
- Former: Kwesi Smith (2020) — Director
- Former: Michele Lee (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $263K, to Esther Grimm (Executive Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about 3ARTS Inc
How much does 3ARTS Inc give each year?
3ARTS Inc gave $59K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $48K across 3 grants.
What is 3ARTS Inc's typical grant size?
3ARTS Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,792, and its average grant was $14,712, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
Where does 3ARTS Inc give grants?
3ARTS Inc gives mostly in Rhode Island: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (46%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does 3ARTS Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 25% of 3ARTS Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
How large is 3ARTS Inc?
3ARTS Inc reported $12.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $2.0M.
What is 3ARTS Inc?
3ARTS Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $12.3M in total assets as of 2024.
What is 3ARTS Inc's EIN?
3ARTS Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-1867637. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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