Allies in Arts
Allies in Arts is a Los Angeles, California-based public charity that supports women, BIPOC, and queer artists in all mediums through education, grants, exhibitions, and partnerships. The organization describes itself as queer- and trans-led and says it works to address barriers related to race, gender, sex, and sexual orientation.
Allies in Arts at a glance
- Total assets
- $590,292
- -7.2% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $598,471
- -0.5% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $11,567
- +308.4% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $639,260
- -0.3% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Allies in Arts
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 39875, Los Angeles, CA 90039-0875
Phone: (310) 270-8342
Website: https://alliesinarts.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Allies in Arts funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 16 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Allies in Arts is based in Los Angeles, California. Its 2022 grantee list includes organizations located in Indiana, Louisiana, Arkansas, Arizona, and South Carolina; the available information does not state a formal geographic focus.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $78K (2023) to $191K (2022). In 2023 it reported $78K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Black Trans Advocacy Coalition Carrollton, TX | Support Trans Youth | $11,944 |
| One Iowa Des Moines, IA | Support Trans Youth | $11,944 |
| Our Spot KC Kansas City, KS | Support Trans Youth | $11,944 |
| Gendernexus Indianapolis, IN | Support Trans Youth | $11,944 |
| House of Tulip New Orleans, LA | Support Trans Youth | $11,944 |
| Jasmyn Jacksonville, FL | Support Trans Youth | $11,944 |
| Lucies Place Little Rock, AR | Support Trans Youth | $11,944 |
| Equality Florida St Petersburg, FL | Support Trans Youth | $11,944 |
| Southern Arizona Gender Alliance Tucson, AZ | Support Trans Youth | $11,944 |
| Transgender Advocates Knowledgeable Empowered Birmingham, AL | Support Trans Youth | $11,944 |
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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 | $590,292 | $598,471 | $639,260 | — | — | $11,567 |
| 2023 | $636,210 | $601,332 | $641,500 | $77,856 | Total only | $2,832 |
| 2022 | $666,021 | $950,569 | $504,111 | $191,104 | 16 | — |
| 2021 | $218,283 | $305,817 | $143,554 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $56,020 | $71,787 | $39,094 | — | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to support artists who are women, BIPOC, and LGBTQQIA2S, whom it identifies as underrepresented in creative industries. Its stated methods include free educational courses for emerging artists, grants, exhibitions and screenings, and connecting artists with decision-makers who can hire them.
Its website describes support through curation, commissions, and creative development, as well as advocacy and community-support programs. The 2024 filing describes Transanta as sending gifts to more than 5,000 queer youth in need, Chosen Kin as a parent-and-child art program intended to relieve stress, improve bonding, and work through trauma, and fiscal sponsorship for Chase Strangio’s creative content countering harmful transphobic narratives.
The organizations listed as 2022 grantees describe a range of missions. GenderNexus says it empowers gender-diverse people and their loved ones to live healthy, authentic, and joyful lives. House of Tulip describes its work as building housing solutions for Louisiana’s trans and gender-nonconforming community. Lucies Place says it assists homeless LGBTQ individuals in central Arkansas with safe environments, job training, and counseling. Southern Arizona Gender Alliance describes providing support, education, resources, and advocacy for trans and gender-nonconforming people in Southern Arizona. Pride Link says it works to improve the quality of life for LGBTQ+ people in Upstate South Carolina. The Knights and Orchids Society says it builds the power of TLGB+ Black people across the South through health and wellness services.
Grantmaking
The filing data reports 16 grants totaling $191,104 in 2022, an average of $11,944 per grant. The listed 2022 grantees each received $11,944: GenderNexus Inc, House of Tulip, Lucies Place Inc, Southern Arizona Gender Alliance Inc, Pride Link, and The Knights & Orchids Society Inc. The filings report no grants in 2023 or 2024.
The organization’s 2024 filing says that after grants are spent, it receives confirmation that funds were used for purposes aligned with its mission and were not used for lobbying or other political purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Drew Denny as president, Kyle Lasky Kutten as secretary, and Aden Hakimi as treasurer. The organization’s website lists Drew Denny as executive director, Kyle Lasky as program director for Transanta, and Aden Hakimi as a board member.
Allies in Arts is led by Drew Denny, President on filings since 2021; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Drew Denny
President
On filings since 2021
30 hrs/week
$75K (2023) → $55K (2024)
Kyle Lasky Kutten
Secretary
On filings since 2022
30 hrs/week
$40K (2022) → $46K (2024)
Aden Hakimi
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Catherine Denny (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Mordechai Fishman (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Nicole De Leon (2021) — Secretary
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 $55K, to Drew Denny (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Allies in Arts
How large is Allies in Arts?
Allies in Arts reported $590K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $598K.
What does Allies in Arts fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to support artists who are women, BIPOC, and LGBTQQIA2S, whom it identifies as underrepresented in creative industries. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Allies in Arts?
Allies in Arts has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check alliesinarts.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Allies in Arts make grants?
Allies in Arts is based in Los Angeles, California. Its 2022 grantee list includes organizations located in Indiana, Louisiana, Arkansas, Arizona, and South Carolina; the available information does not state a formal geographic focus.
What is Allies in Arts's EIN?
Allies in Arts's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5376594. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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