OUR MISSION IS TO SUPPORT ARTISTS WHO ARE WOMEN, BIPOC, AND LGBTQQIA2S - ALL OF WHOM ARE UNDERREPRESENTED INDIVIDUALS IN CREATIVE INDUSTRIES.ARTISTS FROM OUR COMMUNITIES FACE BARRIERS AS A DIRECT RESULT OF RACE, GENDER, SEX, AND SEXUAL ORIENTATION. WE SEEK TO BREAK DOWN THOSE BARRIERS BY PROVIDING FREE EDUCATIONAL COURSES TO EMERGING ARTISTS, AWARDING GRANTS, CURATING EXHIBITIONS AND SCREENINGS, AND CONNECTING ARTISTS WITH THE DECISION-MAKERS WHO CAN HIRE THEM.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$590K
-7.2% YoY
Revenue
$598K
-0.5% YoY
Net Investment Income
$12K
+308.4% YoY
Expenses
$639K
-0.3% YoY
About Allies in Arts
Based on IRS filings
Allies in Arts is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in LOS ANGELES, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $590K in total assets. Net investment income was $12K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $590,292 | $636,210 | $666,021 |
| Revenue | $598,471 | $601,332 | $950,569 |
| Expenses | $639,260 | $641,500 | $504,111 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $11,567 | $2,832 | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DREW DENNY | PRESIDENT | 30 | $55,000 |
| KYLE LASKY KUTTEN | SECRETARY | 30 | $45,902 |
| ADEN HAKIMI | TREASURER | 3 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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