American Foundation for the Arts Inc
American Foundation for the Arts Inc is a private foundation, based in Miami, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $228K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $89K. Net investment income was $4K.
American Foundation for the Arts Inc at a glance
In short: American Foundation for the Arts Inc gave $89K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $88,555
- +303.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +75.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,651
- +130.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,600
- Total assets
- $228,240
- +55.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who American Foundation for the Arts Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Marcus Mihaila ($72K). Together the top 6 received $88K.
Grant Size Distribution
73 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 72 grants of 73 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How American Foundation for the Arts Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−12%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF 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 $22K (2023) to $100K (2021). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $89K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marcus Mihaila Miami, FL | Support Arts and Artist. Employment - Also had assisted manage; officer in 2025 | $71,500 |
| Paolo Barone Miami, FL | Support Arts Artist | $10,000 |
| Cyrus Ahaneen Miami, FL | Support Arts Artist. | $3,500 |
| Luz Querubin Miami, FL | Support Arts Artist. Foundation Maintenance. | $1,600 |
| Island City Stage Inc Wilton Manors, FL | Support Arts. | $1,000 |
| Various Miami, FL | Support Arts Artists. | $755 |
| WLRN Miami, FL | Support Arts Artists and Charitable Purposes of Donee. | $200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $228,240 | $263,474 | $167,685 | $88,555 | 7 | $89,110 | $3,891 |
| 2023 | $146,914 | $-69,851 | $32,284 | $21,936 | 4 | $22,436 | — |
| 2022 | $198,119 | $102,755 | $60,377 | $34,595 | 13 | $35,095 | — |
| 2021 | $154,608 | $115,013 | $114,371 | $100,270 | 29 | $100,770 | — |
| 2020 | $152,871 | $65,063 | $44,792 | $40,962 | 20 | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Foundation for the Arts Inc's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alfredo Gonzalez
Ceased
Vice President D → Ceased, 2024
On filings since 2020
1.9 hrs/week
$10K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Richard Levine
P D Manager T
On filings since 2020
1.9 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Troy Abbott (2020–2023) — T D
- Former: Veronica Zarco (2020–2023) — S D
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 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $10K, to Alfredo Gonzalez (VP D).
Frequently asked questions about American Foundation for the Arts Inc
How much does American Foundation for the Arts Inc give each year?
American Foundation for the Arts Inc gave $89K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $22K across 4 grants.
What is American Foundation for the Arts Inc's typical grant size?
American Foundation for the Arts Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,600, and its average grant was $12,651, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does American Foundation for the Arts Inc give grants?
American Foundation for the Arts Inc gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Miami, FL (6 grants).
Does American Foundation for the Arts Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on American Foundation for the Arts Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are American Foundation for the Arts Inc's largest grantees?
American Foundation for the Arts Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Marcus Mihaila ($71,500), Paolo Barone ($10,000) and Cyrus Ahaneen ($3,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is American Foundation for the Arts Inc?
American Foundation for the Arts Inc reported $228K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $263K.
What is American Foundation for the Arts Inc's EIN?
American Foundation for the Arts Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0166808. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF 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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