The mission of Americans for the Arts (AFTA) is to serve, advance, and lead the network of lead the network of organizations and individuals who cultivate, promote, sustain, and support the arts in America.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$114.2M
+2.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$400K
+0.0% YoY
Grant Count
2
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$200K
+0.0% YoY
About Americans for the Arts Inc
Based on IRS filings
Americans for the Arts Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $114.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $400K. Net investment income was $1.4M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $114,160,530 | $111,644,188 | $123,306,838 |
| Revenue | $2,355,263 | $2,646,886 | $4,922,122 |
| Expenses | $9,442,393 | $11,850,513 | $15,535,917 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,437,068 | $-742 | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Americans for the Arts Action Fund ($350,000), University of Florida Foundation ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Americans for the Arts Action Fund Washington, DC | Annual support to related entity | $350,000 |
| University of Florida Foundation Gainesville, FL | Develop national strategy for implementing Social Prescribing in the Arts and Culture in the U.S. | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nolen Bivens | President & CEO - until 05/24 | 34.5 | $216,196 |
| Edgar L Smith Jr | Board Chair | 2 | — |
| Michelle Boone | Vice Chair | 2 | — |
| John Haworth | Vice Chair | 2 | — |
| Chris Cutler | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Torrie Allen | Director - until 01/24 | 2 | — |
| Theo Edmonds | Director | 2 | — |
| Marc Folk | Director | 2 | — |
| Mark Golden | Director - until 01/24 | 2 | — |
| Susan Goode | Director - until 01/24 | 2 | — |
| Debra Garcia y Griego | At Large | 2 | — |
| Dorothy Pierce McSweeny | At Large - until 01/24 | 2 | — |
| Brian Stokes Mitchell | Director - until 01/24 | 2 | — |
| Julie C Muraco | Director | 2 | — |
| Kristina Newman-Scott | Director | 2 | — |
| Robert Newman | Director | 2 | — |
| Ravi S Rajan | Director | 2 | — |
| Ira Sallen | Director - until 01/24 | 2 | — |
| Nancy Stephens | Director | 3 | — |
| Ann S Stock | Director | 2 | — |
| Caridad Mozur | Senior VP, Develop. - until 07/24 | 37.5 | $161,504 |
| Nina Ozlu Tunceli | Counsel & Exec. Dir., AAF | 27.5 | $157,529 |
| Randy Cohen | VP, Research & Policy | 37.5 | $244,778 |
| Maria Elmeralda Paguaga | VP, Strategic Communications | 37.5 | $206,394 |
| Colin Ball | VP, People and Culture | 37.5 | $184,120 |
| Jay Dick | Senior Director | 37.5 | $168,087 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Americans for the Arts Inc?
Americans for the Arts Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $114.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Americans for the Arts Inc?
As of 2024, Americans for the Arts Inc holds $114.2M in total assets with $2.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $400K in 2024.
Where does Americans for the Arts Inc operate?
Americans for the Arts Inc has awarded grants in Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida.
What size grants does Americans for the Arts Inc award?
In 2024, Americans for the Arts Inc awarded 2 grants totaling $400K — an average of about $200K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Americans for the Arts Inc's EIN?
Americans for the Arts Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1996467. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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