Americans for the Arts Inc
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.
Americans for the Arts Inc at a glance
In short: Americans for the Arts Inc gave $400K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $200K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $400,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $200,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $200,000
- Total assets
- $114,160,530
- +2.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (88% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Americans for the Arts Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Americans for the Arts Action Fund ($350K). Together the top 2 received $400K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 3 grants of 7 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Americans for the Arts Inc gives
- Giving grew 1381% 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 $10K (2022) to $400K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $400K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
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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 | $114,160,530 | $2,355,263 | $9,442,393 | $400,000 | 2 | $1,437,068 |
| 2023 | $111,644,188 | $2,646,886 | $11,850,513 | $400,000 | 2 | $-742 |
| 2022 | $123,306,838 | $4,922,122 | $15,535,917 | $10,000 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | $112,282,841 | $5,323,160 | $17,947,199 | $27,000 | 1 | $376 |
| 2020 | $124,544,965 | $8,131,826 | $16,016,259 | $300,000 | 1 | $-990,110 |
About Americans for the Arts Inc
Based on IRS filings
Americans for the Arts Inc is a public charity 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
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Americans for the Arts Inc is led by Nolen Bivens, President & CEO - since 2024 (on filings since 2021); 7 of 26 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nolen Bivens
President & CEO -
President & CEO - → President & CEO, 2023
President & CEO → President & CEO -, 2024
On filings since 2021
34.5 hrs/week
$321K (2021) → $216K (2024)
Nina Ozlu Tunceli
Counsel, Executive Director & Aaf
Counsel, Executive Director & Acting → Counsel, Executive Director & Aaf, 2023
On filings since 2022
27.5 hrs/week
$292K (2022) → $158K (2024)
Edgar L Smith Jr.
Board Chair
Vice Chair → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jay Dick
Senior Director
New on the 2024 filing
37.5 hrs/week
$168K (2024)
Ann S Stock
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Stokes Mitchell
Director -
Director → Director -, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie C Muraco
Director
Board Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Golden
Director -
Director → Director -, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Stephens
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan S Goode
Director -
Director → Director -, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ira Sallen
Director -
Director → Director -, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristina Newman-Scott
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marc Folk
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ravi S Rajan
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Newman
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Torrie Allen
Director -
Director → Director -, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Theo Edmonds
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randy Cohen
Vice President, Research & Policy
On filings since 2021
37.5 hrs/week
$194K (2021) → $245K (2024)
Caridad Mozur
Senior Vice President & Develop. -
Senior Vice President & Development - → Senior Vice President & Develop. -, 2024
On filings since 2023
37.5 hrs/week
$129K (2023) → $162K (2024)
Maria Elmeralda Paguaga
Vice President & Strategic Communications
On filings since 2023
37.5 hrs/week
$198K (2023) → $206K (2024)
Colin Ball
Vice President, People & Culture
New on the 2024 filing
37.5 hrs/week
$184K (2024)
Debra Garcia y Griego
At Large
Board Member At-Large → At Large, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dorothy Pierce McSweeny
At Large -
Board Member At-Large → At Large, 2022
At Large → At Large -, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Haworth
Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Boone
Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Cutler
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (28)
- Former: Deborah Jordy (2020–2023) — Treasurer -
- Former: Floyd W Green III (2020–2023) — At Large
- Former: Michael Spring (2020–2023) — Secretary -
- Former: Sarah Arison (2020–2023) — Director -
- Former: Nora Halpern (2021–2023) — Vice President & Leadership Alliances
- Former: Kimberly Hedges (2022–2023) — Vice President & Systems Engagement -
- Former: Abel Lopez Immediate (2023) — Past Board Chair -
- Former: Daniel Fitzmaurice (2023) — Chief of Staff -
- Former: Abel Lopez (2020–2022) — Immediate Past Board Chair
- Former: Adrianne Troilo (2022) — Vice President, People & Culture
- Former: Danielle Brazell (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Glen Howard (2020–2021) — Board Member At-Large
- Former: Mara Walker (2020–2021) — COO -
- Former: Maria Arena Bell (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Marty Albertson (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Robert L Lynch (2020–2021) — President & CEO -
- Former: Steven D Spiess (2020–2021) — Vice Chair
- Former: Clayton Lord (2021) — Vice President & Strategic Impact
- Former: James Davidson (2021) — Senior Director & Research Services
- Former: Nina Ozlu Tunceli Chief (2021) — Counsel, Executive Director & Action Fund
- Former: Alessandra DiGiusto (2020) — Vice Chair
- Former: Carolyn Powers (2020) — Director
- Former: Charles B Ortner (2020) — Director
- Former: Robert B Stanley (2020) — Vice President & Finance
- Former: Timothy J McClimon (2020) — Director
- Former: Ty Stiklorius (2020) — Director
- Former: Vijay Gupta (2020) — Director
- Former: William Lehr Jr. (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 $245K, to Randy Cohen (VP, Research & Policy). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Americans for the Arts Inc
How much does Americans for the Arts Inc give each year?
Americans for the Arts Inc gave $400K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $400K across 2 grants.
How large is Americans for the Arts Inc?
Americans for the Arts Inc reported $114.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.4M.
What is Americans for the Arts Inc?
Americans for the Arts Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Washington, DC. It holds $114.2M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Americans for the Arts Inc operate?
Americans for the Arts Inc has awarded grants in Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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