Arhoolie Foundation
Our mission is to document, preserve, and celebrate regional roots music and its makers. By our activities, we seek to broaden public awareness of our diverse music history, support the vitality of living traditions, and reinforce the value and sustainability of community-based cultures.
Arhoolie Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $2,655,339
- +74.4% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $2,315,728
- +450.3% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $14,243
- +9.0% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $504,676
- -28.7% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Arhoolie Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2020) to $15K (2021). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Regents of the UC Los Angeles, CA | Frontera Project | $15,000 |
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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 | $2,655,339 | $2,315,728 | $504,676 | — | — | $14,243 |
| 2023 | $1,522,753 | $420,830 | $707,664 | — | — | $13,063 |
| 2022 | $1,720,886 | $932,069 | $542,159 | — | — | $3,643 |
| 2021 | $1,564,969 | $771,429 | $592,632 | $15,000 | 1 | $179 |
| 2020 | $1,209,799 | $607,702 | $523,662 | $15,000 | 1 | $1,117 |
About Arhoolie Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Arhoolie Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in El Cerrito, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.7M in total assets. Net investment income was $14K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Arhoolie Foundation is led by Adam Machado, Executive Director since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 11 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Adam Machado
Executive Director
Executive Director, Secretary & Treasurer → Executive Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$105K (2020) → $101K (2024)
Tom Diamant
Director
Fdtn Cllctn Director → Project Director, 2021
Project Director → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$46K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Davia Nelson
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Larry Batiste
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laurie Lewis
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Kappus
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
R Field
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nick Spitzer
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura DeFreyne
Secretary & Treasurer
Board Member → Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Suzy Thompson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Govea
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Chris Strachwitz (2020–2023) — President
- Former: John Leopold (2020–2023) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Miguel Govea (2020–2022) — Board Member
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 $101K, to Adam Machado (Executive Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about Arhoolie Foundation
How large is Arhoolie Foundation?
Arhoolie Foundation reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.3M.
What is Arhoolie Foundation?
Arhoolie Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in El Cerrito, CA. It holds $2.7M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Arhoolie Foundation operate?
Arhoolie Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is Arhoolie Foundation's EIN?
Arhoolie Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0351651. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 15, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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