To fund land conservation through donations and the sale of donated art work.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.3M
+39.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.0M
+34.8% YoY
Grant Count
7
+75.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$284K
-22.9% YoY
About Art into Acres
Based on IRS filings
Art into Acres is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in FAIRFAX, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $2.0M. Net investment income was $153K.
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 | $6,298,690 | $4,528,632 | $4,573,155 |
| Revenue | $4,179,161 | $1,179,706 | $3,090,786 |
| Expenses | $2,344,417 | $1,701,855 | $2,077,394 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $153,352 | $278,679 | $536,489 |
| 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 7 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include ReWild ($1,773,565), Resolve ($75,000), One Earth Philanthropy ($65,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lowcountry Land Trust Charleston, SC | Wildlife Conservation | $10,000 |
| New Venture Fund Washington, DC | Wildlife Conservation | $48,649 |
| One Earth Philanthropy Culver City, CA | Wildlife Conservation | $65,000 |
| Oregon Desert Land Trust Bend, OR | Wildlife Conservation | $5,500 |
| ReWild Austin, TX | Wildlife Conservation | $1,773,565 |
| Resolve Washington, DC | Wildlife Conservation | $75,000 |
| South Carolina Aquarium Charleston, SC | Wildlife Conservation | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haley Mellin | Exec. Dir. | 45 | $173,500 |
| Gary Mononi | Treasurer | 1 | $500 |
| Sharon Nielsen | Secretary | 1 | $500 |
| Margie McDonald | President | 1 | $500 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Art into Acres?
Art into Acres is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in FAIRFAX, CA. It holds $6.3M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Art into Acres?
As of 2024, Art into Acres holds $6.3M in total assets with $4.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 7 grants totaling $2.0M in 2024.
Where does Art into Acres operate?
Art into Acres has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas.
What size grants does Art into Acres award?
In 2024, Art into Acres awarded 7 grants totaling $2.0M — an average of about $284K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Art into Acres's EIN?
Art into Acres's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1293663. 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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