Artist Communities Alliance
Artist Communities Alliance (ACA) is a Providence, Rhode Island-based public charity that supports the people, organizations, and programs in the artist residency field. The organization says it was formed in 1992 and describes itself as an international association and network serving artist communities and residency programs.
Artist Communities Alliance at a glance
In short: Artist Communities Alliance gave $331K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $331,018
- +880.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +350.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,390
- +118.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $2,660,092
- -28.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (38% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Artist Communities Alliance
- How to Apply
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The available program information describes ACA’s administrative role and directs applicants to review the specific program for eligibility; it does not provide current application instructions for a particular cycle.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 23212, Providence, RI 02903
Phone: (401) 351-4320
Website: https://artistcommunities.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Artist Communities Alliance
MacColl Johnson Fellowship Program Grant
Artist Communities Alliance
Amount
Up to US $30,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
McKnight Artist Residencies Consortium
Artist Communities Alliance
Amount
$720,000 (for consortium over 3 years; $25,000 per McKnight Artist Fellow)
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Artist Communities Alliance funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Dancing in the Streets Inc ($70K). Together the top 10 received $269K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($15,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 33 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
ACA describes its network as including more than 400 members in more than 20 countries and all 50 U.S. states. Its 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple states; the largest shares of grant dollars went to New York (38%), California (17%), Minnesota (11%), Florida (9%), and Tennessee (5%). The MacColl Johnson Fellowship program described for 2024 required Rhode Island residency.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Artist Communities Alliance gives
- Giving grew 1555% 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2021) to $331K (2024). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $331K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dancing in the Streets Inc New York, NY | — | $70,018 |
| Lower Manhattan Cultural Council New York, NY | — | $31,000 |
| The Anderson Center Red Wing, MN | — | $31,000 |
| FSU Foundation Tallahassee, FL | — | $30,000 |
| Headlands Center for the Arts Sausalito, CA | Residency Award | $20,000 |
| Montalvo Saratoga, CA | Residency Award | $20,000 |
| Art OMI Ghent, NY | Residency Award | $19,000 |
| Crosstown Arts Memphis, TN | Residency Award | $18,000 |
| Kala Art Institute Berkeley, CA | Residency Award | $15,000 |
| The Studios at Mass Moca North Adams, MA | Residency Award | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Grant counts were 18 in 2024, 4 in 2023, and 8 in 2022.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,660,092 | $2,036,225 | $1,949,143 | $331,018 | 18 | $90,621 |
| 2023 | $3,710,627 | $1,486,373 | $1,357,646 | $33,750 | 4 | $52,903 |
| 2022 | $2,506,098 | $1,059,338 | $1,035,617 | $76,000 | 8 | $4,229 |
| 2021 | $957,339 | $783,730 | $1,114,276 | $20,000 | 3 | $3,655 |
| 2020 | $990,136 | $1,040,707 | $1,142,676 | — | — | $-3,544 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
In its 2024 filing, ACA states that it believes cultivating new art and ideas is essential to human progress and that its mission is to advocate for and support artists’ communities to advance artists’ endeavors. On its website, ACA frames its work through the question, “How can ACA unite the people who power artist residencies and inspire the field?”
ACA says its grantmaking partnerships provide residencies and fees to artists and residency hosts, and that it consults with member organizations on business planning and assessments. Its website also describes training and networking for residency-field workers, a searchable residency directory and other artist resources, research and evaluation, and advocacy.
Among 2024 recipients, the Anderson Center describes its work as supporting new arts and ideas through residencies, studies, and public engagement. Headlands Center for the Arts says it provides an environment for the creative process and new work through artist residencies and public programs. Kala Art Institute describes its residency and fellowship programs as helping artists sustain their creative work over time. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
ACA reported 18 grants totaling $331,018 in filing year 2024. Grants ranged from $6,000 to $70,018, with a median of $15,000. The largest awards included $70,018 to Dancing in the Streets Inc. and $31,000 each to Lower Manhattan Cultural Council and the Anderson Center. Other notable awards included $30,000 to FSU Foundation, $20,000 each to Headlands Center for the Arts and Montalvo, $19,000 to Art Omi, and $18,000 to Crosstown Arts. Several listed awards, including those to Headlands, Montalvo, Art Omi, Crosstown Arts, Kala Art Institute, and an individual recipient, were identified as residency awards.
ACA also administers the Robert and Margaret MacColl Johnson Fellowship Fund in partnership with the Rhode Island Foundation. The program provides up to three $30,000 fellowships annually, rotating among composers, writers, and visual artists. The program information describes the 2024 cycle as supporting emerging and mid-career Rhode Island writers; that cycle is past. ACA’s website says its grant programs are partnerships involving a funder, ACA member residency sites, and eligible artists, with ACA facilitating artist selection, residency placement, program evaluation, and financial disbursements. Eligibility is program-specific.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sanjit Sethi and Kibra A. Yohannes as co-chairs, Geoffrey Jackson Scott as vice chair, and Brandi Turner as treasurer. Listed board trustees are Roberto Bedoya, Rob Bailis, John Davis, Joel Garcia, Jeffreen Hayes, and DS Kinsel.
Artist Communities Alliance is led by Lisa Funderburke, President on the 2024 filing; 1 of 18 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lisa Funderburke
President
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$249K (2024)
Amy Wheeler
Board Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Levin
Board Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rob Bailis
Board Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ds Kinsel
Board Trustee
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Esther Park
Board Trustee
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Davis
Board Trustee
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jenni Wu
Board Trustee
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffreen Hayes
Board Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joel Garcia
Board Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Patterson
Board Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Megha Ralapati
Board Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Reveca Torres
Board Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roberto Bedoya
Board Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Geoffrey Jackson Scott
Vice Chair
Board Trustee → Co-Vice Chai, 2022
Co-Vice Chai → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kibra A. Yohannes
Co-Chair
Board Trustee → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Co-Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sanjit Sethi
Co-Chair
Co-Vice Chai → Chair, 2022
Chair → Co-Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brandi Turner
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Brad Kik (2020–2023) — Board Trustee
- Former: Craig Peterson (2020–2023) — Board Trustee
- Former: Elizabeth Chodos (2020–2023) — Co-Vice Chai
- Former: Gia Hamilton (2020–2023) — Board Trustee
- Former: Huong Vu (2020–2023) — Board Trustee
- Former: Lisa Hoffman (2020–2023) — Executive Di
- Former: Mark Golden (2020–2023) — Board Trustee
- Former: Melissa Franklin (2020–2023) — Board Trustee
- Former: Tamara Ross (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Mario Garcia Durham (2020–2021) — Chair
- Former: Tony Grant (2020–2021) — Board Trustee
- Former: Ryan Dennis (2020) — Board Trustee
- Former: Shey Rivera (2020) — Board Trustee
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 $249K, to Lisa Funderburke (President &).
Frequently asked questions about Artist Communities Alliance
How much does Artist Communities Alliance give each year?
Artist Communities Alliance gave $331K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $34K across 4 grants.
What is Artist Communities Alliance's typical grant size?
Artist Communities Alliance's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $18,390, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Artist Communities Alliance give grants?
Artist Communities Alliance's top state is New York, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were California (17%) and Minnesota (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Artist Communities Alliance give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Artist Communities Alliance's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Residency Award" (12 grants).
Who are Artist Communities Alliance's largest grantees?
Artist Communities Alliance's largest 2024 grantees include Dancing in the Streets Inc ($70,018), Lower Manhattan Cultural Council ($31,000) and The Anderson Center ($31,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($15,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Artist Communities Alliance?
Artist Communities Alliance reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.0M.
What does Artist Communities Alliance fund?
In its 2024 filing, ACA states that it believes cultivating new art and ideas is essential to human progress and that its mission is to advocate for and support artists’ communities to advance artists’ endeavors. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Artist Communities Alliance?
The available program information describes ACA’s administrative role and directs applicants to review the specific program for eligibility; it does not provide current application instructions for a particular cycle. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Artist Communities Alliance's EIN?
Artist Communities Alliance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2138525. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 25, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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