TO PROVIDE DIRECT LEGAL/BUSINESS SERVICES, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND AFFORDABLE ARTS SPACES FOR ARTISTS AND ARTS/CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.5M
+251.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$291K
-40.2% YoY
Grant Count
11
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$26K
-40.2% YoY
About Arts & Business Council of Greater
Based on IRS filings
Arts & Business Council of Greater is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in BOSTON, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $7.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 11 grants totaling $291K. Net investment income was $4K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,549,206 | $2,146,977 | $2,249,876 |
| Revenue | $6,375,957 | $1,013,057 | $1,470,654 |
| Expenses | $1,068,373 | $1,236,698 | $1,401,092 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $3,839 | $3,964 | $3,747 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Stiggity Stackz Worldwide Inc ($109,850), Masary Studios ($60,008), Roxbury District Increment Financing Project ($21,850).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BATTLE OF THE BIOTECH BANDS MIDDLETON, MA | FISCAL SPONSORSHIP | $7,952 |
| #ARTSTAYSHERE COALITION DORCHESTER, MA | FISCAL SPONSORSHIP | $8,593 |
| ARTEVERYWHERE BROOKLINE, MA | FISCAL SPONSORSHIP | $10,989 |
| ART IN THE PARK WORCESTER, MA | FISCAL SPONSORSHIP | $13,066 |
| HUMPHREY STREET STUDIOS DORCHESTER, MA | FISCAL SPONSORSHIP | $14,036 |
| REFUGE LOWELL LOWELL, MA | FISCAL SPONSORSHIP | $16,846 |
| GUY MENDILOW ENSEMBLE ROXBURY, MA | FISCAL SPONSORSHIP | $17,759 |
| ROXBURY DISTRICT INCREMENT FINANCING PROJECT ROXBURY, MA | FISCAL SPONSORSHIP | $21,850 |
| WESTERN AVENUE COMMUNITY FOR THE ARTS INC BOSTON, MA | GRANT TO RELATED ORGANIZATION FOR PROGRAM ASSISTANCE | $10,000 |
| MASARY STUDIOS BOSTON, MA | FISCAL SPONSORSHIP | $60,008 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BITHYAH ISRAEL | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JIM BUZA | TREASURER | 1.5 | — |
| AWILDA IRIZARRY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JOANNE KALIONTZIS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| RUXANDRA TENTIS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MINERVA PINTO | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MARISA MURTAGH ESQ | BOARD MEMBER | 1.5 | — |
| LISA NICKERSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KATHLEEN GONDEK PHD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| STACY REED | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SEAN NEWTH | FORMER BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DAYLA ARABELLA SANTURRI | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DAVID GUERRA | CLERK | 1 | — |
| CHERYL TOUGIAS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| AYANA MACK | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ANASTASIA DAOU | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| AMANDA ECKHOFF | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| GLENN G PUDELKA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ALEX GAVIS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JAMES GRACE ESQ | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 37 | $149,207 |
| LUCAS BLACKADAR | DEPUTY DIRECTOR | 40 | $102,404 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arts & Business Council of Greater?
Arts & Business Council of Greater is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in BOSTON, MA. It holds $7.5M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Arts & Business Council of Greater?
As of 2025, Arts & Business Council of Greater holds $7.5M in total assets with $6.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 11 grants totaling $291K in 2025.
Where does Arts & Business Council of Greater operate?
Arts & Business Council of Greater has awarded grants in Massachusetts, Tennessee.
What size grants does Arts & Business Council of Greater award?
In 2025, Arts & Business Council of Greater awarded 11 grants totaling $291K — an average of about $26K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Arts & Business Council of Greater's EIN?
Arts & Business Council of Greater's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3217131. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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