Arts Foundation
Arts Foundation is a private foundation, based in Davenport, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2017 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $600K.
Arts Foundation at a glance
In short: Arts Foundation gave $600K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $600K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $600,000
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- Average grant
- $600,000
- Median grant
- $600,000
- Primary geography
- Iowa (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Arts Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Putnam Museum and Science Center ($600K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $600K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Putnam Museum and Science Center Davenport, IA | Gift to create Vault in Museum for collections. | $600,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $600,000 | $600,000 | $600,000 | 1 | $600,000 |
| 2020 | $322,452 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $322,452 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $322,452 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $322,452 | — | — | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Arts Foundation's 2021 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
C Dana Waterman III
Trustee
On filings since 2017
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Sloane
Trustee
On filings since 2017
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: L Ted Sloane (2017–2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2017–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Arts Foundation
How much does Arts Foundation give each year?
Arts Foundation gave $600K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Arts Foundation operate?
Arts Foundation has awarded grants in Iowa.
What is Arts Foundation's EIN?
Arts Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6657667. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2017–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2017 (received by the IRS February 1, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS February 1, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 27, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2017–2021
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