Arts Ignite Inc
Arts Ignite, inc. Formerly known as artists striving to end poverty was established in 2006 as a not-for-profit organization in the state of New York. Through the arts, Arts Ignite inc. Develops agency in young people by inspiring the creative capacity, community and courage they need to thrive.
Arts Ignite Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,005,289
- -19.4% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $1,088,226
- +13.1% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $43,280
- +22.0% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $1,212,782
- -0.8% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Arts Ignite Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 4 grants totaling $33K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Abraham House Bronx, NY | Essential Needs During Covid | $14,309 |
| Enfamilia Homestead, FL | Essential Needs During Covid | $7,500 |
| Mosaic Greenville, SC | Essential Needs During Covid | $6,000 |
| Network Support Services Bronx, NY | Essential Needs During Covid | $5,550 |
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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 | $1,005,289 | $1,088,226 | $1,212,782 | — | — | $43,280 |
| 2023 | $1,246,862 | $962,272 | $1,222,993 | — | — | $35,474 |
| 2022 | $1,447,825 | $833,759 | $1,201,035 | — | — | $13,141 |
| 2021 | $1,741,092 | $1,104,799 | $1,014,775 | — | — | $27,347 |
| 2020 | $1,697,977 | $1,467,223 | $881,616 | $33,359 | 4 | $19,132 |
About Arts Ignite Inc
Based on IRS filings
Arts Ignite Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. Net investment income was $43K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Arts Ignite Inc is led by Mary-Mitchell Campbell, President & Founder since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 18 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mary-Mitchell Campbell
President & Founder
Co-Executive Director → Executive Director, 2021
Executive Director → President & Founder, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$58K (2020) → $60K (2024)
Lindsay Roberts Greene
Executive Director
Deputy Executive Director for Programs & Operati → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$89K (2023) → $119K (2024)
Sheri Sharkisan
Board Chair
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Henry Sham
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacob Hadad
Board Member
Board Member → Co-Treasurer, 2023
Co-Treasurer → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Korn
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Chittick
Board Vice Chair
Board Member → Board Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Canavera
Board Secretary
Board Member → Board Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sameer Garg
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Farkas
Board Member
Board Member → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dipti Verma
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dick Scanlan
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Floyd W. Green III
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karey Edwards
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rob Gursha
Treasurer
Co-Treasurer → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Simona Boroianu
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ananie Momplaisir
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keith Bell
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Jamie Mayer (2021–2024) — Board Member · Filing note: Until 424
- Former: Carl Sylvestre (2022–2024) — Executive Director · Filing note: Until 424
- Former: Gabrielle Speaks (2020–2023) — Board Member · Filing note: Until 9/2023
- Former: Sheryl Calabro (2020–2023) — Board Member · Filing note: Until 2/2023
- Former: Tom Fitzgerald (2023) — Board Member · Filing note: Until 2/2023
- Former: Davinia Troughton (2020–2022) — Director of Finance & Operations · Filing note: Term ended 111422
- Former: Sheri Sarkisian (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Thomas Fitzgerald (2020–2022) — Board Chair
- Former: Trupti Doshi (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Katherine Garst (2021–2022) — Director of Development & Communications
- Former: Jaimie Mayer Phinney (2020) — Vice Chair
- Former: Laura Bray (2020) — Board Member · Filing note: Term ended sept 2020
- Former: Sam Mintz (2020) — Board Member · Filing note: Term ended jan 2020
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 $119K, to Lindsay Roberts Greene (Executive Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Arts Ignite Inc
How large is Arts Ignite Inc?
Arts Ignite Inc reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What is Arts Ignite Inc?
Arts Ignite Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in New York, NY. It holds $1.0M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Arts Ignite Inc operate?
Arts Ignite Inc has awarded grants in Florida, New York, South Carolina.
What is Arts Ignite Inc's EIN?
Arts Ignite Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4532991. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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