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Arts Ignite Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker New York, NY EIN: 20-4532991 Website

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.

Key facts about Arts Ignite Inc

EIN
20-4532991
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024
Total assets
$1,005,289

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$1.0M

-19.4% YoY

Revenue

$1.1M

+13.1% YoY

Net Investment Income

$43K

+22.0% YoY

Expenses

$1.2M

-0.8% YoY

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.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

3states

Cities

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Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$10K$20K$30K$40K4 grants2020 0 grants2021 0 grants2022 0 grants2023 0 grants2024

In 2020 it made 4 grants totaling $33K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Grant Size Distribution

4 grants across all recorded years

4<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for 2024.

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$500K$1M$1.5M$2M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$1,005,289$1,246,862$1,447,825
Revenue$1,088,226$962,272$833,759
Expenses$1,212,782$1,222,993$1,201,035
Net Investment Income$43,280$35,474$13,141

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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

Lindsay Roberts Greene — Executive Director: $119KLindsay Roberts GreeneExecutive Director$119KCarl Sylvestre Until 424 — Executive Director: $73KCarl Sylvestre Until 424Executive Director$73KMary-Mitchell Campbell — President & Founder: $60KMary-Mitchell CampbellPresident & Founder$60K

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.

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