THE MISSION OF ARTSINSTARK IS TO USE THE ARTS TO ADVANCE COMMUNITY GOALS AROUND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TOURISM, WELL-BEING AND EDUCATION, IN ORDER TO MAKE STARK COUNTY A THRIVING AND VIBRANT REGION.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$26.5M
+4.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.8M
+265.1% YoY
Grant Count
9
+28.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$199K
+184.0% YoY
About Arts in Stark
Based on IRS filings
Arts in Stark is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in CANTON, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $26.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $1.8M. Net investment income was $282K.
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 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $26,507,001 | $25,456,277 | $24,348,293 |
| Revenue | $3,905,934 | $3,051,513 | $3,178,002 |
| Expenses | $4,484,773 | $3,410,392 | $3,494,699 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $282,215 | $374,940 | $170,924 |
| 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 9 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Arts in Stark
ArtsBuild Grants
ARTS IN STARK
Amount
Varies by organization (FY25-29 awards ranged from $32,579.10 to $154,626.90 annually, plus utilities/lease)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Cultural Tourism Grants
ARTS IN STARK
Amount
Up to $20,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Stark Stories: America 250 Grants
ARTS IN STARK
Amount
Up to $250,000 total program (distributed among multiple recipients)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The Blucoats ($1,290,840), Canton Symphony Orchestra ($181,914), Canton Museum of Art ($142,099).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CANTON BALLET CANTON, OH | OPERATIONS | $72,441 |
| CANTON MUSEUM OF ART CANTON, OH | OPERATIONS | $142,099 |
| CANTON PALACE THEATRE CANTON, OH | OPERATIONS | $24,979 |
| CANTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CANTON, OH | OPERATIONS | $181,914 |
| MASSILLON MUSEUM MASSILLON, OH | OPERATIONS | $35,915 |
| SING STARK CANTON, OH | OPERATIONS | $24,140 |
| CANTON CITY SCHOOLS CANTON, OH | SMARTS | $10,660 |
| MINERVA ARTS COUNCIL MINERVA, OH | OPERATIONS | $8,000 |
| THE BLUCOATS NORTH CANTON, OH | CAPITAL | $1,290,840 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JANET WEIR CREIGHTON | IMMEDITAE PAST CHAIR | 1 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER GOFF | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| BRENT FATZINGER | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| EMIL ALECUSAN | VICE CHAIR/INTERIM CEO | 20 | $17,325 |
| TAMMY ALTMAYER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TINA BIASELLA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LINDSAY BOWMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ALLYSON BUSSEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOLENE COLANT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SALLY MORSE DALE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MAX DEUBLE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SARA FINAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANNE GRAFFICE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| FAYE HESTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MIKE HOFFMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ADAM LINTZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JAMIE MANDEVILLE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROD MOORE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KYLE MOORE | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| GEOFF NICELY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KATHY SMITHBERGER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SUSAN STEINER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROBERT R TIMKEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JIM WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ERIC BELDEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MIKE WHEELER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JASON HAUPT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TONY PEREZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID WHITEHILL | PAST PRESIDENT AND CEO | 40 | $168,068 |
| MAUREEN ATER | PRESIDENT AND CEO | 40 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arts in Stark?
Arts in Stark is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in CANTON, OH. It holds $26.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Arts in Stark?
As of 2024, Arts in Stark holds $26.5M in total assets with $3.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 9 grants totaling $1.8M in 2024.
Where does Arts in Stark operate?
Arts in Stark has awarded grants in Ohio.
What size grants does Arts in Stark award?
In 2024, Arts in Stark awarded 9 grants totaling $1.8M — an average of about $199K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Arts in Stark's EIN?
Arts in Stark's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-6609771. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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