Arts in the Armed Forces Inc
Provides high-quality arts programming to active duty service members, veterans, military
Arts in the Armed Forces Inc at a glance
In short: Arts in the Armed Forces Inc gave $37K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $37K), mostly in California. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $36,948
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- Average grant
- $36,948
- Median grant
- $36,948
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Arts in the Armed Forces Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Blue Star Families ($37K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $37K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Star Families Encinitas, CA | General | $36,948 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $13,849 | $326,566 | $36,948 | 1 | — |
| 2022 | $377,384 | $629,386 | $1,308,466 | — | — | $113 |
| 2021 | $1,042,821 | $1,005,055 | $914,807 | — | — | $298 |
| 2020 | $1,004,376 | $796,026 | $767,731 | — | — | $4,467 |
About Arts in the Armed Forces Inc
Based on IRS filings
Arts in the Armed Forces Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Beverly Hills, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $37K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Arts in the Armed Forces Inc is led by Lindsay Miserandino, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 4 officers listed in 2023 are compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Lindsay Miserandino
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$106K (2020) → $65K (2023)
Joanne Tucker
President
Artistic Director → Board Member, 2021
Board Member → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erica Newhouse
Artistic Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$104K (2022) → $67K (2023)
Ben Gross
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Adam Driver (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Andrea Fionda (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Christopher P. Wolfe (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Cynthia Stroum (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Frank Monterisi (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Larry Lennox-Choate (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Paul Kalsbeek (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Phil Klay (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Stephen Belber (2020–2022) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $67K, to Erica Newhouse (Artistic Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Arts in the Armed Forces Inc
How much does Arts in the Armed Forces Inc give each year?
Arts in the Armed Forces Inc gave $37K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990.
What is Arts in the Armed Forces Inc?
Arts in the Armed Forces Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Beverly Hills, CA.
Where does Arts in the Armed Forces Inc operate?
Arts in the Armed Forces Inc has awarded grants in California.
What is Arts in the Armed Forces Inc's EIN?
Arts in the Armed Forces Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1409736. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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