Arts Services Initiative of Western New
ARTS SERVICES INC. (ASI) EMPOWERS THE REGION'S ARTISTS AND ARTS ORGANIZATIONS WITH CONNECTIONS TO FUNDING, LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES, AND COMMUNITY ACCESS TO THE ARTS. WE ARE A RESOURCE HUB FOR THE WESTERN NEW YORK ARTS AND CULTURAL SECTOR.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$728K
-6.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$535K
Grant Count
41
Avg Grant Size
$13K
About Arts Services Initiative of Western New
Based on IRS filings
Arts Services Initiative of Western New is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in BUFFALO, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $728K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 41 grants totaling $535K. Net investment income was $702.
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 | $727,865 | $778,570 | $734,732 |
| Revenue | $1,463,612 | $1,497,829 | $692,771 |
| Expenses | $1,501,530 | $1,341,600 | $680,184 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $702 | $45 | $29 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Arts Services Initiative of Western New
Restart NY Regrants
ARTS SERVICES INITIATIVE OF WESTERN NEW
Amount
$500 - $5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
WNY Arts Emergency Relief Fund
ARTS SERVICES INITIATIVE OF WESTERN NEW
Amount
Up to $1,000 (individuals); Up to $5,000 (organizations)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include David a Howe Public Library ($20,000), Assembly House 150 ($20,000), Ballet Artists of Wny Inc (dba Neglia Ballet Artists) ($20,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FENTON HISTORY CENTER JAMESTOWN, NY | ASI 2024 GENERAL OPERATING GRANT | $10,000 |
| PAPPY MARTIN LEGACY JAZZ COLLECTIVE BUFFALO, NY | ASI 2024 GENERAL OPERATING GRANT | $10,000 |
| SECOND GENERATION THEATRE CO KENMORE, NY | ASI 2024 GENERAL OPERATING GRANT | $10,000 |
| NET POSITIVE INC BUFFALO, NY | ASI 2024 GENERAL OPERATING GRANT | $10,000 |
| MUSIC IS ART BUFFALO, NY | ASI 2024 GENERAL OPERATING GRANT | $10,000 |
| CUBA CIRCULATING LIBRARY CUBA, NY | ASI 2024 GENERAL OPERATING GRANT | $10,000 |
| 1891 FREDONIA OPERA HOUSE FREDONIA, NY | ASI 2024 GENERAL OPERATING GRANT | $10,000 |
| HAMBURG NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETYPENN DIXIE BLASDELL, NY | ASI 2024 GENERAL OPERATING GRANT | $10,000 |
| BUFFALO OPERA UNLIMITED BUFFALO, NY | ASI 2024 GENERAL OPERATING GRANT | $10,000 |
| STITCH BUFFALO BUFFALO, NY | ASI 2024 GENERAL OPERATING GRANT | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| OWEN O SUILLEABHAIN | BOARD MEMBER/PRESIDENT | 0.25 | — |
| MICHELLE BRASWELL | BOARD MEMBER/VICE PRESIDENT | 0.25 | — |
| KATHERINE TRAPANOVSKI | BOARD MEMBER/SECRETARY | 0.25 | — |
| HEATHER WARNES | BOARD MEMBER/TREASURER | 0.25 | — |
| LINDSAY ALESHIRE | BOARD MEMBER | 0.25 | — |
| RICK DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER | 0.25 | — |
| MICHAEL A DEFREITAS | BOARD MEMBER | 0.25 | — |
| MICHAEL FARROW | BOARD MEMBER | 0.25 | — |
| RYAN FLORE | BOARD MEMBER | 0.25 | — |
| NOAH GOODING | BOARD MEMBER | 0.25 | — |
| KIMBERLY SCHUETTE | BOARD MEMBER | 0.25 | — |
| KATHERINE L WOOD | BOARD MEMBER | 0.25 | — |
| JORDAN STEVES | BOARD MEMBER (TERMED 6/2024) | 0.25 | — |
| EARL WELLS | BOARD MEMBER (TERMED 6/2024) | 0.25 | — |
| JENNIFER SWAN-KILPATRICK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $64,712 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arts Services Initiative of Western New?
Arts Services Initiative of Western New is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in BUFFALO, NY. It holds $728K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Arts Services Initiative of Western New?
As of 2024, Arts Services Initiative of Western New holds $728K in total assets with $1.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 41 grants totaling $535K in 2024.
Where does Arts Services Initiative of Western New operate?
Arts Services Initiative of Western New has awarded grants in New York.
What size grants does Arts Services Initiative of Western New award?
In 2024, Arts Services Initiative of Western New awarded 41 grants totaling $535K — an average of about $13K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Arts Services Initiative of Western New's EIN?
Arts Services Initiative of Western New's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4531129. 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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