ARTSBUILD PROVIDES GENERAL OPERATING AND PROJECT SUPPORT GRANTS TO LOCAL ARTS ORGANIZATIONS, COMMUNITY GROUPS AND INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS; ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAMS; AND ARTS LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS ALL TOWARDS THE GOAL OF INCREASING ACCESS TO THE ARTS WITH MORE ARTS IN MORE PLACES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$18.7M
+1.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$977K
+6.5% YoY
Grant Count
27
+17.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$36K
-9.2% YoY
About Artsbuild
Based on IRS filings
Artsbuild is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in CHATTANOOGA, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $18.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 27 grants totaling $977K. Net investment income was $1.6M.
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 | $18,723,500 | $18,437,173 | $17,436,660 |
| Revenue | $2,955,004 | $3,306,474 | $156,240 |
| Expenses | $2,629,629 | $2,387,876 | $2,250,063 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,566,996 | $987,936 | $-1,204,010 |
| 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
109 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
9 open opportunities from Artsbuild
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Hunter Museum of Art ($266,126), Chattanooga Symphony & Opera ($246,116), Creative Discovery Museum ($86,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ART 120 CHATTANOOGA, TN | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $13,941 |
| ASSOCIATION FOR VISUAL ARTS CHATTANOOGA, TN | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $12,000 |
| BE THE CHANGE YOUTH INITIATIVE CHATTANOOGA, TN | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $6,850 |
| CHATTANOOGA BALLET CHATTANOOGA, TN | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $40,000 |
| CHATTANOOGA BOYS CHOIR CHATTANOOGA, TN | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $19,000 |
| CHATTANOOGA SYMPHONY & OPERA CHATTANOOGA, TN | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $246,116 |
| CHATTANOOGA THEATRE CENTRE CHATTANOOGA, TN | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $80,000 |
| CONTEMPORARY PERFORMING ARTS OF CHATTANOOGA CHATTANOOGA, TN | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,400 |
| CREATIVE DISCOVERY MUSEUM CHATTANOOGA, TN | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $86,500 |
| EAST LAKE EXPRESSION ENGINE CHATTANOOGA, TN | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $13,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES MCKISSIC | PRESIDENT | 40 | $129,499 |
| SALLIE P LAWRENCE | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 40 | $76,952 |
| MICHAEL STONE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SHARON LAW | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CARMEN DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ELLA CLARK | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KRISTY HUNTLEY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ANDREA BECKSVOOT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| OLGA DE KLEIN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| PATTI FRIERSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ANDREW HIBBARD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MILES HUFF | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TONYA MOORE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CAROLINE WALKER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BRYAN C KELLY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JILL LEVINE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ALEX LOZA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DAVID SPILLER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ANGELA STOUDEMIRE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| QUINCY JENKINS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LACEY FURR | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DANIELA PETERSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JOHN BEDER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JARED PICKENS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| VANESSA JACKSON | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| EDNA VARNER | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| ROWENA BELCHER | CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Artsbuild?
Artsbuild is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in CHATTANOOGA, TN. It holds $18.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Artsbuild?
As of 2024, Artsbuild holds $18.7M in total assets with $3.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 27 grants totaling $977K in 2024.
Where does Artsbuild operate?
Artsbuild has awarded grants in Tennessee.
What size grants does Artsbuild award?
In 2024, Artsbuild awarded 27 grants totaling $977K — an average of about $36K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Artsbuild's EIN?
Artsbuild's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7005188. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Browse active grant opportunities in Artsbuild's focus areas in our free grants database
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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