SUPPORTING THE ARTS TO STRENGTHEN THE MEMPHIS COMMUNITY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$27.8M
+0.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.3M
-32.4% YoY
Grant Count
45
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$28K
-32.4% YoY
About Artsmemphis
Based on IRS filings
Artsmemphis is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in MEMPHIS, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $27.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 45 grants totaling $1.3M. Net investment income was $136K.
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 | $27,849,267 | $27,700,637 | $27,136,198 |
| Revenue | $2,334,272 | $3,289,255 | $4,849,435 |
| Expenses | $3,920,114 | $4,429,798 | $3,461,047 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $135,973 | $114,488 | $247,973 |
| 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
124 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
11 open opportunities from Artsmemphis
Artist Emergency Fund
ARTSMEMPHIS
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Arts Build Communities (ABC) Grant
ARTSMEMPHIS
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Arts Build Communities (ABC) Grant Program
ARTSMEMPHIS
Amount
Up to $5,000 per organization
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Opera Memphis ($80,200), Memphis Brooks Museum of Art ($80,100), Soulsville Foundation ($80,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ARTIST FOR COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION INTL INC BRENTWOOD, TN | OPERATING SUPPORT | $17,100 |
| ANGEL STREET CORDOVA, TN | OPERATING SUPPORT & ARTS BUILDS COMMUNITY | $21,200 |
| ARKWINGS FOUNDATION MEMPHIS, TN | OPERATING SUPPORT & ARTS BUILDS COMMUNITY | $12,000 |
| ARROW CREATIVE INC MEMPHIS, TN | OPERATING SUPPORT & ARTS BUILDS COMMUNITY | $10,940 |
| BALLET MEMPHIS MEMPHIS, TN | OPERATING SUPPORT | $63,700 |
| CARPENTER ART GARDEN MEMPHIS, TN | OPERATING SUPPORT & ARTS BUILDS COMMUNITY | $23,700 |
| CAZATEATRO BILINGUAL THEATRE GROUP MEMPHIS, TN | OPERATING SUPPORT | $18,200 |
| CIRCUIT PLAYHOUSE INC MEMPHIS, TN | OPERATING SUPPORT | $61,500 |
| COLLAGE DANCE COLLECTIVE MEMPHIS, TN | OPERATING SUPPORT | $60,200 |
| CREATIVE AGING MEMPHIS MEMPHIS, TN | OPERATING SUPPORT | $15,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATHY GALE UHLHORN | MEMBER, BOARD OF DIRECTORS | — | — |
| RUSS WIGGINTON | SECRETARY, BOARD OF DIRECTORS | — | — |
| PAT DANEHY | MEMBER, BOARD OF DIRECTORS | — | — |
| TROW GILLESPIE | MEMBER, BOARD OF DIRECTORS | — | — |
| MARY HOPKINS | TREASURER, BOARD OF DIRECTORS | — | — |
| BRUCE HOPKINS | MEMBER, BOARD OF DIRECTORS | — | — |
| JON MOOREHEAD | CHAIR, BOARD OF DIRECTORS | — | — |
| JUANITA ORTIZ | MEMBER, BOARD OF DIRECTORS | — | — |
| GARY WUNDERLICH | MEMBER, BOARD OF DIRECTORS | — | — |
| OSCAR ADAMS | MEMBER, BOARD OF DIRECTORS | — | — |
| BO ALLEN | MEMBER, BOARD OF DIRECTORS | — | — |
| CALVIN BIGGERS | MEMBER, BOARD OF DIRECTORS | — | — |
| MIKE CAMPARNARO | MEMBER, BOARD OF DIRECTORS | — | — |
| KATE CONNELL | MEMBER, BOARD OF DIRECTORS | — | — |
| BOB CRADDOCK | MEMBER, BOARD OF DIRECTORS | — | — |
| MICHAEL DRAKE | MEMBER, BOARD OF DIRECTORS | — | — |
| MARTIN HAND | VICE CHAIR, BOARD OF DIRECTORS | — | — |
| LOWRY HOWELL | MEMBER, BOARD OF DIRECTORS | — | — |
| RACHEL JACKSON | MEMBER, BOARD OF DIRECTORS | — | — |
| DIANNE MALL | MEMBER, BOARD OF DIRECTORS | — | — |
| REG PAIGE | MEMBER, BOARD OF DIRECTORS | — | — |
| KERA WRIGHT | MEMBER, BOARD OF DIRECTORS | — | — |
| JOHN BASS | MEMBER, BOARD OF DIRECTORS | — | — |
| CARL MOORE | MEMBER, BOARD OF DIRECTORS | — | — |
| BO WHITE | MEMBER, BOARD OF DIRECTORS | — | — |
| TRACY LAURITZEN WRIGHT | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $104,417 |
| JULIE WIKLUND | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $90,157 |
| ELIZABETH ROUSE | PRESIDENT, CEO | 40 | $160,604 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Artsmemphis?
Artsmemphis is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in MEMPHIS, TN. It holds $27.8M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Artsmemphis?
As of 2024, Artsmemphis holds $27.8M in total assets with $2.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 45 grants totaling $1.3M in 2024.
Where does Artsmemphis operate?
Artsmemphis has awarded grants in Tennessee.
What size grants does Artsmemphis award?
In 2024, Artsmemphis awarded 45 grants totaling $1.3M — an average of about $28K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Artsmemphis's EIN?
Artsmemphis's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-0693547. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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