Artsquest Foundation
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Artsquest Foundation at a glance
In short: Artsquest Foundation gave $106K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $106K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $105,893
- -98.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $105,893
- -98.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $105,893
- Total assets
- $8,571,574
- +25.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Artsquest Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Artsquest ($106K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $106K (2024) to $5.6M (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $106K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Artsquest Bethlehem, PA | Charitable Purposes | $105,893 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,571,574 | $1,530,863 | $330,220 | $105,893 | 1 | $242,232 |
| 2023 | $6,831,975 | $292,257 | $5,836,797 | $5,634,704 | 1 | $161,851 |
| 2022 | $12,167,473 | $79,021 | $210,531 | — | — | $-19,970 |
| 2021 | $13,262,058 | $328,571 | $356,493 | — | — | $204,900 |
| 2020 | $13,592,144 | $730,307 | $165,892 | — | — | $221,109 |
About Artsquest Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Artsquest Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Bethlehem, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $106K. Net investment income was $242K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Artsquest Foundation is led by Selena L. Lavonier, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 11 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Selena L. Lavonier
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$27K (2020) → $110K (2024)
Jason Cort
Chair
Director → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Carfagno
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Pietrantonio
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Gagge
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Oster
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Callahan
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sonya Marie
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Smith
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katherine E. Hilgert
Assistant Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Lower
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Michael Perrucci (2020–2023) — Board Member · Filing note: Thru 523
- Former: Susan Schupp (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: David Lobach (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Tom Riddle (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Mike Albarell (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jane George (2020) — Past Executive Director
- Former: John McGlade (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $110K, to Selena L Lavonier (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Artsquest Foundation
How much does Artsquest Foundation give each year?
Artsquest Foundation gave $106K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $5.6M across 1 grant.
How large is Artsquest Foundation?
Artsquest Foundation reported $8.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.5M.
What is Artsquest Foundation?
Artsquest Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Bethlehem, PA. It holds $8.6M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Artsquest Foundation operate?
Artsquest Foundation has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is Artsquest Foundation's EIN?
Artsquest Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0652958. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 20, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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