Association for Creative Industries
AFCI FOSTERS INTEREST IN THE GLOBAL CREATIVE COMMUNITY BY CONNECTING, INSPIRING AND EDUCATING INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS WHO IN TURN ENGAGE AND ENABLE CREATORS.
Financial Overview
From 2021 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$116K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$116K
About Association for Creative Industries
Based on IRS filings
Association for Creative Industries is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grants totaling $116K. Net investment income was $4K.
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 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $880,848 |
| Revenue | $343,813 | $1,716,627 |
| Expenses | $999,177 | $2,212,395 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $3,722 | $22,463 |
| 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 1 recipients in 2021
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2021 grants, the largest include National Art Materials Trade Association ($116,226).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL ART MATERIALS TRADE ASSOCIATION HUNTERSVILLE, NC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $116,226 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
From 2021 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JIM SCATENA | BOARD CHAIR | 10 | — |
| JOE MCCLAIN | VICE CHAIR | 10 | — |
| JOSHUA BELT | SECRETARY | 5 | — |
| BRIGID ENGLISH | TREASURER | 5 | — |
| JIM THIELEN | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR | 1 | — |
| BRADLEY BECK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| EDWARD GRIFFITH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LAWRENCE HOFFMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LISA KISER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| FARSHAD MELAMED | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| URSULA MORGAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ASHLEY SMITH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Association for Creative Industries?
Association for Creative Industries is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in CHICAGO, IL. It holds — in total assets as of 2021.
Where does Association for Creative Industries operate?
Association for Creative Industries has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What size grants does Association for Creative Industries award?
In 2021, Association for Creative Industries awarded 1 grants totaling $116K — an average of about $116K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Association for Creative Industries's EIN?
Association for Creative Industries's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-1496862. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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