Boston Public Art Triennial Inc
To foster relationships between artists and the public to create bold public art experiences that open minds, conversations, and spaces across boston, resulting in a more open, equitable, and vibrant city.
Boston Public Art Triennial Inc at a glance
In short: Boston Public Art Triennial Inc gave $50K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $50K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $50,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $50,000
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $3,740,493
- -4.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Boston Public Art Triennial Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Museum of Fine Arts ($50K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
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
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Museum of Fine Arts Boston, MA | General Support | $50,000 |
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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 | $3,740,493 | $3,324,142 | $3,484,448 | $50,000 | 1 | $87,219 |
| 2023 | $3,905,543 | $3,072,518 | $1,976,495 | — | — | $37,516 |
| 2022 | $2,728,132 | $2,617,062 | $1,628,032 | — | — | $955 |
| 2021 | $999,288 | $1,181,477 | $1,058,313 | — | — | $1,715 |
| 2020 | $1,079,469 | $1,313,731 | $1,290,910 | — | — | $1,674 |
About Boston Public Art Triennial Inc
Based on IRS filings
Boston Public Art Triennial Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Boston, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $50K. Net investment income was $87K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Boston Public Art Triennial Inc is led by Katherine Gilbert, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 3 of 15 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Katherine Gilbert
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$108K (2022) → $138K (2024)
Jesse Baerkahn
Board Chair
Board Member & Chair → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
14 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leo Crowley
Project & Exhibitions Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$108K (2024)
Marguerite Wynter
Director of Partnerships & Engagement
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$107K (2024)
Charla Jones
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michele Davis
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sabrina Dorsainvil
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lee Ann Gilligan
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Silvia Lopez Chavez
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Thoms
Director
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Natalie Williams
Director
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Sharpless
Treasurer
Board Member → Board Member & Treasurer, 2022
Board Member & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Tung
Secretary
Board Member & Clerk → Board Member & Secretary, 2023
Board Member & Secretary → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Natalie Lemle
Board Co-Chair
Board Member → Board Co-Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mathieu O. Gaulin
Board Co-Chair
New on the 2024 filing
14 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Audrey Foster (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Laura Camila Rivera (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Brian Moy (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Meg Bergstrand (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Christopher Colbert (2020–2021) — Board Member & Clerk
- Former: Emily Foster Day (2020–2021) — Board Member & Interim Treasurer
- Former: Geoffrey Hargadon (2020–2021) — Board Member
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 $138K, to Katherine Gilbert (Executive Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Boston Public Art Triennial Inc
How much does Boston Public Art Triennial Inc give each year?
Boston Public Art Triennial Inc gave $50K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Boston Public Art Triennial Inc?
Boston Public Art Triennial Inc reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.3M.
What is Boston Public Art Triennial Inc?
Boston Public Art Triennial Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Boston, MA. It holds $3.7M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Boston Public Art Triennial Inc operate?
Boston Public Art Triennial Inc has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is Boston Public Art Triennial Inc's EIN?
Boston Public Art Triennial Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-2712823. 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 2022 (received by the IRS October 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 16, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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