Brookfield Arts Foundation Inc
Brookfield Arts Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Boston, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $297.3M in total assets. In 2024, it made $1.1M in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $3.4M.
Brookfield Arts Foundation Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $297,335,527
- +0.9% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $3,424,470
- +31.6% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $1,057,392
- +46.0% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $878,707
- +46.6% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $297,335,527 | $3,424,470 | $878,707 | $1,057,392 | $3,424,470 |
| 2023 | $294,766,841 | $2,602,213 | $599,278 | $724,146 | $2,602,213 |
| 2022 | $292,671,179 | $2,783,857 | $757,987 | $791,870 | $2,683,857 |
| 2021 | $290,733,793 | $3,562,084 | $577,572 | $542,906 | $3,462,084 |
| 2020 | $287,670,128 | $4,410,348 | $373,662 | — | $4,310,348 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Brookfield Arts Foundation Inc is led by Edward C. Johnson IV, President & Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Edward C. Johnson IV
President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher C. Curtis
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melanie S. Sommer Esq.
Director & Assistant Secretary
Secretary & Director → Director & Assistant Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Ardito
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Kevin Saunders
Secretary
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
$703 (2022) → $2K (2024)
Tara Cederholm
Vice President
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Monica Lewis (2020–2023) — Assistant Secretary
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 $3K, to Daniel Ardito (Treasurer). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Brookfield Arts Foundation Inc
How large is Brookfield Arts Foundation Inc?
Brookfield Arts Foundation Inc reported $297.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $3.4M.
What is Brookfield Arts Foundation Inc's EIN?
Brookfield Arts Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1681603. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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