Cantinas Foundation
Cantinas arts foundation is dedicated to promoting christian arts which glorify god today, yesterday, and forever. We partner and support inspirational leaders and organizations by bringing creative projects to life.
Cantinas Foundation at a glance
In short: Cantinas Foundation gave $5.1M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $5.1M), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,075,000
- +6666.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,075,000
- +6666.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,075,000
- Total assets
- $16,375,059
- -20.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Cantinas Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Gospel Music Association ($5.1M).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $75K (2022) to $5.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $5.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gospel Music Association Nashville, TN | Sponsorship | $5,075,000 |
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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 | $16,375,059 | $1,644,824 | $5,330,491 | $5,075,000 | 1 | $1,034,824 |
| 2023 | $20,545,507 | $429,587 | $266,184 | $75,000 | 1 | $429,587 |
| 2022 | $20,101,316 | $710,264 | $278,944 | $75,000 | 1 | $454,139 |
| 2021 | $21,079,081 | $76,120 | $714,204 | — | — | $3,213 |
| 2020 | $21,368,749 | $424,490 | $865,487 | — | — | $76,623 |
About Cantinas Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Cantinas Foundation is a public charity focused on religion, based in Nashville, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $16.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5.1M. Net investment income was $1.0M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Cantinas Foundation is led by Wendy M. Hughes, President, Executive Director & C since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Wendy M. Hughes
President, Executive Director & C
President, Executive Director & Chairperson → President, Executive Director & C, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chad Hayes
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Flora
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Douglas Burdge
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Sobel
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kylie Hughes
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Melody Rossi (2020–2022) — Director & Secretary
- Former: Wendy M Hughes President (2022) — Executive Director & Chairperson
- Former: Kimberly Cowan part year (2021) — Chief Operating Officer
- Former: Kimberly Cowan (2020) — Chief Operating Officer
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.
Frequently asked questions about Cantinas Foundation
How much does Cantinas Foundation give each year?
Cantinas Foundation gave $5.1M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $75K across 1 grant.
How large is Cantinas Foundation?
Cantinas Foundation reported $16.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.6M.
What is Cantinas Foundation?
Cantinas Foundation is a public charity focused on religion, based in Nashville, TN. It holds $16.4M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Cantinas Foundation operate?
Cantinas Foundation has awarded grants in Tennessee.
What is Cantinas Foundation's EIN?
Cantinas Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5522180. 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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