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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$16.4M
-20.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$5.1M
+6666.7% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5.1M
+6666.7% YoY
About Cantinas Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Cantinas Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Religion Related, 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 grants totaling $5.1M. Net investment income was $1.0M.
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 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $16,375,059 | $20,545,507 | $20,101,316 |
| Revenue | $1,644,824 | $429,587 | $710,264 |
| Expenses | $5,330,491 | $266,184 | $278,944 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,034,824 | $429,587 | $454,139 |
| 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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Gospel Music Association ($5,075,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| GOSPEL MUSIC ASSOCIATION NASHVILLE, TN | SPONSORSHIP | $5,075,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WENDY M HUGHES | PRESIDENT/EXEC. DIRECTOR/C | 10 | — |
| DEBORAH FLORA | DIRECTOR/TREASURER | 2 | — |
| KYLIE HUGHES | DIRECTOR/SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| DOUGLAS BURDGE | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| CHAD HAYES | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JASON SOBEL | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cantinas Foundation?
Cantinas Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Religion Related, based in NASHVILLE, TN. It holds $16.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Cantinas Foundation?
As of 2024, Cantinas Foundation holds $16.4M in total assets with $1.6M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $5.1M in 2024.
Where does Cantinas Foundation operate?
Cantinas Foundation has awarded grants in Tennessee.
What size grants does Cantinas Foundation award?
In 2024, Cantinas Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $5.1M — an average of about $5.1M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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