The Cleveland Art Association was founded in 1915 to promote and support the visual arts in the Greater Cleveland community. It fulfills its mission in two major ways: First, carta owns a collection of more than 200 works of art by Cleveland area artists, which it makes available in an annual loan program to its members. Second, CARTA supports local art students by awarding annual tuition scholarships. These scholarships are funded with income from the Association's investment funds, through the sale of artwork in its collection as well as annual dues from its members.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.0M
+3.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$80K
+60.0% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$80K
+60.0% YoY
About Cleveland Art Association
Based on IRS filings
Cleveland Art Association is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in CLEVELAND, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $80K. Net investment income was $43K.
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 | $1,020,462 | $985,953 | $964,358 |
| Revenue | $150,890 | $91,274 | $54,508 |
| Expenses | $116,650 | $74,783 | $85,140 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $43,458 | $25,708 | $18,092 |
| 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
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Cleveland Institute of Art ($80,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Institute of Art Cleveland, OH | Tuition Scholarships | $80,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meg Weingart | Director/Secretary | 4 | $3,705 |
| Laura Ospanik | Director/President | 4 | — |
| Marc Jaffe | Director/Vice President | 1 | — |
| Thomas A Gilbride | Director/Treasurer | 5 | — |
| Kate Blaszak | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Gale Clarry | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Anne Cole | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Lauren Conway | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Mity Fowler | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Barbara French | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Cynthia Gascoigne | Director | 2 | — |
| Caitlin Hunter | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Mary Beth Karakul | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Grafton Nunes | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Kim Malcolm | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Carina Reimers | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Robin Ritz | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Susan Weir | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Diane DeGrazia | Honorary Director | — | — |
| Dianne Foley | Honorary Director | — | — |
| Ann Hunter | Honorary Director | — | — |
| JD Sullivan | Honorary Director | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cleveland Art Association?
Cleveland Art Association is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in CLEVELAND, OH. It holds $1.0M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Cleveland Art Association?
As of 2024, Cleveland Art Association holds $1.0M in total assets with $151K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $80K in 2024.
Where does Cleveland Art Association operate?
Cleveland Art Association has awarded grants in Ohio.
What size grants does Cleveland Art Association award?
In 2024, Cleveland Art Association awarded 1 grants totaling $80K — an average of about $80K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Cleveland Art Association's EIN?
Cleveland Art Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-6536232. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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