Clinton Arts Center
Clinton Arts Center is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Clinton, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $23K.
Clinton Arts Center at a glance
In short: Clinton Arts Center gave $23K across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $23K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $22,591
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- Average grant
- $22,591
- Median grant
- $22,591
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Clinton Arts Center funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Andrah Foundation ($23K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Clinton Arts Center gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2022) to $1.2M (2020). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Andrah Foundation Clinton, MI | Donation of Assets to 501C3 | $22,591 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $1,040 | $29,003 | $22,591 | 1 | $22,686 | $520 |
| 2021 | $28,053 | $-30,220 | $1,362 | — | — | $1,362 | $355 |
| 2020 | $60,245 | $-3,018,975 | $1,344,407 | $1,241,578 | 3 | — | $847 |
| 2018 | $6,028,608 | $3,037,724 | $912,319 | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Clinton Arts Center reported a distributable amount of $520 for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Clinton Arts Center is led by Ruth Knoll, President since 2020 (on filings since 2018); none of the 5 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Ruth Knoll
President
President An → President, 2020
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
Anat Shifton
Director
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
Abigael Davis
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nancy Grout
Treasurer
Vice President & Former → Treasurer, 2020
On filings since 2018
$18K (2018) → $0 (2022)
Terrance Strand
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Dan Baldwin (2018) — Treasurer
- Former: David Munson (2018) — Former Executive
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2018 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2018 filing was $18K, to Nancy Grott (VP & Former). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Clinton Arts Center
How much does Clinton Arts Center give each year?
Clinton Arts Center gave $23K across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Clinton Arts Center?
Clinton Arts Center is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Clinton, MI.
Where does Clinton Arts Center operate?
Clinton Arts Center has awarded grants in Michigan.
How much is Clinton Arts Center required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Clinton Arts Center reported a distributable amount of $520 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Clinton Arts Center's EIN?
Clinton Arts Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3878607. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS November 19, 2019)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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