CNPA Foundation
CNPA Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $32K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $15K.
CNPA Foundation at a glance
In short: CNPA Foundation gave $15K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $14,975
- +19.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,992
- +139.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,700
- Total assets
- $32,357
- +1331.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (75% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who CNPA Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Carbondale Clay Center ($11K). Together the top 3 received $15K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How CNPA Foundation gives
- Giving grew 127% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2022) to $15K (2023). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carbondale Clay Center Carbondale, CO | General Charitable Purposes | $11,200 |
| Grant Park Music Festival Chicago, IL | General Charitable Purposes | $3,700 |
| National Council on Education for Boulder, CO | General Charitable Purposes | $75 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $32,357 | $47,054 | $16,958 | $14,975 | 3 | $15,035 |
| 2024 | $2,261 | $10,000 | $12,586 | $12,526 | 6 | $12,586 |
| 2023 | $4,847 | $15,000 | $15,093 | $15,050 | 3 | $15,050 |
| 2022 | $4,940 | $14,500 | $9,560 | $6,600 | 3 | $6,615 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
CNPA Foundation is led by Paul Marks, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Paul Marks
President
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anna Marks
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Charles Marks (2022–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 CNPA Foundation
How much does CNPA Foundation give each year?
CNPA Foundation gave $15K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $13K across 6 grants.
What is CNPA Foundation's typical grant size?
CNPA Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,700, and its average grant was $4,992, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does CNPA Foundation give grants?
CNPA Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (25%).
Does CNPA Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of CNPA Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is CNPA Foundation?
CNPA Foundation reported $32K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $47K.
What is CNPA Foundation?
CNPA Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $32K in total assets as of 2025.
What is CNPA Foundation's EIN?
CNPA Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1105292. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 28, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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