Connecting Through the Arts and Education
Connecting Through the Arts and Education is a private foundation, based in Royal Oak, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $205K in total assets. In 2024, it made $858K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $607.
Connecting Through the Arts and Education at a glance
- Total assets
- $204,676
- +31.1% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $913,429
- +48.8% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $857,872
- +45.3% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $868,943
- +44.9% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Ready to take the next step with Connecting Through the Arts and Education?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $204,676 | $913,429 | $868,943 | $857,872 | $607 | — |
| 2023 | $156,160 | $614,027 | $599,555 | $590,383 | $2 | $1,438 |
| 2022 | $91,427 | $523,738 | $446,314 | $402,164 | — | — |
| 2021 | $42,563 | $365,297 | $332,234 | $250,988 | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Connecting Through the Arts and Education is led by Steffanie Bowles, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Steffanie Bowles
Executive Director
Executive Di → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
$55K (2021) → $61K (2024)
Denise Powell
Member
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Joan Littman
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Mari Cris Macfarland
Member
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Victoria Bigelow
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $61K, to Steffanie Bowles (Ex. DIR & BR).
Frequently asked questions about Connecting Through the Arts and Education
How large is Connecting Through the Arts and Education?
Connecting Through the Arts and Education reported $205K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $913K.
What is Connecting Through the Arts and Education's EIN?
Connecting Through the Arts and Education's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-5403764. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated October 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 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 4, 2023)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 4, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Other open foundation grants in Michigan
Michigan Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Connecting Through the Arts and Education's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Similar funders in Michigan
WK Kellogg Foundation
Battle Creek, MI
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation funds work to help children, families, and communities thrive, including early education, health equity, food systems, family economic well-being, and racial equity. In 2025, its grants ranged from $50 to nearly $5 million, with a median of $100,000; it funds across the United States, with long-term commitments in several states and communities, as well as parts of Mexico and Haiti. It accepts unsolicited proposals online at any time.
Assets
$481.0M
Grants
1,818
Total Given
$303.9M
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Detroit, MI
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan funds nonprofits working in economic opportunity, health equity, youth and education, arts and culture, and public space and the environment across seven southeast Michigan counties. Its 2024 grants had a median of $25,000, though awards varied widely; organizations begin with a brief proposal, and selected applicants are invited to submit a full application.
Assets
$1.2B
Grants
938
Total Given
$105.1M
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation
Flint, MI
The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation funds nonprofits working in civil society, youth engagement, environmental sustainability, and Flint-area community development, in Flint and communities around the world. Its 2024 grants had a median of $55,000, though awards ranged widely; it does not accept unsolicited funding requests and supports preselected organizations.
Assets
$3.8B
Grants
834
Total Given
$166.4M
The Kresge Foundation
Troy, MI
The Kresge Foundation funds nonprofit operations, projects, and planning across arts and culture, education, environment, health, human services, and community development, with a focus on equity and opportunity in U.S. cities—especially Detroit, Memphis, New Orleans, and Fresno. Its 2024 grants ranged from $150 to $5 million, with a median of $140,000. Program teams most often invite applicants, though some programs issue open calls or RFPs; unsolicited requests are not described as generally accepted.
Assets
$4.0B
Grants
800
Total Given
$170.0M
DTE Energy Foundation
Detroit, MI
DTE Energy Foundation funds community transformation, human needs, economic development, education, employment, and environmental initiatives, primarily in Michigan. Its 2024 grants had a median of about $10,000, though amounts ranged from $100 to $1.2 million. Its general application process is invitation-only, but it has offered open calls for specific Michigan programs.
Assets
$129.1M
Grants
442
Total Given
$15.8M
The Skillman Foundation
Detroit, MI
The Skillman Foundation funds Detroit organizations working on education systems change, youth development, and community services that support Detroit youth. Its 2024 grants had a median of $10,000 and ranged from $50 to $500,000; it generally proactively invites partnership applications, though it welcomes connections from organizations and currently accepts applications to its $2,500–$10,000 President’s Discretionary Fund.
Assets
$418.5M
Grants
416
Total Given
$17.8M
More similar funders
More Funders in Michigan
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Connecting Through the Arts and Education's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Connecting Through the Arts and Education down — hundreds of funders to go?