Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County Inc
Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County Inc serves as an umbrella organization that supports the arts through leadership, advocacy, funding, programs and education.
Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County Inc at a glance
In short: Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County Inc gave $10K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $2K). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $9,950
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- Average grant
- $2,488
- Median grant
- $2,225
- Total assets
- $1,864,625
- +13.9% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Longleaf Educational Services ($5K). Together the top 4 received $10K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County Inc gives
- Giving grew 99% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2021) to $10K (2023). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Longleaf Educational Services | — | $5,000 |
| Caring & Sharing | — | $3,450 |
| Friends of Eden State Park | — | $1,000 |
| The Ohana Institute | — | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,864,625 | $3,590,800 | $3,906,405 | $9,950 | 4 | $56,003 |
| 2024 | $1,636,812 | $3,500,278 | $3,606,621 | — | — | $47,208 |
| 2023 | $1,474,804 | $3,138,043 | $3,262,795 | $10,000 | 1 | $20,711 |
| 2022 | $1,589,412 | $4,021,935 | $3,210,853 | $5,000 | 1 | $2,467 |
| 2021 | $1,157,001 | $1,217,240 | $852,464 | $5,000 | 1 | $1,068 |
| 2020 | $470,041 | $2,486,971 | $2,318,836 | $5,500 | 1 | $2,134 |
About Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County Inc
Based on IRS filings
Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Santa Rosa Beach, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $10K. Net investment income was $56K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County Inc is led by Jennifer Steele, President & CEO on the 2025 filing; 1 of 15 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jennifer Steele
President & CEO
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$140K (2025)
Jennifer Smith
Chair
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shawn Tommasello
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chloe Berkowitz
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kara Wootson
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jerry Heffel
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angela Fiorita Day
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Porter
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karah Friendly Young
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Kerrigan
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Boyle
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Stabler
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allison Wickey
Vice President
President → Director, 2021
Director → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Watson
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diana Lane
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Alexis Miller (2020–2024) — President
- Former: Doug Foltz (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: JoAnn Ribaudo (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Kevin Dooney (2020–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Nan Nagy (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Russell Carter (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Ed Walborsky (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Lisa Harrison (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Mimi Gavigan (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Shelby Schuler (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Steve Gudewicz (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Brian Salter (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Kelly Anderson (2020) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $140K, to Jennifer Steele (President & CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County Inc
How much does Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County Inc give each year?
Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County Inc gave $10K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County Inc's typical grant size?
Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,225, and its average grant was $2,488, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County Inc?
Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County Inc reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.6M.
What is Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County Inc?
Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Santa Rosa Beach, FL. It holds $1.9M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County Inc operate?
Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County Inc has awarded grants in Florida.
What is Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County Inc's EIN?
Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-3130514. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 29, 2026)
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