Ethnic Arts Council of Los Angeles
The Ethnic Arts Council of Los Angeles is dedicated to advancing the knowledge, interest, and appreciation of ethnic art and focuses on education its members and the public on the art of indigenous people world-wide through educational and grant-making activities.
Ethnic Arts Council of Los Angeles at a glance
In short: Ethnic Arts Council of Los Angeles gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $10,000
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $538,757
- +7.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Ethnic Arts Council of Los Angeles funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Autry Museum ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Autry Museum Los Angeles, CA | — | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $538,757 | $79,452 | $39,975 | $10,000 | 1 | $25,654 |
| 2023 | $499,280 | $64,043 | $28,433 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $464,026 | $43,608 | $35,508 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $455,570 | $50,103 | $15,045 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $420,512 | $20,509 | $17,221 | — | — | — |
About Ethnic Arts Council of Los Angeles
Based on IRS filings
Ethnic Arts Council of Los Angeles is a public charity, based in Santa Monica, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $539K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K. Net investment income was $26K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ethnic Arts Council of Los Angeles is led by Elizabeth Lees, Chair of Board since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 12 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elizabeth Lees
Chair of Board
Director → Chair of Board, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David Hayen
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James Trotto Bono
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Margaret Arvey
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mark Johnson
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Richard Baum
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Rick Baum
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Marylou Solbrig
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Julie Heifetz
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Feelie Lee
Vice Chairboard
Vice President → Vice Chairboard, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael Heumann
Treasurer
Treasurer → Director, 2023
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Diana Friedberg
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Cindy Sison (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Meralee Goldman (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Suzanne Muchnic (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Craig Diamond (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Narayan Pallavur (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Ethnic Arts Council of Los Angeles
How much does Ethnic Arts Council of Los Angeles give each year?
Ethnic Arts Council of Los Angeles gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Ethnic Arts Council of Los Angeles?
Ethnic Arts Council of Los Angeles reported $539K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $79K.
Where does Ethnic Arts Council of Los Angeles operate?
Ethnic Arts Council of Los Angeles has awarded grants in California.
What is Ethnic Arts Council of Los Angeles's EIN?
Ethnic Arts Council of Los Angeles's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-2478012. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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