THE MISSION IS TO EXPAND EQUITABLE ACCESS TO ARTS EDUCATION IN HISTORICALLY UNDERSERVED PUBLIC MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.3M
-22.1% YoY
Revenue
$1.6M
+59.2% YoY
Net Investment Income
$38K
-29.0% YoY
Expenses
$2.2M
+0.8% YoY
About Exploring the Arts Inc
Based on IRS filings
Exploring the Arts Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in ASTORIA, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. Net investment income was $38K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,328,699 | $2,989,489 | $3,894,692 |
| Revenue | $1,607,859 | $1,009,675 | $2,384,508 |
| Expenses | $2,158,415 | $2,142,251 | $2,144,654 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $38,394 | $54,111 | $76,767 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Exploring the Arts Inc
Arts Access Grants
EXPLORING THE ARTS INC
Amount
$2,500
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Arts Internship Program LA
EXPLORING THE ARTS INC
Amount
Paid internship + Adobe CC Membership for 2 years
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Arts Internship Program NY
EXPLORING THE ARTS INC
Amount
Paid internship (amount not specified)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOBY BOSHAK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $212,308 |
| RUBI FREGOSO | INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $132,746 |
| CHERI WALSH | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| ED WELBURN | VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| TED SARANDOS | TREASURER/DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| HOLLY CAO | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| SUSAN BENEDETTO | DIRECTOR | 10 | — |
| DANNY BENNETT | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| IRIS CANTOR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN DESIDERIO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HAL ROSENBLUTH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DANIEL ALCOTT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Exploring the Arts Inc?
Exploring the Arts Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in ASTORIA, NY. It holds $2.3M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Exploring the Arts Inc?
As of 2024, Exploring the Arts Inc holds $2.3M in total assets with $1.6M in annual revenue.
Where does Exploring the Arts Inc operate?
Exploring the Arts Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What is Exploring the Arts Inc's EIN?
Exploring the Arts Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4069251. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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