FFTA Properties Inc
The mission of FFTA Properties Inc. (Properties) is to own, renovate and preserve facilities which are used primarily to support initiatives important to the success of the Metro Louisville arts community. The Center was called ArtSpace which serves as home for various Arts organizations including the Kentucky Opera, Kentucky Shakespeare, West Louisville Performing Arts Academy, CirqueLouie and Acting Against Cancer. The building was sold in May 2021.
FFTA Properties Inc at a glance
In short: FFTA Properties Inc gave $1.1M across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $1.1M), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $1,070,816
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- Average grant
- $1,070,816
- Median grant
- $1,070,816
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who FFTA Properties Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Fund for the Arts ($1.1M).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fund for the Arts Louisville, KY | Distribution of cash to related organization Fund for the Arts in support of complimentary mission work to support the arts in Greater Louisville | $1,070,816 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $208,684 | $1,362,828 | $1,070,816 | 1 | $25,148 |
| 2020 | $1,393,159 | $208,958 | $370,859 | — | — | — |
About FFTA Properties Inc
Based on IRS filings
FFTA Properties Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Louisville, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.1M. Net investment income was $25K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
FFTA Properties Inc is led by Christen Boone, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Christen Boone
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey McKenzie
Board Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Sexton Smith
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
C Edward Glasscock
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janie Martin
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Fultz
Board Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Matheny
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 FFTA Properties Inc
How much does FFTA Properties Inc give each year?
FFTA Properties Inc gave $1.1M across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990.
What is FFTA Properties Inc?
FFTA Properties Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Louisville, KY.
Where does FFTA Properties Inc operate?
FFTA Properties Inc has awarded grants in Kentucky.
What is FFTA Properties Inc's EIN?
FFTA Properties Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1497554. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 24, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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