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.
Financial Overview
From 2021 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.1M
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$1.1M
About Ffta Properties Inc
Based on IRS filings
Ffta Properties Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in LOUISVILLE, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grants totaling $1.1M. Net investment income was $25K.
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $1,393,159 |
| Revenue | $208,684 | $208,958 |
| Expenses | $1,362,828 | $370,859 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $25,148 | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — |
Giving Over Time
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Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2021
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2021 grants, the largest include Fund for the Arts ($1,070,816).
| 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 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
From 2021 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Christen Boone | President and CEO | 1 | — |
| Ms Janie Martin | Secretary/Treasurer | 8 | — |
| Mr Jeffrey McKenzie | Board Chair | 1 | — |
| Mr Paul Fultz | Board Vice Chair | 0.5 | — |
| Mr C Edward Glasscock | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Ms Barbara Sexton Smith | Board Member | 0.25 | — |
| Ms Rebecca Matheny | Board Member | 0.25 | — |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ffta Properties Inc?
Ffta Properties Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in LOUISVILLE, KY. It holds — in total assets as of 2021.
Where does Ffta Properties Inc operate?
Ffta Properties Inc has awarded grants in Kentucky.
What size grants does Ffta Properties Inc award?
In 2021, Ffta Properties Inc awarded 1 grants totaling $1.1M — an average of about $1.1M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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