Fine Arts Foundation
To enrich life in Colorado by supporting the arts. This is accomplished by raising funds to support the arts through grants and to educate our members and the community at large while developing individual and community support.
Fine Arts Foundation at a glance
In short: Fine Arts Foundation gave $15K across 2 grants in 2020 (avg $8K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $15,000
- -79.6% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 2
- -90.5% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $7,500
- +114.3% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Fine Arts Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Denver Art Musuem ($8K). Together the top 2 received $15K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 23 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2020) to $74K (2019). In 2020 it made 2 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Denver Art Musuem Denver, CO | — | $7,500 |
| University of Denver Denver, CO | — | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $16,910 | $37,261 | $15,000 | 2 | $6,797 |
| 2019 | $324,268 | $100,123 | $98,040 | $73,500 | 21 | $5,797 |
About Fine Arts Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Fine Arts Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Englewood, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. In 2020, it awarded 2 grants totaling $15K. Net investment income was $7K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Fine Arts Foundation is led by Stephen Edmonds, President since 2020 (on filings since 2019); none of the 12 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Stephen Edmonds
President
President Elect → President, 2020
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Frederick
Ball Chair
Debutante Ball Chair Elect → Ball Chair, 2020
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Caroline Simpson
Board Advisor
Past President → Board Advisor, 2020
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gail Nash
Vice President Selections
Vice President Selections & Parliamentarian → Vice President Selections, 2020
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lynn Wong
Board Advisor
Nominating Chair → Board Advisor, 2020
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marion Smith
Vice President of Finance
Vice President Finance → Vice President of Finance, 2020
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary McNicholas
Past President
President → Past President, 2020
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rhondda Hartman
Founder
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Hotz
Vice President Development
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jane Wiltshire
Vice President Membership
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Roberts
Vice President of Grants
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margo Schlup
Grants Liaison
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Elizabeth Holtz Hubbard (2019) — Vice President Development
- Former: Jan McCusker (2019) — Historian
- Former: Janet Carroll (2019) — Recording Secretary
- Former: Mary Curley (2019) — Vice President Membership
- Former: Michelle Carter (2019) — Administrator Secretary
- Former: Stephanie Whittelsey (2019) — Debutante Ball Chair
- Former: Susie Holts (2019) — Vice President Communications
- Former: Suzy Nelson (2019) — Jubilee Chair
- Former: Valerie Wassill (2019) — Jubilee Chair Elect
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "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 Fine Arts Foundation
How much does Fine Arts Foundation give each year?
Fine Arts Foundation gave $15K across 2 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990. In 2019 it gave $74K across 21 grants.
What is Fine Arts Foundation?
Fine Arts Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Englewood, CO.
Where does Fine Arts Foundation operate?
Fine Arts Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is Fine Arts Foundation's EIN?
Fine Arts Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2393879. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 29, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 28, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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