Flagstaff Arts Council Inc
Flagstaff Arts Council Inc is a public charity based in Flagstaff, Arizona. Operating as Creative Flagstaff, it fosters creative opportunities through arts, science, and cultural engagement, resources, education, and celebration.
Flagstaff Arts Council Inc at a glance
In short: Flagstaff Arts Council Inc gave $482K across 31 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), top state Arizona. 45% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $482,350
- -29.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 31
- Average grant
- $15,560
- Median grant
- $11,000
- Total assets
- $589,965
- -33.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (14 of 31, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (46% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Flagstaff Arts Council Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 296, Flagstaff, AZ 86002
Phone: (928) 779-2300
Website: https://flagartscouncil.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Flagstaff Arts Council Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lowell Observatory ($36K). Together the top 10 received $277K.
Grant Size Distribution
72 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 72 grants of 72 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization is based in Flagstaff, Arizona. In 2025, 46% of grant dollars went to recipients in Arizona; the listed state for the remaining 54% is unspecified.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Flagstaff Arts Council Inc open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 14 of 31 grantees (45%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $22K repeat.
- Giving grew 55% from 2022 to 2025. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $299K (2021) to $688K (2024). In 2025 it made 31 grants totaling $482K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZ | Science | $35,800 |
| Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra Flagstaff, AZ | ARTS | $30,000 |
| Flagstaff Symphony Association | — | $30,000 |
| Flagstaff Shakespeare Festival | — | $29,600 |
| Transition Zone Horticultural | — | $29,000 |
| Willow Bend Environmental Flagstaff, AZ | Science | $26,200 |
| Flagstaff Friends of TRDT Musi Flagstaff, AZ | ARTS | $26,000 |
| Museum of Northern Arizona Flagstaff, AZ | ARTS | $25,000 |
| Theatrikos Theatre Company Flagstaff, AZ | ARTS | $23,000 |
| Tynkertopia | — | $22,100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $589,965 | $1,307,810 | $1,324,495 | $482,350 | 31 | $4,308 |
| 2024 | $886,413 | $1,432,873 | $1,816,010 | $687,886 | Total only | $4,314 |
| 2023 | $1,212,966 | $1,140,854 | $1,491,018 | $443,849 | Total only | $3,159 |
| 2022 | $1,532,974 | $1,163,728 | $949,058 | $311,500 | 20 | — |
| 2021 | $449,865 | $873,786 | $800,745 | $299,212 | 21 | $4,391 |
| 2020 | $365,409 | $799,165 | $799,038 | $393,550 | 22 | $2,920 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to “promote[], strengthen[] and advocate[] for the arts in our community.” Its 2024 filing describes grants to arts and science organizations, along with smaller shows, events, and concerts of an artistic or scientific nature.
The funded organizations include a range of arts, cultural, and science organizations. For example, Lowell Observatory says its mission includes astronomical research and public education; the Museum of Northern Arizona says it works to preserve and interpret the Colorado Plateau’s natural and cultural heritage; and Theatrikos Theatre Company says it offers live theatre and educational opportunities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the organization reported 31 grants totaling $482,350. Grant amounts ranged from $5,600 to $35,800, with a median of $11,000. Its website describes Arts & Science grants as General Operating Support and Project Grants.
The largest reported awards included $35,800 to Lowell Observatory, $30,000 to Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra, $30,000 to Flagstaff Symphony Association, $29,600 to Flagstaff Shakespeare Festival, and $29,000 to Transition Zone Horticultural. Other notable grants included $26,200 to Willow Bend Environmental, $26,000 to Flagstaff Friends of TRDT Musi, $25,000 to Museum of Northern Arizona, and $23,000 to Theatrikos Theatre Company.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Julie Comnick as Executive Director and Jamey Hasapis as Past President. It lists Audra Travelbee, Alice Christie, Anthony Garcia, Jihan Gearon, Jaewook Lee, Alejandra Marin, Jay Mercado, and David McIntire as board members.
Flagstaff Arts Council Inc is led by Julie Comnick, Executive Director since 2025 (on filings since 2023); 1 of 19 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Julie Comnick
Executive Director
Interim Executive Director → Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$66K (2024) → $81K (2025)
Caleb Cordasco
President
Board Member → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jamey Hasapis
Past President
Board Member & Current President Term Start → President, 2023
President → Past President, 2024
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alejandra Marin
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alice Christie
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Garcia
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Audra Travelbee
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Becky Pratt-Sturges
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Caitlin Burd
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Petersen
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Danielle Adams
Secretary
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David McIntire
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jaewook Lee
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jay Mercado
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jihan Gearon
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen McGeever
Vice President
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Gustafson
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stan Sutherland
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Walter
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (24)
- Former: Jonathan Stone (2020–2024) — Executive Director
- Former: Susan Brown (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Jessica Young (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Kimberly Batty-Herbert (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Stanley Sutherland (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Ronald Borkan (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Dorlee Henderson (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Kathy Bryant (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Matt Beaty (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Paul Moore (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Duane Koyawena (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Shayne Smith (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: David Koerner (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Mike Penca (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Ron Borkan (2020–2021) — Vice President & Treasurer
- Former: Ingrid Lee (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Jillian Asplund (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Karl Eberhard (2020) — President
- Former: Michael Marquess (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Paula Rice (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Rich Rummel (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Susie Garretson (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Terry Madeksza (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Todd Sullivan (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $81K, to Julie Comnick (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Flagstaff Arts Council Inc
How much does Flagstaff Arts Council Inc give each year?
Flagstaff Arts Council Inc gave $482K across 31 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it reported $688K in grants paid.
What is Flagstaff Arts Council Inc's typical grant size?
Flagstaff Arts Council Inc's median grant in 2025 was $11,000, and its average grant was $15,560, across 31 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Flagstaff Arts Council Inc that year got $12K on average.
Where does Flagstaff Arts Council Inc give grants?
Flagstaff Arts Council Inc's top state is Arizona, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The most frequent recipient cities were Flagstaff, AZ (12 grants).
Who are Flagstaff Arts Council Inc's largest grantees?
Flagstaff Arts Council Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Lowell Observatory ($35,800), Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra ($30,000) and Flagstaff Symphony Association ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Flagstaff Arts Council Inc?
Flagstaff Arts Council Inc reported $590K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What does Flagstaff Arts Council Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to “promote[], strengthen[] and advocate[] for the arts in our community.” Its 2024 filing describes grants to arts and science organizations, along with smaller shows, events, and concerts of an artistic or scientific nature. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Flagstaff Arts Council Inc?
Flagstaff Arts Council Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check flagartscouncil.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Flagstaff Arts Council Inc's EIN?
Flagstaff Arts Council Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0488006. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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