Gray Area Foundation for the Arts
GRAY AREA FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS APPLIES ART AND TECHNOLOGY TO CREATE POSITIVE SOCIAL IMPACT THROUGH EDUCATION, INCUBATION AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS. IT TESTS AND SCALES PROJECTS WITH HIGH IMPACT POTENTIAL AND TEACHES DIGITAL TOOLS TO SUPPORT ARTISTS AND TECHNOLOGISTS. GRAY AREA OPERATES THE GRAND THEATER TO SUPPORT CULTURAL EVENTS YEAR-ROUND.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.8M
-22.1% YoY
Revenue
$6.4M
-4.9% YoY
Net Investment Income
$-10,833
+376.6% YoY
Expenses
$6.8M
-2.6% YoY
About Gray Area Foundation for the Arts
Based on IRS filings
Gray Area Foundation for the Arts is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets.
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 | $1,827,587 | $2,346,614 | $2,316,973 |
| Revenue | $6,365,999 | $6,693,873 | $4,270,601 |
| Expenses | $6,810,035 | $6,995,262 | $4,315,724 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $-10,833 | $-2,273 | $-4,882 |
| 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NICOLE SELKEN | CO -CHAIRPERSON | 5 | — |
| DAVE ELFVING | CO -CHAIRPERSON | 5 | — |
| ABBY DIAZ HADIDIAN | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| DOROTHY SANTOS | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| NADAV HOCHMAN | ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR | 40 | $108,289 |
| MARTIN RAUCHBAUER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SERIFE WONG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BARRY THREW | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $113,385 |
| NADA RASTAD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CAMERON LONYEAR | AIR OPERATIONS MANAGER | 40 | $194,273 |
| LAURA CARLSON | PROJECT PRODUCER | 40 | $108,303 |
| AARON SOLOWAY | CREATIVE TECHNOLOGIST | 40 | $112,122 |
| STEPHANIE BAPTIST | AIR PROJECT PRODUCER | 40 | $152,133 |
| RACHELLE REICHERT | AIR OPERATIONS MANAGER | 40 | $129,963 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gray Area Foundation for the Arts?
Gray Area Foundation for the Arts is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. It holds $1.8M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Gray Area Foundation for the Arts?
As of 2024, Gray Area Foundation for the Arts holds $1.8M in total assets with $6.4M in annual revenue.
Where does Gray Area Foundation for the Arts operate?
Gray Area Foundation for the Arts has awarded grants in California, New York.
What is Gray Area Foundation for the Arts's EIN?
Gray Area Foundation for the Arts's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3383316. 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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