Hyde Park Art Center
The purpose of the Hyde Park Art Center (the art center) is to stimulate and sustain the visual arts in chicago. It does so by challenging and supporting artists, connecting artists to a broader public, and creating a community of people who are interested in the visual arts. The art center's flagship programs provide opportunities for anyone to see, make, learn about, and discuss art.
Hyde Park Art Center at a glance
In short: Hyde Park Art Center gave $72K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $72,000
- -40.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- -40.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Total assets
- $11,045,644
- +0.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (89% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who Hyde Park Art Center funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Villarte Chicago ($8K). Together the top 9 received $72K.
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 79 grants of 79 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Hyde Park Art Center gives
- Giving grew 125% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2022) to $256K (2021). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $72K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Villarte Chicago Chicago, IL | Provides artist-run initiatives, collaborations, and independent organizations with flexible funding to pursue their unique visions. | $8,000 |
| Jupiter Magazine LLC Chicago, IL | Provides artist-run initiatives, collaborations, and independent organizations with flexible funding to pursue their unique visions. | $8,000 |
| Agnes Foundation of the Arts Inc Chicago, IL | Provides artist-run initiatives, collaborations, and independent organizations with flexible funding to pursue their unique visions. | $8,000 |
| LMRM LLC Chicago, IL | Provides artist-run initiatives, collaborations, and independent organizations with flexible funding to pursue their unique visions. | $8,000 |
| Tala Gallery LLC Chicago, IL | Provides artist-run initiatives, collaborations, and independent organizations with flexible funding to pursue their unique visions. | $8,000 |
| Terrain Exhibitions Chicago, IL | Provides artist-run initiatives, collaborations, and independent organizations with flexible funding to pursue their unique visions. | $8,000 |
| Inga Books LLC Chicago, IL | Provides artist-run initiatives, collaborations, and independent organizations with flexible funding to pursue their unique visions. | $8,000 |
| The First Presbyterian Church of Chicago Chicago, IL | Provides artist-run initiatives, collaborations, and independent organizations with flexible funding to pursue their unique visions. | $8,000 |
| Rome in a Day Productions Chicago Chicago, CA | Provides artist-run initiatives, collaborations, and independent organizations with flexible funding to pursue their unique visions. | $8,000 |
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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 | $11,045,644 | $3,318,782 | $3,774,793 | $72,000 | 9 | $328,116 |
| 2024 | $11,005,163 | $2,905,571 | $3,972,769 | $120,000 | 15 | $201,507 |
| 2023 | $11,720,753 | $3,721,399 | $3,980,597 | $208,000 | 20 | $173,114 |
| 2022 | $11,546,706 | $2,482,157 | $3,282,240 | $32,000 | 4 | $110,619 |
| 2021 | $13,112,741 | $7,741,893 | $3,229,484 | $256,000 | 31 | $61,650 |
| 2020 | $8,210,045 | $4,472,124 | $2,333,569 | — | — | $52,740 |
| 2019 | $6,071,058 | $2,506,353 | $2,665,759 | — | — | $31,580 |
About Hyde Park Art Center
Based on IRS filings
Hyde Park Art Center is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $11.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $72K. Net investment income was $328K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hyde Park Art Center is led by Aaron Rodgers, Co-Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 3 of 31 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Aaron Rodgers
Co-Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$110K (2022) → $127K (2025)
Jennette Tremblay Chambers
Co-Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$126K (2022) → $131K (2025)
Cynthia Heusing
Chair
Board Member → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Devon Hall
Director of Finance
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$55K (2023) → $95K (2025)
Amanda Williams
Board Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dedrea Grey
Board Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erika Dudley
Secretary
Vice Chair → Chair, 2022
Chair → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Saul
Board Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Oxtoby
Board Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Guida
Board Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Justine Jentes
Board Member
Board Chair → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim Taylor
Board Member
Secretary → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kineret Jaffe
Board Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Moltz
Board Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lawrence Furnstahl
Board Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pooja Pittie
Board Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Wright
Board Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Sullivan
Board Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Satannia Williams
Board Member
Treasurer → Treasurer & Board Member, 2024
Treasurer & Board Member → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sundeep Mullangi
Vice Chair
Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2022
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Romi Crawford
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ghian Foreman
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Lane
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marcia Thompson
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Rudbeck
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mirja Spooner
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darin Walsh
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Herrera
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maria Christina Caland Puymartin
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Norman Teague
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Ingersoll
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Dawoud Bey (2019–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Janis Kanter (2019–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Trinita Logue (2019–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Rachel Conant (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Kimberly Elbaor (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Angela Walker (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Anne Wilson (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kathlynn Lorenz (2019–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Martha Clinton (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Theaster Gates (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Kate Groninger (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Monica Hughson (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Yumi Ross (2019) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $131K, to Jennette Tremblay Chambers (Co-Executive Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Hyde Park Art Center
How much does Hyde Park Art Center give each year?
Hyde Park Art Center gave $72K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $120K across 15 grants.
What is Hyde Park Art Center's typical grant size?
Hyde Park Art Center's median grant in 2025 was $8,000, and its average grant was $8,000, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Hyde Park Art Center give grants?
Hyde Park Art Center gives mostly in Illinois: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (8 grants).
Does Hyde Park Art Center give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Hyde Park Art Center's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Hyde Park Art Center's largest grantees?
Hyde Park Art Center's largest 2025 grantees include Villarte Chicago ($8,000), Jupiter Magazine LLC ($8,000) and Agnes Foundation of the Arts Inc ($8,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Hyde Park Art Center?
Hyde Park Art Center reported $11.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.3M.
What is Hyde Park Art Center?
Hyde Park Art Center is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $11.0M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Hyde Park Art Center's EIN?
Hyde Park Art Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-2887294. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 18, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 10, 2026)
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