THE ORGANIZATION FOSTERS APPRECIATION OF CONTEMPORARY VISUAL ARTS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA BY SUPPORTING ARTISTS, EXHIBITIONS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS & OTHER ART-ORIENTED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.1M
+11.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$304K
Grant Count
22
Avg Grant Size
$14K
About Pasadena Art Alliance
Based on IRS filings
Pasadena Art Alliance is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in PASADENA, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 22 grants totaling $304K. Net investment income was $68K.
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 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,057,362 | $950,943 | $930,402 |
| Revenue | $509,541 | $503,004 | $454,887 |
| Expenses | $461,723 | $492,003 | $472,317 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $68,169 | $81,239 | $60,194 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
98 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Pasadena Art Alliance
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Armory Center for the Arts ($37,000), Art Center College of Design ($30,000), Pasadena City College - Visual and Media Arts ($20,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ARMORY CENTER FOR THE ARTS PASADENA, CA | SUPPORT FOR ARTISTS, EXHIBITIONS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND OTHER ART-ORIENTED PROJECTS | $37,000 |
| ART CENTER COLLEGE OF DESIGN PASADENA, CA | SUPPORT FOR ARTISTS, EXHIBITIONS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND OTHER ART-ORIENTED PROJECTS | $30,000 |
| CRAFT CONTEMPORARY LOS ANGELES, CA | SUPPORT FOR ARTISTS, EXHIBITIONS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND OTHER ART-ORIENTED PROJECTS | $12,500 |
| PASADENA CITY COLLEGE - VISUAL AND MEDIA ARTS PASADENA, CA | SUPPORT FOR ARTISTS, EXHIBITIONS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND OTHER ART-ORIENTED PROJECTS | $20,000 |
| MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART LOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES, CA | SUPPORT FOR ARTISTS, EXHIBITIONS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND OTHER ART-ORIENTED PROJECTS | $15,000 |
| FULCRUM ARTS PASADENA, CA | SUPPORT FOR ARTISTS, EXHIBITIONS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND OTHER ART-ORIENTED PROJECTS | $12,500 |
| HAMMER MUSEUM LOS ANGELES, CA | SUPPORT FOR ARTISTS, EXHIBITIONS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND OTHER ART-ORIENTED PROJECTS | $20,000 |
| POMONA COLLEGE BENTON MUSEUM OF ART CLAREMONT, CA | SUPPORT FOR ARTISTS, EXHIBITIONS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND OTHER ART-ORIENTED PROJECTS | $10,000 |
| SIDE STREET PROJECTS ALTADENA, CA | SUPPORT FOR ARTISTS, EXHIBITIONS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND OTHER ART-ORIENTED PROJECTS | $15,000 |
| DESCANSO GARDENS FOUNDATION LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE, CA | SUPPORT FOR ARTISTS, EXHIBITIONS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND OTHER ART-ORIENTED PROJECTS | $8,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAURA O'CONNOR | PRESIDENT | 10 | — |
| GINA KNOX | VICE PRESIDENT | 4 | — |
| SUZANNE HOLDER | RECORDING SECRETARY | 4 | — |
| SARAH DESCHENES | TREASURER | 10 | — |
| ANNIE BROSE | CORRESPONDING SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| BEA TRUJILLO | ASST TREASURER | 2 | — |
| PATSY PINNEY | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| BETTE COOPER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ALFRIDA KING | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| CATHERINE COQUILLARD | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| SHELLEY SACKETT | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MARY ALEXANDER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| SUSAN REYNOLDS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DENISE MATHEWS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| NANCY FOSTER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MARY URQUHART | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| CAROLYN MORTON | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| LIZZIE SALVATI | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| YVONNE ZARO | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JANICE BEA | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| LYNNE SULLIVAN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| POLLY WHEATON | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| TOI TREISTER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| LIZA KERRIGAN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ROBIN BANKS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| CAROLYN SIEGAL | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| CARLA WALECKA | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| TERRI MILLER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| GRETCHEN SEAGER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| STEPHANIE FOX | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| OLGA VANEGAS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ANNALY BENNETT | PAST PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| DEEDIE MCCARTHY | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| KRIS PILON | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| KAREN SMITS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JEANNIE VAUGHN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JULIE WARD | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pasadena Art Alliance?
Pasadena Art Alliance is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in PASADENA, CA. It holds $1.1M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Pasadena Art Alliance?
As of 2025, Pasadena Art Alliance holds $1.1M in total assets with $510K in annual revenue. It awarded 22 grants totaling $304K in 2025.
Where does Pasadena Art Alliance operate?
Pasadena Art Alliance has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does Pasadena Art Alliance award?
In 2025, Pasadena Art Alliance awarded 22 grants totaling $304K — an average of about $14K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Pasadena Art Alliance's EIN?
Pasadena Art Alliance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7429349. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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