Pipeline Arts Foundation
Pipeline Arts Foundation is a private foundation based in Greenwood Village, Colorado. Founded in 2022, it supports the development of new musical theatre, particularly work in progress by early- to mid-career artists and creative teams.
Pipeline Arts Foundation at a glance
In short: Pipeline Arts Foundation gave $125K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $125,000
- +12.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,500
- -43.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,073,253
- +19.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (68% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Pipeline Arts Foundation
- How to Apply
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Apply through the foundation’s two-part submission process. The website describes blind review and lists the materials and eligibility requirements above.
- Review Cycle
- The official rules say the submission period will open in Fall 2026 and close on December 31, 2026, or when 350 qualified entries have been received, whichever comes first.
- Deadline
- The official rules say the submission period will open in Fall 2026 and close on December 31, 2026, or when 350…
- Contact
Application contact: Kia B Kofron
Mailing address: 7600 Landmark Way 512, Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Phone: (303) 261-5003
Website: https://pipelinearts.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Pipeline Arts Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Producer Hub Inc ($25K). Together the top 10 received $125K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Greenwood Village, Colorado. In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in New York (68%), California (16%), New Jersey (8%), and Alabama (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Pipeline Arts Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $111K (2024) to $125K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $125K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Producer Hub Inc New York, NY | Grants to support creators of new musical theatre content. | $25,000 |
| Asher Muldoon New York, NY | Grants to support creators of new musical theatre content. | $20,000 |
| Tsui Music Inc Los Angeles, CA | Grants to support creators of new musical theatre content. | $20,000 |
| Casey Kendall New York, NY | Grants to support creators of new musical theatre content. | $10,000 |
| Jonathan Bauerfeld New York, NY | Grants to support creators of new musical theatre content. | $10,000 |
| Jaime a Lozano Reyes Union City, NJ | Grants to support creators of new musical theatre content. | $10,000 |
| Tommy Newman Troy, AL | Grants to support creators of new musical theatre content. | $10,000 |
| Wonderberg Productions LLC New York, NY | Grants to support creators of new musical theatre content. | $10,000 |
| Andrew Roninson Astoria, NY | Grants to support creators of new musical theatre content. | $5,000 |
| Sean McVerry Brooklyn, NY | Grants to support creators of new musical theatre content. | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,073,253 | $573,944 | $148,164 | $125,000 | 10 | $125,000 | $349,985 | $136,201 |
| 2024 | $1,738,242 | $26,055 | $124,696 | $111,000 | 5 | $111,000 | $27,399 | $116,687 |
| 2022 | $1,004,406 | $1,004,406 | — | — | — | — | $4,406 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Pipeline Arts Foundation reported a distributable amount of $136K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to discover musical theatre work as it develops, through care, curiosity, and iteration. It looks for unproduced projects that are still taking shape and have strong artistic intent and potential.
Its website describes awards as providing direct financial support, alongside possible development, residency, commissioning, and production opportunities for recipients. The 2025 filing describes the grants’ purpose as supporting creators of new musical theatre content.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $125,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $25,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest grants were $25,000 to Producer Hub Inc and $20,000 each to Asher Muldoon and Tsui Music Inc. Each was listed as supporting creators of new musical theatre content.
The foundation’s website describes a two-part application, with the first two review rounds based on blind submissions. Applicants submit identifying and team information separately from the work itself. Required materials include a 20–25-page libretto excerpt, five songs (at least three from the excerpt), a character breakdown, a synopsis of no more than 250 words, and a current question or challenge about the work. The website says submissions are fee-free.
For the 2027 cycle, the official rules state that applicants must be at least 21 and meet the listed U.S. citizenship, residency, or visa criteria; at least one creative-team member must meet those criteria. Applicants must be musical theatre artists in the early to middle stages of their careers. The rules state that awards will total at least $180,000, with a minimum award of $10,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kia B Kofron as president, Cooper M Kofron as secretary, and Carin Wagner as treasurer.
Pipeline Arts Foundation is led by Kia B. Kofron, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kia B. Kofron
President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cooper M. Kofron
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carin Wagner
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Pamela A. Duys (2022–2024) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Pipeline Arts Foundation
How much does Pipeline Arts Foundation give each year?
Pipeline Arts Foundation gave $125K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $111K across 5 grants.
What is Pipeline Arts Foundation's typical grant size?
Pipeline Arts Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,500, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Pipeline Arts Foundation give grants?
Pipeline Arts Foundation gives mostly in New York: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (16%) and New Jersey (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants).
Does Pipeline Arts Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Pipeline Arts Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Grants to Support Creators of New Musical Theatre Content." (10 grants).
Who are Pipeline Arts Foundation's largest grantees?
Pipeline Arts Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Producer Hub Inc ($25,000), Asher Muldoon ($20,000) and Tsui Music Inc ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Pipeline Arts Foundation?
Pipeline Arts Foundation reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $125K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $136K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Pipeline Arts Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to discover musical theatre work as it develops, through care, curiosity, and iteration. It looks for unproduced projects that are still taking shape and have strong artistic intent and potential. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Pipeline Arts Foundation?
Apply through the foundation’s two-part submission process. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Pipeline Arts Foundation's EIN?
Pipeline Arts Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4144741. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Pipeline Arts Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/pipeline-arts-foundation-morg_ae6caf01128141ddb23e0a1c39fe01b6
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