Redline
Redline, also known as RedLine Contemporary Art Center, is a Denver-based public charity that fosters education and engagement between artists and communities to create positive social change. Its grantmaking includes Arts in Society, a Colorado-wide program for arts projects addressing social issues, and the INSITE Fund, which supports independent artists and artist collectives in the Denver Metro and Front Range.
Redline at a glance
In short: Redline gave $582K across 39 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Colorado. 79% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $582,000
- +154.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 39
- +290.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,923
- -34.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $4,954,956
- +37.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 79% first-time grantees (31 of 39, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Redline
- How to Apply
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RedLine’s website describes application processes for Arts in Society and INSITE. The Arts in Society process begins with an LOI, with selected applicants invited to submit a detailed proposal. The INSITE Fund uses an application portal. No statement about unsolicited requests is provided.
- Review Cycle
- The listed 2026 Arts in Society LOI deadline was September 4, 2026, and the listed INSITE Fund deadline was August 24, 2026. Both dates have passed as of October 2, 2026.
- Deadline
- The listed 2026 Arts in Society LOI deadline was September 4, 2026, and the listed INSITE Fund deadline was August 24,…
- Contact
Mailing address: 2350 Arapahoe Street, Denver, CO 80205
Phone: (720) 769-2390
Website: https://redlineart.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Redline
Who Redline funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Warm Cookies of the Revolution ($40K). Together the top 10 received $303K.
Grant Size Distribution
138 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 138 grants of 138 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Arts in Society supports projects across Colorado, and applicants must reside in Colorado. The INSITE Fund page specifies projects within a 115-mile radius of Denver and within Colorado. In 2024, 94% of Redline’s grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado and 6% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Redline open to new grantees?
79%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 31 of 39 grantees (79%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $21K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $229K (2023) to $859K (2020). In 2024 it made 39 grants totaling $582K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Warm Cookies of the Revolution Denver, CO | Arts in Society Project | $40,000 |
| Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO | Arts in Society Project | $35,000 |
| Mt Carmel Veterans Services Center Colorado Springs, CO | Arts in Society Project | $35,000 |
| Musical Mentors Collaborative New York, NY | Arts in Society Project | $35,000 |
| 2MX2 LLC Northglenn, CO | Arts in Society Project | $32,000 |
| Voices Carbondale, CO | Arts in Society Project | $30,000 |
| Sound Affects Music Fort Collins, CO | Arts in Society Project | $26,000 |
| Friends of the Genoa Tower Denver, CO | Arts in Society Project | $25,000 |
| Presenting Denver Denver, CO | Arts in Society Project | $25,000 |
| Aurora Economic Opportunity Coalition Aurora, CO | Arts in Society Project | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,954,956 | $3,362,101 | $3,038,976 | $582,000 | 39 | $1 |
| 2023 | $3,600,403 | $2,749,137 | $2,506,005 | $229,000 | 10 | $6 |
| 2022 | $3,776,840 | $2,184,379 | $2,595,436 | $431,500 | 19 | $15 |
| 2021 | $19,188,382 | $2,483,556 | $2,224,489 | $400,000 | 20 | $7,114 |
| 2020 | $11,371,153 | $3,440,634 | $3,141,902 | $858,500 | 50 | $2,546 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
RedLine’s mission is to foster education and engagement between artists and communities to create positive social change. Its stated vision is to empower everyone to create social change through art.
Through Arts in Society, RedLine administers grants for cross-sector projects that use arts and culture to promote social justice and community welfare. Eligible applicants include individuals and organizations; the program page also lists schools and government agencies. RedLine’s regranting programs are described as directly funding projects that address social issues, prioritizing artists in underrepresented communities, and offering grantees organizational support.
The 2024 filing describes Arts in Society as a collaboration with funding from the Bonfils-Stanton Foundation, Colorado Health Foundation, Denver Arts & Venues, and Colorado Creative Industries. It describes INSITE as an artist- and collective-focused small-grants program for temporary projects.
Examples of 2024 grantees illustrate the range of organizations supported. Warm Cookies of the Revolution says it creates accessible, affordable programs combining community issues with civic engagement. Colorado State University’s CSU STRATA says it supports the research and educational efforts of the Colorado State University System. Mt. Carmel Veterans Services Center says it provides transition and wellness services for veterans, military members, and their families. Musical Mentors Collaborative says it provides music instruction and mentorship in under-resourced communities. Voices says it uses music, storytelling, and performance to cultivate listening, story sharing, and belonging. Sound Affects Music says it connects professional musicians with adults who have limited access to public music. Friends of the Genoa Tower says it supports the tower’s preservation and activation as a community gathering place. Colorado Dragon Boat describes its annual event as celebrating Colorado’s Asian-Pacific American presence and history.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, Redline reported 39 grants totaling $582,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $40,000, with a median of $10,000. The listed grants were identified as Arts in Society Project awards.
The largest listed awards were $40,000 to Warm Cookies of the Revolution; $35,000 each to Colorado State University, Mt Carmel Veterans Services Center, and Musical Mentors Collaborative; and $32,000 to 2MX2 LLC. Other listed awards included $30,000 to Voices, $26,000 to Sound Affects Music, $25,000 each to Friends of the Genoa Tower and Presenting Denver, and $20,000 each to Aurora Economic Opportunity Coalition, Colorado Dragon Boat Festival, and Fiestas Patrias LLC.
Arts in Society grants range from $5,000 to $35,000. The application process described for the 2026–27 cycle starts with a Letter of Intent (LOI); selected applicants are invited to submit a detailed proposal for final funding decisions. The program also offers grantees learning-community meetings, evaluation support, and marketing and communications support. INSITE offers grants of up to $10,000 to independent artists and artist collectives for public-facing visual arts projects outside traditional studio, museum, art-center, or gallery settings.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Laura Marage as Founder; Dr Ella Maria Ray as Chair; Susan Lewis as Vice Chair; and Marelene Price as Treasurer. It also lists Anthony Garcia Sr, Doug Kacena, Karla Dakin, Mark Bell, Patricia Ho, and Thomas Detour Evans as directors.
Redline is led by Louise Martorano, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 14 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Louise Martorano
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$82K (2020) → $105K (2024)
Ella Maria Ray
Chair
Director → Co-Chair, 2023
Co-Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Detour Evans
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yael Nyholm
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Doug Kacena
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karla Dakin
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Bell
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Ho
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Garcia Sr.
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Hicks
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terry Dowd
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Marage
Founder
Director → Founder, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marelene Price
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Lewis
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (18)
- Former: Kealey Boyd (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Meg Satrom (2020–2023) — Co-Chair
- Former: Michael Yu (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Anthony Garcia St (2023) — Director
- Former: Brian Sherman (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Dina Bleecker (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Fred Glick (2020–2022) — Vice Chair
- Former: Lori Bauman (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Stephanie Tavares-Rance (2022) — Director
- Former: Chad Berreth (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Chris Roth (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Davian Gagne (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Greg Laugero (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Jason Jones (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: John Dellasalle (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Lisa Gedgaudas (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Megan Gafford (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Paul Hamilton (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $105K, to Louise Martorano (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Redline
How much does Redline give each year?
Redline gave $582K across 39 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $229K across 10 grants.
What is Redline's typical grant size?
Redline's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $14,923, across 39 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Redline that year got $13K on average.
Where does Redline give grants?
Redline gives mostly in Colorado: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (20 grants), Colorado Springs, CO (3 grants), Fort Collins, CO (2 grants) and Aurora, CO (2 grants).
Does Redline give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 39 grants with a stated purpose on Redline's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Arts in Society Project" (39 grants).
Who are Redline's largest grantees?
Redline's largest 2024 grantees include Warm Cookies of the Revolution ($40,000), Colorado State University ($35,000) and Mt Carmel Veterans Services Center ($35,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Redline?
Redline reported $5.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.4M.
What does Redline fund?
RedLine’s mission is to foster education and engagement between artists and communities to create positive social change. Its stated vision is to empower everyone to create social change through art. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Redline?
RedLine’s website describes application processes for Arts in Society and INSITE. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Redline's EIN?
Redline's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0317963. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Redline funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/redline-morg_9d025939fc704ab9b129fde65598b911
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