Rino Art District
Build a stronger community of creative individuals and businesses. Create an attractive area for people to live visit engage and shop. Spread awareness about Rino in Denver in Colorado and nationally. Provide education about the arts creative work and neighborhood revitalization. Ensure economic vitality vibrancy and job creation. Establish a permanent artistic element that fosters the growth of District and remains at the core of the District.
Rino Art District at a glance
In short: Rino Art District gave $109K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $109,375
- +15.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,625
- -1.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,625
- Total assets
- $3,358,615
- +1.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Rino Art District funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Black American West Museums ($16K). Together the top 7 received $109K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 18 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Rino Art District gives
- Giving fell 97% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $95K (2023) to $3.2M (2021). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $109K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Black American West Museums Denver, CO | Artist Support | $15,625 |
| Heart and Hand Center Unkown, CO | Artist Support | $15,625 |
| Lincoln Hills Cares Denver, CO | Artist Supprt | $15,625 |
| Colorado Young Congress Denver, CO | Artist Support | $15,625 |
| El Sistema Colorado Denver, CO | Artist Support | $15,625 |
| Groundwork Denver Denver, CO | Artist Support | $15,625 |
| Brother Jeff s Cultural Center Denver, CO | Artist Support | $15,625 |
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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 | $3,358,615 | $2,394,530 | $1,959,411 | $109,375 | 7 | $758 |
| 2023 | $3,318,680 | $4,203,779 | $1,702,852 | $95,020 | 6 | — |
| 2022 | $1,661,403 | $2,355,660 | $1,509,059 | $185,199 | 3 | — |
| 2021 | $2,082,867 | $2,141,128 | $4,364,084 | $3,179,822 | 2 | — |
| 2020 | $953,402 | $2,563,104 | $1,879,189 | — | — | — |
About Rino Art District
Based on IRS filings
Rino Art District is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Denver, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $109K. Net investment income was $758.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Rino Art District is led by Alexandra Sharp, Executive Director on the 2024 filing; 2 of 13 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alexandra Sharp
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$145K (2024)
Sarah Cawrse
Bid & Gid Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$140K (2024)
Tracie Weil
Chair
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Feinstein
Member
Co Chair → Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anne Hayes
Krw Representative
Board Member → Krw Representative, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bernard Hurley
Member
Board Member → Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diana Merkel
Member
Board Member → Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gerald Horner
Member
Secretary → Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Power
Member
Treasurer → Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kirsty Greer
Member
Board Member → Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julian Donaldson
Member
Board Member → Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Kiler
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Obie Ariss
Krw Representative
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Tracy Weil (2020–2023) — Chair
- Former: Charity Von Guinness (2022–2023) — Executive Di
- Former: Heiki Dewitt Larson (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jonathan Kaplan (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Sonia Danielsen (2020–2022) — Chair
- Former: John Deffebaugh (2022) — Senior Director
- Former: Anthony Aragon (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Elizabeth Nguyen (2020) — Board Member
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 $145K, to Alexandra Sharp (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Rino Art District
How much does Rino Art District give each year?
Rino Art District gave $109K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $95K across 6 grants.
What is Rino Art District's typical grant size?
Rino Art District's median grant in 2024 was $15,625, and its average grant was $15,625, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Rino Art District give grants?
Rino Art District gives mostly in Colorado: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (6 grants).
Does Rino Art District give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Rino Art District's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Artist Support" (6 grants).
Who are Rino Art District's largest grantees?
Rino Art District's largest 2024 grantees include Black American West Museums ($15,625), Heart and Hand Center ($15,625) and Lincoln Hills Cares ($15,625), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Rino Art District?
Rino Art District reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.4M.
What is Rino Art District?
Rino Art District is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Denver, CO. It holds $3.4M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Rino Art District's EIN?
Rino Art District's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4367396. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 17, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 6, 2024)
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