Sandy Springs Arts Foundation Inc
The organizations mission is to provide all Sandy Springs residents with access to life-enriching art experiences, and arts educational opportunities. We exist to enhance the quality of life for Sandy Springs residents by providing financial support to local organizations.
Sandy Springs Arts Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Sandy Springs Arts Foundation Inc gave $121K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $24K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $121,350
- -56.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -28.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $24,270
- -38.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,700
- Total assets
- $675,734
- -11.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Sandy Springs Arts Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was City of Sandy Springs Inc ($70K). Together the top 5 received $121K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 27 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Sandy Springs Arts Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 56% 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $64K (2022) to $334K (2019). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $121K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Sandy Springs Inc Sandy Springs, GA | Art Education | $70,000 |
| Ridgeview Charter Foundation Sandy Springs, GA | Arts Education | $13,650 |
| North Springs High School Sandy Springs, GA | Arts Education | $12,700 |
| Riverwood Intl Charter School Sandy Springs, GA | Arts Education | $12,500 |
| Sandy Springs Charter Mid Sch Sandy Springs, GA | Arts Education | $12,500 |
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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 | $675,734 | $212,856 | $293,746 | $121,350 | 5 | $24,666 |
| 2023 | $762,536 | $166,696 | $432,790 | $278,000 | 7 | $17,276 |
| 2022 | $1,080,384 | $235,012 | $200,267 | $63,857 | 4 | $-992 |
| 2021 | $1,102,534 | $553,095 | $387,893 | $274,750 | 5 | $-3,552 |
| 2020 | $1,266,952 | $507,426 | $412,462 | $298,500 | 6 | $8,892 |
| 2019 | $1,567,439 | $519,584 | $528,750 | $334,000 | 3 | $-4,571 |
About Sandy Springs Arts Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Sandy Springs Arts Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Sandy Springs, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $676K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $121K. Net investment income was $25K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sandy Springs Arts Foundation Inc is led by Meade Sutterfield, Chairman since 2023 (on filings since 2019); 1 of 11 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Meade Sutterfield
Chairman
Vice Chair & Treasurer → Chair, 2022
Chair → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maureen Darcy
Foundation Manager
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$4K (2019) → $85K (2024)
Bill Henagan
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jan Collins
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Ray
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ken Byers
Past Chairman
Board Chair → Immediate Past Chair, 2022
Immediate Past Chair → Past Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laurie Kirkegaard
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robyn Spizman
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Barnes
Secretary
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim McAfee
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Smith
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Connie Seacrest (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Ross Rossin (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: W. Ray Persons (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Andrea Bain Harrison (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Betty Sunshine (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Frances Creekmuir (2019–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Bill Harrison (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Emily Hutmacher (2019) — Executive Director
- Former: Sunny Park (2019) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $85K, to Maureen Darcy (Foundation Mgr.).
Frequently asked questions about Sandy Springs Arts Foundation Inc
How much does Sandy Springs Arts Foundation Inc give each year?
Sandy Springs Arts Foundation Inc gave $121K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $278K across 7 grants.
What is Sandy Springs Arts Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Sandy Springs Arts Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $12,700, and its average grant was $24,270, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Sandy Springs Arts Foundation Inc give grants?
Sandy Springs Arts Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Sandy Springs, GA (5 grants).
Does Sandy Springs Arts Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Sandy Springs Arts Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Arts Education" (4 grants).
Who are Sandy Springs Arts Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Sandy Springs Arts Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include City of Sandy Springs Inc ($70,000), Ridgeview Charter Foundation ($13,650) and North Springs High School ($12,700), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Sandy Springs Arts Foundation Inc?
Sandy Springs Arts Foundation Inc reported $676K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $213K.
What is Sandy Springs Arts Foundation Inc?
Sandy Springs Arts Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Sandy Springs, GA. It holds $676K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Sandy Springs Arts Foundation Inc's EIN?
Sandy Springs Arts Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1187688. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 2, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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