TO CREATE ARTS IN DIVERSE EXPERIENCES THAT ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW AND EXCITING CULTURAL INITIATIVES FOR THE COMMUNITY; THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF ACTIVE PARTICIPATION AND COOPERATION OF THE GOVERNMENT, BUSINESS, (CONTINUED ON SCH O)..... EDUCATION, AND PRIVATE SECTORS; AND THE PROVIDING OF QUALITY MANAGEMENT, FUNDRAISING, AND FINANCIAL SERVICES TO OUR OPERATING DIVISIONS AND OTHER ARTS ORGANIZATIONS DESIRING OUR SERVICES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$25.7M
+79.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$76K
-26.1% YoY
Grant Count
9
-10.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
-17.8% YoY
About Scottsdale Arts
Based on IRS filings
Scottsdale Arts is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in SCOTTSDALE, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $25.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $76K. Net investment income was $818K.
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 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $25,687,316 | $14,317,399 | $11,523,631 |
| Revenue | $25,100,532 | $14,654,019 | $15,274,085 |
| Expenses | $14,684,107 | $13,875,162 | $11,937,899 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $818,098 | $444,913 | $272,948 |
| 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 9 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
74 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Scottsdale Arts
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Childsplay Inc ($10,000), Detour Company Theatre ($10,000), Greasepaint Youth Theatre ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CHILDSPLAY INC TEMPE, AZ | IN-SCHOOL PERFORMANCES | $10,000 |
| DETOUR COMPANY THEATRE SCOTTSDALE, AZ | GEN OP | $10,000 |
| GREASEPAINT YOUTH THEATRE SCOTTSDALE, AZ | GEN OP | $10,000 |
| SCOTTSDALE ARTISTS SCOTTSDALE, AZ | GEN OP | $10,000 |
| KIDS IN FOCUS PHOENIX, AZ | YOUTH ART EXHIBTIONS | $9,000 |
| ACT ONE PHOENIX, AZ | YOUTH FIELD TRIPS | $7,500 |
| MOVEMENT SOURCE INC PHOENIX, AZ | SCOTTSDALE DANCE PROJECT | $7,000 |
| DESERT FOOTHILLS THE SCOTTSDALE, AZ | SUMMER THEATER CAMPS FOR YOUTH & GEN OP | $6,000 |
| PHOENIX CONSERVATORY PHOENIX, AZ | LIBRARY MUSIC PROGRAM | $6,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHANIE LYON | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MARK CANDELARIA | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| CATHERINE LONG | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| DENNIS ROBBINS | PAST CHAIR | 1 | — |
| RONDA ANDERSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| TIM BAUGHMAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JULIE BENNETT | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| BRICE BEVERLY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| STEVE BIDDLE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| PETER BOYLE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| KRISTEN BROWN | TRUSTEE (RESIGNED 10/24) | 1 | — |
| DINO CAMUNEZ | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| RICHARD COLEMAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JP DAHDAH | TRUSTEE (RESIGNED 9/24) | 1 | — |
| MARY FEDEWA | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| KEITH GALBUT | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| KRISTOPHER HARMAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| BRIANNA JOHNSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| PAIGE JONES CECIL | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CHRISTINE KOVACH | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ALISON LEWIS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CRISTOBAL MARTINEZ | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| PRICILLA NELSON-JOHNSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ERIK PETERSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LINDA PETERSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JEFF RAKOCZY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MERLE ROSSKAM | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JAQUELINE SCHENKEIN MD | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| PAULINE SCOTT | TRUSTEE (RESIGNED 2/24) | 1 | — |
| MELANIE SUTTON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MISTIE WEISHAAR | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| KATHY WILLS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| GERD WUETERMANN | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $435,253 |
| MICHAEL MARTIN | CFO | 40 | $118,787 |
| ANDRIA SHERIDAN | CAO | 40 | $100,712 |
| ERIN KRIVANEK | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $111,111 |
| JAMIE PRINS | DIRECTOR OF EVENTS | 40 | $100,637 |
| ABBEY MESSMER | DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMING | 40 | $100,268 |
| KATI BALLARES | DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC ART | 40 | $100,099 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scottsdale Arts?
Scottsdale Arts is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in SCOTTSDALE, AZ. It holds $25.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Scottsdale Arts?
As of 2024, Scottsdale Arts holds $25.7M in total assets with $25.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 9 grants totaling $76K in 2024.
Where does Scottsdale Arts operate?
Scottsdale Arts has awarded grants in Arizona.
What size grants does Scottsdale Arts award?
In 2024, Scottsdale Arts awarded 9 grants totaling $76K — an average of about $8K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Scottsdale Arts's EIN?
Scottsdale Arts's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0593786. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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