Scottsdale Arts
Scottsdale Arts is a public charity based in Scottsdale, Arizona, that presents and supports arts and cultural activity. Its work includes performing arts, contemporary art, and public art, and it administers a Community Arts Grant Program for nonprofit arts and cultural organizations.
Scottsdale Arts at a glance
In short: Scottsdale Arts gave $132K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Arizona. 44% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $132,000
- +74.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +77.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,250
- -1.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,750
- Total assets
- $24,458,516
- -4.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (7 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Scottsdale Arts
- How to Apply
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The published application process called for submitting an application during the stated application window.
- Review Cycle
- The 2026–27 application deadline was July 27, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.; this is a past cycle.
- Deadline
- The 2026–27 application deadline was July 27, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.; this is a past cycle.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7380 East Second Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Phone: (480) 874-4615
Website: https://scottsdalearts.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Scottsdale Arts
Who Scottsdale Arts funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Kids in Focus ($10K). Together the top 10 received $92K.
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 74 grants of 76 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Community Arts Grant Program serves Scottsdale-based and Valley arts and culture organizations and supports projects serving the Scottsdale community. All grant dollars reported in the 2025 filing went to recipients in Arizona.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Scottsdale Arts open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 16 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 38% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+11%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $76K (2024) to $999K (2021). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $132K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kids in Focus Phoenix, AZ | Education and Performances Programming | $10,000 |
| Scottsdale Artists' School Inc Scottsdale, AZ | Education and Performances Programming | $10,000 |
| The Walter Hive Scottsdale, AZ | Education and Performances Programming | $10,000 |
| Greasepaint Youth Theater Scottsdale, AZ | Education and Performances Programming | $10,000 |
| Childsplay Inc Tempe, AZ | Education and Performances Programming | $10,000 |
| Arizona Musicfest Scottsdale, AZ | Education and Performances Programming | $10,000 |
| Act One Arizona Phoenix, AZ | Education and Performances Programming | $8,500 |
| Central Arizona Flute Ensemble Mesa, AZ | Education and Performances Programming | $8,000 |
| Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Scottsdale, AZ | Education and Performances Programming | $7,500 |
| B3 Theatre Inc Phoenix, AZ | Education and Performances Programming | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Amounts are from the organization’s filings.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $24,458,516 | $13,038,696 | $14,303,581 | $132,000 | 16 | $978,322 |
| 2024 | $25,687,316 | $25,100,532 | $14,684,107 | $75,500 | 9 | $818,098 |
| 2023 | $14,317,399 | $14,654,019 | $13,875,162 | $102,104 | 10 | $444,913 |
| 2022 | $11,523,631 | $15,274,085 | $11,937,899 | $119,000 | 14 | $272,948 |
| 2021 | $11,025,722 | $9,457,681 | $9,444,310 | $998,863 | 27 | $249,310 |
| 2020 | $8,524,571 | $11,152,408 | $10,306,458 | $132,650 | 14 | $202,486 |
| 2019 | $7,609,044 | $10,924,563 | $12,101,955 | $143,900 | 14 | $162,184 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Scottsdale Arts’ stated mission is to enhance lives through the power of the arts. Its Community Arts Grant Program supports Scottsdale-based and Valley arts and culture organizations through programs and events intended to foster growth and sustainability in the local cultural landscape.
The 2025 grants show support for education and performances programming, as well as general operations. Grantee missions illustrate the range of organizations supported: Scottsdale Artists’ School says it develops artists’ and aspiring artists’ capabilities through fine-art instruction; Kids in Focus describes using mentorship-based photography and life-skills development to support youth; and Childsplay says it creates theater and learning experiences for young audiences. The Walter Hive describes using arts, fabrication, and hands-on learning to promote wellness, confidence, and workforce readiness.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Scottsdale Arts reported 16 grants totaling $132,000. Grants ranged from $6,000 to $10,000, with a median of $7,750. The listed grants were for education and performances programming except for Desert Foothills Events’ $7,500 grant for general operations.
Among the largest awards were $10,000 each to Kids in Focus, Scottsdale Artists’ School, The Walter Hive, Childsplay, Arizona Musicfest, and Scottsdale Community Players. Other listed awards included $8,500 to Act One Arizona, $8,000 to Central Arizona Flute Ensemble, and $7,500 each to the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, B3 Theatre, Desert Foothills Events, and Detour Company Theatre.
For the 2026–27 grant cycle, the program’s published eligibility rules required applicants to be 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts or cultural organizations with at least three years of programming. Project grants were for organizations based in Scottsdale or conducting programs there; general operating applicants had to have their primary business place within Scottsdale. The application materials listed a project budget form and an FAQ. Grants could not support individuals, multi-year commitments, building projects, conference or workshop attendance, fundraising-event tickets or advertising, or after-school programs run by school personnel. Awarded funds were to support activities from September 1, 2026, through July 31, 2027, with a final report due within 90 days after project completion or by July 31, 2027, whichever came first.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Stephanie Lyon as chair; Mark Candelaria as vice chair and secretary; Cathy Long as treasurer; Dennis Robbins as past chair; and Alison Lewis, Priscilla Nelson-Johnson, JP Dahdah, Mary Fedewa, Bruce Beverly, and Linda Peterson as trustees.
Scottsdale Arts is led by Gerd Wuestermann, President & CEO on every filing since 2019; 6 of 35 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gerd Wuestermann
President & CEO
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$56K (2019) → $485K (2025)
Stephanie Lyon
Chair
Trustee → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erin Krivanek
Director of Development
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$103K (2023) → $109K (2025)
Abbey Messmer
Director of Programming
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$100K (2024) → $106K (2025)
Kathryn Ballares
Director of Public Art
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$102K (2025)
Alison Lewis
Trustee
Trustee → Chair, 2020
Chair → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Beverly
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Wills
Trustee
Trustee & Past Chair → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Fedewa
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Merle Roskam
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rhonda Anderson
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Biddle
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Baughman
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dino Camunez
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jp Dahdah
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keith Galbut
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Peterson
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Priscilla Nelson-Johnson
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brianna Johnson
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christine Kovach
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erik Peterson
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Bennet
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melanie Sutton
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mistie Weishaar
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christobal Martinez
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristen Brown
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Chippendale
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jackie Schenkein
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kris Harman
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paige Jones
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Martin
CFO
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$86K (2022) → $121K (2025)
Andria Sheridan
Chief Administrative Officer
CAO → Chief Administrative Officer, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$101K (2024) → $108K (2025)
Dennis Robbins
Past Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
Chair → Past Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Candelaria
Vice Chair & Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2024
Secretary → Vice Chair & Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cathy Long
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (37)
- Former: Jaqueline Schenkein MD (2019–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Kristopher Harman (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Peter Boyle (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Paige Jones Cecil (2022–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Richard Coleman (2022–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Catherine Long (2023–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Pauline Scott (2023–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Jamie Prins (2024) — Director of Events
- Former: Jeff Rakoczy (2024) — Trustee
- Former: Kati Ballares (2024) — Director of Public Art
- Former: Kirsten Brown (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Pagie Cecil (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Mike Miller (2019–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Alethia Lawry (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: John E. Voris (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Patrick Strieck (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Allison Cahill (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Kathy Duley (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Liz Cohen (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Christian Serena (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: David Itzkowitz (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Felice Appell (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Jeffrey Beyersdorfer (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Jp Millon (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Ryan G. Backlund (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Alison Colwell (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Suzanne D. Haniotis (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Victoria Agudelo-Martin (2020–2021) — Director of Finance
- Former: Peggy Kapner (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: Andrew Chippindall (2019) — Trustee & Past Chair
- Former: Chris Irish (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Christopher Harman (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Neale Perl (2019) — President & CEO
- Former: Scott McDaniel (2019) — Director of Finance & Administration
- Former: Sue Hasenstein (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Suzanne Diamond (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Vicki Smith (2019) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $485K, to Gerd Wuestermann (President & CEO). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Scottsdale Arts
How much does Scottsdale Arts give each year?
Scottsdale Arts gave $132K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $76K across 9 grants.
What is Scottsdale Arts's typical grant size?
Scottsdale Arts's median grant in 2025 was $7,750, and its average grant was $8,250, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Scottsdale Arts that year got $8K on average.
Where does Scottsdale Arts give grants?
Scottsdale Arts gives mostly in Arizona: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Scottsdale, AZ (7 grants), Phoenix, AZ (6 grants) and Tempe, AZ (2 grants).
Does Scottsdale Arts give general operating support?
Occasionally: 6% of Scottsdale Arts's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Education and Performances Programming" (15 grants).
Who are Scottsdale Arts's largest grantees?
Scottsdale Arts's largest 2025 grantees include Kids in Focus ($10,000), Scottsdale Artists' School Inc ($10,000) and The Walter Hive ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Scottsdale Arts?
Scottsdale Arts reported $24.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $13.0M.
What does Scottsdale Arts fund?
Scottsdale Arts’ stated mission is to enhance lives through the power of the arts. Its Community Arts Grant Program supports Scottsdale-based and Valley arts and culture organizations through programs and events intended to foster growth and sustainability in the local cultural landscape. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Scottsdale Arts?
The published application process called for submitting an application during the stated application window. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 24, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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