Spokane Arts Fund
TO AMPLIFY SPOKANE AS THE CULTURAL HUB AND CATALYST FOR THE INLAND NORTHWEST THROUGH ARTS LEADERSHIP, ADVOCACY, NETWORKING AND SUPPORT.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$279K
+599.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$75K
+28.2% YoY
Grant Count
8
+14.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$9K
+12.2% YoY
About Spokane Arts Fund
Based on IRS filings
Spokane Arts Fund is a nonprofit organization, based in SPOKANE, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $279K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 8 grants totaling $75K. Net investment income was $2K.
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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 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $278,937 | $39,907 | $298,205 |
| Revenue | $1,457,357 | $349,836 | $936,614 |
| Expenses | $1,196,577 | $617,196 | $825,792 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,699 | $20,344 | $9 |
| 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 8 recipients in 2023
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Spokane Arts Fund
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2023 grants, the largest include Eastern Washington University ($20,000), Spokane Ensemble Theater ($10,000), Spokane Public Radio ($9,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SPOKANE ENSEMBLE THEATER SPOKANE, WA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| GLOW CHILDREN EARLY LEARNING CENTER SPOKANE, WA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $6,000 |
| SPOKANE PUBLIC RADIO SPOKANE, WA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $9,000 |
| MADELINE MCNEILL | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $7,500 |
| THE FAMILY GUIDE SPOKANE VALLEY, WA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $7,000 |
| EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY CHENEY, WA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| DIRECT INFLUX SPOKANE, WA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $7,500 |
| SHADES OF MOTHERHOOD SPOKANE, WA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $8,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROOKE KIENER | BOARD CHAIR | 5 | — |
| STEVEN MCDONALD | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | — |
| KAREN STRATTON | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | — |
| GARRET DAGGETT | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | — |
| STEPHANIE CURRAN | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | — |
| MELODY HEATON | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | — |
| BETHANY LETCHER | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | — |
| ELISABETH HOOKER | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | — |
| MELISSA HUGGINS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $56,188 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Spokane Arts Fund?
As of 2023, Spokane Arts Fund holds $279K in total assets with $1.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $75K in 2023.
Where does Spokane Arts Fund operate?
Spokane Arts Fund has awarded grants in Washington.
What size grants does Spokane Arts Fund award?
In 2023, Spokane Arts Fund awarded 8 grants totaling $75K — an average of about $9K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Spokane Arts Fund's EIN?
Spokane Arts Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-0998745. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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