The Art Connection Inc
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The Art Connection Inc at a glance
In short: The Art Connection Inc gave $17K across 2 grants in 2020 (avg $8K), mostly in Rhode Island. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $16,678
- Grants made (2020)
- 2
- Average grant
- $8,339
- Median grant
- $8,339
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (50% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who The Art Connection Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Art Connection Rhode Island ($8K). Together the top 2 received $17K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 2 grants totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Art Connection Rhode Island Pawtucket, RI | Termination Distribution | $8,339 |
| Art Connection in the Capital Region Washington, DC | Termination Distribution | $8,339 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $236,266 | $344,426 | $16,678 | 2 |
About The Art Connection Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Art Connection Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Boston, MA. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 2 grants totaling $17K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Art Connection Inc is led by Michael Rousseau, Chair on the 2020 filing; none of the 7 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Michael Rousseau
Chair
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ildiko Szabo
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Magali Maiza
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mercedes Sherrod Evans
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
R. Hilliard Ebling
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Betsy Boveroux
Assistant Clerk
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Greenberg
Treasurer
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Art Connection Inc
How much does The Art Connection Inc give each year?
The Art Connection Inc gave $17K across 2 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing.
What is The Art Connection Inc?
The Art Connection Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Boston, MA.
Where does The Art Connection Inc operate?
The Art Connection Inc has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Rhode Island.
What is The Art Connection Inc's EIN?
The Art Connection Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3289544. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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