The Arts Federation Inc
The Arts Federation Inc (TAF) is a public charity based in Lafayette, Indiana. It provides arts education and outreach, and awards grants to community and cultural organizations across a 14-county Indiana service area.
The Arts Federation Inc at a glance
In short: The Arts Federation Inc gave $463K across 23 grants in 2025 (avg $20K), mostly in Indiana. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $463,348
- -3.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 23
- -8.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $20,146
- +5.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $11,660
- Total assets
- $2,698,428
- -3.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 23, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (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 The Arts Federation Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 638 North Street, Lafayette, IN 47901
Phone: (765) 423-2787
Website: https://theartsfederation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Arts Federation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Veedersburg Revitalization Association ($70K). Together the top 10 received $334K.
Grant Size Distribution
96 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 81 grants of 96 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
TAF identifies its service area as Benton, Carroll, Cass, Clinton, Fountain, Howard, Jasper, Newton, Montgomery, Pulaski, Tippecanoe, Tipton, Warren, and White counties in Indiana. All grant dollars in its 2025 filing went to recipients in Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Arts Federation Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 23 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. How we count
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 $250K (2021) to $759K (2023). In 2025 it made 23 grants totaling $463K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Veedersburg Revitalization Association Veedersburg, IN | Arts Project Support | $70,000 |
| Friends of the Frankfort Public Library Frankfort, IN | Arts Project Support | $59,905 |
| Monon Civic Preservation Society Monon, IN | Arts Project Support | $58,010 |
| Tippecanoe County Historical Association Lafayette, IN | Arts Project Support | $57,085 |
| Long Center for the Performing Arts Lafayette, IN | Arts Organization Support | $16,761 |
| Art Museum of Greater Lafayette Lafayette, IN | Arts Organization Support | $15,637 |
| Lafayette Symphony Inc Lafayette, IN | Arts Organization Support | $15,116 |
| Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette Inc Lafayette, IN | Arts Organization Support | $14,629 |
| Robert and Ellen Haan Museum of Indiana Art Lafayette, IN | Arts Organization Support | $14,141 |
| Kokomo Park Band Kokomo, IN | Arts Organization Support | $12,628 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,698,428 | $1,027,310 | $1,015,588 | $463,348 | 23 | $23,925 |
| 2024 | $2,786,929 | $1,410,757 | $1,334,346 | $479,093 | 25 | $17,936 |
| 2023 | $2,732,042 | $1,493,046 | $1,416,496 | $759,264 | 35 | $8,588 |
| 2022 | $2,580,467 | $934,954 | $944,227 | $250,000 | 7 | $4,434 |
| 2021 | $2,782,739 | $1,043,937 | $942,305 | $250,000 | 6 | $3,366 |
| 2020 | $2,777,236 | $773,698 | $1,006,521 | $428,092 | 27 | $4,436 |
| 2019 | $3,113,524 | $1,543,491 | $960,173 | $451,844 | 33 | $5,722 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
TAF states its mission as “Grow the Arts: Access, Experience, and Opportunity,” and its vision as a future in which all individuals and communities experience the vitality of the arts. Its stated activities include educational opportunities in visual, performing, and literary arts; outreach to underserved communities and youth; and funding for arts organizations’ capital and operational expenses. TAF also describes its programs as offering free opportunities to increase accessibility and equity.
TAF says it annually awards grants to nonprofit community and cultural organizations in 14 counties. Its grant programs include Arts Organization Support, Arts Project Support, and North Central Health Services capital grants.
The 2025 grants included support for arts organizations and community projects. Among the recipients, the Monon Civic Preservation Society describes its mission as improving civic properties and promoting Monon and White County history; the Tippecanoe County Historical Association says it collects, preserves, researches, and shares local history. The Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette says its mission is to enhance the area’s artistic and cultural environment through theatrical productions and educational opportunities. Prairie Preservation Guild Ltd describes its work as preserving and restoring historic buildings in Benton County.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, TAF reported 23 grants totaling $463,348. Grant amounts ranged from $6,921 to $70,000, with a median of $11,660. The largest awards included $70,000 to Veedersburg Revitalization Association, $59,905 to Friends of the Frankfort Public Library, $58,010 to Monon Civic Preservation Society, and $57,085 to Tippecanoe County Historical Association, each for arts project support. Other listed grants included $15,637 to Art Museum of Greater Lafayette and $14,629 to Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette, both for arts organization support.
The website describes the North Central Health Services capital-grant program as restricted to capital projects for eligible TAF member organizations with 501(c)(3) status in Benton, Carroll, Clinton, Fountain, Montgomery, Tippecanoe, Warren, or White County. Eligible projects were defined as having a lifespan of at least 10 years or a value of at least $1,000; routine maintenance, including roof or window replacement and outdated-equipment replacement, was excluded. The program information is dated April 14, 2025 and describes that cycle, not a current application opportunity.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Karin Pinto, Arissa Beck, Jason Bennett, Steve Dunnuck, Sharon Park, Kenneth Goff, and Amy Ledman as directors; Jen Ewalt Johnson as secretary; Jos N Holman as treasurer; and Mike Springer as vice president.
The Arts Federation Inc is led by Letitia K. Lee, Executive Director on the 2025 filing; 1 of 20 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Letitia K. Lee
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$88K (2025)
Laura Kendall
President
Treasurer → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alex Mason
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Arissa Beck
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marcy Miller
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dailey Tingley
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Bennett
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth Goff
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marty Sennett
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Dunnuck
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Rumba
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Ledman
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
G. Alex Teder
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karin Pinto
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Park
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Clark
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Munt
Past President
Director → President, 2023
President → Past President, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jos N. Holman
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jen Ewalt Johnson
Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Springer
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (33)
- Former: Donnie Alexander (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Jiwon Hwang (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Kathryn Dilworth (2024) — Director
- Former: David Huhnke (2019–2023) — Past President
- Former: Stepheney Bible (2019–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Ashley Rhoda (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Brian Leung (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Esteban Garcia (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Marcela Estrada (2022–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Nicole Baker (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: David Strand (2023) — Director
- Former: Jacob Brindley (2023) — Director
- Former: Jen Ewalt (2023) — Director
- Former: Bill McInerney (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Blake Walberts (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: David Stein (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Mel Gruver (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Cameron Ward (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Pat Rosen (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Lydia Coppedge (2021) — Director
- Former: Michelle Rainey (2021) — Director
- Former: Tenecia Waddell-Pyle (2021) — Director
- Former: Brian Yost (2019–2020) — President
- Former: Cameron Mann (2019–2020) — Secretary
- Former: Florence Adibu (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Lori Heath (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Natasha Duncan (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Nick Schenkel (2019–2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Bj Moyars (2019) — Director
- Former: Jim Bodenmiller (2019) — Director
- Former: Kevin Ness (2019) — Director
- Former: Lindsay Zimmerman (2019) — Vice President
- Former: Megha Anwer (2019) — Director
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 $88K, to Letitia K Lee (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Arts Federation Inc
How much does The Arts Federation Inc give each year?
The Arts Federation Inc gave $463K across 23 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $479K across 25 grants.
What is The Arts Federation Inc's typical grant size?
The Arts Federation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $11,660, and its average grant was $20,146, across 23 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Arts Federation Inc give grants?
The Arts Federation Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lafayette, IN (8 grants), Kokomo, IN (4 grants), Rensselaer, IN (2 grants) and Logansport, IN (2 grants).
Does The Arts Federation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on The Arts Federation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Arts Organization Support" (19 grants) and "Arts Project Support" (4 grants).
Who are The Arts Federation Inc's largest grantees?
The Arts Federation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Veedersburg Revitalization Association ($70,000), Friends of the Frankfort Public Library ($59,905) and Monon Civic Preservation Society ($58,010), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Arts Federation Inc?
The Arts Federation Inc reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.0M.
What does The Arts Federation Inc fund?
TAF states its mission as “Grow the Arts: Access, Experience, and Opportunity,” and its vision as a future in which all individuals and communities experience the vitality of the arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Arts Federation Inc?
The Arts Federation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check theartsfederation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Arts Federation Inc's EIN?
The Arts Federation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-0942566. 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 5, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
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