The Fine Arts Foundation
OUR MISSION IS TO MAKE THE ARTS AVAILABLE FOR PEOPLE SO THAT THEY CAN APPRECIATE THEIR CULTURAL VALUE AND INFLUENCE. OUR MAIN EMPHASIS IS ON "FOLK ART" AS EXPRESSED IN MUSIC AND CULTURAL TRADITIONS, ESPECIALLY IN THE CELTIC AND BRITTISH ISLES TRADITION. WE ALSO HAVE A SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON ASSISTING STUDENTS AND SPECIALLY CHALLENGE INDIVIDUALS WANTING TO IMPROVE CULTURALLY. WE SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING BASIC ASSISTANCE TO SUCH PERSONS IN ORDER TO PROVIDE A FOUNDATION ON WHICH CULTURAL ADVANCEMENT MAY PROGRESS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$122K
-16.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$24K
-23.8% YoY
Grant Count
3
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
-23.8% YoY
About The Fine Arts Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Fine Arts Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in HOUSTON, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $122K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $24K.
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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 | $122,243 | $146,623 | $156,236 |
| Revenue | $13,681 | $35,998 | $48,465 |
| Expenses | $38,061 | $45,611 | $47,191 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| 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 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The Incredible Human Potential Foun ($8,000), The Incredible Human Potential Foun ($8,000), The Incredible Human Potential Foun ($7,700).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE INCREDIBLE HUMAN POTENTIAL FOUN HOUSTON, TX | OUTREACH , RESEARCH | $8,000 |
| THE INCREDIBLE HUMAN POTENTIAL FOUN HOUSTON, TX | OUTREACH , RESEARCH | $8,000 |
| THE INCREDIBLE HUMAN POTENTIAL FOUN HOUSTON, TX | OUTREACH , RESEARCH | $7,700 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES P ARNOLD | PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER ECHEBIRI | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| CAROL WARREN | VP/TREASURER | 2 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is The Fine Arts Foundation?
As of 2024, The Fine Arts Foundation holds $122K in total assets with $14K in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $24K in 2024.
Where does The Fine Arts Foundation operate?
The Fine Arts Foundation has awarded grants in Texas.
What size grants does The Fine Arts Foundation award?
In 2024, The Fine Arts Foundation awarded 3 grants totaling $24K — an average of about $8K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Fine Arts Foundation's EIN?
The Fine Arts Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0115712. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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