Founded in 1978, World Arts West is a nationally-recognized leader in advocating for cultural arts communities. Serving the largest multicultural dance and music network in the United States, we are a wraparound cultural artist service provider based in San Francisco, serving as a hub for comprehensive capacity-building artist services. World Arts West pioneered the first city-sponsored multicultural dance festival in the USA.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$266K
+34.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$45K
Grant Count
2
Avg Grant Size
$23K
About World Arts West
Based on IRS filings
World Arts West is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $266K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $45K. Net investment income was $9.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $265,885 | $197,668 | $199,646 |
| Revenue | $682,102 | $600,472 | $654,952 |
| Expenses | $624,025 | $563,096 | $611,118 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $9 | $116 | $36 |
| 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 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from World Arts West
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Arenas Dance Company ($31,500), Pelisa Energy ($13,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arenas Dance Company San Francisco, CA | SFAC & Zellerbach grant project | $31,500 |
| Pelisa Energy Oakland, CA | Mbongui Healing Project | $13,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anne Huang | Executive Dir. | 40 | $90,000 |
| Victor Torres | Board Chair | 2 | — |
| Herna Cruz-Louie | Vice Chair | 2 | — |
| Vijay Palaparty | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Kiazi Malonga | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Samad Guerra | Director | 2 | — |
| Carmen Roman | Director | 2 | — |
| Mina Mangewala | Director | 2 | — |
| Blanche Brown | Director | 2 | — |
| Ron Muriera | Director | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is World Arts West?
World Arts West is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. It holds $266K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is World Arts West?
As of 2024, World Arts West holds $266K in total assets with $682K in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $45K in 2024.
Where does World Arts West operate?
World Arts West has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does World Arts West award?
In 2024, World Arts West awarded 2 grants totaling $45K — an average of about $23K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is World Arts West's EIN?
World Arts West's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-2542619. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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