WHY ARTS INC
Cite this
Plain text WHY ARTS INC. furp.org, nonprofit organization profile, tax years 2011–2024. https://furp.org/org/why-arts-inc-363747722. Retrieved 2026-10-29.
APA furp.org. (n.d.). WHY ARTS INC [Nonprofit organization profile; tax years 2011–2024]. Retrieved October 29, 2026, from https://furp.org/org/why-arts-inc-363747722
MLA “WHY ARTS INC.” furp.org, tax years 2011–2024, https://furp.org/org/why-arts-inc-363747722. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.
Retrieved 2026-10-29; covers tax years 2011–2024. Data: furp.org, CC BY 4.0.
2024 · Form 990 · revenue $627K · expenses $622K · assets $241K
- EIN
- 36-3747722
- Address
- CEC 126E 6001 DODGE ST, OMAHA, NE 68182-0875
- Website
- whyartsinc.org
- NTEE code
- A99
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
- Ruling date
- April 1991 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (public charity) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- Public charity supported by the public (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
Support of arts and arts community in an effort to provide arts awareness, festival planning and support of arts initiatives.
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
5 people paid across every filing: current people first, then by total pay from this organization. Organizations counts every nonprofit each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Latest year pay | Total pay from here | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolyn Anderson (former) | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 2013-2019 | $55,000 | $365,000 | 1 |
| Kim Jubenville (former) | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 2021 | $48,550 | $48,550 | 1 |
| Stephanie Anderson (former) | PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 2021-2022 | $0 | $44,520 | 1 |
| Kim Clark Kaczmarek (former) | PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 2021-2022 | $0 | $40,000 | 1 |
| Mary Gibilisco (former) | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 2021-2023 | $0 | $37,500 | 1 |
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
30 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucia Milone | PRESIDENT | 2023-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Susan Weidner | SECRETARY | 2023-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Robert Kreiser | TREASURER | 2023-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Matt Bross | BOARD MEMBER | 2017-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Tiffiny Clifton | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 2017-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Ann Pedersen Gleeson | BOARD MEMBER | 2023-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Morgan Kreiser | BOARD MEMBER | 2022-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Dr Diane Rivers | BOARD MEMBER | 2022-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jim Stevens | BOARD MEMBER | 2017-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Melany Spiehs | BOARD MEMBER | 2023-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Kristine Swain Phd | BOARD MEMBER | 2017-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Kimberly York | BORAD MEMBER | 2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Homero Esteban Vela (former) | PRESIDENT ELECT | 2021-2023 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jon Flower (former) | BOARD MEMBER | 2017-2023 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Tom Neumann (former) | BOARD MEMBER | 2022-2023 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Lucia Williams Malone (former) | PRESIDENT | 2021-2022 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Sue Weidner (former) | SECRETARY | 2017-2022 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Debora Basler Wisneski (former) | BOARD MEMBER | 2021-2022 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Gwyn Williams (former) | BOARD MEMBER | 2021-2022 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Liz Akert (former) | TREASURER | 2021 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Mary Mchale (former) | SECRETARY | 2017-2021 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Heike Langdon (former) | ACTING PRESIDENT | 2011-2019 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Roxann Meyer (former) | BOARD MEMBER | 2017-2019 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Deborah Wisneski (former) | BOARD MEMBER | 2017-2019 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Linda Daugherty (former) | BOARD MEMBER | 2017-2019 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Roy Patterson (former) | BOARD MEMBER | 2012-2019 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Holly Mcadams Olson (former) | PRESIDENT | 2012-2016 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Tracy Wells (former) | SECRETARY | 2013-2016 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Sean Fallon (former) | PRES | 2011 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Sara Radil (former) | TREASURER | 2011 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2024 · 12 people listed · none paid · 5 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LUCIA MILONE | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SUSAN WEIDNER | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROBERT KREISER | TREASURER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MATT BROSS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TIFFINY CLIFTON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANN PEDERSEN GLEESON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MORGAN KREISER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DR DIANE RIVERS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JIM STEVENS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MELANY SPIEHS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KRISTINE SWAIN PHD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KIMBERLY YORK | BORAD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 15 people listed · none paid · 5 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LUCIA MILONE | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| HOMERO ESTEBAN VELA | PRESIDENT ELECT | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SUSAN WEIDNER | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROBERT KREISER | TREASURER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MATT BROSS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TIFFINY CLIFTON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JON FLOWER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANN PEDERSEN GLEESON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MORGAN KREISER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TOM NEUMANN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DR DIANE RIVERS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JIM STEVENS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MELANY SPIEHS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KRISTINE SWAIN PHD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARY GIBILISCO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 16 people listed · none paid · 5 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JON FLOWER | TREASURER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LUCIA WILLIAMS MALONE | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MORGAN KREISER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MATT BROSS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TIFFINY CLIFTON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TOM NEUMANN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JIM STEVENS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KRISTINE SWAIN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SUE WEIDNER | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DEBORA BASLER WISNESKI | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DR DIANE RIVERS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| STEPHANIE ANDERSON | PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 40 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KIM CLARK KACZMAREK | PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 40 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GWYN WILLIAMS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| HOMERO VELA | PRESIDENT ELECT | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARY GIBILISCO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2021 · 16 people listed · 4 paid, $171K · 2 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KIM JUBENVILLE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $48,550 | $0 | $0 | $48,550 | 1 |
| STEPHANIE ANDERSON | PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 40 | $44,520 | $0 | $0 | $44,520 | 1 |
| KIM CLARK KACZMAREK | PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 40 | $40,000 | $0 | $0 | $40,000 | 1 |
| MARY KINGSLAN GIBILISCO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $37,500 | $0 | $0 | $37,500 | 1 |
| JON FLOWER | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LUCIA WILLIAMS MALONE | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LIZ AKERT | TREASURER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MATT BROSS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TIFFINY CLIFTON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARY MCHALE | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JIM STEVENS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KRISTINE SWAIN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SUE WEIDNER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DEBORA BASLER WISNESKI | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GWYN WILLIAMS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| HOMERO VELA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2019 · 13 people listed · 1 paid, $55K · 3 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLYN ANDERSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $55,000 | $0 | $0 | $55,000 | 1 |
| HEIKE LANGDON | ACTING PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MATT BROSS | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TIFFINY CLIFTON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JON FLOWER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARY MCHALE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROXANN MEYER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JIM STEVENS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KRISTINE SWAIN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DEBORAH WISNESKI | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SUE WEIDNER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LINDA DAUGHERTY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROY PATTERSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2018 · 13 people listed · 1 paid, $70K · 3 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLYN ANDERSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $70,000 | $0 | $0 | $70,000 | 1 |
| HEIKE LANGDON | ACTING PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MATT BROSS | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TIFFINY CLIFTON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JON FLOWER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARY MCHALE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROXANN MEYER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JIM STEVENS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KRISTINE SWAIN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DEBORAH WISNESKI | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SUE WEIDNER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LINDA DAUGHERTY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROY PATTERSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2017 · 13 people listed · 1 paid, $60K · 1 employee
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLYN ANDERSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $60,000 | $0 | $0 | $60,000 | 1 |
| HEIKE LANGDON | ACTING PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MATT BROSS | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TIFFINY CLIFTON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JON FLOWER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARY MCHALE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROXANN MEYER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JIM STEVENS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KRISTINE SWAIN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DEBORAH WISNESKI | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SUE WEIDNER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LINDA DAUGHERTY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROY PATTERSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2016 · 4 people listed · 1 paid, $55K · 1 employee
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLYN ANDERSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 20 | $55,000 | $0 | $0 | $55,000 | 1 |
| HOLLY MCADAMS OLSON | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROY PATTERSON | TREASURER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TRACY WELLS | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2015 · 4 people listed · 1 paid, $42K · 0 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLYN ANDERSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 20 | $42,500 | $0 | $0 | $42,500 | 1 |
| HOLLY MCADAMS OLSON | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROY PATTERSON | TREASURER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TRACY WELLS | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2014 · 4 people listed · 1 paid, $40K · 0 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLYN ANDERSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 20 | $40,000 | $0 | $0 | $40,000 | 1 |
| HOLLY MCADAMS OLSON | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROY PATTERSON | TREASURER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TRACY WELLS | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2013 · 4 people listed · 1 paid, $42K · 0 employees · 5 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLYN ANDERSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 20 | $0 | $42,500 | $0 | $42,500 | 1 |
| HOLLY MCADAMS OLSON | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROY PATTERSON | TREASURER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TRACY WELLS | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2012 · 3 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEIKE LANGDON | PRES | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| ROY PATTERSON | TREASURER | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| HOLLY OLSON | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2011 · 3 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAN FALLON | PRES | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| HEIKE LANGDON | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| SARA RADIL | TREASURER | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $627,049 | $621,865 | $241,399 | $239,609 | $487,784 | $136,571 | $224,904 | 5 | - |
| 2023 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $596,268 | $603,789 | $237,310 | $234,425 | $445,275 | $146,986 | $242,933 | 5 | - |
| 2022 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $578,416 | $558,642 | $242,072 | $241,946 | $471,471 | $101,961 | $215,000 | 5 | - |
| 2021 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $421,707 | $442,889 | $328,617 | $222,172 | $352,315 | $69,018 | $167,027 | 2 | - |
| 2019 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $375,416 | $482,441 | $184,063 | $109,391 | $233,176 | $141,387 | $0 | 3 | - |
| 2018 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $430,086 | $470,936 | $257,144 | $216,416 | $295,074 | $134,821 | $0 | 3 | - |
| 2017 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $442,044 | $409,709 | $257,266 | $257,266 | $306,987 | $134,988 | $0 | 1 | - |
| 2016 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $418,774 | $347,673 | $224,931 | $224,931 | $310,154 | $108,550 | $0 | 1 | - |
| 2015 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $296,357 | $269,960 | $231,363 | $231,363 | $223,931 | $72,357 | $0 | 0 | - |
| 2014 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $325,841 | $244,411 | $124,887 | $124,887 | $271,849 | $53,931 | $0 | 0 | - |
| 2013 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $214,134 | $25,694 | $43,457 | $43,457 | $185,309 | $28,775 | $0 | 0 | 5 |
| 2012 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $141,782 | $168,775 | $33,352 | $33,352 | $112,389 | $29,334 | - | - | - |
| 2011 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $128,788 | $115,274 | $60,345 | $60,345 | $99,235 | $29,505 | - | - | - |
Funders of this organization
21 grantors reported grants to this organization, $2,363,600 in all, tax years 2010 to 2025. Exact: the grantor wrote this organization's EIN. Fuzzy: the grantor wrote only a name (foundations' 990-PF has no EIN field), matched to the same or a near-identical name in the same state; the name as filed is shown. From the latest return for each grantor and year, so amended returns aren't counted twice. CSV
| Grantor | Type | Match | Years given | Grants | Total | Latest year | Latest year's amount | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHERWOOD FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “WHY ARTS INC” | 2012-2021, 2025 | 28 | $980,514 | 2025 | $100,000 | show |
| COLLECTIVE FOR YOUTH | Public charity | Exact | 2019-2024 | 6 | $663,390 | 2024 | $123,301 | show |
| THE ENRICHMENT FOUNDATION | Public charity | Exact | 2020-2024 | 5 | $160,000 | 2024 | $40,000 | show |
| IMMANUEL COMMUNITY VISION FOUNDATION | Public charity | Exact | 2022-2024 | 3 | $135,000 | 2024 | $50,000 | show |
| THE LOZIER FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “WHY ARTS INC” | 2024 | 2 | $60,000 | 2024 | $60,000 | show |
| ROBERT B DAUGHERTY FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “Why Arts Inc” | 2013-2015 | 3 | $60,000 | 2015 | $20,000 | show |
| PETER KIEWIT FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “Why Arts Inc” | 2020 | 3 | $55,000 | 2020 | $55,000 | show |
| MIDLANDS DIABETES EDUCATION AND SELF HELP CENTER | Private foundation | Exact | 2021-2022 | 2 | $50,000 | 2022 | $25,000 | show |
| LINCOLN FINANCIAL FOUNDATION INC | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “Why Arts Inc”, “WHY ARTS INC” | 2020-2025 | 6 | $40,000 | 2025 | $5,000 | show |
| MID-AMERICA ARTS ALLIANCE | Public charity | Exact | 2021, 2024 | 2 | $35,000 | 2024 | $15,000 | show |
| DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2015-2017 | 3 | $30,000 | 2017 | $10,000 | show |
| GILBERT M & MARTHA H HITCHCOCK FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “Why Arts Inc”, “WHY ARTS INC” | 2010-2014, 2025 | 6 | $29,500 | 2025 | $10,000 | show |
| PARKER FAMILY FOUNDATION | Public charity | Exact | 2024 | 1 | $20,000 | 2024 | $20,000 | show |
| THE BLACKBAUD GIVING FUND | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2022-2023 | 2 | $15,000 | 2023 | $7,500 | show |
| WHITMORE CHARITABLE TRUST | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “WHY ARTS INC” | 2022, 2024 | 2 | $7,500 | 2024 | $2,500 | show |
| VERNE P AND ROSE MARIE JACKSON CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUST | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “WHY ARTS INC” | 2024 | 1 | $6,687 | 2024 | $6,687 | show |
| NAC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION | Public charity | Exact | 2016 | 1 | $5,385 | 2016 | $5,385 | show |
| AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2025 | 1 | $5,098 | 2025 | $5,098 | show |
| MIDLANDS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2023 | 1 | $5,000 | 2023 | $5,000 | show |
| HOLLAND FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “WHY ARTS INC” | 2014 | 1 | $500 | 2014 | $500 | show |
| AMAZONSMILE FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “WHY ARTS INC” | 2020 | 1 | $26 | 2020 | $26 | show |
Similar organizations
Ranked without any AI: same NTEE code first, then the same NTEE group; then revenue within 2x, 5x or 10x; then the same state; then similar name and mission text. Same state only · More (100)
| Organization | State | NTEE | Latest revenue | Latest expenses | Top-paid title | Top pay | Why similar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OUTLINC INC | NE | A99 | $376,043 | $516,155 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $77,922 | Same NTEE code A99, revenue within 2x, same state |
| GREAT PLAINS THEATRE COMMONS | NE | A99 | $858,782 | $691,613 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code A99, revenue within 2x, same state |
| ARTS FOR ART INC | NY | A99 | $736,506 | $596,313 | Executive Director | $53,000 | Same NTEE code A99, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| D3 ARTS | CO | A99 | $437,977 | $302,657 | Executive Dir. | $75,000 | Same NTEE code A99, revenue within 2x |
| WEST HARTFORD ART LEAGUE INC | CT | A99 | $419,447 | $396,252 | EXECUTIVE DI | $70,079 | Same NTEE code A99, revenue within 2x |
| MNFF INC | VT | A99 | $377,160 | $278,469 | EXECUTIVE DI | $18,846 | Same NTEE code A99, revenue within 2x |
| LEHI CITY ARTS COUNCIL | UT | A99 | $443,321 | $367,774 | PRESIDENT | $12,000 | Same NTEE code A99, revenue within 2x, similar mission |
| RIFFRAFF ARTS COLLECTIVE INC | WV | A99 | $631,606 | $503,693 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $61,415 | Same NTEE code A99, revenue within 2x |
| ARTFEST FORT MYERS INC | FL | A99 | $658,816 | $697,793 | EXECUTIVE DI | $44,615 | Same NTEE code A99, revenue within 2x |
| SHIPYARD TRUST FOR THE ARTS | CA | A99 | $538,990 | $434,099 | PRESIDENT CEO | $136,800 | Same NTEE code A99, revenue within 2x |
| COMMUNITY ARTS PARTNERSHIP OF TOMPKINS COUNTY INC | NY | A99 | $663,306 | $635,717 | Executive Director | $82,291 | Same NTEE code A99, revenue within 2x |
| PRAIRIE CENTER ARTS FOUNDATION | IL | A99 | $528,175 | $101,749 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code A99, revenue within 2x |
| ARTS CONNECT INTERNATIONAL INC | MA | A99 | $782,293 | $637,504 | CO-DIRECTOR | $73,783 | Same NTEE code A99, revenue within 2x |
| WAUPACA COMMUNITY ARTS BOARD INC | WI | A99 | $1,034,738 | $391,827 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - HUB | $0 | Same NTEE code A99, revenue within 2x |
| ARTS FOR LIFE | NC | A99 | $594,115 | $602,660 | Executive Director | $77,715 | Same NTEE code A99, revenue within 2x |
| ST JOHNSBURY ATHENAEUM INC | VT | A99 | $1,243,030 | $793,722 | DIRECTOR | $85,555 | Same NTEE code A99, revenue within 2x |
| XICO INC | AZ | A99 | $726,275 | $930,781 | Executive Director | $80,012 | Same NTEE code A99, revenue within 2x |
| THE BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS ARTS ASSOCIATION INC | GA | A99 | $432,807 | $416,239 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code A99, revenue within 2x |
| ST PETERSBURG WAREHOUSE ARTS DISTRICT INC | FL | A99 | $949,982 | $737,465 | EXECUTIVE DIRCT | $132,633 | Same NTEE code A99, revenue within 2x |
| NORTH TEXAS BUSINESS COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS | TX | A99 | $1,018,077 | $1,023,676 | CEO | $226,000 | Same NTEE code A99, revenue within 2x |
| OPEN SPACE FOR ARTS & COMMUNITY | WA | A99 | $509,476 | $1,327,340 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $81,053 | Same NTEE code A99, revenue within 2x |
| DECENTERED ARTS | CA | A99 | $704,754 | $438,920 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code A99, revenue within 2x |
| PRAIRIE LAKES REGIONAL ARTS COUNCIL INC | MN | A99 | $1,045,634 | $1,012,837 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code A99, revenue within 2x |
| DREAMS OF WILMINGTON INC | NC | A99 | $952,611 | $818,712 | EXECUTIVE DI | $95,000 | Same NTEE code A99, revenue within 2x |
| WI FAIRS INC | WI | A99 | $315,115 | $354,234 | EXECUTIVE DI | $40,000 | Same NTEE code A99, revenue within 2x |
Who funds organizations like this
Grantors that funded the 100 most similar organizations. Ranked by total given to them. Foundations (990-PF) and donor-advised fund sponsors only. Same matching as Funders above (by EIN, or by name for foundations).
The full list · all similar organizations
Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2024 · Form 990 · $621,865 spent · pay $291,673 · grants $0 · events $780
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | ARTIST FEES AND SUPPLIES | $267,444 | $267,444 | - | - | 43.0% |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $224,904 | $224,904 | - | - | 36.2% | |
| Other employee benefits | $48,333 | $48,333 | - | - | 7.8% | |
| Occupancy | $20,684 | $20,684 | - | - | 3.3% | |
| Payroll taxes | $18,436 | $18,436 | - | - | 3.0% | |
| Other (as described) | OTHER | $9,508 | $9,508 | - | - | 1.5% |
| Office expenses | $8,375 | $6,281 | - | - | 1.3% | |
| Fees: accounting | $7,014 | $5,261 | - | - | 1.1% | |
| Insurance | $5,153 | $3,865 | - | - | 0.8% | |
| Other (as described) | LICENSES | $5,000 | $5,000 | - | - | 0.8% |
| Information technology | $3,623 | $2,717 | - | - | 0.6% | |
| Other (as described) | BAD DEBT | $2,250 | $2,250 | - | - | 0.4% |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $780 | $780 | - | - | 0.1% | |
| All other expenses | $361 | - | - | - | 0.1% | |
| Total | $621,865 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990 · $603,789 spent · pay $304,043 · grants $0 · events $531
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $242,933 | $242,933 | - | - | 40.2% | |
| Other (as described) | ARTIST FEES AND SUPPLIES | $239,647 | $239,647 | - | - | 39.7% |
| Other employee benefits | $41,780 | $41,780 | - | - | 6.9% | |
| Payroll taxes | $19,330 | $19,330 | - | - | 3.2% | |
| Other (as described) | OTHER | $14,610 | $14,610 | - | - | 2.4% |
| Occupancy | $12,049 | $12,049 | - | - | 2.0% | |
| Fees: accounting | $10,426 | $7,820 | - | - | 1.7% | |
| Office expenses | $7,037 | $5,278 | - | - | 1.2% | |
| Insurance | $5,496 | $4,122 | - | - | 0.9% | |
| Other (as described) | LICENSES | $5,000 | $5,000 | - | - | 0.8% |
| Travel | $2,445 | $2,445 | - | - | 0.4% | |
| Information technology | $2,046 | $1,535 | - | - | 0.3% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $531 | $531 | - | - | 0.1% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $459 | $459 | - | - | 0.1% | |
| Total | $603,789 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990 · $558,642 spent · pay $295,379 · grants $0 · events $1,095
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $215,000 | $215,000 | - | - | 38.5% | |
| Other (as described) | ARTIST FEES AND SUPPLIES | $193,262 | $193,262 | - | - | 34.6% |
| Other employee benefits | $32,417 | $32,417 | - | - | 5.8% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $29,635 | $29,635 | - | - | 5.3% | |
| Payroll taxes | $18,327 | $18,327 | - | - | 3.3% | |
| Other (as described) | OTHER | $17,444 | $17,444 | - | - | 3.1% |
| Occupancy | $12,263 | $12,263 | - | - | 2.2% | |
| Fees: accounting | $10,146 | $7,610 | - | - | 1.8% | |
| Office expenses | $8,052 | $6,039 | - | - | 1.4% | |
| Insurance | $5,516 | $4,137 | - | - | 1.0% | |
| Other (as described) | LICENSES | $5,500 | $5,500 | - | - | 1.0% |
| Travel | $3,951 | $3,951 | - | - | 0.7% | |
| Information technology | $3,179 | $2,384 | - | - | 0.6% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,455 | $2,455 | - | - | 0.4% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $1,095 | $1,095 | - | - | 0.2% | |
| Other (as described) | SCHOLARSHIPS | $400 | $400 | - | - | 0.1% |
| Total | $558,642 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990 · $442,889 spent · pay $203,786 · grants $0 · events $2,336
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $167,027 | $167,027 | - | - | 37.7% | |
| Other (as described) | ARTIST FEES AND SUPPLIES | $148,917 | $148,917 | - | - | 33.6% |
| Advertising and promotion | $19,969 | $19,969 | - | - | 4.5% | |
| Occupancy | $15,426 | $15,426 | - | - | 3.5% | |
| Payroll taxes | $13,385 | $13,385 | - | - | 3.0% | |
| Other employee benefits | $12,986 | $12,986 | - | - | 2.9% | |
| Other (as described) | OTHER | $11,996 | $11,996 | - | - | 2.7% |
| Other salaries and wages | $10,388 | $10,388 | - | - | 2.3% | |
| Fees: legal | $9,165 | $6,874 | - | - | 2.1% | |
| Fees: accounting | $8,744 | $6,559 | - | - | 2.0% | |
| Other (as described) | LICENSES | $5,000 | $5,000 | - | - | 1.1% |
| Travel | $4,898 | $4,898 | - | - | 1.1% | |
| Insurance | $4,281 | $3,212 | - | - | 1.0% | |
| Office expenses | $4,086 | $3,065 | - | - | 0.9% | |
| Information technology | $2,856 | $2,143 | - | - | 0.6% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $2,336 | $2,336 | - | - | 0.5% | |
| Other (as described) | SCHOLARSHIPS | $1,400 | $1,400 | - | - | 0.3% |
| Interest | $29 | - | - | - | 0.0% | |
| Total | $442,889 | 100% |
2019 · Form 990 · $482,441 spent · pay $7,483 · grants $0 · events $562
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | Artist fees and supplies | $325,091 | $325,091 | - | - | 67.4% |
| Fees: management | $127,500 | $127,500 | - | - | 26.4% | |
| Fees: accounting | $11,775 | $5,888 | - | - | 2.4% | |
| Payroll taxes | $7,483 | $7,483 | - | - | 1.6% | |
| Insurance | $4,184 | $2,092 | - | - | 0.9% | |
| Office expenses | $3,296 | $1,648 | - | - | 0.7% | |
| Other (as described) | Other | $1,179 | - | - | - | 0.2% |
| Information technology | $1,098 | $549 | - | - | 0.2% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $562 | $562 | - | - | 0.1% | |
| Other (as described) | Staff development | $273 | $273 | - | - | 0.1% |
| Total | $482,441 | 100% |
2018 · Form 990 · $470,936 spent · pay $7,756 · grants $0 · events $540
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | Artist fees and supplies | $332,830 | $332,830 | - | - | 70.7% |
| Fees: management | $96,500 | $96,500 | - | - | 20.5% | |
| Fees: accounting | $11,246 | $5,623 | - | - | 2.4% | |
| Payroll taxes | $7,756 | $7,756 | - | - | 1.6% | |
| Occupancy | $7,246 | $3,623 | - | - | 1.5% | |
| Office expenses | $5,331 | $2,666 | - | - | 1.1% | |
| Insurance | $4,708 | $2,354 | - | - | 1.0% | |
| Other (as described) | Other | $2,516 | - | - | - | 0.5% |
| Information technology | $1,025 | $513 | - | - | 0.2% | |
| Fees: legal | $644 | $322 | - | - | 0.1% | |
| Other (as described) | Staff development | $594 | $594 | - | - | 0.1% |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $540 | $540 | - | - | 0.1% | |
| Total | $470,936 | 100% |
2017 · Form 990 · $409,709 spent · pay $4,590 · grants $0 · events $37
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | Artist fees and supplies | $314,205 | $314,205 | - | - | 76.7% |
| Fees: management | $60,000 | $60,000 | - | - | 14.6% | |
| Fees: accounting | $9,831 | $4,916 | - | - | 2.4% | |
| Occupancy | $6,818 | $3,409 | - | - | 1.7% | |
| Payroll taxes | $4,590 | $4,590 | - | - | 1.1% | |
| Office expenses | $4,567 | $2,284 | - | - | 1.1% | |
| Insurance | $4,158 | $2,079 | - | - | 1.0% | |
| Other (as described) | Contracted services | $3,688 | $1,844 | - | - | 0.9% |
| Information technology | $1,470 | $735 | - | - | 0.4% | |
| Other (as described) | Staff development | $345 | $173 | - | - | 0.1% |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $37 | $18 | - | - | 0.0% | |
| Total | $409,709 | 100% |
2016 · Form 990 · $347,673 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $428
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | Artist fees and supplies | $254,475 | $254,475 | - | - | 73.2% |
| Fees: management | $55,000 | $55,000 | - | - | 15.8% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $13,381 | - | - | - | 3.8% | |
| Fees: accounting | $9,694 | - | - | - | 2.8% | |
| Occupancy | $5,065 | - | - | - | 1.5% | |
| Insurance | $4,412 | - | - | - | 1.3% | |
| Office expenses | $4,159 | - | - | - | 1.2% | |
| Travel | $566 | - | - | - | 0.2% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $428 | - | - | - | 0.1% | |
| Other (as described) | Contracted services | $350 | - | - | - | 0.1% |
| Other (as described) | Staff development | $143 | - | - | - | 0.0% |
| Total | $347,673 | 100% |
2015 · Form 990 · $269,960 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $811
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | Artist fees and supplies | $183,989 | $183,989 | - | - | 68.2% |
| Fees: management | $42,500 | $42,500 | - | - | 15.7% | |
| Office expenses | $10,676 | - | - | - | 4.0% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $8,090 | - | - | - | 3.0% | |
| Information technology | $7,330 | - | - | - | 2.7% | |
| Occupancy | $5,236 | - | - | - | 1.9% | |
| Fees: accounting | $4,987 | - | - | - | 1.8% | |
| Other (as described) | Staff development | $3,293 | - | - | - | 1.2% |
| Insurance | $2,648 | - | - | - | 1.0% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $811 | - | - | - | 0.3% | |
| Other (as described) | Contracted services | $400 | - | - | - | 0.1% |
| Total | $269,960 | 100% |
2014 · Form 990 · $244,411 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $925
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | Artist fees and supplies | $164,410 | $164,410 | - | - | 67.3% |
| Fees: management | $40,000 | $40,000 | - | - | 16.4% | |
| Other (as described) | Contracted services | $11,905 | - | - | - | 4.9% |
| Office expenses | $8,031 | - | - | - | 3.3% | |
| Information technology | $4,454 | - | - | - | 1.8% | |
| Fees: accounting | $4,303 | - | - | - | 1.8% | |
| Occupancy | $3,126 | - | - | - | 1.3% | |
| Other (as described) | Data/calendar/PR | $2,135 | - | - | - | 0.9% |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,828 | - | - | - | 0.7% | |
| Insurance | $1,734 | - | - | - | 0.7% | |
| Other (as described) | Staff development | $1,560 | - | - | - | 0.6% |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $925 | - | - | - | 0.4% | |
| Total | $244,411 | 100% |
2013 · Form 990 · $25,694 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $1,336
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Information technology | $5,062 | - | - | - | 19.7% | |
| Fees: accounting | $4,448 | - | - | - | 17.3% | |
| Other (as described) | Data/calendar/PR | $4,180 | - | - | - | 16.3% |
| Office expenses | $3,543 | - | - | - | 13.8% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,362 | - | - | - | 9.2% | |
| Other (as described) | Staff development | $1,979 | - | - | - | 7.7% |
| Insurance | $1,757 | - | - | - | 6.8% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $1,336 | - | - | - | 5.2% | |
| Other (as described) | Bank fees | $1,027 | - | - | - | 4.0% |
| Fees: management | $0 | $42,500 | - | - | 0.0% | |
| Fees: other services | $0 | $10,150 | - | - | 0.0% | |
| Other (as described) | Artist fees and supplies | $0 | $125,685 | - | - | 0.0% |
| Total | $25,694 | 100% |
2012 · Form 990EZ · $168,775 spent · pay $35,000 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $116,266 | 68.9% | |
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $35,000 | 20.7% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $17,509 | 10.4% | |
| Total | $168,775 | 100% |
2011 · Form 990EZ · $115,274 spent · pay $22,000 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $89,673 | 77.8% | |
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $22,000 | 19.1% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $3,601 | 3.1% | |
| Total | $115,274 | 100% |
Federal grants and contracts
Awards from USAspending.gov to a recipient with this organization's name and zip code. Obligations by federal fiscal year (October to September); each award links to its page on usaspending.gov.
| Fiscal year | Grants and other assistance | Contracts | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Largest awards · 0 shown
| Year | Agency | Kind | Program | Description | Obligated |
|---|
Comments