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Americans for the Arts INC

Public charityFed auditsIRS 990
DBA: % R BRENT STANLEY VP FINANCE
Other · WASHINGTON, DC · EIN 52-1996467

About

The mission of Americans for the Arts (AFTA) is to serve, advance, and lead the network of organizations and individuals who cultivate, promote, sustain, and support the arts in America.

In care of R Brent Stanley VP Finance

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
63
Volunteers
35

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2022-12-31
Revenue
$4.9M
Expenses
$15.5M
Assets
$123.3M
Liabilities
$10.9M

Financial history

$18.4M$9.2M$0
16171819202122
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2022: $4.9M · Peak FY2017: $11.1M · Avg: $8.9M

501(h) election

This 501(c)(3) elected the 501(h) safe-harbor — lobbying expenditures are capped under a clear dollar formula instead of the "insubstantial part" standard.

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
—
Lobbying
$37K
Grants Given
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AMERICANS FOR THE ARTS INC
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Address

1275 K ST NW STE 1200
Washington, DC, 20005-406

Governance

Voting board members24
Independent members23
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsYes
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planYes
Initial contract exceptionNo

Financial detail (Schedule D)

Board-designated %100.0%
Permanent endowment %0.0%
Endowment held by related orgNo
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