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Arizona Citizens for the Arts

Phoenix, AZ · EIN 860406284 · Form 990EZ · FY2021 · NTEE A26Z · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Small ($100K-$1M) · azcitizensforthearts.org
revenue
$183K
expenses
$173K
net assets
$31K
employees
—
program ratio
32%
mission · from form 990

To promote awareness of the importance and impact of the Arizona arts and culture to quality of life, educational excellence, and economic vitality, and to promote more public and private support for the arts and culture sector.

profile · synthesized from sources

Arizona Citizens for the Arts advocates for the promotion of arts and culture statewide. The organization works with various stakeholders to enhance public policies that impact local artistic communities, focusing on ensuring arts and culture programs receive funding and recognition. It aims to build a thriving creative economy in Arizona.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Advocacy
Policy support efforts focused on ensuring arts and culture programs receive funding and recognition, vital for enhancing community engagement and cultural education.
Arts & Culture Activist Network
A network for individuals to advocate for the arts and culture in Arizona, receiving updates on legislative needs.
Events
Community engagement activities to involve community members in supporting arts and culture.
Membership
Program for arts organizations to become Community Cornerstone members and for individuals to join as Creative Individual Activists.
activities · 3 clusters

what they do

  • Emerging Artist Support Programs 3 activities
    • Advocacy for Arts Funding and Recognition
      Advocates at federal and state levels to secure funding and recognition for arts and culture programs in Arizona.
    • Arts Organization Investment Program
      Provides annual financial investments to arts organizations, with allocation amounts determined by the organizations' annual revenue tiers.
    • Financial Investment in Arts Organizations
      Provides annual financial investments to arts organizations, with amounts tiered based on their annual revenue.
  • Arts-Based Community Research & Partnerships 1 activity
    • Arts Funding Advocacy
      Conducts advocacy efforts at the federal and state levels to secure funding and recognition for arts and culture programs, including providing updates on current funding landscapes.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Community Arts Engagement Events
      Organizes events that actively engage community members in supporting arts and culture initiatives.
    • Community Engagement for Arts Support
      Organizes events to engage community members and build support for arts and culture initiatives.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$183K
Contributions & grants$111K61%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$173K
Program expenses32%
Admin / overhead40%
Fundraising28%
Salaries & benefits$73K
Grants paid out—
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$33K
Cash$59K
Investments$0
Liabilities$39K
Net assets$31K
Liquid reserves4.1 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue -22.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 3
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Joseph Benesh Executive Director 40 $56K
Lorna Romero Director 1 $10K
Patrick McWhortor CEO 40 $4K
board members · 9
  • Catrina Kahler — Director
  • Chuck Goldstein — Director
  • Jeff Rich — Director
  • Laurie Goldstein — Director
  • Mary Way — Director
  • Mason Cave — Director
  • Russ Jones — Director
  • Sam Campana — Director
  • William Way — Director
relationships · 1

who they work with

  • arts and culture programs Partner — Works with arts and culture programs to advocate for funding and recognition.