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Grantmakers in the Arts

EIN 36-3670955 · New York, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

GRANTMAKERS IN THE ARTS (GIA) IS A NATIONAL NETWORK FOR PRIVATE,PUBLIC, AND CORPORATE ARTS FUNDERS AND PROVIDES LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE THAT ADVANCES THE USE OF PHILANTHROPIC AND GOVERNMENTAL RESOURCES TO SUPPORT THE GROWTH OF ARTS AND CULTURE.

Income
$3.4 million
Spending
$2.5 million
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
11.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 87%
Employees
8
Volunteers
27
Highest pay
$201,027, president & ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 26% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 55% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    22 of 22 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $1.1 million spent. Conference: GRANTMAKERS IN THE ARTS PRODUCES AN ANNUAL NATIONAL CONFERENCE OPEN TO ALL STAFF AND BOARDS OF TRUSTEES OF ARTS FUNDERS. THE CONFERENCE OFFERS 20 - 50 EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS ON BEST PRACICES, FUNDING TRENDS, CURRENT SUCCESSUL PROGRAMS, AND UNIQUE PHILANTRIOPIC CHALLENGES. KEYNOTE SPEAKERS AND ARTISTS PROVIDE INSPIRATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS. HELD IN A DIFFERENT CITY EACH YEAR, SESSIONS ALSO EXTEND TO LOCAL ARTS VENUES FOR GREATER IMPACT. THE 2024 CONFERENCE WAS HELD IN CHICAGO, IL, AND SURPASSED ALL PREVIOUS CONFERENCS IN ATTENDANCE.
  2. $445,048 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS: THIS PROGRAM CATEGORY INCLUDES RESEARCH ON SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS; WEBINARS AND PODCASTS; RESEARCH ON PHILANTHROPIC TRENDS AND ISSUES; THE NATIONAL CAPITALIZATION PROJECT; AND PUBLICATION OF OUR ONLINE READER. GIA PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL CONTENT FOR ARTS FUNDERS THROUGH A REGULARLY CHANGING NEWSFEED ON ITS WEBSITE; ON-LINE WEBINARS OPEN TO MEMBERS AND LATER AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC; PUBLIC PODCASTS; AN ON-LINE PUBLICATION (THE GIA READER) FEATURING TRENDS AND RELEVANT ISSUES; ON-LINE WORKSHOPS ON SOUND CAPITALIZATION PRINCIPLES FOR NON-PROFIT ARTS GROUPS; AND FORUMS BRINGING FUNDERS TOGETHER TO DISCUSS AREAS OF CONCERN FOR THE FIELD OF ARTS PHILANTHROPY.
  3. $157,287 spent. ART EDUCATION FUNDERS COALITION: THE ARTS EDUCATION FUNDERS COALITION (AEFC) CONSISTS OF A NATIONAL GROUP OF GRANTMAKERS AND ADVOCATES WHO ENGAGE WITH GIA AND OUR ADVOCACY CONSULTANT PENN HILL GROUP TO ADVANCE THE ROLE OF THE ARTS IN FEDERAL PUBLIC POLICY. MOST RECENTLY, GIA WORKED WITH REP. SUZANNE BONAMICI (D-OR) ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ARTS EDUCATION FOR ALL ACT, THE BROADEST ARTS EDUCATION POLICY BILL EVER INTRODUCED IN CONGRESS. GIA INFLUENCED THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO HIGHLIGHT THE IMPORTANCE OF EQUITABLE ACCESS TO ARTS AND CULTURE WHEN DETERMINING HOW TO REOPEN SCHOOLS AFTER THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC LOCKDOWN.
  4. $111,830 spent. Racial Equity in Arts Funding: GIA, IN CONJUNCTION WITH TRUE NORTH EDI, LEADS VIRTUAL RACIAL EQUIY IN ARTS FUNDING WORKSHOPS WITH A NATIONAL REACH. A WEBINAR AVAILABLE ON THE GIA WEBSITE FEATURES GIA AND CONSULTANTS FROM RACE FORWARD DISCUSSING THE CREATION AND PERPETUATION OF THE RACIAL HIERARCHY, AND PROVIDES GUIDANCE ON INSTITUTIONAL STRATEGIES FOR DIVERSITY, INCLUSION, AND EQUITY. GIA STAFF ATTENDED RACIAL EQUITY FACILITATION TRAINING TO ENHANCE WORKSHOP OFFERINGS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 1994.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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