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Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona

Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona

Tucson, AZ 85745
Tax ID86-0465675

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About this organization

Revenue

$877,644

Expenses

$686,528

Mission

To advance artistic expression, civic participation, and equitable economic growth of our diverse communities by supporting, promoting, and advocating for arts and culture in our region. Through forward-thinking, accountable leadership, the Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona works to affect systemic change that fosters an accessible, diverse, inclusive and equitable local arts community.

About

'Core Competencies' of the Arts Foundation for Southern Arizona consist of 1.) the grants program, which was established by the city of Tucson and Pima County to rationalize and create transparency and openness in the public funding process. The program now manages both public and private grant dollars, offering general operating support and project grants to the many artists and arts organizations that enliven our community. 2) the public art and community design program, established by the city and county to rationalize and create transparency and openness in the process of commissioning public art. The program manages the process for art programs of the city of Tucson and Pima County, overseeing artist selection and the production and installation of artwork in city and county facilities.

Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing

The filing reveals the mission of the non-profit as “The arts foundation mission is to advance artistic expression, civic participation, and equitable economic growth of our diverse community by supporting, promoting, and advocating for arts and culture in our region.”.

When detailing its functions, they were listed as: “The arts foundation mission is to advance artistic expression, civic participation, and equitable economic growth of our diverse community by supporting, promoting, and advocating for arts and culture in our region.”.

  • According to the law, the state where the non-profit operates has been reported as AZ.
  • The filing specifies that the non-profit's address in 2019 was 33 SOUTH 5TH AVENUE, TUCSON, AZ, 85701.
  • As of 2019, the non-profit's form shows they have a total of 17 employees.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor-advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
  • Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
  • Revenue less expenses is $191,116.
  • The remuneration plan for the CEO of the organization is not based on a review and endorsement process by an independent body.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 13 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1984.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $293,409 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $101,631 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
  • The organization has grants to organizations.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.