irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $100KThe Artist + Activist Fund The Artist + Activist Fund provided direct relief to those who were impacted by COVID-19. The fund supported artists and activists across the country, in a time when many had lost their jobs and their income. These micro-grants were made to those who applied and delivered as fast as the foundation could move.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Artist + Activist Fund
Provided micro-grants to artists and activists impacted by COVID-19, prioritizing those who lost income during the pandemic.
Immigration Culture Change
Supports artists in creating work that highlights the experiences of immigrants in America.
Right Of Return Fellowship
Supports formerly incarcerated artists in creating projects about mass incarceration and the criminal justice system.
Women's + Reproductive Rights
Project focused on raising awareness and supporting education around women's issues and reproductive rights.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Artist Support Grants 2 activities
- Providing micro-grants to artists and activists impacted by COVID-19Provided financial support in the form of micro-grants to artists and activists across the United States who were adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Supporting artists to create cultural work on immigrants in AmericaSupported artists in developing cultural projects exploring the immigrant experience in America through the Immigration Culture Change project.
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Reproductive Health Advocacy & Education 1 activity
- Conducting public awareness and education projects on women's issues and reproductive rightsExecuted a project aimed at raising public awareness and advancing education around women's issues and reproductive rights.
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Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 1 activity
- Supporting formerly incarcerated artists through the Right Of Return FellowshipProvided support to formerly incarcerated artists to create artistic projects focused on mass incarceration and criminal justice reform via the Right Of Return Fellowship.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$20K
Contributions & grants$20K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$2K
Program expenses99%
Admin / overhead1%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$27K
Cash$22K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$27K
Liquid reserves0.4 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -61.2%
relationships · 1
Who they work with
- Open Philanthropy Projects Funder — Funded the Right Of Return Fellowship under the Returning Citizens Project.
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Rapid-Response Micro-Granting for Crisis Intervention 35 orgsmethodology: rapid-response_micro_grantingBy deploying small, fast grants during moments of crisis, we enable artists and activists to respond immediately to emerging social justice issues, because timely resourcing amplifies impact and sustains momentum in advocacy movements.shared approach: Rapid, Trust-Based Grantmaking →
- Arts-Based Reentry Fellowship for Systemic Healing 14 orgsmethodology: arts_based_reentryBy integrating creative expression into reentry programming, we empower formerly incarcerated individuals to process trauma and challenge systemic inequities, because art fosters agency, critical reflection, and public narrative shift.shared approach: Art as Transformative Practice →