Western States Arts Federation
- Assets
- $11.8m
- Revenue
- $7.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 49
- Location
- Denver, CO
- Founding
- 02/1973
- Data as of
- 09/2023
- EIN
- 23-7255426
Organization Overview
Western States Arts Federation is located in Denver, CO. The organization was established in 1973. According to its NTEE Classification (A26) the organization is classified as: Arts & Humanities Councils & Agencies, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Western States Arts Federation employed 49 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Western States Arts Federation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 09/2023, Western States Arts Federation generated $7.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $8.3m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.7% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Western States Arts Federation has awarded 307 individual grants totaling $6,678,531. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO STRENGTHEN THE FINANCIAL, ORGANIZATIONAL AND POLICY INFRASTRUCTURE OF THE ARTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SEE SCHEDULE O.WITH SUPPORT FROM THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS, WESTAF MAINTAINS A TOUR WEST PROGRAM, WHICH FUNDS ARTS TOURING. "TOURWEST," SUPPORTS THE TOURING OF PERFORMING ARTISTS ACROSS THE WEST. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO SERVE SMALL COMMUNITIES, AND IS HEAVILY ORIENTED TOWARDS SUPPORTING PERFORMING ARTS PRESENTED IN SMALL RURAL COMMUNITIES BY ENTITIES THAT ARE OPERATED BY VOLUNTEERS. WITH GRANTS UP TO $5,000, THESE GRANTS ARE MODEST IN NATURE BUT HAVE MADE A SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCE IN SMALLER COMMUNITIES WHERE CONTRIBUTIONS FROM GOVERNMENT AND BUSINESS HAVE DIMINISHED GREATLY IN RECENT YEARS. THE TOURWEST PROGRAMS AWARDS OVER 200 GRANTS ANNUALLY AND SERVICES ALL CORNERS OF WESTAF'S 13-STATE REGION.
SEE SCHEDULE O.WESTAF PROVIDES A WIDE VARIETY OF SERVICES THAT ARE DESIGNED TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ARTS IN THE REGION. MAJOR PROGRAMS INCLUDE: 1) CONVENINGS, NETWORKS, AND PLANNING PROCESSES THAT BRING TOGETHER LEADING PRACTITIONERS IN THE ARTS FIELD TO DISCUSS POLICY ISSUES THAT IMPACT ARTISTS AND COMMUNITIES AND TO DEVELOP STRATEGIES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE ARTS, 2) PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINARS FOR STATE ARTS AGENCY LEADERS AND INVESTMENTS IN STATE ARTS AGENCY INNOVATION THAT ARE DESIGNED TO HELP THEM BECOME MORE EFFECTIVE AND SERVICE ORIENTED PUBLIC SECTOR AGENCIES, 3) THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE PUBLIC ART ARCHIVE, A SEARCHABLE ONLINE DATABASE OF COMPLETED PUBLIC ARTWORKS THROUGHOUT THE U.S. AND ABROAD, IN WHICH ARTISTS AND MANAGERS OF PUBLIC ART PROGRAMS CAN CONTRIBUTE THEIR WORK FOR FREE PUBLIC VIEWING, 4) THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE CREATIVE VITALITY SUITE, A SNAPSHOT OF THE RELATIVE ECONOMIC HEALTH OF THE CREATIVE ECONOMY IN A COMMUNITY THAT IS USED TO MEASURE THE ECONOMIC CONTRIBUTION THAT ARTS DEVELOPMENT MAKES TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND 5) ARTS SERVICE-BASED TECHNOLOGY PROJECTS SUCH AS ZAPPLICATION AND CALL FOR ENTRY (CAFE TM) WHICH SUPPORT THE NON-PROFIT ARTS COMMUNITY AND ARTISTS IN THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY TO FACILITATE AND ADVANCE THEIR WORK.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Tamara Alvarado Past Chair | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Cyndi Adrus Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Amber-Dawn Bear Robe Eic Chair | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Teniqua Broughton Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Bassem Bejjani Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lisa Becker Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Bilberry Technologies Software Development | 9/29/23 | $108,700 |
Alyeska Resort Board & Committee Meetings | 9/29/23 | $176,686 |
Brownrice Internet Inc Software Development | 9/29/23 | $333,603 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $3,004,279 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $296,102 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,300,381 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $3,535,409 |
| Investment income | $225,307 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$19,485 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $7,041,612 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,625,435 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $182,467 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $386,199 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $46,344 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,510,632 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $113,615 |
| Other employee benefits | $265,508 |
| Payroll taxes | $233,433 |
| Fees for services: Management | $465,155 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $3,621 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $54,529 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $151,391 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $38,333 |
| Fees for services: Other | $100,054 |
| Advertising and promotion | $171,677 |
| Office expenses | $6,910 |
| Information technology | $521,638 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $39,789 |
| Travel | $797,811 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $212,645 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $52,730 |
| Insurance | $28,563 |
| All other expenses | $42,488 |
| Total functional expenses | $8,341,682 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $360,538 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,119,074 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $48,044 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $217,794 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $9,240,316 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $858,858 |
| Total assets | $11,844,624 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $821,879 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $127,408 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $3,661 |
| Other liabilities | $3,120,462 |
| Total liabilities | $4,073,410 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,771,214 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $11,844,624 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Western States Arts Federation has awarded $1,008,590 in support to 88 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
POWER HOUSE THEATRE WALLA WALLA PURPOSE: SUBAWARDS | $7,750 |
500 SAILS PURPOSE: SUBAWARDS | $10,000 |
ARTS COMMISSION OF GREATER TOLEDO PURPOSE: SUBAWARDS | $15,000 |
ARIZONA COMMISSION ON THE ARTS PURPOSE: SUBAWARDS | $6,389 |
MANGO PURPOSE: SUBAWARDS | $10,000 |
GRANT COUNTY COMMUNITY CONCERT ASSOCIATION PURPOSE: SUBAWARDS | $7,750 |