TY 2023 Form 990

(A) Name and title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)
(1) Nolen Bivens...................................................................... President & CEO	34.50 ................. 3.00	X	X	550,450	14,898
(2) Caridad Mozur...................................................................... Senior VP, Development - as of 8/2023	37.50 .................	X		129,016	14,535
(3) Daniel Fitzmaurice...................................................................... Chief of Staff - until 9/2023	37.50 .................	X		129,773	30,995
(4) Julie C Muraco...................................................................... Board Chair	2.00 ................. 1.00	X	X	0	0
(5) Abel Lopez Immediate...................................................................... Past Board Chair - until 12/23	2.00 .................	X	X	0	0
(6) Michael Spring...................................................................... Secretary - until 12/23	2.00 ................. 1.00	X	X	0	0
(7) Deborah Jordy...................................................................... Treasurer - until 12/23	2.00 .................	X	X	0	0
(8) Michelle Boone...................................................................... Vice Chair	2.00 .................	X	X	0	0
(9) John Haworth...................................................................... Vice Chair	2.00 .................	X	X	0	0
(10) Edgar L Smith Jr...................................................................... Vice Chair	2.00 .................	X	X	0	0
(11) Floyd W Green III...................................................................... At Large	2.00 .................	X		0	0
(12) Debra Garcia y Griego...................................................................... At Large	2.00 .................	X		0	0
(13) Dorothy Pierce McSweeny...................................................................... At Large	2.00 ................. 1.00	X		0	0
(14) Torrie Allen...................................................................... Director	2.00 .................	X		0	0
(15) Sarah Arison...................................................................... Director - until 12/23	2.00 .................	X		0	0
(16) Chris Cutler...................................................................... Director	2.00 .................	X		0	0
(17) Theo Edmonds...................................................................... Director	2.00 .................	X		0	0

(A) Name and title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)
(18) Marc Folk........................................................................ Director	2.00 .......................	X		0	0
(19) Mark Golden........................................................................ Director	2.00 .......................	X		0	0
(20) Susan Goode........................................................................ Director	2.00 .......................	X		0	0
(21) Brian Stokes Mitchell........................................................................ Director	2.00 .......................	X		0	0
(22) Kristina Newman-Scott........................................................................ Director	2.00 .......................	X		0	0
(23) Robert Newman........................................................................ Director	2.00 .......................	X		0	0
(24) Ravi S Rajan........................................................................ Director	2.00 .......................	X		0	0
(25) Ira Sallen........................................................................ Director	2.00 .......................	X		0	0
(26) Nancy Stephens........................................................................ Director	2.00 .......................1.00	X		0	0
(27) Ann S Stock........................................................................ Director	2.00 .......................1.00	X		0	0
(28) Nina Ozlu Tunceli........................................................................ Counsel & Exec. Dir., AAF	37.50 .......................		X	241,169	46,733
(29) Randy Cohen........................................................................ VP, Research & Policy	37.50 .......................		X	205,372	28,218
(30) Nora Halpern........................................................................ VP, Leadership Alliances	37.50 .......................		X	229,492	17,047
(31) Kimberly Hedges........................................................................ VP, Systems Engagement - until 4/23	37.50 .......................		X	157,113	15,518
(32) Maria Elmeralda Paguaga........................................................................ VP, Strategic Communications	37.50 .......................		X	197,621	20,701

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation
Vault Consulting 8401 Greensboro Drive Suite 500 McLean,VA22101	Accounting & HR services	583,804
Miles Partnership LLLP PO Box 54133 Ste 200 New Orleans,LA70154	Consulting	212,700
Beacon Hill Staffing Group LLC PO Box 846193 Boston,MA02284	Temp staffing	182,840
NimbleUser 9620 Executive Center Drive 200 St Petersburg,FL33702	IT/technology services	153,172
Marcum LLP 1899 L Street NW 11th Floor Washington,DC20036	Audit & 990 services	142,313
2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 6

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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
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Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2023

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

Americans for the Arts Inc

Employer identification number

52-1996467

Part I

Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.

The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 12, check only one box.)

A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).

A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E (Form 990).)

A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).

A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name, city, and state:

An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)

A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).

An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

An agricultural research organization described in 170(b)(1)(A)(ix) operated in conjunction with a land-grant college or university or a non-land grant college of agriculture. See instructions. Enter the name, city, and state of the college or university:

An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 33 1/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 33 1/3% of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)

An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. See section 509(a)(4).

An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3). Check the box on lines 12a through 12d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 12e, 12f, and 12g.

Type I. A supporting organization operated, supervised, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by giving the supported organization(s) the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the directors or trustees of the supporting organization. You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B.

Type II. A supporting organization supervised or controlled in connection with its supported organization(s), by having control or management of the supporting organization vested in the same persons that control or manage the supported organization(s). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and C.

Type III functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with, and functionally integrated with, its supported organization(s) (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E.

Type III non-functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with its supported organization(s) that is not functionally integrated. The organization generally must satisfy a distribution requirement and an attentiveness requirement (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D, and Part V.

Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type III functionally integrated, or Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organization.

Enter the number of supported organizations ...............................

Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).

(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	(iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document?		(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	Yes	No	(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)


Total

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 11285F

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023

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Part II

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization failed to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2019	(b) 2020	(c) 2021	(d) 2022	(e) 2023	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") ..	6,541,342	7,941,866	3,085,362	3,951,827	815,766	22,336,163
2	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf ....
3	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4	Total. Add lines 1 through 3	6,541,342	7,941,866	3,085,362	3,951,827	815,766	22,336,163
5	The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f) ..						770,515
6	Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.						21,565,648

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2019	(b) 2020	(c) 2021	(d) 2022	(e) 2023	(f) Total
7	Amounts from line 4..	6,541,342	7,941,866	3,085,362	3,951,827	815,766	22,336,163
8	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...	845,366	8,873	376			854,615
9	Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..	2,358	31,281	37,544	283,591	279,200	633,974
11	Total support. Add lines 7 through 10						23,824,752

Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions) ..................

7,482,540

First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here ........................................ right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2023 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) .........

90.520 %

Public support percentage for 2022 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 ...............

89.010 %

16a

33 1/3% support test—2023. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....................... right arrow

33 1/3% support test—2022. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..................... right arrow

17a

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2023. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............ right arrow

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2022. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line 15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............ right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023

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Part III

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2019	(b) 2020	(c) 2021	(d) 2022	(e) 2023	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2	Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose
3	Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 .....
4	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge
6	Total. Add lines 1 through 5
7a	Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons
b	Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c	Add lines 7a and 7b..
8	Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2019	(b) 2020	(c) 2021	(d) 2022	(e) 2023	(f) Total
9	Amounts from line 6...
10a	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b	Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c	Add lines 10a and 10b.
11	Net income from unrelated business activities not included on line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..
13	Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..

First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here................................................. right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2023 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) .........

Public support percentage from 2022 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 ...............

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

Investment income percentage for 2023 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) ......

Investment income percentage from 2022 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 .............

19a

33 1/3% support tests-2023. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....... right arrow

33 1/3 % support tests—2022. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..... right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions .... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations

(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked box 12a, of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked box 12b, of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked box 12c, of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked box12d, of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)

Section A. All Supporting Organizations

Yes

Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.

Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).

Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer lines 3b and 3c below.

Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.

Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.

Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked box 12a or 12b in Part I, answer lines 4b and 4c below.

Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.

Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.

Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer lines 5b and 5c below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).

Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?

Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?

Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990) .

Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described on line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990).

Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons, as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined on line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did a disqualified person (as defined on line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

10a

Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.

10a

Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).

10b

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations (continued)

Yes

Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?

A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described on lines 11b and 11c below, the governing body of a supported organization?

11a

A family member of a person described on 11a above?

11b

A 35% controlled entity of a person described on line 11a or 11b above? If “Yes” to 11a, 11b, or 11c, provide detail in Part VI.

11c

Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the officers, directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.

Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.

Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations

Yes

Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).

Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?

Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).

By reason of the relationship described in line 2 above, did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.

Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations

Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):

The organization satisfied the Activities Test. Complete line 2 below.

The organization is the parent of each of its supported organizations. Complete line 3 below.

The organization supported a governmental entity. Describe in Part VI how you supported a government entity (see instructions)

Activities Test. Answer lines 2a and 2b below.

Yes

Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.

Did the activities described on line 2a, above constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.

Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer lines 3a and 3b below.

Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations?If "Yes" or "No", provide details in Part VI.

Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations

Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970 (explain in Part VI). See instructions. All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E.

	Section A - Adjusted Net Income		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Net short-term capital gain	1
2	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	2
3	Other gross income (see instructions)	3
4	Add lines 1 through 3	4
5	Depreciation and depletion	5
6	Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions)	6
7	Other expenses (see instructions)	7
8	Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4)	8

	Section B - Minimum Asset Amount		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year):	1
a	Average monthly value of securities	1a
b	Average monthly cash balances	1b
c	Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets	1c
d	Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c)	1d
e	Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI):
2	Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets	2
3	Subtract line 2 from line 1d	3
4	Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions).	4
5	Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3)	5
6	Multiply line 5 by 0.035	6
7	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	7
8	Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6)	8

	Section C - Distributable Amount		Current Year
1	Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A)	1
2	Enter 85% of line 1	2
3	Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A)	3
4	Enter greater of line 2 or line 3	4
5	Income tax imposed in prior year	5
6	Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions)	6

Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions)

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations(continued)

Section D - Distributions		Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes	1
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity	2
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations	3
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets	4
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI)	5
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions	6
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.	7
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions	8
9 Distributable amount for 2023 from Section C, line 6	9
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount	10

Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions)		(i) Excess Distributions	(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2023	(iii) Distributable Amount for 2023
1 Distributable amount for 2023 from Section C, line 6
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2023 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI). See instructions.
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2023:
a From 2018.......
b From 2019.......
c From 2020.......
d From 2021.......
e From 2022.......
fTotal of lines 3a through e
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years
h Applied to 2023 distributable amount
i Carryover from 2018 not applied (see instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f.
4Distributions for 2023 from Section D, line 7:
$
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years
b Applied to 2023 distributable amount
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4.
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2023, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2023. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2024. Add lines 3j and 4c.
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2019.....
b Excess from 2020.....
c Excess from 2021.....
d Excess from 2022.....
e Excess from 2023.....

Schedule A (Form 990) (2023)

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023

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Part VI

Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).

Facts And Circumstances Test
I. BackgroundAmericans for the Arts Foundation, ("AFTA Foundation") is a nonprofit organization incorporated in the District of Columbia in 2007. AFTA Foundation's mission is to carry out activities to raise funds from grants, contributions, bequest and devises, and support the charitable purposes of Americans for the Arts. This mission is accomplished by distributing grants from one of five established funds.II. Analysis AFTA Foundation qualifies as a "publicly supported organization described under section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) and therefore as an organization described in section 509(a)(1) because it satisfies the "facts and circumstances test" set forth in section 1.170A-9(e)(3) of the Treasury Regulations.A. Threshold RequirementsAFTA Foundation is eligible for a determination of public support under the facts and circumstances test because it meets the two threshold requirements for consideration. First, the portion of AFTA Foundation's support in 2022 that qualifies as eligible public support is approximately 10.58%, which exceeds the 10% threshold required under Treasury Regulation section 1.170A-9(e)(3)(i). Second, AFTA Foundation's operations ensure that it will continue to attract new and additional public support, as required by Treasury Regulation section 1.170A-9(e)(3)(ii). AFTA Foundation's board has reengaged plans to build (1) a continuous and bona fide program for soliciting funds from the general public, community, membership group involved, and governmental units, and (2) the sources of support provide services directly for the benefit of the general public on a continuing basis, thereby satisfying the other threshold requirement for qualifying as publicly supported under the facts and circumstances test. B. Other Relevant FactorsIn determining whether AFTA Foundation meets the "facts and circumstances test," the Treasury Regulations also provide a list of factors that serve as indicia of whether an organization qualifies as "publicly supported." These additional factors, discussed below, provide further evidence that AFTA Foundation satisfies the facts and circumstances test. 1. Sources of SupportAFTA Foundation receives its public support from a wide variety of contributors and does not depend on a single family for contributions, two facts that provide further support for AFTA Foundation's qualification as a "publicly supported" entity. These donors include tax-exempt entities, for-profit corporations, and individuals. While donors were not actively pursued in 2021-2023, a refreshed AFTA Foundation Board plans to reach out to new donors in the coming years by creating a new strategic plan around the Foundation's direction, members, patrons, etc. 2. Representative Governing BodyThe representative nature of an organization's governing body is also a factor in determining whether it qualifies under the "facts and circumstances test." In considering whether a board is representative, such factors as the members' expertise in the relevant field, their history of leadership in the community and their tradition of public service are relevant. AFTA Foundation's Board of Directors includes a variety of industry leaders with a broad range of experience in fields relevant to AFTA Foundation's public service activities, including humanitarian/economic development, finance, healthcare, medical, marketing/advertising, education, and strategic enterprise planning. The following individuals currently serve on AFTA Foundation's Board of Directors:Julie Muraco, AFTA Investment Committee Chair, AFTA Immediate Past Chair, AFTA Foundation ChairManaging Partner, Praeditis Group LLCJulie C. Muraco is founder and Managing Partner of Praeditis Group LLC, a capital markets & business consultancy working with serial entrepreneurs, UHNW/family offices and foundations & endowments seeking direct and secondary investments and alternative investment strategies. She founded Praeditis Group with a concentration on the "permanent private capital and "impact investment" business models in 2008.Ms. Muraco spent more than 20 years on Wall Street as a vice president with J.P. Morgan's Cash Markets Division, New York City, and as a managing director in the Capital Markets Division of Smith Barney in Chicago and earlier in Cleveland.She is on the Board of Directors of Americans for the Arts, Washington, D.C., serving as immediate past Chairman of the Board of Directors; the Board of Trustees of the Robert Sterling Clark Foundation, New York, NY as Treasurer and Chair of the Investment Committee. She was past board trustee for the Duke of Edinburgh Award U.S.A. Chaired by HRH, Prince Edward, The Earl of Wessex and was a member of the national media advisory council of Springboard Enterprises, Washington D.C., a venture catalyst firm for women owned and women funded businesses.She is FINRA licensed with a Series 7, Series 63, and Series 79.Ms. Muraco holds a B.A. in Finance from Baldwin-Wallace College, Berea, Ohio. She resides in New York, NY and Aspen, Colorado.Michael S. Verruto, AFTA Audit Committee Chair, AFTA Foundation Secretary & TreasurerManaging Director, HPI CapitalMichael Verruto is the managing director of HPI Capital and has many years in the real estate business, including development, leasing, and management of the Carillon, a $100 million office tower in Charlotte, NC. Mr. Verruto joined Hesta Properties, Inc., the predecessor to the HPI Group, in 1990 and was promoted to vice president of operations and development in 1991. In this position, he managed the company's operational, property management, and leasing functions as well as the firm's expansion into build-to-suit development, third-party asset management, tenant representation, consulting, and brokerage services. Mr. Verruto was a co-founder and president of Noah Studios, Inc., a multidiscipline design and development firm. He has also held positions with Charlotte-based general contracting and architectural firms, and has done specialty renovation contracting for restoration of several historical properties in Bucks County, PA. An active member of the Charlotte arts and business community, he has served as a member of the Charlotte Chamber Advisory Council, a board member of Theatre Charlotte, chair of First Night Charlotte, and chair of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Public Art Commission. Mr. Verruto attended the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and has a B.A. from the College of Architecture with a minor in English. Very Respectfully,Matthew X. Ryan, CPA, CFEOutsourced CFO

Facts And Circumstances Test

I. BackgroundAmericans for the Arts Foundation, ("AFTA Foundation") is a nonprofit organization incorporated in the District of Columbia in 2007. AFTA Foundation's mission is to carry out activities to raise funds from grants, contributions, bequest and devises, and support the charitable purposes of Americans for the Arts. This mission is accomplished by distributing grants from one of five established funds.II. Analysis AFTA Foundation qualifies as a "publicly supported organization described under section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) and therefore as an organization described in section 509(a)(1) because it satisfies the "facts and circumstances test" set forth in section 1.170A-9(e)(3) of the Treasury Regulations.A. Threshold RequirementsAFTA Foundation is eligible for a determination of public support under the facts and circumstances test because it meets the two threshold requirements for consideration. First, the portion of AFTA Foundation's support in 2022 that qualifies as eligible public support is approximately 10.58%, which exceeds the 10% threshold required under Treasury Regulation section 1.170A-9(e)(3)(i). Second, AFTA Foundation's operations ensure that it will continue to attract new and additional public support, as required by Treasury Regulation section 1.170A-9(e)(3)(ii). AFTA Foundation's board has reengaged plans to build (1) a continuous and bona fide program for soliciting funds from the general public, community, membership group involved, and governmental units, and (2) the sources of support provide services directly for the benefit of the general public on a continuing basis, thereby satisfying the other threshold requirement for qualifying as publicly supported under the facts and circumstances test. B. Other Relevant FactorsIn determining whether AFTA Foundation meets the "facts and circumstances test," the Treasury Regulations also provide a list of factors that serve as indicia of whether an organization qualifies as "publicly supported." These additional factors, discussed below, provide further evidence that AFTA Foundation satisfies the facts and circumstances test. 1. Sources of SupportAFTA Foundation receives its public support from a wide variety of contributors and does not depend on a single family for contributions, two facts that provide further support for AFTA Foundation's qualification as a "publicly supported" entity. These donors include tax-exempt entities, for-profit corporations, and individuals. While donors were not actively pursued in 2021-2023, a refreshed AFTA Foundation Board plans to reach out to new donors in the coming years by creating a new strategic plan around the Foundation's direction, members, patrons, etc. 2. Representative Governing BodyThe representative nature of an organization's governing body is also a factor in determining whether it qualifies under the "facts and circumstances test." In considering whether a board is representative, such factors as the members' expertise in the relevant field, their history of leadership in the community and their tradition of public service are relevant. AFTA Foundation's Board of Directors includes a variety of industry leaders with a broad range of experience in fields relevant to AFTA Foundation's public service activities, including humanitarian/economic development, finance, healthcare, medical, marketing/advertising, education, and strategic enterprise planning. The following individuals currently serve on AFTA Foundation's Board of Directors:Julie Muraco, AFTA Investment Committee Chair, AFTA Immediate Past Chair, AFTA Foundation ChairManaging Partner, Praeditis Group LLCJulie C. Muraco is founder and Managing Partner of Praeditis Group LLC, a capital markets & business consultancy working with serial entrepreneurs, UHNW/family offices and foundations & endowments seeking direct and secondary investments and alternative investment strategies. She founded Praeditis Group with a concentration on the "permanent private capital and "impact investment" business models in 2008.Ms. Muraco spent more than 20 years on Wall Street as a vice president with J.P. Morgan's Cash Markets Division, New York City, and as a managing director in the Capital Markets Division of Smith Barney in Chicago and earlier in Cleveland.She is on the Board of Directors of Americans for the Arts, Washington, D.C., serving as immediate past Chairman of the Board of Directors; the Board of Trustees of the Robert Sterling Clark Foundation, New York, NY as Treasurer and Chair of the Investment Committee. She was past board trustee for the Duke of Edinburgh Award U.S.A. Chaired by HRH, Prince Edward, The Earl of Wessex and was a member of the national media advisory council of Springboard Enterprises, Washington D.C., a venture catalyst firm for women owned and women funded businesses.She is FINRA licensed with a Series 7, Series 63, and Series 79.Ms. Muraco holds a B.A. in Finance from Baldwin-Wallace College, Berea, Ohio. She resides in New York, NY and Aspen, Colorado.Michael S. Verruto, AFTA Audit Committee Chair, AFTA Foundation Secretary & TreasurerManaging Director, HPI CapitalMichael Verruto is the managing director of HPI Capital and has many years in the real estate business, including development, leasing, and management of the Carillon, a $100 million office tower in Charlotte, NC. Mr. Verruto joined Hesta Properties, Inc., the predecessor to the HPI Group, in 1990 and was promoted to vice president of operations and development in 1991. In this position, he managed the company's operational, property management, and leasing functions as well as the firm's expansion into build-to-suit development, third-party asset management, tenant representation, consulting, and brokerage services. Mr. Verruto was a co-founder and president of Noah Studios, Inc., a multidiscipline design and development firm. He has also held positions with Charlotte-based general contracting and architectural firms, and has done specialty renovation contracting for restoration of several historical properties in Bucks County, PA. An active member of the Charlotte arts and business community, he has served as a member of the Charlotte Chamber Advisory Council, a board member of Theatre Charlotte, chair of First Night Charlotte, and chair of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Public Art Commission. Mr. Verruto attended the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and has a B.A. from the College of Architecture with a minor in English. Very Respectfully,Matthew X. Ryan, CPA, CFEOutsourced CFO

Return Reference	Explanation
Schedule A, Part II, Line 10, Explanation of Other Income:	Other Income - 2019 Amount: $ 2,358. 2020 Amount: $ 31,281. 2021 Amount: $ 37,544. 2022 Amount: $ 283,591. 2023 Amount: $ 279,200.

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023

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Schedule B
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Schedule of Contributors

Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.

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2023

Name of the organization

Americans for the Arts Inc

Employer identification number

52-1996467

Organization type (check one):

Filers of:

Section:

Form 990 or 990-EZ

501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization

Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.
Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.

General Rule

For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.

Special Rules

For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33¹/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Don't complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... Arrow Bullet

Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990) (2023)

Schedule B (Form 990) (2023) Page 2

Name of organization Americans for the Arts Inc

Part I Contributors	Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
RESTRICTED	,	$ RESTRICTED	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)

Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)

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Name of organization Americans for the Arts Inc		Employer identification number 52-1996467

Part II	Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)

Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)

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Name of organization Americans for the Arts Inc			Employer identification number 52-1996467
Part III Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) $ Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)

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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527

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Complete if the organization is described below. right arrow

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

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Open to Public
Inspection

If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
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Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
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Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
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Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.

Name of the organization

Americans for the Arts Inc

Employer identification number

52-1996467

Part I-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV. See instructions for definition of “political campaign activities."

Political campaign activity expenditures. See instructions .................................................................... right arrow

Volunteer hours for political campaign activities. See instructions ..................................................................

Part I-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).

Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 ................................ right arrow

Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ....................... right arrow

If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .........................................

Yes No

Was a correction made? ......................................................................................................................

Yes No

If "Yes," describe in Part IV.

Part I-C

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).

Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities ..... right arrow

Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ............................................................................................................................ right arrow

Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b........... right arrow

Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...................................................................

Yes No

Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.

(a) Name	(b) Address	(c) EIN	(d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-.	(e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.
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2
3
4
5
6

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 50084S

Schedule C (Form 990) 2022

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Part II-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).

A Check right arrow

if the filing organization belongs to an affiliated group (and list in Part IV each affiliated group member's name, address, EIN, expenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
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if the filing organization checked box A and "limited control" provisions apply.

Limits on Lobbying Expenditures (The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.)		(a) Filing organization's totals	(b) Affiliated group totals
1a	Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......................	11,318
b	Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ........................	127,803
c	Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ............................................................	139,121
d	Other exempt purpose expenditures ...............................................................................	8,128,117
e	Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ..................................................	8,267,238
f	Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both columns.	563,362
	If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
	Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
	Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
	Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
	Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
	Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.

g	Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .................................................	140,841
h	Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................	0
i	Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................	0
j	If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting section 4911 tax for this year? ...................................................................................................................		Yes No

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h) (Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
	Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)	(a) 2019	(b) 2020	(c) 2021	(d) 2022	(e) Total

2a	Lobbying nontaxable amount	950,813	1,000,000	912,503	563,362	3,426,678

b	Lobbying ceiling amount (150% of line 2a, column(e))					5,140,017

c	Total lobbying expenditures	162,915	45,603	37,441	139,121	385,080

d	Grassroots nontaxable amount	237,703	250,000	228,126	140,841	856,670

e	Grassroots ceiling amount (150% of line 2d, column (e))					1,285,005

f	Grassroots lobbying expenditures	43,310	41,803	34,043	11,318	130,474

Schedule C (Form 990) 2022

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Part II-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).

For each "Yes" response on lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.

(a)

Yes|No

(b)

Amount

During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:

Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................

Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........

Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................

Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................

Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................

Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................

Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................

Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................

Other activities? ...................................................................................................................

Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................

Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....

If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 ...........................................

If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 ...................

If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ........................

Part III-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).

Yes

Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ...............................................

Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................

Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................

Part III-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."

Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................

Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).

Current year .............................................................................................................................

Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................

Total ...........................................................................................................................................

Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .

If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ......................................................................................................................

Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures. See Instructions .........................................

Part IV

Supplemental Information

Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.

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Schedule C (Form 990) 2022

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Name of the organization

Americans for the Arts Inc

Employer identification number

52-1996467

Part I

Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.

		(a) Donor advised funds	(b) Funds and other accounts
1	Total number at end of year .........
2	Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)
3	Aggregate value of grants from (during year)
4	Aggregate value at end of year ........

Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization’s property, subject to the organization’s exclusive legal control? ............

Yes No

Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................

Yes No

Part II

Conservation Easements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education) Preservation of an historically important land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.


a	Total number of conservation easements ......................	2a
b	Total acreage restricted by conservation easements ....................	2b
c	Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) .....	2c
d	Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after July 25, 2006, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ...	2d

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
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Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located right arrow

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
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Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
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Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................

Yes No

In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.

Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.

If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.

If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:

(i)

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ......................... right arrow

(ii)

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... right arrow

If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... right arrow

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... right arrow

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

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Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)

Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.

During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...

Yes No

Part IV

Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................

Yes No


b	If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:		Amount
c	Beginning balance .............................	1c
d	Additions during the year ............................	1d
e	Distributions during the year ..........................	1e
f	Ending balance ................................	1f

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...

Yes No

If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ....

Part V

Endowment Funds.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.

		(a) Current year	(b) Prior year	(c) Two years back	(d) Three years back	(e) Four years back

1a	Beginning of year balance ....	91,621,295	114,557,749	113,395,213	110,371,326	101,187,600
b	Contributions ...				485,901	590,348
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses	12,600,202	-12,647,283	7,967,874	9,216,133	15,227,766
d	Grants or scholarships ...
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ...				4,431	17,217
f	Administrative expenses ....	9,754,012	10,289,171	6,805,338	6,673,716	6,617,171
g	End of year balance ......	94,467,485	91,621,295	114,557,749	113,395,213	110,371,326

Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:

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100.000 %

Permanent endowment right arrow

0 %

Term endowment right arrow

0 %

The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.

Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes

(i) Unrelated organizations .................

3a(i)

(ii) Related organizations .................

3a(ii)

If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........

Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.

Part VI

Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.

Description of property		(a) Cost or other basis (investment)	(b) Cost or other basis (other)	(c) Accumulated depreciation	(d) Book value

1a	Land .....
b	Buildings ....
c	Leasehold improvements	1,755,733	272,517	1,483,216
d	Equipment ....	1,299,162	1,246,273	52,889
e	Other .....	229,752	208,401	21,351
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..				1,557,456

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Part VII

Investments - Other Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.

(a) Description of security or category (including name of security)	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........
(2) Closely-held equity interests........
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)

Part VIII

Investments - Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.

(a) Description of investment	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)

Part IX

Other Assets.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.

(a) Description				(b) Book value
(1)Beneficial interest in charitable trust				2,233,031
(2)Due from affiliate				408,993
(3)Operating ROU asset				5,990,640
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........				8,632,664

Part X

Other Liabilities.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.

1.(a) Description of liability	(b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes
Deferred compensation obligation	8,240,875
Due to affiliate	572,246







Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)	8,813,121
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII

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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements .......		1
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ....	2a
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................		2e
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1..................		3
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b....................		4c
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......		5

Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ...........		1
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2a
b	Prior year adjustments ............	2b
c	Other losses ................	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d....................		2e
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1...................		3
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b ..	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.....................		4c
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......		5

Part XIII

Supplemental Information

Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.

Return Reference	Explanation
Part III, Line 4:	AFTA's collection of art is currently valued at $21,350. The collection represents the exempt purpose of AFTA - an organization that cultivates, promotes, sustains, and supports the arts in America.
Part V, Line 4:	The Board designated funds are to support the operations of AFTA and invest in programming priorities when needed as determined by the Board of Directors. The other Permanent funds provide funding for specific programming activities per the documentation when the funds were established.

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Schedule I
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2023

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization
Americans for the Arts Inc

Employer identification number
52-1996467

Part I

General Information on Grants and Assistance

Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................

Yes No

Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.

Part II

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient

that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Name and address of organization or government	(b) EIN	(c) IRC section (if applicable)	(d) Amount of cash grant	(e) Amount of non-cash assistance	(f) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)	(g) Description of noncash assistance	(h) Purpose of grant or assistance
(1) Americans for the Arts Action Fund 1275 K Street NW Suite 1200 Washington,DC20005	20-1427963	501(c)(4)	350,000	0			Annual support to related entity
(2) University of Florida Foundation POBox 14425 Gainesville,FL32604	59-0974739	501(c)(3)	50,000	0			Develop national strategy for implementing Social Prescribing in the Arts and Culture in the U.S.

Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image

Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image

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Part III

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Type of grant or assistance	(b) Number of recipients	(c) Amount of cash grant	(d) Amount of noncash assistance	(e) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)	(f) Description of noncash assistance

(1) Awards	11	109,626
(2) Scholarships	1	5,000
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)

Part IV

Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2; Part III, column (b); and any other additional information.

Return Reference	Explanation
Part I, Line 2:	AFTA generally requires that grantees who receive $5,000 or more submit reports detailing the outcomes of the grant projects and the uses of the funds.

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Schedule J
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Compensation Information

For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
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Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
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Attach to Form 990.
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OMB No. 1545-0047

2023

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

Americans for the Arts Inc

Employer identification number

52-1996467

Part I

Questions Regarding Compensation

Yes

Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.

First-class or charter travel Housing allowance or residence for personal use

Travel for companions Payments for business use of personal residence

Tax idemnification and gross-up payments Health or social club dues or initiation fees

Discretionary spending account Personal services (e.g., maid, chauffeur, chef)

If any of the boxes on Line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .....

Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked on Line 1a? ....

Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.

Compensation committee Written employment contract

Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study

Form 990 of other organizations Approval by the board or compensation committee

During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:

Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? .............

Yes

Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........

Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........

If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.

Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:

The organization? ....................

Any related organization? .......................

If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:

The organization? ..................

Any related organization? ......................

If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............

Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III ..........................

If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

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Part II

Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.

For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.

(A) Name and Title		(B) Breakdown of W-2, 1099-MISC compensation, and/or 1099-NEC			(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)	(F) Compensation in column (B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(A) Name and Title		(i) Base compensation	(ii) Bonus & incentive compensation	(iii) Other reportable compensation	(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)
1Nolen Bivens President & CEO	(i) (ii)	550,450 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	13,200 ------------- 0	1,698 ------------- 0	565,348 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
2Nina Ozlu Tunceli Counsel & Exec. Dir., AAF	(i) (ii)	241,169 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	17,045 ------------- 0	29,688 ------------- 0	287,902 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
3Nora Halpern VP, Leadership Alliances	(i) (ii)	229,492 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	13,673 ------------- 0	3,374 ------------- 0	246,539 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
4Randy Cohen VP, Research & Policy	(i) (ii)	205,372 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	14,088 ------------- 0	14,130 ------------- 0	233,590 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
5Maria Elmeralda Paguaga VP, Strategic Communications	(i) (ii)	197,621 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	4,021 ------------- 0	16,680 ------------- 0	218,322 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
6Kimberly Hedges VP, Systems Engagement - until 4/23	(i) (ii)	67,809 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	89,304 ------------- 0	10,018 ------------- 0	5,500 ------------- 0	172,631 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
7Daniel Fitzmaurice Chief of Staff - until 9/2023	(i) (ii)	129,773 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	2,747 ------------- 0	28,248 ------------- 0	160,768 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0

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Part III

Supplemental Information

Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.

Return Reference	Explanation
Part I, Line 4a	During the year ended December 31, 2023, Kimberly Hedges, VP, Systems Engagement, received a severance payment of $89,304.

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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2023

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

Americans for the Arts Inc

Employer identification number

52-1996467

Return Reference	Explanation
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6	AFTA has four classes of members: Community Arts Organization Members, Professional Association Members, Organizational Members, and Individual Members.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a	The Committee on Board Operations and Leadership prepares a slate of candidates for Board of Directors elections, which is submitted to the Board of Directors annually for election by majority vote of the Board of Directors. The Committee on Board Operations is appointed by the Board Chair at the annual fall Board meeting, with Board approval.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b	The federal Form 990 is posted on the Board portal of the website. The Board of Directors is notified that it is there for their review prior to filing the Form 990 with the Internal Revenue Service. Board members are encouraged to review the Form 990
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c	The conflict of interest form is delivered each January to Board members as part of the Board of Director manual with a memo instructing them to complete and return the form to the VP, Finance. The VP, Finance maintains a spreadsheet annually and follows up with those Board members who do not return the form.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a	President & CEO and top management: The Chair forms a committee to review President & CEO performance and hires an independent compensation consultant to conduct a survey of CEO compensation packages at similar institutions. This survey forms the basis for determining the compensation of the President & CEO by the Chair and the committee. Other officers and key employees: Every three years, the organization procures and studies several key compensation reports to determine comparable salaries. Employee's performance is reviewed each year to help determine any increases that might be merited based on achievement of predetermined goals.
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19	All documents required by law are provided upon written request.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 51056K

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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
Attach to Form 990.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2023

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

Americans for the Arts Inc

Employer identification number

52-1996467

Part I

Identification of Disregarded Entities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.

(a) Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Total income	(e) End-of-year assets	(f) Direct controlling entity

Part II

Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Exempt Code section	(e) Public charity status (if section 501(c)(3))	(f) Direct controlling entity	(g) Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Exempt Code section	(e) Public charity status (if section 501(c)(3))	(f) Direct controlling entity	Yes	No
(1)Arts & Business Council of New York 1 East 53rd Street New York,NY10022 13-2746599	Foster cooperation between business and arts organizations	NY	501(c)(3)	Line 7	Americans for the Arts	Yes
(2)Americans for the Arts Foundation 1275 K Street NW Suite 1200 Washington,DC20005 26-0753160	Carry out activities and raise funds for Americans for the Arts	DC	501(c)(3)	Line 7	Americans for the Arts	Yes
(3)Americans for the Arts Action Fund 1275 K Street NW Suite 1200 Washington,DC20005 20-1427963	Seeks to engage citizens in education and advocacy in support of the arts	DC	501(c)(4)		Americans for the Arts	Yes

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 50135Y

Schedule R (Form 990) 2023

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Part III

Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Disproprtionate allocations?		(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	(j) General or managing partner?		(k) Percentage ownership
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	Yes	No	(k) Percentage ownership

Part IV

Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(e) Type of entity (C corp, S corp, or trust)	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Percentage ownership	(i) Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(e) Type of entity (C corp, S corp, or trust)	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Percentage ownership	Yes	No

Schedule R (Form 990) 2023

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Part V

Transactions With Related Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.

Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.

Yes

1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?

a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................

b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................

Yes

c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................

d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................

e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................

f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................

g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................

h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................

i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................

j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................

k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................

l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................

m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................

n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................

o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................

p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................

q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................

Yes

r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................

s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................

If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.

(a) Name of related organization	(b) Transaction type (a-s)	(c) Amount involved	(d) Method of determining amount involved
(1) Americans for the Arts Action Fund	Q	211,661	Fair Market Value
(2) Americans for the Arts Action Fund	B	350,000	Fair Market Value

Schedule R (Form 990) 2023

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Part VI

Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.

Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(e) Are all partners section 501(c)(3) organizations?		(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Disproprtionate allocations?		(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	(j) General or managing partner?		(k) Percentage ownership
(a) Name, address, and EIN of entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	Yes	No	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	Yes	No	(k) Percentage ownership

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Part VII

Supplemental Information

Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R. See instructions.

Return Reference	Explanation

Schedule R (Form 990) 2023

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	3,951,827	815,766
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	685,096	1,552,173
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	0	-742
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	285,199	279,689
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)	4,922,122	2,646,886
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	0	864,626
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....	0	0
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)	7,951,867	6,404,632
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....	0	0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 702,284
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	7,584,050	4,581,255
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	15,535,917	11,850,513
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	-10,613,795	-9,203,627
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	123,306,838	111,644,188
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	10,943,559	9,595,244
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	112,363,279	102,048,944

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	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title


4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 3,967,951 including grants of $ 50,000 ) (Revenue $ 1,342,077 )
	Research and policy: Research and policy is responsible for national society. This research is conducted using various methods and is disseminated through meetings, media and publications that are widely distributed. Signature programs in this area include the arts & economic prosperity study, national arts index and studies on various topics such as local arts funding statistics, united arts fundraising local arts salary information, cultural districts and more that provide important case making data to all arts advocates. The creative forces program serves military service members with traumatic brain injuries at military facilities.

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 4,231,113 including grants of $ 700,000 ) (Revenue $ 210,585 )
	Government and public affairs: Government and public affairs is responsible for all government affairs work and developing partnerships with government and other non-governmental organizations to promote the value of the arts and mission of AFTA's two key programs, including herein are the annual Nancy Hanks lecture on arts and public policy and arts advocacy day activities. This area also includes our arts education policy work advancing equitable access for arts education across the country.

4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 418,174 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	Local arts advancement: Local arts advancement is responsible for providing professional development, case making information and networking opportunities to the many organizations and individuals that work to build stronger communities through the Arts every day they do this work through major convening such as the Annual Convention and National Arts Marketing Project Conference to smaller gatherings like Executive Leadership Forum at Sundance. They also convene networks of core constituencies including Public Art, Emerging Leaders, Rural Arts, County Arts, The US Urban Arts Federation, The New Community Visions Initiative and more. In addition, the implement the membership program and ensure our members receive strong benefits that help achieve their goals.

	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ 114,626 ) (Revenue $ )
	Scholarships and Awards

4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ including grants of $ 114,626 ) (Revenue $ )
4e	Total program service expenses8,617,238

1b	Sub-Total..............
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A..
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c).........	1,840,006	0	188,645

		Business Code
2a	Economic impact study	900099	1,354,752	1,354,752
b	Membership dues	900099	194,713	194,713
c	Contract services	900099	1,458	1,458
d	Speaker fees	900099	1,250	1,250
e
f	All other program service revenue.
g	Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....		1,552,173

1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: See Schedule O.The mission of Americans for the Arts (AFTA) is to serve, advance, and lead the network of organizations and individuals who cultivate, promote, sustain, and support the arts in America.
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	21
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	20
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2023 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	66
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	35
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	0
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, Part I, line 11 .........	7b	0

1a	Federated campaigns..		1a
b	Membership dues..		1b
c	Fundraising events..		1c
d	Related organizations		1d
e	Government grants (contributions)		1e	121,267

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above		1f	694,499

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$		1g

h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......		815,766

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
5 Royalties...........
			(i) Real	(ii) Personal
6a	Gross rents	6a
b	Less: rental expenses	6b
c	Rental income or (loss)	6c
d	Net rental income or (loss).......
			(i) Securities	(ii) Other
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory	7a
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses	7b	742
c	Gain or (loss)	7c	-742
d	Net gain or (loss).........			-742			-742
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
			8a
b	Less: direct expenses ...		8b
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..
9a	Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ...
			9a
b	Less: direct expenses ...		9b
c	Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ..
			10a	489
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..		10b	0
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..			489	489

Business Code
11a	Expense Reimbusement		900099	212,926			212,926
b	Job Bank Revenue		900099	60,007			60,007
c	All Other Revenue		900099	6,267			6,267
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			279,200
12	Total revenue. See instructions.....			2,646,886	1,552,662	0	278,458

1	Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 ....	750,000	750,000
2	Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ...........	114,626	114,626
3	Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. .............
4	Benefits paid to or for members .......
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ...........	869,669	355,798	341,275	172,596
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .........
7	Other salaries and wages........	4,323,073	3,450,339	662,109	210,625
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....	174,023	85,271	66,791	21,961
9	Other employee benefits .......	698,418	637,288	16,145	44,985
10	Payroll taxes ...........	339,449	276,330	44,541	18,578
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......	1,328,363	1,057,436	205,228	65,699
b	Legal .........	100,082	49,040	47,039	4,003
c	Accounting ...........	699,518	342,764	328,773	27,981
d	Lobbying ...........
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17
f	Investment management fees ......	10,668	5,227	5,014	427
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O)
12	Advertising and promotion ....	74,170	67,535	5,838	797
13	Office expenses .......	810,289	534,404	217,603	58,282
14	Information technology ......
15	Royalties ..
16	Occupancy ...........	796,699	391,003	372,601	33,095
17	Travel ............	225,524	182,131	33,488	9,905
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	125,273	64,209	52,616	8,448
20	Interest ...........
21	Payments to affiliates .......
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..	186,465	91,253	87,460	7,752
23	Insurance ...	42,557	20,853	20,002	1,702
24	Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a	Subscriptions & members	109,535	70,716	23,371	15,448
b	Partnerships/sponsorshi	71,015	71,015
c	INVESTMENT EXPENSE	1,097		1,097
d
e	All other expenses
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	11,850,513	8,617,238	2,530,991	702,284
26	Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

1	Cash–non-interest-bearing ........			504,600	1	1,657,565
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........			22,937	2	22,937
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ......			1,522,525	3	323,037
4	Accounts receivable, net .............				4
5	Loans and other receivables from any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
					5
6	Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
					6
7	Notes and loans receivable, net ...........				7
8	Inventories for sale or use ............				8
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......			333,507	9	89,308
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	3,284,647
b	Less: accumulated depreciation	10b	1,727,191	1,733,870	10c	1,557,456
11	Investments—publicly traded securities .			109,841,497	11	99,361,221
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....				12
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..				13
14	Intangible assets ...............				14
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........			9,347,902	15	8,632,664
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)...			123,306,838	16	111,644,188

17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .....	774,602	17	625,609
18	Grants payable ...		18
19	Deferred revenue .........	1,428,014	19	156,514
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........		20
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D		21
22	Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
			22
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..		23
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..		24
25	Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D	8,740,943	25	8,813,121
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..	10,943,559	26	9,595,244

	Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27	Net assets without donor restrictions ..........	112,363,279	27	96,606,949
28	Net assets with donor restrictions ...........	0	28	5,441,995
	Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 29 through 33.
29	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....		29
30	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...		30
31	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds		31
32	Total net assets or fund balances ...........	112,363,279	32	102,048,944
33	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	123,306,838	33	111,644,188