TY 2024 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) DAN ROSS...................................................................... PRESIDENT &	50.00 .................		X	125,780	16,177
(2) JOHN ROGERS...................................................................... CHAIR	1.00 .................	X	X	0	0
(3) SHENITA BOLTON...................................................................... VICE CHAIR	1.00 .................	X	X	0	0
(4) CARMEN TSE...................................................................... SECRETARY	1.00 .................	X	X	0	0
(5) JON BOMBERGER...................................................................... TREASURER	1.00 .................	X	X	0	0
(6) KARL BANDEMER...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0
(7) ANDREW BOXBERGER...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0
(8) CHRIS CLOUD...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0
(9) ADRIAN CURRY...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0
(10) MEGAN FLOHR...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0
(11) DEBORAH GARRISON...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0
(12) VINCE GREEN...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0
(13) DAVE HAIST...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0
(14) IRIC HEADLEY...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0
(15) LEONARD HELFRICH...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0
(16) PAM HOLOCHER...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0
(17) JULIE INSKEEP...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	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) RAQUEL KLINE........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X
(19) KENDRA KLINK........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X
(20) SUDHAKAR KRISHNAN........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X
(21) BEN LANGEL........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X
(22) CORY MILLER........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X
(23) LORI K MORGAN........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X
(24) MAYRA PRESLEY........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X
(25) RINGO SANTIAGO........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X
(26) MELISSA SCHENKEL........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X
(27) ROB SLUSSER........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X
(28) DAVID STOREY........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X
(29) RACHEL TOBIN-SMITH........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X
(30) RYAN TWISS........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X

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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

2024

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

ARTS UNITED OF GREATER FORT WAYNE
INC

Employer identification number

35-0992067

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) 2024

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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) 2020	(b) 2021	(c) 2022	(d) 2023	(e) 2024	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") ..	2,643,456	4,899,165	8,221,845	20,213,110	7,533,630	43,511,206
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	2,643,456	4,899,165	8,221,845	20,213,110	7,533,630	43,511,206
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) ..						6,343,005
6	Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.						37,168,201

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2020	(b) 2021	(c) 2022	(d) 2023	(e) 2024	(f) Total
7	Amounts from line 4..	2,643,456	4,899,165	8,221,845	20,213,110	7,533,630	43,511,206
8	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...	165,047	188,871	215,743	369,769	574,157	1,513,587
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.)..				8,976	118,172	127,148
11	Total support. Add lines 7 through 10						45,151,941

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

3,150,184

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 2024 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) .........

82.320 %

Public support percentage for 2023 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 ...............

84.730 %

16a

33 1/3% support test—2024. 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—2023. 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—2024. 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—2023. 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) 2024

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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) 2020	(b) 2021	(c) 2022	(d) 2023	(e) 2024	(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) 2020	(b) 2021	(c) 2022	(d) 2023	(e) 2024	(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 2024 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) .........

Public support percentage from 2023 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 ...............

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

Investment income percentage for 2024 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) ......

Investment income percentage from 2023 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 .............

19a

33 1/3% support tests-2024. 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—2023. 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) 2024

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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) 2024

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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) 2024

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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) 2024

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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 2024 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-2024	(iii) Distributable Amount for 2024
1 Distributable amount for 2024 from Section C, line 6
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2024 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI). See instructions.
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2024:
a From 2019.......
b From 2020.......
c From 2021.......
d From 2022.......
e From 2023.......
fTotal of lines 3a through e
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years
h Applied to 2024 distributable amount
i Carryover from 2019 not applied (see instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f.
4Distributions for 2024 from Section D, line 7:
$
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years
b Applied to 2024 distributable amount
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4.
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2024, 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 2024. 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 2025. Add lines 3j and 4c.
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2020.....
b Excess from 2021.....
c Excess from 2022.....
d Excess from 2023.....
e Excess from 2024.....

Schedule A (Form 990) (2024)

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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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

Return Reference	Explanation
PART II, LINE 10	OTHER INCOME 23,553 BAD DEBT RECOVERIES 103,595

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

Additional Data

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Schedule B
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)

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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Name of the organization

ARTS UNITED OF GREATER FORT WAYNE
INC

Employer identification number

35-0992067

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 ......... Right Arrow

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) (Rev. 1-2025)

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Name of organization ARTS UNITED OF GREATER FORT WAYNE INC

Part I	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) (Rev. 1-2025)

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Name of organization ARTS UNITED OF GREATER FORT WAYNE INC		Employer identification number 35-0992067

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) (Rev. 1-2025)

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Name of organization ARTS UNITED OF GREATER FORT WAYNE INC			Employer identification number 35-0992067
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

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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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OMB No. 1545-0047

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

ARTS UNITED OF GREATER FORT WAYNE
INC

Employer identification number

35-0992067

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
tax year right arrow

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

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Part III

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 ....	9,285,988	8,082,351	9,845,187	9,463,234	9,460,284
b	Contributions ...	55,000
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses	1,264,073	1,460,648	-1,523,989	1,338,821	1,047,421
d	Grants or scholarships ...
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ...	983,102	197,928	179,614	563,182	1,044,471
f	Administrative expenses ....	66,743	59,083	59,233
g	End of year balance ......	9,555,216	9,285,988	8,082,351	10,238,873	9,463,234

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

Board designated or quasi-endowment right arrow

Permanent endowment right arrow

41.000 %

Term endowment right arrow

59.000 %

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)

Yes

(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 .....	1,148,370		1,148,370
b	Buildings ....	10,958,208	7,147,251	3,810,957
c	Leasehold improvements
d	Equipment ....	1,171,607	992,842	178,765
e	Other .....	763,867	763,867
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..				5,138,092

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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)CONSTRUCTION IN PROGRESS				5,298,475
(2)BENEFICIAL INTERESTS				847,506
(3)OPERATING LEASE RIGHT-OF USE ASSETS				29,308
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........				6,175,289

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
OPERATING LEASE LIABILITIES	29,308
FUNDS HELD FOR OTHERS	5,001







Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)	34,309
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	9,672,991
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ....	2a	-7,065
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	-7,065
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1..................			3	9,680,056
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	78,568
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b	76,606
c	Add lines 4a and 4b....................			4c	155,174
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......			5	9,835,230

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	3,100,882
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	-76,606
e	Add lines 2a through 2d....................			2e	-76,606
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1...................			3	3,177,488
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	78,568
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.....................			4c	78,568
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......			5	3,256,056

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
SCHEDULE D, PAGE 2, PART V, LINE 4	THE ORGANIZATION HAS FOUR DONOR-RESTRICTED ENDOWMENTS - OPERATING, RENAISSANCE, AUER, AND LANCIA. THE OPERATING ENDOWMENT HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED TO SUPPORT THE CONTINUED OPERATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION FOR WHICH EARNINGS ARE NOT RESTRICTED. THE RENAISSANCE AND AUER ENDOWMENTS WERE ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR CAPITAL ITEMS, MAINTENANCE, AND VENUE EXPENSES. THE LANCIA ENDOWMENT WAS ESTABLISHED TO SUPPORT ARTS EDUCATION AND SCHOLARSHIPS. DURING 2022, THE 12/31/2021 ENDOWMENT BALANCE REPORTED ON THE 2021 SCHEDULE D OF 10,238,873 WAS CORRECTED WITH A PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENT OF 393,686.
SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XI, LINE 4B	LOSS ON PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT -26,989 BAD DEBT RECOVERIES 103,595
SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XII, LINE 2D	LOSS ON PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT 26,989 BAD DEBT RECOVERIES -103,595

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Schedule I
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)

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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Name of the organization
ARTS UNITED OF GREATER FORT WAYNE
INC

Employer identification number
35-0992067

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	(h) Purpose of grant or assistance
(1) ARCH 818 LAFAYETTE STREET FORT WAYNE,IN46802	35-1367895	(C)(3)	9,850	CAPACITY GRANT
(2) ARTLINK 300 E MAIN STREET FORT WAYNE,IN46802	35-1461761	(C)(3)	7,500	CAPACITY GRANT
(3) COMMUNITY FDN OF GREATER FORT WAYNE 555 E WAYNE STREET FORT WAYNE,IN46802	35-1119450	(C)(3)	10,000	BICENTENNIAL ART
(4) CREATIVE WOMEN OF THE WORLD 125 W WAYNE STREET FORT WAYNE,IN46802	42-2455187	(C)(3)	7,500	CAPACITY GRANT
(5) FAME 300 E MAIN STREET FORT WAYNE,IN46802	35-1719238	(C)(3)	10,000	CAPACITY GRANT
(6) FIRE & LIGHT PRODUCTIONS 827 KINNAIRD AVENUE FORT WAYNE,IN46807	83-2431186	(C)(3)	6,350	CAPACITY GRANT
(7) FORT WAYNE BALLET 300 E MAIN STREET FORT WAYNE,IN46802	35-6006394	(C)(3)	10,000	CAPACITY GRANT
(8) FORT WAYNE CHILDREN'S CHOIR 2101 E COLISEUM BLVD FORT WAYNE,IN46805	35-1638989	(C)(3)	10,000	CAPACITY GRANT
(9) FORT WAYNE CIVIC THEATRE 303 E MAIN STREET FORT WAYNE,IN46802	35-6001476	(C)(3)	10,000	CAPACITY GRANT
(10) FORT WAYNE DANCE COLLECTIVE 437 E BERRY STREET FORT WAYNE,IN46802	31-0958473	(C)(3)	8,500	CAPACITY GRANT
(11) FORT WAYNE PARKS & RECREATION 705 E STATE BLVD FORT WAYNE,IN46805		GOV	8,628	CAPACITY GRANT
(12) FORT WAYNE PHILHARMONIC 4901 FULLER DRIVE FORT WAYNE,IN46835	35-0791163	(C)(3)	10,000	CAPACITY GRANT
(13) FORT WAYNE PUBLIC TELEVISION 2501 E COLISEUM BLVD FORT WAYNE,IN46805	23-7173906	(C)(3)	7,500	CAPACITY GRANT
(14) FORT WAYNE YOUTHEATRE 303 E MAIN STREET FORT WAYNE,IN46802	35-1551064	(C)(3)	8,000	CAPACITY GRANT
(15) HEARTLAND SINGS 2402 LAKE AVENUE FORT WAYNE,IN46805	35-1733497	(C)(3)	10,000	CAPACITY GRANT
(16) HISTORY CENTER 302 E BERRY STREET FORT WAYNE,IN46802	35-1043456	(C)(3)	7,078	CAPACITY GRANT
(17) HONEYWELL FOUNDATION 275 W MARKET STREET WABASH,IN46992	35-0390706	(C)(3)	7,250	CAPACITY GRANT
(18) SCIENCE CENTRAL 1950 N CLINTON STREET FORT WAYNE,IN46805	31-1032583	(C)(3)	10,000	CAPACITY GRANT
(19) THREE RIVERS MUSIC THEATRE 416 W 4TH STREET FORT WAYNE,IN46808	47-4992836	(C)(3)	7,500	CAPACITY GRANT

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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)
(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
SCHEDULE I, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 2	GRANT APPLICATIONS ARE REVIEWED BY A GRANT REVIEW PANEL. THE GRANT REVIEW PANEL MAKES A FUNDING RECOMMENDATION TO ARTS UNITED'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ARTS UNITED'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVES ALL GRANT FUNDING DECISIONS BEFORE FUNDS ARE DISTRIBUTED TO GRANTEES. EACH GRANTEE IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A FINAL PROJECT REPORT DETAILING THEIR USE OF GRANT FUNDS.

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Noncash Contributions

Complete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
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Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

ARTS UNITED OF GREATER FORT WAYNE
INC

Employer identification number

35-0992067

Part I

Types of Property

	(a) Check if applicable	(b) Number of contributions or items contributed	(c) Noncash contribution amounts reported on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g	(d) Method of determining noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....
2 Art—Historical treasures .
3 Art—Fractional interests ..
4 Books and publications ..
5 Clothing and household goods .......
6 Cars and other vehicles ..
7 Boats and planes ....
8 Intellectual property ...
9 Securities—Publicly traded .
10 Securities—Closely held stock .
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC, or trust interests ....
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..
13 Qualified conservation contribution—Historic structures .....
14 Qualified conservation contribution—Other ...
15 Real estate—Residential .
16 Real estate—Commercial ..
17 Real estate—Other ...
18 Collectibles .....
19 Food inventory ...
20 Drugs and medical supplies .
21 Taxidermy ......
22 Historical artifacts ....
23 Scientific specimens ..
24 Archeological artifacts ...
25 Other ( PROPERTY )	X	1	235,739	VENDOR INVOICE
26 Other ( )
27 Other ( )
28 Other ( )

Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement

Yes

30a

During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which isn't required to be used for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ...................

30a

If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.

Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any nonstandard contributions?

32a

Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash

contributions? ..........................

32a

If "Yes," describe in Part II.

If the organization didn't report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,

describe in Part II.

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

Cat. No. 51227J

Schedule M (Form 990) (2024)

Page 2

Part IISupplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b, 32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.

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Schedule M (Form 990) (2024)

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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
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 instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

ARTS UNITED OF GREATER FORT WAYNE
INC

Employer identification number

35-0992067

Return Reference	Explanation
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A	CULTURAL DISTRICT: AU ACTIVATES AND DEVELOPS ARTS CAMPUS FORT WAYNE (ACFW), A STATE-DESIGNATED CULTURAL DISTRICT, GENERATING 40+ MILLION IN ECONOMIC ACTIVITY ANNUALLY. -AU PARTNERS WITH LOCAL/STATE GOVERNMENT TO DEVELOP AND PROMOTE ACFW, ENABLING PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS AND A COORDINATED APPROACH TO DEVELOPING THIS COMMUNITY AMENITY. -AU IS WORKING WITH THE CITY OF FORT WAYNE TO INCLUDE ACFW ON THE URBAN TRAIL, WHICH WILL IMPROVE PEDESTRIAN CONNECTIVITY AND ENHANCE VISIBILITY FOR ARTS AND CULTURE NONPROFITS. -AU MANAGES 4 FACILITIES WITH 8 LEASE-HOLDING TENANT ORGANIZATIONS. THE CITY OF FORT WAYNE AND ALLEN COUNTY CONTINUE THEIR ANNUAL INVESTMENT OF 750,000 TO SUSTAIN THE OPERATION OF THESE FACILITIES. AU OFFERS FULL- SERVICE LEASES AT A LOW RATE OF 5-7 PER SQ. FT.; COMPARABLE DOWNTOWN LEASES ARE 20-25 PER SQ. FT. AU OPERATES 2 PERFORMANCE VENUES, THE ARTS UNITED CENTER AND PARKVIEW PHYSICIANS GROUP ARTSLAB. -AU SPECIALIZES IN HELPING LOCAL ARTS ORGANIZATIONS TAKE THEIR PRODUCTIONS FROM CONCEPT-TO-AUDITION-TO-REHEARSAL-TO-CURTAIN BY PROVIDING AFFORDABLE, TAILORED, WRAPAROUND TECHNICAL THEATER EXPERTISE AND SUPPORT STAFF.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B	COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: AU COORDINATES PARTNERSHIPS THAT SUPPORT ARTS ADVOCACY, CULTURAL PLANNING, COMMUNITY EVENTS, AND GRANT ADMINISTRATION. DIRECT SUPPORT IS PROVIDED TO PARTNERING ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH GRANT PROGRAMS. -IN 2024, AU ADMINISTERED 3 GRANT PROGRAMS, AWARDING 43 GRANTS TOTALING 260,161 TO SUPPORT LOCAL ARTISTS AND NONPROFITS. IN 2025, AU WILL CONTINUE TO ADMINISTER THESE GRANTS TO SUPPORT CREATIVE INITIATIVES. -AU IS THE REGION 3 ARTS PARTNER FOR THE INDIANA ARTS COMMISSION (IAC). IN THIS CAPACITY, AU FACILITATES GRANT MAKING FOR IAC'S ARTS ORGANIZATION SUPPORT AND ARTS PROJECT SUPPORT (APS). IN 2024, AU FACILITATED 45 AWARDS TOTALING 333,227. NEW IN 2025, APS WILL INCLUDE A 2ND FALL CYCLE. -AU PROVIDES INDIRECT SUPPORT BY GENERATING VISIBILITY AND ATTENDANCE FOR ARTS AND CULTURE ACTIVITIES. -EVENTS LIKE TASTE OF THE ARTS AND THE ARTS UNITED AWARDS PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO FEATURE AND CELEBRATE THE ARTISTRY AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF LOCAL CREATIVES. -THE WEEKLY ARTS AND CULTURE FORECAST EMAIL AND CALENDAR ARE FREE RESOURCES THAT SHARE INFORMATION ABOUT UPCOMING ARTS AND CULTURE EVENTS. -THE ARTS CAMPUS FORT WAYNE (ACFW) SEASON BROCHURE IS A FREE, ANNUAL RESOURCE HIGHLIGHTING THE MISSIONS, PROGRAMS, AND SEASONS OF ORGANIZATIONS THAT PRESENT PERFORMANCES IN ACFW VENUES. THIS IS SHARED WITH LOCAL RETAIL SHOPS, HOTELS, AND RESTAURANTS, AS WELL AS REGIONAL VISITOR BUREAUS, TO HIGHLIGHT ARTS AND CULTURE IN FORT WAYNE. -ARTS AND CULTURE ARE VALUED IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES AND COMMUNITY PLANNING. VISIT FORT WAYNE LAUNCHED ITS MUSIC ECONOMY TASKFORCE IN SUPPORT OF THE ALLEN COUNTY TOGETHER PLAN (ACT), WHICH INCLUDES SUPPORT FOR THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF ACFW. THE NORTHEAST INDIANA REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY LAUNCHED ITS LEI ARTS CREATIVITY ECONOMY STUDY TO EXAMINE HOW TO STRENGTHEN THE CREATIVE SECTOR AS AN ECONOMIC CLUSTER SUPPORTING REGIONAL GROWTH. -AU IDENTIFIES AND FILLS GAPS THAT ARE NOT ADDRESSED BY LOCAL NONPROFITS OR GOVERNMENT AGENCIES. AU PARTNERS WITH THE CITY OF FORT WAYNE TO COORDINATE THE PUBLIC ART COMMISSION, WHICH GOVERNS THE CITY'S PUBLIC ART PROGRAM. -AU HAS A SUBSIDIARY LLC THAT PROVIDES FISCAL AGENCY FOR BOLD, NEW PROGRAMS AND IS EXPLORING A POTENTIAL PROGRAM TO UTILIZE THIS RESOURCE IN THE FUTURE.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C	MEMBER SERVICES: AU FACILITATES ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FOR MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS, CREATING A CONNECTED, COLLABORATIVE, AND SUSTAINABLE SECTOR. -MEMBER SERVICES INCLUDES THE REGIONAL ARTS COUNCIL (RAC), BUSINESS SERVICES COUNCIL, AND AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, WHICH ARE MEMBER-LED AND DRIVEN, EACH WITH A CHAIR ELECTED ANNUALLY BY MEMBERS. -44 RAC MEMBERS BENEFIT FROM NETWORKING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES. PLANNED 2025 ACTIVITIES INCLUDE SESSIONS ON 401K OFFERINGS, PLANNED GIVING STRATEGIES, IDEA, AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE FOR EVENTS, AMONG OTHER TOPICS. -23 BUSINESS SERVICES COUNCIL MEMBERS UTILIZE COLLECTIVE PURCHASING POWER TO ACCESS AFFORDABLE HEALTH, DENTAL, AND LIFE INSURANCE, HEALTH SCREENINGS/VACCINATIONS, AN EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, WORKER'S COMPENSATION, GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE, PAYROLL PROCESSING, AND RETIREMENT PLANNING. AS A RESULT, MEMBERS CAN OFFER HIGH-QUALITY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS THAT SUPPORT PROMOTION AND RETENTION. -20 ARTSTIX COMMUNITY BOX OFFICE MEMBERS BENEFIT FROM A CENTRALIZED PHYSICAL AND VIRTUAL ONE-STOP SHOP FOR TICKETING WITH BOX OFFICE STAFF WHO MANAGE TICKET SALES 7 DAYS A WEEK AND TRAVEL TO VENUES THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY. NEW THIS YEAR, AU WILL IMPLEMENT AND TRAIN MEMBERS ON NEW TICKETING SOFTWARE.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B	FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE VP OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION, CFO PRIOR TO FILING.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C	A CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT IS SENT OUT ANNUALLY TO ALL DIRECTORS. THE STATEMENTS ARE REVIEWED AND ANY CONFLICTS DOCUMENTED ARE REVIEWED AND ADDRESSED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. RESTRICTIONS PLACED ON THOSE WITH CONFLICTS ARE AT THE DISCRETION OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A	THE ARTS UNITED EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONUDCTS AN ANNUAL REVIEW OF COMPENSTATION AND THE ORGANIZATIONAL CHART ANNUALLY IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE BUDGETING PROCESS. THE PRESIDENT'S JOB PERFORMANCE IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. A SURVEY IS SENT TO ALL BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ASSESSES SURVEY RESPONSES AND WORKS WITH THE PRESIDENT TO SET GOALS FOR THE NEXT YEAR. THE PRESIDENT'S SALARY IS COMPARED TO PEER UNITED ARTS FUNDS AND COMPENSATION FOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS IN FORT WAYNE EVERY 2-3 YEARS. ALL OTHER PERFORMANCE REVIEW PROCESSES ARE CONDUCTED BY STAFF. THE PRESIDENT REVIEWS THE PERFORMANCE OF FOUR SENIOR LEVEL EMPLOYEES ANNUALLY. THE FOUR SENIOR LEVEL EMPLOYEES REVIEW THE PERFORMANCE OF MANAGERIAL LEVEL EMPLOYEES ANNUALLY. THE PROCESS IS DOCUMENTED AND INCLUDES A REVIEW OF THE EMPLOYEE'S JOB DESCRIPTION, A SELF-PERFORMANCE REVIEW, A SUPERVISOR PERFORMANCE REVIEW AND GOALSETTING. CONCERNS WITH PERFORMANCE ARE DISCUSSED AND DOCUMENTED AT THIS TIME.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 18	A COPY OF THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990 FOR THE LAST THREE YEARS IS AVAILABLE AT GUIDESTAR.ORG AND IRS.GOV.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19	THE ANNUAL REPORT AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE POSTED ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE AND THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE BOTH AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

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

Cat. No. 51056K

Schedule O (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)

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

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

ARTS UNITED OF GREATER FORT WAYNE
INC

Employer identification number

35-0992067

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)	(e) End-of-year assets	(f) Direct controlling entity
(1) CULTURAL ADVANCEMENT PROJECTS LLC 300 E MAIN STREET FORT WAYNE,IN46802 35-0992067	ARTS PROJE	IN	23,267	N/A

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

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

Cat. No. 50135Y

Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

Page 2

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
(1) AUC BUILDING OWNER LLC 300 E MAIN STREET FORT WAYNE,IN46802 99-4461209	BLDG	IN	N/A				No			No	100.000 %
(2) AUC MANAGING MEMBER LLC 300 E MAIN STREET FORT WAYNE,IN46802 99-4428953	BLDG	IN	N/A				No			No	100.000 %
(3) AUC PRIMARY TENANT LLC 300 E MAIN STREET FORT WAYNE,IN46802 99-4444142	BLDG	IN	N/A				No			No	100.000 %

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) (Rev. 1-2025)

Page 3

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) ............................

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 ............................

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

Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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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

Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

Page 5

Part VII

Supplemental Information

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

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Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

Additional Data

Software ID:
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		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	20,213,110	7,533,630
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	704,658	561,666
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	536,326	1,621,762
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	8,976	118,172
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)	21,463,070	9,835,230
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	187,833	270,161
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....		0
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)	1,508,129	1,553,244
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....		0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 224,181
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	4,076,132	1,432,651
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	5,772,094	3,256,056
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	15,690,976	6,579,174
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	45,246,056	51,428,954
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	507,776	118,565
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	44,738,280	51,310,389

Sign Here

	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title


4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 1,162,898 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 515,417 )
	CULTURAL DISTRICT: AU ACTIVATES AND DEVELOPS ARTS CAMPUS FORT WAYNE (ACFW), A STATE-DESIGNATED CULTURAL DISTRICT, GENERATING 40+ MILLION IN ECONOMIC ACTIVITY ANNUALLY. -AU PARTNERS WITH LOCAL/STATE GOVERNMENT TO DEVELOP AND PROMOTE ACFW, ENABLING PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS AND A COORDINATED APPROACH TO DEVELOPING THIS COMMUNITY AMENITY. -AU IS WORKING WITH THE CITY OF FORT WAYNE TO INCLUDE ACFW ON THE URBAN TRAIL, WHICH WILL IMPROVE PEDESTRIAN CONNECTIVITY AND ENHANCE VISIBILITY FOR ARTS AND CULTURE NONPROFITS. -AU MANAGES 4 FACILITIES WITH 8 LEASE-HOLDING TENANT ORGANIZATIONS. THE CITY OF FORT WAYNE AND ALLEN COUNTY CONTINUE THEIR ANNUAL INVESTMENT OF 750,000 TO SUSTAIN THE OPERATION OF THESE FACILITIES. AU OFFERS FULL- SERVICE LEASES AT A LOW RATE OF 5-7 PER SQ. FT.; COMPARABLE DOWNTOWN LEASES ARE 20-25 PER SQ. FT. AU OPERATES 2 PERFORMANCE VENUES, THE ARTS UNITED CENTER AND PARKVIEW PHYSICIANS GROUP ARTSLAB. -AU SPECIALIZES IN HELPING LOCAL ARTS ORGANIZATIONS TAKE THEIR PRODUCTIONS FROM CONCEPT-TO-AUDITION-TO-REHEARSAL-TO-CURTAIN BY PROVIDING AFFORDABLE, TAILORED, WRAPAROUND TECHNICAL THEATER EXPERTISE AND SUPPORT STAFF.

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 1,017,053 including grants of $ 270,161 ) (Revenue $ 4,355 )
	COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: AU COORDINATES PARTNERSHIPS THAT SUPPORT ARTS ADVOCACY, CULTURAL PLANNING, COMMUNITY EVENTS, AND GRANT ADMINISTRATION. DIRECT SUPPORT IS PROVIDED TO PARTNERING ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH GRANT PROGRAMS. -IN 2024, AU ADMINISTERED 3 GRANT PROGRAMS, AWARDING 43 GRANTS TOTALING 260,161 TO SUPPORT LOCAL ARTISTS AND NONPROFITS. IN 2025, AU WILL CONTINUE TO ADMINISTER THESE GRANTS TO SUPPORT CREATIVE INITIATIVES. -AU IS THE REGION 3 ARTS PARTNER FOR THE INDIANA ARTS COMMISSION (IAC). IN THIS CAPACITY, AU FACILITATES GRANT MAKING FOR IAC'S ARTS ORGANIZATION SUPPORT AND ARTS PROJECT SUPPORT (APS). IN 2024, AU FACILITATED 45 AWARDS TOTALING 333,227. NEW IN 2025, APS WILL INCLUDE A 2ND FALL CYCLE. -AU PROVIDES INDIRECT SUPPORT BY GENERATING VISIBILITY AND ATTENDANCE FOR ARTS AND CULTURE ACTIVITIES. -EVENTS LIKE TASTE OF THE ARTS AND THE ARTS UNITED AWARDS PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO FEATURE AND CELEBRATE THE ARTISTRY AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF LOCAL CREATIVES. -THE WEEKLY ARTS AND CULTURE FORECAST EMAIL AND CALENDAR ARE FREE RESOURCES THAT SHARE INFORMATION ABOUT UPCOMING ARTS AND CULTURE EVENTS. -THE ARTS CAMPUS FORT WAYNE (ACFW) SEASON BROCHURE IS A FREE, ANNUAL RESOURCE HIGHLIGHTING THE MISSIONS, PROGRAMS, AND SEASONS OF ORGANIZATIONS THAT PRESENT PERFORMANCES IN ACFW VENUES. THIS IS SHARED WITH LOCAL RETAIL SHOPS, HOTELS, AND RESTAURANTS, AS WELL AS REGIONAL VISITOR BUREAUS, TO HIGHLIGHT ARTS AND CULTURE IN FORT WAYNE. -ARTS AND CULTURE ARE VALUED IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES AND COMMUNITY PLANNING. VISIT FORT WAYNE LAUNCHED ITS MUSIC ECONOMY TASKFORCE IN SUPPORT OF THE ALLEN COUNTY TOGETHER PLAN (ACT), WHICH INCLUDES SUPPORT FOR THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF ACFW. THE NORTHEAST INDIANA REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY LAUNCHED ITS LEI ARTS CREATIVITY ECONOMY STUDY TO EXAMINE HOW TO STRENGTHEN THE CREATIVE SECTOR AS AN ECONOMIC CLUSTER SUPPORTING REGIONAL GROWTH. -AU IDENTIFIES AND FILLS GAPS THAT ARE NOT ADDRESSED BY LOCAL NONPROFITS OR GOVERNMENT AGENCIES. AU PARTNERS WITH THE CITY OF FORT WAYNE TO COORDINATE THE PUBLIC ART COMMISSION, WHICH GOVERNS THE CITY'S PUBLIC ART PROGRAM. -AU HAS A SUBSIDIARY LLC THAT PROVIDES FISCAL AGENCY FOR BOLD, NEW PROGRAMS AND IS EXPLORING A POTENTIAL PROGRAM TO UTILIZE THIS RESOURCE IN THE FUTURE.

4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 247,977 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 41,894 )
	MEMBER SERVICES: AU FACILITATES ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FOR MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS, CREATING A CONNECTED, COLLABORATIVE, AND SUSTAINABLE SECTOR. -MEMBER SERVICES INCLUDES THE REGIONAL ARTS COUNCIL (RAC), BUSINESS SERVICES COUNCIL, AND AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, WHICH ARE MEMBER-LED AND DRIVEN, EACH WITH A CHAIR ELECTED ANNUALLY BY MEMBERS. -44 RAC MEMBERS BENEFIT FROM NETWORKING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES. PLANNED 2025 ACTIVITIES INCLUDE SESSIONS ON 401K OFFERINGS, PLANNED GIVING STRATEGIES, IDEA, AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE FOR EVENTS, AMONG OTHER TOPICS. -23 BUSINESS SERVICES COUNCIL MEMBERS UTILIZE COLLECTIVE PURCHASING POWER TO ACCESS AFFORDABLE HEALTH, DENTAL, AND LIFE INSURANCE, HEALTH SCREENINGS/VACCINATIONS, AN EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, WORKER'S COMPENSATION, GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE, PAYROLL PROCESSING, AND RETIREMENT PLANNING. AS A RESULT, MEMBERS CAN OFFER HIGH-QUALITY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS THAT SUPPORT PROMOTION AND RETENTION. -20 ARTSTIX COMMUNITY BOX OFFICE MEMBERS BENEFIT FROM A CENTRALIZED PHYSICAL AND VIRTUAL ONE-STOP SHOP FOR TICKETING WITH BOX OFFICE STAFF WHO MANAGE TICKET SALES 7 DAYS A WEEK AND TRAVEL TO VENUES THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY. NEW THIS YEAR, AU WILL IMPLEMENT AND TRAIN MEMBERS ON NEW TICKETING SOFTWARE.

4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
4e	Total program service expenses2,427,928

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation





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

		Business Code
2a	FACILITY USAGE FEES	561000	359,045	359,045
b	BOX OFFICE	711190	156,372	156,372
c	REGIONAL ARTS COUNCIL	561000	41,894	41,894
d	EVENTS	711190	4,355	4,355
e
f	All other program service revenue.
g	Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....		561,666

1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: ARTS UNITED IS A LOCAL ARTS AGENCY THAT DEVELOPS, COORDINATES, AND SUPPORTS ARTS AND CULTURE IN NORTHEAST INDIANA.
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	29
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	29
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2024 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	58
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	95
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

1b	Sub-Total..............
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A..
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c).........	125,780	16,177

1a	Federated campaigns..		1a
b	Membership dues..		1b
c	Fundraising events..		1c
d	Related organizations		1d
e	Government grants (contributions)		1e	563,395

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above		1f	6,970,235

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$		1g	235,739

h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......		7,533,630

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......			574,157			574,157
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	4,361,427	83,419
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses	7b	3,370,252	26,989
c	Gain or (loss)	7c	991,175	56,430
d	Net gain or (loss).........			1,047,605			1,047,605
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
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..		10b
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..

Business Code
11a	BAD DEBT RECOVERIES		900099	103,595	103,595
b	OTHER INCOME		900099	14,577	14,577
c
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			118,172
12	Total revenue. See instructions.....			9,835,230	679,838		1,621,762

1	Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 ....	270,161	270,161
2	Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ...........
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 ...........	151,540	53,039	45,462	53,039
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........	1,156,202	895,686	201,699	58,817
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....
9	Other employee benefits .......	150,153	115,380	26,602	8,171
10	Payroll taxes ...........	95,349	69,604	17,894	7,851
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......
b	Legal .........	12,267		12,267
c	Accounting ...........	22,900		22,900
d	Lobbying ...........
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17
f	Investment management fees ......	78,568		78,568
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O)	42,707	38,434	1,285	2,988
12	Advertising and promotion ....	124,635	60,199		64,436
13	Office expenses .......	46,273	26,520	19,468	285
14	Information technology ......	209,402	78,801	130,601
15	Royalties ..
16	Occupancy ...........	512,194	481,910	30,284
17	Travel ............	15,558	15,426	34	98
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	13,564	11,180	2,305	79
20	Interest ...........
21	Payments to affiliates .......
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..	256,790	256,790
23	Insurance ...	56,174	25,169	10,896	20,109
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	SUPPLIES	18,406	10,697		7,709
b	OTHER EXPENSES	12,183	7,902	3,682	599
c	CONCESSIONS	11,030	11,030
d
e	All other expenses
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	3,256,056	2,427,928	603,947	224,181
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 ........			3,114,459	1	578,164
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........			1,946,254	2	12,780,485
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ......			22,665,394	3	17,256,083
4	Accounts receivable, net .............			126,614	4	156,954
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 ......			49,322	9	100,201
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	14,042,052
b	Less: accumulated depreciation	10b	8,903,960	4,900,227	10c	5,138,092
11	Investments—publicly traded securities .			9,061,081	11	9,243,686
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 ...........			3,382,705	15	6,175,289
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)...			45,246,056	16	51,428,954

17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .....	501,970	17	84,256
18	Grants payable ...		18
19	Deferred revenue .........		19
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	5,806	25	34,309
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..	507,776	26	118,565

	Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27	Net assets without donor restrictions ..........	6,209,694	27	7,347,759
28	Net assets with donor restrictions ...........	38,528,586	28	43,962,630
	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 ...........	44,738,280	32	51,310,389
33	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	45,246,056	33	51,428,954