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Sign In — Free (10 views/day)WESTERN STATES ARTS FEDERATION, founded in 1972, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $9.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 36% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $11.6M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 21% operating deficit.
THE WESTERN STATES ARTS FEDERATION IS A NONPROFIT ARTS SERVICE ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO THE CREATIVE ADVANCEMENT AND PRESERVATION OF THE ARTS. BASED IN DENVER ,COLORADO , WESTAF FULFILLS ITS MISSION TO STRENGTHEN THE FINANCIAL ORGANIZATIONAL AND POLICY INFRASTRUCTURE OF THE ARTS BY PROVIDING INNOVATIVE AND SERVICES TO ARTIST AND ARTS ORGANIZATIONS IN THE WEST AND NATIONWIDE.
WITH SUPPORT FROM THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS, CREATIVE WEST MAINTAINS A TOUR WEST AND REGIONAL ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM, WHICH FUNDS ARTS TOURING. "TOURWEST," SUPPORTS THE TOURING OF PERFORMING...
WITH SUPPORT FROM THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS, CREATIVE WEST MAINTAINS A TOUR WEST AND REGIONAL ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM, WHICH FUNDS ARTS TOURING. "TOURWEST," SUPPORTS THE TOURING OF PERFORMING ARTISTS ACROSS THE WEST. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO SERVE SMALL COMMUNITIES, AND IS HEAVILY ORIENTED TOWARDS SUPPORTING PERFORMING ARTS PRESENTED IN SMALL RURAL COMMUNITIES. WITH GRANTS UP TO $5,000, THESE GRANTS ARE MODEST IN NATURE BUT HAVE MADE A SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCE IN SMALLER COMMUNITIES WHERE CONTRIBUTIONS FROM GOVERNMENT AND BUSINESS HAVE DIMINISHED GREATLY IN RECENT YEARS. ADDITIONALLY, PRIVATE FUNDERS HAVE SUPPORTED ADDITIONAL GRANTING PROGRAMS MANAGED BY CREATIVE WEST FOCUSED ON SUPPORTING ARTISTS AND ARTS LEADERS FROM UNDERREPRESENTED GROUPS. BOTH THE TOURWEST PROGRAM AND PRIVATE GRANT AWARDS FUND OVER 200 GRANTS ANNUALLY AND SERVICES ALL CORNERS OF WESTAF'S 13-STATE REGION AND THREE PACIFIC JURISDICTIONS.
CREATIVE WEST PROVIDES A WIDE VARIETY OF SERVICES THAT ARE DESIGNED TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ARTS IN THE REGION. MAJOR PROGRAMS INCLUDE: 1) CONVENINGS, NETWORKS, AND PLANNING PROCESSES THAT...
CREATIVE WEST PROVIDES A WIDE VARIETY OF SERVICES THAT ARE DESIGNED TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ARTS IN THE REGION. MAJOR PROGRAMS INCLUDE: 1) CONVENINGS, NETWORKS, AND PLANNING PROCESSES THAT BRING TOGETHER LEADING PRACTITIONERS IN THE ARTS FIELD TO DISCUSS POLICY ISSUES THAT IMPACT ARTISTS AND COMMUNITIES AND TO DEVELOP STRATEGIES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE ARTS, 2) PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINARS FOR STATE ARTS AGENCY LEADERS AND INVESTMENTS IN STATE ARTS AGENCY INNOVATION THAT ARE DESIGNED TO HELP THEM BECOME MORE EFFECTIVE AND SERVICE ORIENTED PUBLIC SECTOR AGENCIES.
ADDITIONALLY, CREATIVE WEST HAS ONLINE SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE TOOLS TO CONNECT ARTISTS TO OPPORTUNITIES VIA; 3) THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE PUBLIC ART ARCHIVE, A SEARCHABLE ONLINE DATABASE OF COMPLETED...
ADDITIONALLY, CREATIVE WEST HAS ONLINE SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE TOOLS TO CONNECT ARTISTS TO OPPORTUNITIES VIA; 3) THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE PUBLIC ART ARCHIVE, A SEARCHABLE ONLINE DATABASE OF COMPLETED PUBLIC ARTWORKS THROUGHOUT THE U.S. AND ABROAD, IN WHICH ARTISTS AND MANAGERS OF PUBLIC ART PROGRAMS CAN CONTRIBUTE THEIR WORK FOR FREE PUBLIC VIEWING, AND 4) ARTS SERVICE-BASED TECHNOLOGY PROJECTS SUCH AS ZAPPLICATION AND CALL FOR ENTRY (CAFE TM) WHICH SUPPORT THE NON-PROFIT ARTS COMMUNITY AND ARTISTS IN THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY TO FACILITATE AND ADVANCE THEIR WORK.
Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency
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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)
Sign In — Free (10 views/day)| 2023 | 2022 | Change | |
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| Revenue | $9,606,944 | $7,041,612 | +0.4% |
| Expenses | $11,611,814 | $8,341,682 | +0.4% |
| Net Income | $-2,004,870 | $-1,300,070 | +0.5% |
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Sign In| Name | Title | Hours/Week | Role | Reportable Comp | Other Comp | Total |
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| BASSEM BEJJANI | VICE-CHAIR | 2.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| TENIQUA BROUGHTON | CHAIR | 4.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| TAMARA ALVARADO | PAST CHAIR | 2.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDRIAN SAN MIGUEL | TREASURER | 3.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRANDY REITTER | DEVELOPMENT COMTE CHAIR | 2.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| KARMEN ROSSI | SECRETARY | 2.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| AMBER-DAWN BEAR ROBE | EQUITY & INCLUSION COMMITTEE CHAIR | 2.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| CYNDY ANDRUS | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA BECKER | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN GARBETT | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAYNE BUTLER GOODMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE LAFLAMME-CHILDS | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTHONY MANFREDI | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| NIKIKO MASUMOTO | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGAN MILLER | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| JESS PENA | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN ROGERS | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| MAKANANI SALA | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY STOWELL | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTIAN GAINES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 37.50 |
Officer
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$250,635 | $21,820 | $272,455 |
| AMY HOLLRAH | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION | 37.50 |
Officer
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$117,608 | $15,168 | $132,776 |
| PAUL NGYUEN | DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY | 37.50 |
Highest
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$134,700 | $16,023 | $150,723 |
| DAVID HOLLAND | DEPUTY DIRECTOR | 37.50 |
Highest
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$113,924 | $14,984 | $128,908 |
| CHRISTINA VILLA | DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS | 37.50 |
Highest
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$105,317 | $14,554 | $119,871 |
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,606,944 | $11,611,814 | $9,716,714 | $-2,004,870 |
| 2023 | $7,041,612 | $8,341,682 | $11,844,624 | $-1,300,070 |
| 2022 | $6,773,845 | $7,590,188 | $9,116,686 | $-816,343 |
| 2021 | $15,542,440 | $6,379,396 | $11,144,989 | $9,163,044 |
| 2020 | $4,986,465 | $5,102,314 | $4,763,425 | $-115,849 |
| 2019 | $4,551,280 | $4,227,860 | $2,392,549 | $323,420 |
| 2018 | $4,572,677 | $4,163,321 | $2,338,796 | $409,356 |
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