WESTERN STATES ARTS FEDERATION

EIN: 237255426 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

DENVER, CO

Total Revenue
$9,606,944
Total Expenses
$11,611,814
Total Assets
$9,716,714
Net Assets
$7,001,180
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1972
Legal Domicile
CO
Principal Officer
AMY HOLLRAH
Phone
3036291166
Tax Period
2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30

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.

Mission

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.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $6,704,522 Revenue: $2,998,473

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...

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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.

Program 2
Expenses: $902,332

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...

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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.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,749,700

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...

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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.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $5,985,502
Program Service Revenue $2,998,473
Investment Income $468,258
Other Revenue $154,711
TOTAL REVENUE $9,606,944

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,396,968
Salaries & Benefits $4,164,950
Fundraising Expenses $23,919
Program Expenses $9,356,554
Other Expenses $5,049,896
TOTAL EXPENSES $11,611,814

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
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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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
21
Independent Members
21
Employees
51
Volunteers
40

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$405,231
Total Directors
19
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
3
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BASSEM BEJJANI VICE-CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TENIQUA BROUGHTON CHAIR 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TAMARA ALVARADO PAST CHAIR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDRIAN SAN MIGUEL TREASURER 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRANDY REITTER DEVELOPMENT COMTE CHAIR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KARMEN ROSSI SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AMBER-DAWN BEAR ROBE EQUITY & INCLUSION COMMITTEE CHAIR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CYNDY ANDRUS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA BECKER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN GARBETT BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAYNE BUTLER GOODMAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELLE LAFLAMME-CHILDS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANTHONY MANFREDI BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NIKIKO MASUMOTO BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MEGAN MILLER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JESS PENA BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN ROGERS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MAKANANI SALA BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KELLY STOWELL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTIAN GAINES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 37.50
Officer
$250,635 $21,820 $272,455
AMY HOLLRAH DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION 37.50
Officer
$117,608 $15,168 $132,776
PAUL NGYUEN DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY 37.50
Highest
$134,700 $16,023 $150,723
DAVID HOLLAND DEPUTY DIRECTOR 37.50
Highest
$113,924 $14,984 $128,908
CHRISTINA VILLA DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS 37.50
Highest
$105,317 $14,554 $119,871
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

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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