FUNDING STUDIO
EIN 93-1576968 · Fund Raising & Fund Distribution - Arts, Culture, and Humanities (A12)
What they do
Our Community Art Program is A Platform That is Passionately Committed to Supporting and Empowering Creatives By Offering Them A Safe Space to Express Themselves Through Various Creative Mediums. This Program Supports The Power of Creativity to Transform Lives and Communities and Strives to Cultivate An Inclusive Environment Where Artists Can Thrive and Showcase Their Talents. Through Our Programs and Initiatives We Aim to Foster Collaboration Innovation and Personal Growth Among Creatives Ultimately Contributing to A More Vibrant and Diverse Cultural Landscape.
Should I give to this charity?
Of every $100 spent, about $101.50 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.
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Money report from 2025The charity has a recent tax report to read.
They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.
They name their leaders9 people are listed in the latest report.
You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.
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Financial picture
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Reported spending amounts
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Leadership and board
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No compensation was reported for these leaders. The complete board and leadership roster is shown below.
Board and leadership roster (9)
ALICIA GULDANTREASURER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
AMY YACKOWSKISECRETARY OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CHRISTOPHER ERICKSONCHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
DANA KLINEMEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
KELLY SMITHMEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MARY RIVERAMEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MELISSA ERICKSONEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
RENEE KINGVICE CHAIRWOMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIR
SARAH MUENCHMEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 2024
- Location
- 6235 S COUNTRY CLUB WAY, TEMPE, AZ 85283-3313
- County
- Maricopa
- In care of
- % MELISSA WATSON
- Primary officer
- Melissa Erickson, Executive Director
How to reach them
Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2025
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2025
- Return type
- 990EZ
- NTEE classification
- Fund Raising & Fund Distribution - Arts, Culture, and Humanities (A12)
- IRS tax category
- Fund Raising & Fund Distribution