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Arts Are the Infrastructure of the Soul Inc

Accepts applications Scottsdale, Arizona · EIN 993969317

Arts Are the Infrastructure of the Soul Inc is a private foundation in Scottsdale, Arizona. In tax year 2025 it gave $15,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $5,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2024$00$5,000
2025$15,0003$2,044

How to apply

ContactMichael Kurzman
10040 E Happy Valley Rd 684, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Phone or email(312) 806-8004, mkurzman@yahoo.com
What to submitNon-profit arts organizations, preferably with programs for disadvantaged youth, should submit proof of 501(c) 3 status, along with latest auditors report and financial statements. Revenues will be raised through sales of branded and co-branded merchandise. All of the net proceeds from sales will be distributed by the foundation to the co-sponsor. Initial proceeds from a solicitation to friends and family are being distributed to pre-designated arts organizations approved by the directors. It is contemplated that net proceeds from unsolicited sales will be distributed in $1000 increments to arts organizations in the proximity of the area codes where the preponderance of merchandise is shipped. If the directors feel it is necessary, an advisory board will be created to vet prospective grantees.
DeadlinesNo submission deadlines.
RestrictionsNo restrictions or limitations on awards.

As written in the foundation's IRS filing for tax year 2025. Details may have changed since.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Arts Are the Infrastructure of the Soul Inc funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Florida.

StateGrantsAmount
Florida1$5,000
Illinois1$5,000
Ohio1$5,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Adrienne Arsht Center
Miami, FL
General operating support$5,000
Marwen Foundation
Chicago, IL
General operating support$5,000
Toledo Museum of Art
Toledo, OH
General operating support$5,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Arts Are the Infrastructure of the Soul Inc accept grant applications?

Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No submission deadlines.

How much does Arts Are the Infrastructure of the Soul Inc give?

$15,000 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.

Who runs Arts Are the Infrastructure of the Soul Inc?

Its 2025 filing lists Michael Kurzman (Director).

What does Arts Are the Infrastructure of the Soul Inc fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.

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