Century Arts Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Century Arts Foundation is a private foundation in Tucson, Arizona. In tax year 2024 it gave $333,601 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $227,981. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$333,601
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$227,981
- Assets$8.6 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $333,350 the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $333,350 | 10 | $8.4 million |
| 2024 | $333,601 | 5 | $8.6 million |
How to apply
Century Arts Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Century Arts Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California. It also paid $20,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $227,981 |
| New York | 1 | $60,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $15,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $10,620 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The UCLA Foundation | To support the digital restoration of the films: the other love (1947) and please murder me (1956). | $227,981 |
| Bard Prison Initiative (Bpi) Bard College | To support the bpi liberal arts program for incarcerated men and women to earn a bard college degree. | $60,000 |
| Banco de Alimentos de Navojoa Iap | To support the collection and distribution of food and other necessities for the disadvantaged in the community of alamos, sonora. To provide educational programs teaching healthy food preparation. | $20,000 |
| Amigos de Educacion de Alamos | To support the 2024/2025 educational program for the disadvantaged children educational fund. | $15,000 |
| Oaxaca Street Children Grassroots Inc | Funding the purchase of musical instruments, the services of a music tutor and school supplies and blankets for the benefit of students at centro de experanza infatil (cei) and casa emilie in oaxaca, mexico. | $10,620 |
Officers and trustees
- Justine Juleen Compton
- Nicholas Wentworth
Questions people ask
Does Century Arts Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Century Arts Foundation give?
$333,601 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Century Arts Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Justine Juleen Compton (Vp/Treasurer) and Nicholas Wentworth (President/Secretary).
What does Century Arts Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and youth programs.