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Art For The Nations is a private corporation based in DENVER, CO. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2006. The principal officer is Lisa Ambler. It holds total assets of $278K. Annual income is reported at $509K. Total assets have grown from $3K in 2014 to $110K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2023. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Art For The Nations is an operating nonprofit, not a traditional grantmaking foundation. It distributes art supplies to underprivileged children globally through mission trips and community programs. Organizations seeking to partner with Art For The Nations should frame proposals around supply distribution, mission trip support, or program expansion. The best approach is direct contact with founder Lisa (artglee@aol.com) with a specific program or partnership proposal. Funders interested in supporting this organization should focus on arts education, child development, and global faith-based missions angles.
Art For The Nations primarily receives donations and in-kind contributions rather than making grants. With ~$277,588 in assets and ~$174,723 in program expenses (per 990), the organization operates lean with most resources going directly to art supply distribution. It has reached over 1 million children in 140+ countries over 21 years. The organization is transitioning from a centralized model (Denver storefront now closed) to a distributed model where individuals and groups independently create and distribute bags. Typical engagement is a $50 supply bag purchase or donation covering supplies for 50 children.
| Organization | Assets | Model | Global Reach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art For The Nations (this org) | ~$278K | Operating nonprofit, supply distribution | 140+ countries, 1M+ children |
| Artists for Humanity (Boston) | ~$5M | Arts workforce development | Local/regional |
| Samaritan's Purse - Operation Christmas Child | ~$800M | Gift box distribution | 100+ countries |
| Mission Arts Network | ~$500K | Faith-based arts ministry | North America |
Art For The Nations occupies a unique niche: faith-based, global, grassroots art supply distribution at very low cost per child beneficiary.
1. Partner model, not grant model: Art For The Nations is an operating nonprofit — approach as a collaborator or funder, not a grant applicant. 2. Contact founder directly: Email Lisa at artglee@aol.com for partnership or donation inquiries. 3. Low cost, high impact: Each $50 bag serves 50 children — highlight cost-effectiveness in any funding conversations. 4. Faith alignment: All programming is scripture-oriented and Christian faith-based — ensure organizational alignment before approaching. 5. Mission trip integration: Organizations running international mission trips can integrate art bag distribution as a low-cost, high-engagement component. 6. Transition moment: The organization is actively seeking successors and partners — there may be opportunities for organizations to take on local or regional distribution chapters.
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Art for the nations provides art supplies and project instructions to individuals and groups who work with underprivileged children. Each bag of art supplies contains enough supplies for 50 children to complete 4 art projects. In 2021, art for the nations provided 240 bags of supplies for children in 58 different countries. Over 12,000 children were given the opportunity to express themselves through art.
Expenses: $175K
Art For The Nations primarily receives donations and in-kind contributions rather than making grants. With ~$277,588 in assets and ~$174,723 in program expenses (per 990), the organization operates lean with most resources going directly to art supply distribution. It has reached over 1 million children in 140+ countries over 21 years. The organization is transitioning from a centralized model (Denver storefront now closed) to a distributed model where individuals and groups independently create.
Art For The Nations is an operating nonprofit, not a traditional grantmaking foundation. It distributes art supplies to underprivileged children globally through mission trips and community programs. Organizations seeking to partner with Art For The Nations should frame proposals around supply distribution, mission trip support, or program expansion. The best approach is direct contact with founder Lisa (artglee@aol.com) with a specific program or partnership proposal. Funders interested in supp.
Art For The Nations is headquartered in DENVER, CO.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrea Welte | DIRECTOR | $63K | $0 | $63K |
| Christina Quadhammer | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Craig Ambler | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lisa Ambler | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$215K
Total Assets
$110K
Fair Market Value
$110K
Net Worth
$101K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
$238K
Net Investment Income
$114K
Distribution Amount
N/A
No individual grant records are available. Visit the foundation's 990-PF filings below for detailed grantee information.