From public IRS filings
ARTS OF LIFE
CHICAGO, IL · Arts, Culture & Humanities
Mission
THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION ADVANCES THE CREATIVE ARTS COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING ARTISTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES A COLLECTIVE SPACE TO EXPAND THEIR PRACTICE AND STRENGTHEN THEIR LEADERSHIP.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Total revenue
$2.2M
Total expenses
$2.4M
Total assets
$993K
Program expense ratio
72%
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2023.
Who funds ARTS OF LIFE
$1.7M in foundation grants on record from 36 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Community Trust | $480K | 4 |
| Coleman Foundation | $285K | 6 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $112K | 2 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $96K | 3 |
| John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (Consolidated) | $80K | 1 |
| Frankel Julius N Foundation | $80K | 3 |
| Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts | $60K | 2 |
| Builders Initiative Foundation | $50K | 1 |
| American Endowment Foundation | $46K | 3 |
| Bergman Foundation | $45K | 3 |
Leadership
JULIE GUSTAFSON — PRESIDENT (Principal officer)
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