ArtsBuild
CHATTANOOGA, TN · Arts, Culture & Humanities
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2025). ArtsBuild has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
Mission
ARTSBUILD PROVIDES GENERAL OPERATING AND PROJECT SUPPORT GRANTS TO LOCAL ARTS ORGANIZATIONS, COMMUNITY GROUPS AND INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS; ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAMS; AND ARTS LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS ALL TOWARDS THE GOAL OF INCREASING ACCESS TO THE ARTS WITH MORE ARTS IN MORE PLACES.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2025.
Who funds ArtsBuild
$2.6M in foundation grants on record from 32 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Lyndhurst Foundation | $887K | 7 |
| Benwood Foundation | $500K | 6 |
| Footprint Foundation | $279K | 4 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga | $174K | 7 |
| Beacon Foundation Charitable Trust | $140K | 4 |
| Blackbaud Giving Fund | $55K | 2 |
| Bishop Family Foundation | $50K | 1 |
| Lillian L Colby Charitable Fdn Ia | $50K | 2 |
| Bbc Foundation | $40K | 4 |
| Weldon F Osborne Foundation | $40K | 4 |
Leadership
JAMES MCKISSIC (Principal officer)
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