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Scottsdale Arts
Scottsdale Arts reported $13.0 million in revenue and $14.3 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $71.21 went to program services, $23.33 to management and general costs and $5.46 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 65.3% of the total. Government grants made up 50.3%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $515,017 (PRESIDENT & CEO). 6 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 17% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $14MFor context, the median across 876 covered arts, culture & humanities charities: $79.98 programs, $13.89 management, $6.13 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $13MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 71.2% | 78.5% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 23.3% | 13.6% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 5.5% | 6.0% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.09 | $0.10 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 65.3% | 57.5% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 50.3% | 1.7% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 26.3% | 20.8% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $515,017 | $385,706 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 3.60% | 2.03% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 6 | 8 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 17.7 | 36.6 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 28 of 28 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseLocated in the heart of scottsdale, arizona, the scottsdale center for the performing arts showcases a vibrant array of artistic performances and events. As a part of the Scottsdale Arts district, it hosts an eclectic mix of music, dance, theater, and visual arts, enriching the community with diverse cultural experiences. With its state-of-the-art facilities, including the virginia g. Piper theater and the new east bowl stage in the civic center, Scottsdale Arts attracts renowned artists from around the world while also nurturing local talent
Scottsdale museum of contemporary art (smoca) is an accredited and internationally recognized institution that encourages reflections and conversations about life through art. We produce and mediate creative expressions that lead to shared curiosity and meaning across a wide range of publics
To enhance the cultural environment of the city of scottsdale, scottsdale public art (spa) initiated, installed, and maintained major permanent and temporary art installations at numerous public locations. Spa also provided free events, exhibitions, and workshops attended by over 257,000 people. Spa's 160+ permanent public art installations are viewed by an estimated 20,000 people daily year-round
Highest reported compensation
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESIDENT & CEO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $484,626 | $0 | $30,391 | $515,017 |
| CFO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $121,458 | $0 | $24,959 | $146,417 |
| CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $107,532 | $0 | $14,258 | $121,790 |
| DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $109,303 | $0 | $11,801 | $121,104 |
| DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMING Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $105,966 | $0 | $11,469 | $117,435 |
| DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC ART Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $102,176 | $0 | $3,410 | $105,586 |
6 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Scottsdale Arts (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $838K (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
FY2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b28 · 28 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4No
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 5207
- Volunteers Part I, line 6147
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| E2 INNOVATIONS Public art repairs and restortions | $224,785 |
| TALLWAVE Website redesign | $213,914 |
| PROEM Event security | $172,660 |
| ENTERTAINMENT SOLUTIONS OF ARIZONA Festival 3rd party project manager | $128,744 |
| PHOENIX NEW TIMES Advertising | $122,344 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 11 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
13 private foundations reported grants to Scottsdale Arts totaling $368K on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Every number above is copied from Scottsdale Arts's own Form 990. If one doesn't match the filing, that's our error and we'll fix it. If you work for Scottsdale Arts, you can publish a response that is linked from this page.
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Of every $100 Scottsdale Arts spent in FY2025, $71.21 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of Scottsdale Arts's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, Scottsdale Arts reported that 71.2% of its $14.3 million in expenses went to program services, 23.3% to management and general and 5.5% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Scottsdale Arts pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Scottsdale Arts reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $515,017, for the role of PRESIDENT & CEO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Scottsdale Arts get its money?
Of $13.0 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 65.3% came from contributions and grants (including 50.3% from government grants) and 26.3% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Scottsdale Arts a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 86-0593786 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, object 202631359349314738 · read the filing
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202501339349308395 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202401359349304895 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202311289349302451 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202211029349300701 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202100709349301670 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 86-0593786: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.