Western States Arts Federation
Grantmaking foundation in Denver, Colorado · EIN 23-7255426
- Colorado
- Denver
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Colorado
- Total giving
- $1.4MTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $24MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
CREATIVE WEST IS A NONPROFIT ARTS SERVICE ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO THE CREATIVE ADVANCEMENT AND PRESERVATION OF THE ARTS. BASED IN DENVER, COLORADO, CREATIVE WEST FULFILLS ITS MISSION TO STRENGTHEN THE FINANCIAL ORGANIZATIONAL AND POLICY INFRASTRUCTURE OF THE ARTS BY PROVIDING INNOVATIVE AND SERVICES TO ARTIST AND ARTS ORGANIZATIONS IN THE WEST AND NATIONWIDE.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Western Arts Alliance | $290K | 2023 |
| Arts Northwest | $47K | 2023 |
| National Pacific American Leadership Institute | $30K | 2023 |
| Arts Commission of Greater Toledo | $15K | 2023 |
| Yvonne Etaghene | $15K | 2023 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: www.westaf.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.