NonprofitsGeorge A Spiva Center For The Arts

Arts & Culture

George A Spiva Center For The Arts

JOPLIN, MO

Total revenue

$506K

Total expenses

$575K

Net assets

$1.5M

Grants received

$227K

30 grants

EIN

446006139

Tax year

2023

Mission

Spiva Center for the Arts remains dedicated to our mission of celebrating the creative experience through exhibitions, education, and community outreach. Our vision is to ensure that the arts are accessible to all-regardless of age, background, or ability-while serving as a cultural anchor for our region. Through innovative programming, impactful education, and dynamic exhibitions, we strive to nurture creativity, foster inclusivity, and contribute to the vitality of the communities we serve.

Programs

2 programs

Exhibits: Spiva presented 18 exhibitions in 2024, featuring a mix of regional, national, and international artists across multiple gallery spaces. Highlights included major solo and group exhibitions, traveling shows, and juried competitions. Our exhibitions spanned a wide range of mediums and themes, reflecting our commitment to artistic excellence, cultural diversity, and creative exploration. Interpretive materials, docent-led tours, and digital resources enriched the visitor experience and deepened engagement. Many exhibitions were paired with educational and public programming to encourage dialogue and connection between artists and audiences. Spivas galleries remained vibrant spaces for cultural exchange and artistic discovery.

Expenses: $40K

Programs & Events: Spiva Center for the Arts offers a dynamic lineup of programs and events that engage the community, celebrate creativity, and expand access to the arts. Signature events such as the annual Membership Show, Art on Tap, and Spiva in Bloom bring people together around shared cultural experiences and help foster a vibrant, inclusive arts community. In 2024, Spiva also hosted artist receptions, public lectures, and collaborative events with local organizations that highlighted regional talent and encouraged dialogue through the arts. These efforts support Spivas mission to make the arts accessible and meaningful for people of all ages and backgrounds. Special attention was given to removing barriers to participation, with several events offered free or at low cost to ensure broad community access.

Expenses: $372K

Financials

FY 2023

Revenue

Contributions & grants$467K
Program service revenue$39K
Investment income
Other revenue
Total revenue$506K

Expenses

Grants paid
Salaries & benefits$280K
Fundraising$52K
Other expenses$295K
Total expenses$575K
Total assets$1.5M
Net assets$1.5M

People

21 listed

NameRoleCompensation

Matt McConnell

President

Board

5 hrs/wk

Angela Vorhees

Board Member

Board

5 hrs/wk

Wendy Brueckner Sears

Board Member

Board

5 hrs/wk

Lance Beshore

1st Vice President

Board

5 hrs/wk

Sharon Beshore

Trustee

Board

5 hrs/wk

Alex Curchin

Trustee

Board

5 hrs/wk

Sara Newman

Trustee

Board

5 hrs/wk

Gay Currence

Trustee

Board

5 hrs/wk

Steve Graddy

Past President

Board

5 hrs/wk

Tim Johnson

Secretary

Board

5 hrs/wk

Caley Hedman

Treasurer

Board

5 hrs/wk

Charlie Davis

Board Member

Board

5 hrs/wk

Fredrick Njoroge

Board Member

Board

5 hrs/wk

Lynn Hempen

Board Member

Board

5 hrs/wk

Annette Thurston

Board Member

Board

5 hrs/wk

Ann Leach

Board Member

Board

5 hrs/wk

Gabby Heth

Board Member

Board

5 hrs/wk

Brandon Davis

Board Member

Board

5 hrs/wk

Lauren Stauffer

Board Member

Board

5 hrs/wk

Ann Turney

Board Member

Board

5 hrs/wk

Heather Lesmeister

Director

Staff

$93K

40 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 30 of 30

FromAmountPurposeYear
$5K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$3K
To support the Creation Station for supplies, teacher pay and marketing. The program is geared to getting kids interested in art.
2024
$25K
CHARITABLE DONATION
2023
$10K
SUPPORT
2023
$6K
UNRESTRICTED
2023
$5K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
$5K
GENERAL OPERATING
2023
$25K
CHARITABLE DONATION
2022
$10K
SUPPORT
2022
$5K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$5K
GENERAL OPERATING
2022
$13K
SUPPORT
2021
$10K
ARTS & CULTURE
2021
$5K
GENERAL OPERATING
2021
$5K
GENERAL OPERATING
2021
$5K
GENERAL OPERATING
2020
$8K
SUPPORT
2019
$6K
2020 THIRD GRADE FIELD TRIP - 402519
2019
$5K
GENERAL OPERATING
2019
$8K
SUPPORT
2018
$6K
2019 THIRD GRADE FIELD TRIP - 376692
2018
$8K
SUPPORT
2017
$6K
2018 3RD GRADE VISITS TO SPIVA CENTER FOR THE ARTS - 345758
2017
$5K
GENERAL OPERATING
2017

Funded by

$227K from 10 funders · 30 grants · 2017–2024

Freeman Health System

$57K · 6 grants · 2017–2023

Charities Aid Foundation America

$50K · 2 grants · 2022–2023

Cragin Joy Spiva Charitable Trust

$35K · 7 grants · 2017–2024

The Minneapolis Foundation

$27K · 4 grants · 2017–2021

Freeman R Johnson Trust

$15K · 3 grants · 2021–2023

National Philanthropic Trust

$10K · 1 grant · 2023

Jean Jack And Mildred Lemons Charitable Trust

$9K · 2 grants · 2020–2024

Details

EIN446006139
NTEE codeA200
Subsection03
Ruling date1959-08
Formed1947
Employees6
Volunteers125
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