Arts Are the Infrastructure for the Soul Foundation Inc
Historical FunderScottsdale, Arizona · EIN 99-3969317 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MICHAEL KURZMAN |
|---|---|
| Address | 10040 E HAPPY VALLEY RD 684, SCOTTSDALE AZ 85255 |
| Phone | 3128068004 |
| MKURZMAN@YAHOO.COM | |
| Form and materials | NON-PROFIT ARTS ORGANIZATIONS, PREFERABLY WITH PROGRAMS FOR DISADVANTAGED YOUTH, SHOULD SUBMIT PROOF OF 501(C) 3 STATUS, ALONG WITH LATEST AUDITORS REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. REVENUES WILL BE RAISED THROUGH SALES OF BRANDED AND CO-BRANDED MERCHANDISE. ALL OF THE NET PROCEEDS FROM SALES WILL BE DISTRIBUTED BY THE FOUNDATION TO THE CO-SPONSOR. INITIAL PROCEEDS FROM A SOLICITATION TO FRIENDS AND FAMILY ARE BEING DISTRIBUTED TO PRE-DESIGNATED ARTS ORGANIZATIONS APPROVED BY THE DIRECTORS. IT IS CONTEMPLATED THAT NET PROCEEDS FROM UNSOLICITED SALES WILL BE DISTRIBUTED IN $1000 INCREMENTS TO ARTS ORGANIZATIONS IN THE PROXIMITY OF THE AREA CODES WHERE THE PREPONDERANCE OF MERCHANDISE IS SHIPPED. IF THE DIRECTORS FEEL IT IS NECESSARY, AN ADVISORY BOARD WILL BE CREATED TO VET PROSPECTIVE GRANTEES. |
| Deadlines | NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES. |
| Restrictions | NO RESTRICTIONS OR LIMITATIONS ON AWARDS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Arizona.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adrienne Arsht Center | Miami, FL | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Marwen Foundation | Chicago, IL | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Toledo Museum of Art | Toledo, OH | General operating support | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,000 | 3 |
| 2024 | $0 | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611319349101566
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 99-3969317
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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