Robert W Woodruff Arts Center Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Atlanta, Georgia, registered in 1926, with $135,063,732 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 74% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2024)
$135.1M
▲ 2.7% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$121.2M
Net assets
$577.9M
Employees
1,581
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Robert W Woodruff Arts Center Inc: 74% to programs · $15 to raise $100 earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Robert W Woodruff Arts Center Inc: 57 mo reserves · +10% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Robert W Woodruff Arts Center Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Robert W Woodruff Arts Center Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Charitable arts organization to inspire, create, support and celebrate renowned arts and education for diverse audiences through our unique model of partnerships and collaborations.
High museum of art: located in the heart of atlanta, the high museum of art connects with audiences from across the southeast and around the world through its distinguished collection, dynamic schedule of special exhibitions and engaging community-focused programs. housed within facilities designed by pritzker prize-winning architects richard meier and renzo piano, the high features a collection of more than 20,000 works of art, including an extensive anthology of 19th- and 20th-century american fine and decorative arts; major holdings of photography and folk and self-taught work, especially that of artists from the american south; burgeoning collections of modern and contemporary art, including paintings, sculpture, new media and design; a growing collection of african art, with work dating from prehistory through the present; and significant holdings of european paintings and works on paper. the high is dedicated to reflecting the diversity of its communities and offering a variety of exhibitions and educational programs that engage visitors with the world of art, the lives of artists and the creative process.
Alliance theatre: the alliance theatre is the leading producing theatre in the southeast, creating the powerful experience of shared theatre for diverse people. with a commitment to lead the national field by deeply engaging with its local community, modeling radical inclusion and catalytic experiences on our stages, in our classrooms, and throughout atlanta, the alliance theatre has played an important role since its inception in 1968. the alliance theatre received the regional theatre tony award in recognition of sustained excellence in programming education, and community engagement. as the leading producing theater in the southeast, the alliance theatre reaches more than 165,000 patrons annually while delivering powerful programming that challenges adult and youth audiences to think critically and care deeply.
Revenue grew from $105.3M (FY2013) to $135.1M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
10.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$768.3M
Total liabilities
$190.4M
Net assets
$577.9M
Salaries & benefits
$57.3M
47% of expenses
Board members
129
128 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $135,063,732▲2.7% | $121,159,118▲1.0% | $577,886,319▲6.3% | $768,259,849▲5.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $131,512,265▲31.8% | $119,915,989▲10.6% | $543,795,046▲15.0% | $731,518,435▲9.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $99,817,852▼15.8% | $108,387,134▲9.7% | $472,943,843▼0.9% | $667,665,513▼1.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $118,478,552▼3.8% | $98,794,102▲32.8% | $477,009,840▼10.8% | $676,001,551▼9.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $123,170,645▲47.6% | $74,375,756▼25.8% | $534,962,624▲25.1% | $744,630,969▲13.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $83,449,735▼24.2% | $100,182,419▼6.5% | $427,537,906▼7.7% | $653,908,543▼4.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $110,095,042▲25.7% | $107,113,113▲11.3% | $463,164,785▼8.1% | $686,810,234▼3.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $87,580,716▼2.2% | $96,256,881 | $504,119,316▲3.6% | $713,094,520▲2.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $89,514,069▼26.9% | $96,220,136▼7.7% | $486,398,333▲10.1% | $698,675,039▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $122,464,462▼13.1% | $104,245,691▼5.6% | $441,953,279▼3.9% | $661,537,512▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $140,988,702▲33.9% | $110,435,761▼10.6% | $459,912,692▲4.1% | $679,286,766▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $105,256,535 | $123,523,674▲10.6% | $441,732,332▲1.1% | $685,696,072▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $111,683,094▼4.5% | $437,077,865▲5.4% | $686,631,296▲4.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $116,948,351▼0.6% | $414,544,006▼8.6% | $659,896,132▼5.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $117,647,554▲9.5% | $453,359,904▲8.2% | $694,334,816▲5.4% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $107,485,446 | $418,906,372 | $658,661,066 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Highest-paid: Rand Suffolk — $743,438 (0.61% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rand Suffolk | High Museum Director | 40 | $743,438 |
| Hala Moddelmog | President & Ceo | 40 | $562,380 |
| Jennifer Barlament | Executive Director - Aso | 40 | $432,230 |
| Susan Ambo | Cfo - Aso | 40 | $336,797 |
| Brady Lum | Deputy Director | 40 | $336,613 |
| Michael Schleifer | Executive Director | 40 | $324,031 |
| David Coucheron | Concertmaster | 40 | $288,759 |
| Tinashe Kajese-bolden | Artistic Director | 40 | $282,266 |
| Kristin Hansen | Chief Development Officer | 40 | $270,713 |
| Eleanor Tarvin | Chief Hr Officer | 40 | $261,235 |
| Christopher Moses | Artistic Director | 40 | $255,266 |
| Brian Walley | Cfo - Woodruff | 40 | $249,478 |
| Nicole Panunti | Vp of Atlanta Symphony Hall | 40 | $245,509 |
| Beth Gibbs | General Counsel | 40 | $242,752 |
| Nancy Di'amico | Chief Information Officer | 40 | $237,590 |
| Grace Sipusic | Vp of Development - Aso | 40 | $227,355 |
| Heidi Speckhart | Sr. Director Corp. Relations | 40 | $205,592 |
| Aldo Lafiandra | Voting Trustee | 1 | — |
| Alfred Mcrae | Voting Trustee | 2 | — |
| Ali Azadi | Voting Trustee | 1 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Universal Security Services | Security Services | $2,580,886 |
| Humphries and Company LLC | Construction Service | $1,550,878 |
| Perkins Will Inc | Architecture Service | $1,504,794 |
| Outback Presents LLC | Performing Artists | $1,439,533 |
| Abm Janitorial Services - Southeast | Janitorial Services | $1,077,950 |
264 grants to Robert W Woodruff Arts Center Inc totaling $52.8M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Community Foundation For Greater Atlanta Inc | Arts/culture/humanities | 2024 | $1,740,675 |
| Thdf II Inc | To assist local charities | 2024 | $1,625,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $915,997 |
| The Community Foundation For Greater Atlanta Inc | Arts/culture/humanities | 2024 | $338,420 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $280,408 |
| Halle Foundation | To support funding for a three-week festival of concerts and lectures exploring german romantic composers in april 2024. also, to support the atlanta symphony orchestras "beethoven project" in 2025. | 2024 | $275,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Arts, culture | 2024 | $197,287 |
| The Community Foundation For Greater Atlanta Inc | Arts/culture/humanities | 2024 | $145,646 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Arts and culture | 2024 | $144,900 |
| The Community Foundation For Greater Atlanta Inc | Arts/culture/humanities | 2024 | $134,375 |
| Winston-salem Foundation | 1 grant(s) for varying purposes | 2024 | $100,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $74,000 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2024 | $62,500 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2024 | $54,100 |
| Bny Mellon Charitable Gift Fund | To further the organization's exempt purpose | 2024 | $35,750 |
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Data for Robert W Woodruff Arts Center Inc (EIN 58-0633971) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.