DEVELOPING ARTISTS FOUNDATION INC
The Developing Artists Foundation (DA Foundation) is committed to supporting local programs that provide quality arts education and opportunities for the youth of Duval County and Northeast Florida, with a primary focus on providing critical funding so Douglas Anderson School of the Arts can maintain its national standing.
About DEVELOPING ARTISTS FOUNDATION INC
The Developing Artists Foundation (DA Foundation) is a Jacksonville-based nonprofit corporation founded in 1987 that supports arts education for youth in Duval County and the surrounding region, with a particular focus on the Douglas Anderson School of the Arts. The foundation manages endowed funds (in partnership with the Community Foundation of Northeast Florida) and uses those resources to underwrite visiting artists and residencies, student summer scholarships, teacher fellowships, specialized arts equipment, and other programs that supplement the school’s curricular offerings. Recent activity includes published annual “Reflections” magazines and site-published news items highlighting student national honors and community partnerships; recent financial filings report significant net assets and annual operating revenue.
Notable achievements
Established DA Endowed Funds
Maintains DA Endowed Funds (managed with the Community Foundation of Northeast Florida) that serve as the primary annual source of funding for scholarships, residencies, guest artists, and program underwriting.
Sustained support since 1987
Has provided continuous, targeted support to Douglas Anderson School of the Arts and other local arts education programs since its founding in 1987, enabling sustained curricular enrichment and student opportunities.
Student national recognition
Facilitated and supported student participation in high-profile national ensembles and events (site news highlights include students named to national honor ensembles and partnerships that connect students with professional artists).
At a glance
- Total assets
- $4.1M
- Annual revenue
- $622K
- Tax status
- 501(c)(3)Public charity
- EIN
- 59-3033011
- Location
- Jacksonville, FL
- On Mahalo since
- May 2026
Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.
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