Encanto Arts
Encanto Arts is a Washington state 501(c)(3) (EIN 83-3067406) nonprofit that promotes performing arts, culture, and education for underserved youth. The site lists programs (concerts, voice and music classes, festivals), board members, and José Iñiguez as President & Executive Director.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small, local arts or youth-education organizations in Washington State running discrete, event- or program‑level activities with modest budget needs and local visibility.
Good Fit
- • Based in Washington State or serving Washington communities.
- • Project is arts- or performance-focused (concerts, festivals, student scholarships, mariachi or music programs).
- • Request size in the low‑to‑mid thousands of dollars.
- • Clear local partnerships or visibility that could lead to invitation.
- • Track record of delivering community performances or youth arts education.
Geography
Observed giving in the latest year was entirely within Washington State and all recipients in 2023 were in a single state.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows six distinct independent grantees (six grants to six recipients), and across three years different organizations were funded each year, indicating a moderate spread rather than a tiny closed circle.
New Applicants
Although the foundation funds new organizations year-to-year, the publicly posted application information states that only preselected (invited) applicants are considered, so an unfamiliar applicant is unlikely to gain entry without an introduction.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
