Starting Arts Inc
- Assets
- $1.2m
- Revenue
- $2.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 15
- Location
- San Jose, CA
- Founding
- 03/2004
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 01-0552155
Organization Overview
Starting Arts Inc is located in San Jose, CA. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Starting Arts Inc employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Starting Arts Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, Starting Arts Inc generated $2.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 5.9% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ADVANCEMENT OF PUBLIC EDUCATION IN THE ARTS OF THEATER, DANCE, MUSIC AND VISUAL ARTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THEATRE PRODUCTIONS: UNDER THE DIRECTION OF PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORS, CHOREOGRAPHERS AND MUSIC DIRECTORS, STUDENTS IN GRADES 3-12 REHEARSE FOR 10-12 WEEKS IN PREPARATION FOR A PROFESSIONAL STAGE PRODUCTION, COMPLETE WITH COSTUMES, PROPS, LIGHTS, SOUND AND SETS. THIS PROGRAM TEACHES STUDENTS THEATRE SKILLS, TEAMWORK AND DISCIPLINE. THEATRE PRODUCTIONS CAN BE PERFORMED ONSITE AFTER SCHOOL AS WELL AS IN OUR STUDIOS LOCATED IN SAN JOSE. CURRENTLY, STARTING ARTS PRODUCES OVER 70 PRODUCTIONS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. STARTING ARTS ALSO PROVIDES AN INTENSIVE ?TRIPLE-THREAT? (DANCE, THEATRE AND VOICE) PROGRAM CALLED DREAM TEAM. WE HAVE 2 GROUPS: DREAM TEAM (GRADES 9-12) AND DREAM TEAM 2 (GRADES 5-8). STUDENTS WORK ON TECHNIQUE AS WELL AS PERFORMANCE. ONCE A MONTH, THEY RECEIVE MASTER CLASS WORKSHOPS WITH INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS. THIS PROGRAM IS BY AUDITION ONLY AND IS DESIGNED FOR SERIOUS STUDENTS READY TO TAKE THEIR TRAINING TO THE NEXT LEVEL.
SCHOOL PROGRAMS: SCHOOL ARTS PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO SUPPORT AND ENHANCE GENERAL EDUCATION GOALS AND INCORPORATE THE CALIFORNIA VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS STANDARDS. WE ALSO PROVIDE COMPLEMENTARY PROGRAMS TO ENHANCE ANY EXISTING ARTS ENRICHMENT THE SCHOOLS MAY HAVE ONSITE. BEFORE AND AFTER-SCHOOL ARTS PROGRAMS OFFER CLASSES IN ALL FOUR DISCIPLINES: DANCE, VISUAL ARTS, MUSIC AND THEATRE. CLASSES MEET EITHER ONCE OR TWICE A WEEK FOR 10- 12 WEEKS, CULMINATING WITH A CONCERT/EXHIBITION.
WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING: CREATE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING ART ENRICHMENT FOR ALL STUDENTS
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ann Watts Executive Dir. | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $111,288 |
David Russo President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Gopitha Tharmalingam Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Liza Karamardian Carter Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Andrea Thurber Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dr Benjamin Picard Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $431,465 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $111,704 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $543,169 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,677,316 |
| Investment income | $8,202 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $10,212 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,251,851 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $111,288 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $44,515 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $655,254 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $470 |
| Other employee benefits | $25,999 |
| Payroll taxes | $59,280 |
| Fees for services: Management | $7,627 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $75,930 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $484,127 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,930 |
| Office expenses | $12,570 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $50,766 |
| Occupancy | $280,962 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $7,372 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,519 |
| Insurance | $9,684 |
| All other expenses | $22,255 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,985,018 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,082,049 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $52,599 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $23,288 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $49,027 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2 |
| Total assets | $1,206,965 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $34,760 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $54,234 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $88,994 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $317,971 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $800,000 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,206,965 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Starting Arts Inc has recieved totaling $43,449.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Paypal Charitable Giving Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: General Support | $19,599 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $14,340 |
Silicon Valley Creates San Jose, CA PURPOSE: SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OPERATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION | $9,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $510 |
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|---|---|---|
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We Hope East Palo Alto, CA | $4,717,112 | $7,572,079 |
San Francisco City Impact San Francisco, CA | $1,094,213 | $7,113,381 |