Community Access To The Arts Inc is located in Great Barrington, MA. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 08/2023, Community Access To The Arts Inc employed 37 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Community Access To The 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 08/2023, Community Access To The Arts Inc generated $2.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.1m during the year ending 08/2023. While expenses have increased by 15.9% per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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COMMUNITY ACCESS TO THE ARTS (CATA) NURTURES AND CELEBRATES THE CREATIVITY OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH THE ARTS, FOCUSING ESPECIALLY ON PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES, AUTISM, AND BRAIN INJURIES. THROUGH DYNAMIC ARTS WORKSHOPS IN PAINTING, DANCE, THEATER, SINGING, DRUMMING, JUGGLING, YOGA, CREATIVE WRITING, AND MORE, CATA ARTISTS TAP INTO THEIR POTENTIAL, EXPLORE NEW TALENTS, AND SHARE THEIR UNIQUE POINTS OF VIEW. PUBLIC EVENTS INCLUDING OUR ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND YEAR-ROUND ART EXHIBITS AND READINGS ENGAGE OUR WHOLE COMMUNITY, SHINING A LIGHT ON THE ABILITY WITHIN DISABILITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CATA ARTS IN & ARTS OUT PROGRAM: IN THIS CORE PROGRAM, CATA ARTISTS WITH DISABILITIES PARTICIPATE IN INTENSIVE ARTS WORKSHOPS LED BY CATA FACULTY ARTISTS, DEVELOPING NEW TALENTS AND BUILDING ON SKILLS WEEK-TO-WEEK. VISUAL ARTS WORKSHOPS INCLUDE DRAWING, PAINTING, COLLAGE, PHOTOGRAPHY, SCULPTURE, AND SET AND COSTUME DESIGN. PERFORMING ARTS WORKSHOPS INCLUDE SINGING, SONGWRITING, DRUMMING, DANCING, JUGGLING, AND ACTING. OTHER WORKSHOPS INCLUDE CREATIVE WRITING AND YOGA. 950 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED.
CATA IN THE COMMUNITY:PROGRAM PARTNERSHIPS, RESIDENCIES, AND VARIOUS OTHER PROGRAMS THAT NURTURE THE CREATIVITY OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND SHARE THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS WITH THE PUBLIC.
CATA PERFORMANCES AND SHARINGS:CATA ARTISTS SHOWCASE THEIR TALENTS IN DANCE, ACTING, MUSIC, JUGGLING, COMEDY, AND MORE IN PERFORMANCES AND SHARINGS THAT ENGAGE WIDE PUBLIC AUDIENCES.
CATA ART EXHIBITS: ART EXHIBITS AT MUSEUMS, GALLERIES, AND COMMUNITY SPACES SHOWCASE THE TALENTS OF CATA ARTISTS WITH DISABILITIES FOR THE WHOLE COMMUNITY TO EXPERIENCE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Heather Wells Heim President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Emily Rechnitz Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Eva Sheridan Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Ira Grossman Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
David Rice Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sandra Baron Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Allegrone Construction Company Construction | 8/30/20 | $1,075,323 |
Clark Green Architecture Design Architecture | 8/30/20 | $214,814 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $605,815 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $504,729 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,165,401 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $122,433 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,275,945 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $307,726 |
Investment income | $37,460 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $79,837 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$32,329 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,668,639 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $169,948 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $16,995 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $978,034 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $133,499 |
Payroll taxes | $104,837 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,275 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $18,700 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $2,172 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $19,506 |
Office expenses | $27,608 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $12,847 |
Travel | $33,481 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $13,440 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $80,818 |
Insurance | $24,607 |
All other expenses | $131,426 |
Total functional expenses | $2,132,056 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $599,274 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,018,797 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $56,530 |
Accounts receivable, net | $2,466 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $4,979 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,673,032 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,451,705 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $8,158 |
Total assets | $6,814,941 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $45,734 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $350 |
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 | $46,084 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,737,768 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $31,089 |
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 | $6,814,941 |