Arts For Learning Connecticut is located in Hamden, CT. The organization was established in 1981. According to its NTEE Classification (A6E) the organization is classified as: Performing Arts Schools, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2024, Arts For Learning Connecticut employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Arts For Learning Connecticut 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 06/2024, Arts For Learning Connecticut generated $1.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 06/2024. While expenses have increased by 7.4% 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO INSPIRE YOUNG PEOPLE AND EXPAND THEIR LEARNING THROUGH THE ARTS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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HIGHER ORDER THINKING SCHOOLS:HIGHER ORDER THINKING (HOT) SCHOOLS IS A WHOLE-SCHOOL, DEEP IMPACT, TEACHING AND LEARNING PROGRAM THAT INCORPORATES A VARIETY OF ARTS LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND SERVES 10 DIVERSE K-12 PARTNER SCHOOLS ACCROSS THE STATE THAT PRIMARILY ENROLL STUDENTS WHO ARE BLACK, INDIGENOUS, OR PEOPLE OF COLOR, AND/OR WHO QUALIFY FOR FREE OR REDUCED PRICE MEALS. AN EVALUATION CONDUCTED BY AN EXTERNAL RESEARCH PARTNER DEMONSTRATES SIGNIFICANT IMPACT WITH REGARDS TO OUR THREE PRIMARY GOALS: IMPROVING STUDENT ENGAGEMENT, ENRICHING SCHOOL CULTURE, AND EXPANDING TEACHER PRACTICE.
RESPONSIVE ARTS LEARNING PROGRAMS:EACH YEAR ARTS FOR LEARNING CONNECTICUT PROVIDES THOUSANDS OF INDIVIDUAL ARTS LEARNING PROGRAMS (INCLUDING CULTURAL PERFORMANCES, CREATIVE WORKSHOPS, EXTENDED RESIDENCIES, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT) IN SCHOOLS, LIBRARIES, AND OTHER COMMUNITY INSTITUTIONS ACCROSS THE STATE. DURING THE 2023-24 SCHOOL YEAR, OUR TEACHING ARTISTS IMPLEMENTED 1,712 PROGRAMS AT 184 DIFFERENT PARTNER INSTITUTIONS, SERVING 65,446 STUDENTS, 4,288 EDUCATORS, AND 2,191 FAMILIES. THESE PROGRAMS ARE GROUNDED IN SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING AND CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE TEACHING, AND SUPPORT STUDENT SELF-EXPRESSION AND COMMUNITY BUILDING.
TEACHING ARTIST PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:ARTS FOR LEARNING CONNECTICUT PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHING ARTISTS IN OUR CORE ARTS FOR LEARNING FRAMEWORK (INCLUSIVE OF SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING, CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE TEACHING, UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR LEARNING, AND THE NATIONAL CORE ARTS STANDARDS), AS WELL AS RELATED PEDAGOGIES. WE ALSO RECRUIT AND PREPARE TEACHING ARTISTS FROM UNDERREPRESENTED COMMUNITIES THROUGH AN EXPANSIVE MENTORING AND TRAINING INITIATIVE THAT IS DESIGNED TO ENSURE THAT OUR TEACHING ARTISTS COMMUNITY AND PROGRAMS ARE REFLECTIVE OF THE DIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT'S STUDENTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Megan Dawson Topliff Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Heather Renwick Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert Duffus Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
John-Michael Parker Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $116,923 |
Christine Morgan Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jerry Lambrinatos Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $254,412 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $351,198 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $605,610 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $658,929 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $10,850 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,294,191 |
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. | $124,423 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $31,106 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $366,717 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $12,164 |
Other employee benefits | $1,905 |
Payroll taxes | $40,126 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,739 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $20,870 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $16,392 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,725 |
Office expenses | $19,870 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $17,902 |
Travel | $21,746 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $620 |
Insurance | $16,303 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,398,937 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $511,671 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $142,250 |
Accounts receivable, net | $61,710 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,326 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $46,040 |
Total assets | $763,997 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,600 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $195,445 |
Total liabilities | $203,045 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $374,725 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $186,227 |
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 | $763,997 |