City Lore Inc
- Assets
- $3.4m
- Revenue
- $2.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 46
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- 04/1987
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 11-2740189
Organization Overview
City Lore Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1987. According to its NTEE Classification (A20) the organization is classified as: Arts & Culture, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2023, City Lore Inc employed 46 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. City Lore 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 12/2023, City Lore Inc generated $2.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.3m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.2% per year over the past 9 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
CITY LORE'S MISSION IS TO FOSTER NEW YORK CITY - AND AMERICA'S - LIVING CULTURAL HERITAGE THROUGH EDUCATION AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS. WE DOCUMENT, PRESENT AND ADVOCATE FOR NEW YORK CITY'S GRASSROOTS CULTURES TO ENSURE THEIR LIVING LEGACY IN STORIES AND HISTORIES, PLACES AND TRADITIONS. WE WORK IN FOUR CULTURAL DOMAINS: URBAN FOLKLORE AND HISTORY; PRESERVATION; ARTS EDUCATION; AND GRASSROOTS POETRY TRADITIONS. IN EACH OF THESE REALMS, WE SEE OURSELVES AS FURTHERING CULTURAL EQUITY AND MODELING A BETTER WORLD WITH PROJECTS AS DYNAMIC AND DIVERSE AS NEW YORK CITY ITSELF.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN 2023, CITY LORE CONTINUED TO FURTHER ITS MISSION TO FOSTER NEW YORK CITY AND AMERICA'S LIVING CULTURAL HERITAGE THROUGH EDUCATION AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS. OUR IN-SCHOOL PROGRAMS WERE IN FULL GEAR. TOGETHER WE REACHED OVER 9,500 PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH LONG TERM ARTS RESIDENCIES, WHICH INCLUDED: FROM HOMER TO HIP HOP WHICH INTRODUCED SCHOOL STUDENTS TO SPOKEN WORD POETRY, AND ARTIST/MASTER TEACHER PROGRAM OFFERING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS. URBAN EXPLORERS ALLOWED A GROUP OF 25 UNDERSERVED STUDENTS TO RESEARCH AND TELL STORIES OF THE CITY'S DIFFERENT COMMUNITIES. THE CITY LORE GALLERY FEATURED THE EXHIBITIONS, THE CALLING: THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF AFRICAN AMERICAN DOLL AND PUPPET MAKING AND THE J'OUVERT IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE ABOUT THE TRINIDADIAN CARNIVAL TRADITION. MORE THAN 6,000 PERSONS ATTENDED.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Steve Zeitlin Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $96,014 |
Henry Chalfant Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Caroline Harris Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Nathan Pearson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ray Allen Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Raquel Cepeda Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Steeplechase Films Inc Film Production | 12/30/23 | $489,600 |
Nick Davis Productions Film Production | 12/30/23 | $380,000 |
Vetiver Productions Llc Film Production | 12/30/23 | $190,000 |
Chess Forum Chess Lessons | 12/30/23 | $144,841 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $14,676 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $595,895 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,781,674 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $4,591 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,392,245 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $360,917 |
| Investment income | $10,506 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $866 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$515 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,769,137 |
| 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. | $130,781 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $19,617 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $918,328 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $18,842 |
| Other employee benefits | $115,391 |
| Payroll taxes | $89,445 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $30,991 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $94,829 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $67,909 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $162,214 |
| Travel | $36,324 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $12,268 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $12,630 |
| Insurance | $20,135 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,348,649 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $310,295 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $505,373 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $846,895 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $29,156 |
| 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 | $11,162 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $33,546 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $229,375 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,439,414 |
| Total assets | $3,405,216 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $250,749 |
| 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 | $1,399,739 |
| Total liabilities | $1,650,488 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $502,244 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,252,484 |
| 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 | $3,405,216 |