The Arts Connection Inc
- Assets
- $2.7m
- Revenue
- $5.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 153
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- 06/1980
- Data as of
- 08/2021
- EIN
- 13-2953240
Organization Overview
The Arts Connection Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1980. According to its NTEE Classification (A25) the organization is classified as: Arts Education, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 08/2021, Arts Connection Inc employed 153 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Arts Connection 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 08/2021, Arts Connection Inc generated $5.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.0m during the year ending 08/2021. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE IS TO INITIATE AND ADMINISTER PROGRAMS LINKING THE RESOURCES OF PROFESSIONAL ARTS ORGANIZATIONS WITH INNER-CITY COMMUNITIES IN NYC.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN-SCHOOL PROGRAMS IN FY 21, ARTSCONNECTION'S FACULTY OF 125 TEACHING ARTISTS PROVIDED MOSTLY REMOTE INSTRUCTION TO OVER 18,000 STUDENTS, IN GRADES PRE-K THROUGH 12, ATTENDING 90 PUBLIC SCHOOLS ACROSS NYC, IN DANCE, THEATER, MUSIC, MEDIA, AND THE VISUAL ARTS. INSTRUCTION INVOLVED 15-30 SESSIONS FOR CLASSES ON ONE OR MORE GRADE LEVELS WITH A VARIED MIX OF FAMILY EVENTS, PERFORMANCES AND/OR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS FOR EDUCATORS AT EACH SITE. IN SEPTEMBER 2021, ARTSCONNECTION'S FURLOUGHED STAFF RETURNED TO WORK AND JOINED THEIR COLLEAGUES WORKING AT 80% OF THEIR TIME TO ADDRESS ONGOING BUDGET CHALLENGES. A RETURN TO 100% WAS MADE POSSIBLE IN APRIL OF 2021 WITH THE RECEIPT OF A PPP LOAN.
TEEN PROGRAMS ARTSCONNECTION'S OUT-OF-SCHOOL-TIME TEEN PROGRAMS CONTINUED VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING DURING FY 21, REACHING 535 STUDENTS WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR THEIR ARTISTIC EXPRESSION, EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND BUILDING CAREER PATHS IN THE CREATIVE INDUSTRIES. PROGRAMS INCLUDED: DISCUSSION AND CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE ARTS, WHILE CREATING ORIGINAL WRITTEN, VISUAL, PERFORMATIVE, AND/OR MULTIMEDIA WORK IN RESPONSE; STUDYING THE ART OF CURATING AND PRODUCING AN ART EXHIBITION; COLLABORATIVE MULTI-MEDIA ART-MAKING ON A TEEN-CHOSEN THEME; INDIVIDUAL SKILL-BUILDING IN THE ARTS; PAID PROGRAM INTERNSHIPS; AND AN ARTS-FOCUSED COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS PROGRAM.
IN-SCHOOL PROGRAMS IN FY 21, ARTSCONNECTION'S FACULTY OF 125 TEACHING ARTISTS PROVIDED MOSTLY REMOTE INSTRUCTION TO OVER 18,000 STUDENTS, IN GRADES PRE-K THROUGH 12, ATTENDING 90 PUBLIC SCHOOLS ACROSS NYC, IN DANCE, THEATER, MUSIC, MEDIA, AND THE VISUAL ARTS. INSTRUCTION INVOLVED 15-30 SESSIONS FOR CLASSES ON ONE OR MORE GRADE LEVELS WITH A VARIED MIX OF FAMILY EVENTS, PERFORMANCES AND/OR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS FOR EDUCATORS AT EACH SITE. IN SEPTEMBER 2021, ARTSCONNECTION'S FURLOUGHED STAFF RETURNED TO WORK AND JOINED THEIR COLLEAGUES WORKING AT 80% OF THEIR TIME TO ADDRESS ONGOING BUDGET CHALLENGES. A RETURN TO 100% WAS MADE POSSIBLE IN APRIL OF 2021 WITH THE RECEIPT OF A PPP LOAN.
TEEN PROGRAMS ARTSCONNECTION'S OUT-OF-SCHOOL-TIME TEEN PROGRAMS CONTINUED VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING DURING FY 21, REACHING 535 STUDENTS WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR THEIR ARTISTIC EXPRESSION, EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND BUILDING CAREER PATHS IN THE CREATIVE INDUSTRIES. PROGRAMS INCLUDED: DISCUSSION AND CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE ARTS, WHILE CREATING ORIGINAL WRITTEN, VISUAL, PERFORMATIVE, AND/OR MULTIMEDIA WORK IN RESPONSE; STUDYING THE ART OF CURATING AND PRODUCING AN ART EXHIBITION; COLLABORATIVE MULTI-MEDIA ART-MAKING ON A TEEN-CHOSEN THEME; INDIVIDUAL SKILL-BUILDING IN THE ARTS; PAID PROGRAM INTERNSHIPS; AND AN ARTS-FOCUSED COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS PROGRAM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Frances Van Horn Deputy Director For Develo | 35 | $115,853 | |
Rachel Watts Executive Director | Officer | 35 | $93,496 |
Debra Peltz Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert W Downes Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Theodore S Berger Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert A Pruzan Vice Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Advance Nyc Event Planner And Marketing Consultant | 8/30/18 | $108,000 |
Dr Robert Horowitz Research Evaluation | 8/30/18 | $165,000 |
Dr Robert Horowitz Research Evaluation | 8/30/18 | $165,000 |
Advance Nyc Event Planner And Marketing Consultant | 8/30/18 | $108,000 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $621,886 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,861,590 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,351,604 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $13,554 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,835,080 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,137,130 |
| Investment income | $21 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,972,330 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $10,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $33,300 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $147,857 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,402 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,270,588 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $237,514 |
| Payroll taxes | $232,119 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,380 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $26,420 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $474,666 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $110,578 |
| Information technology | $17,322 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $164,739 |
| Travel | $1,003 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,933 |
| Interest | $859 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $16,554 |
| Insurance | $10,073 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,025,766 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $62,976 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $507,581 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,525,153 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $405,236 |
| 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 | $115,530 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $49,960 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $36,900 |
| Total assets | $2,703,336 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $368,570 |
| 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 | $666,647 |
| Other liabilities | $176,772 |
| Total liabilities | $1,211,989 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $178,937 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,312,410 |
| 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 | $2,703,336 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, The Arts Connection Inc has awarded $10,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
THE PS 230 SCHOOL FUND PURPOSE: JANKLOW AWARDS | $5,000 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: JANKLOW AWARDS | $5,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 27 grants that The Arts Connection Inc has recieved totaling $732,239.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Pinkerton Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: CAREER READINESS | $100,000 |
Pinkerton Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: CAREER READINESS | $100,000 |
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Flint, MI PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE TEEN REVIEWERS AND CRITICS PROGRAM. | $90,000 |
Helen Frankenthaler Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: 2021 SUPPORT OF TEEN REVIEWERS AND CRITICS AND TEENS CURATE TEENS PROGRAMS (2 OF 2) | $75,000 |
Emily Davie And Joseph S Kornfeld Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: ARTSCONNECTION PARTNERSHIPS IN 4 BROOKLYN SCHOOLS | $50,000 |
Altman Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE TEEN REVIEWERS AND CRITICS (TRAC) PROGRAM AND TO PROVIDE ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Art Students League Of New York New York, NY | $112,886,191 | $14,274,262 |
Saul Steinberg Foundation New York, NY | $2,326,445 | $165,696 |
Studio In A School Association New York, NY | $26,491,871 | $6,228,421 |
Global Disciples Lancaster, PA | $4,481,434 | $6,431,035 |
Harlem School Of The Arts Inc New York, NY | $16,306,795 | $5,380,840 |
Dreamyard Project Inc Bronx, NY | $4,474,380 | $5,509,637 |
Grounds For Sculpture Inc Hamilton, NJ | $36,793,406 | $11,597,062 |
Powerhouse Arts Inc Brooklyn, NY | $187,718,007 | $2,438,930 |
Artists For Humanity Inc Boston, MA | $38,813,967 | $6,181,666 |
American Academy Of Arts And Letters New York, NY | $101,076,393 | $10,417,737 |
The Arts Connection Inc New York, NY | $2,703,336 | $4,972,330 |
Alliance For Young Artists & Writers Inc New York, NY | $7,496,330 | $3,366,982 |