Free Arts For Abused Children Of New York City Inc, operating under the name Free Arts Nyc, is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (I72) the organization is classified as: Child Abuse Prevention, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Free Arts Nyc employed 20 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Free Arts Nyc 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, Free Arts Nyc generated $2.0m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 9 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.5m during the year ending 12/2023. 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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FREE ARTS NYC EMPOWERS YOUTH FROM UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES THROUGH ART (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)AND MENTORING PROGRAMS TO DEVELOP THEIR CREATIVITY, CONFIDENCE, AND SKILLS TO SUCCEED. DURING 2023 FREE ARTS NYC SERVED 2,009 YOUTH THROUGH FREE ARTS DAYS AND THE TEEN ARTS PROGRAM. FROM FREE ARTS DAYS AND ART PARTIES, EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT LOGGED 4,062 VOLUNTEER HOURS FROM 2,031 VOLUNTEERS. THE TEEN ARTS PROGRAM LOGGED 1,553 HOURS FROM 105 VOLUNTEER MENTORS. THE RATE WAS $33.49 PER VOLUNTEER HOUR, TOTALING $188,046.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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TEEN ARTS PROGRAM:THE TEEN ARTS PROGRAM PROVIDES ACCESS TO THE ARTS AND BUILDS A PATHWAY TO ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS WITH THE SUPPORT OF A MENTOR. THE PROGRAM TRACKS INCLUDE PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT, CREATIVE LAB AND INTERNSHIPS. THE TRACKS INCORPORATE 21ST CENTURY SKILL-BUILDING WORKSHOPS, NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES AND VISITS TO ARTISTS' STUDIOS, WHILE ALSO DEVELOPING VITAL PROTECTIVE FACTORS, INCLUDING COMMUNICATION, CREATIVITY AND PROBLEM-SOLVING. IN PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT, OVER THE COURSE OF 8 MONTHS, 7TH AND 11TH GRADERS WORK ALONGSIDE THEIR MENTOR ON THE (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)RIGOROUS PROCESS OF BUILDING A VISUAL ARTS PORTFOLIO FOR ADMISSION TO AN ART HIGH SCHOOL OR COLLEGE. THROUGH CREATIVE LAB, 9TH-12TH GRADERS LEARN ABOUT THE CREATIVE INDUSTRY THROUGH VISITS TO CREATIVE COMPANIES. SPEAKING WITH EMPLOYEES, THEY LEARN ABOUT DIFFERENT PROFESSIONS AND CAREER PATHS, OFTEN PARTICIPATING IN MOCK WORK PROJECTS. HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR PAID INTERNSHIPS AT CREATIVE COMPANIES THROUGHOUT NYC.
FREE ARTS DAYS:FREE ARTS DAYS ARE INTERACTIVE ARTS EDUCATION ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN AGES 6-12. THROUGH ART PROJECTS AND ONE-ON-ONE MENTORING, THE DAY HELPS DEVELOP VISUAL LITERACY, CREATIVE PROBLEM-SOLVING, AND DESIGN SKILLS. THE ONE-ON-ONE MENTORSHIP BUILDS PROTECTIVE FACTORS, SUCH AS COMMUNICATION SKILLS, COOPERATION, AND CONFIDENCE. THE PAIRS ARE GUIDED BY A CREATIVE PACKET WITH INFORMATION ABOUT THE DAY'S THEME AND PROJECTS. THE CURRICULUM IS TIED TO THE COMMON CORE STANDARDS AND THE BLUEPRINT FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Dana Finesilver President, Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Trina Storfer Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Carol Suchman Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sky Gellatly Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Eddie Martinez Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jon Meyers Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $134,758 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,813,354 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $82,235 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,948,112 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $55,551 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $15,400 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $5,924 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,024,987 |
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. | $213,838 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,692 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $931,103 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $117,403 |
Payroll taxes | $96,964 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $29,347 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $271 |
Fees for services: Other | $341,539 |
Advertising and promotion | $241 |
Office expenses | $109,927 |
Information technology | $64,516 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $204,439 |
Travel | $9,641 |
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 | $15,769 |
Insurance | $15,779 |
All other expenses | $12,603 |
Total functional expenses | $2,511,428 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $156,057 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $367,412 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $24,663 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $31,822 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,392,583 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,035,433 |
Total assets | $3,007,970 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $30,217 |
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 | $1,023,264 |
Total liabilities | $1,053,481 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,637,354 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $317,135 |
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 | $3,007,970 |