Arts Council For Wyoming County

Organization Overview

Arts Council For Wyoming County is located in Perry, NY. The organization was established in 1977. According to its NTEE Classification (A26) the organization is classified as: Arts & Humanities Councils & Agencies, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Arts Council For Wyoming County employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Arts Council For Wyoming County 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 12/2021, Arts Council For Wyoming County generated $289.8k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $305.6k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.0%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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TO ENHANCE AND ENRICH THE CULTURAL ASPECTS OF LIFE IN WYOMING COUNTY THROUGH FOSTERING AND NURTURING THE ENJOYMENT OF THE ARTS BY THE CITIZENS OF THE COUNT, AS DIRECT PARTICIPANTS OR PERFORMERS AND AS OBSERVERS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE ORGANIZATION TRADITIONALLY CREATES OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY TO ENGAGE IN ARTS PROGRAMS INCLUDING CONCERTS, WORKSHOPS, FILMS, AND THE RECEIPT OF COMMUNITY ART GRANTS. THIS CATEGORY OF PROGRAMS IS IN ADDITION TO THE ANNUAL LETCHWORTH ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW & SALE WHICH IS CLASSIFIED AS A FUNDRAISER BUT MORE IMPORTANT, PROVIDES SIGNIFICANT ARTISTIC EXPOSURE TO APPROX. 70,000 PEOPLE.


FOLK ARTS GLOW TRADITIONS SUPPORTS OUR AREA'S LIVING CULTURAL HERITAGE THROUGH DOCUMENTATION AND PUBLIC PROGRAMMING OF TRADITIONAL ARTS. IT OPERATES COLLABORATIVELY AMONG THE ARTS COUNCIL OF WYOMING COUNTY, GENESEE VALLEY COUNCIL ON THE ARTS, AND THE GENESEE-ORLEANS REGIONAL ARTS COUNCIL. THIS REGIONAL PROGRAM HAS BEEN LED SINCE 1997 BY FOUNDING DIRECTOR, KAREN CANNING. ALTHOUGH THE "OUR FARMS, OUR FAMILIES" GRANT PROJECT WAS A 2019 INITIATIVE, PORTIONS OF THE PROJECT WERE NOT EXECUTED UNTIL 2020 INCLUDING THE PRODUCTION OF A NEW BOOK THAT FEATURES THE WORK OF 10 ARTISTS WHO WERE COMMISSIONED TO CREATE NEW ART THAT DOCUMENT THE FARMING CULTURE IN WYOMING COUNTY. THE GRANT PROJECT WILL CULMINATE IN 2021. THIS GRANT WAS MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH THE FINGER LAKES REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (REDC). SECURING MULTIPLE GRANTS FOR THE RURAL COMMUNITY WE SERVE. GRANTS RECEIVED FROM THE NEW YORK STATE COUNCIL ON THE ARTS (NYSCA), WYOMING COUNTY GOV., WYOMING FOUNDATION / COMMUNITY FOR GREATER BUFFALO, MARY CONABLE FOUNDATION, CONABLE FAMILY FOUNDATION, AND MORE.


DECENTRALIZATION (DEC) - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES REGRANT FUNDS TO INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS AND SMALLER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. THE PRIMARY GOAL OF THE DEC PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE CONTINUING SUPPORT FOR CULTURAL ARTS PROGRAMS AT LOW OR NO COST WITHIN EACH COMMUNITY; SPECIFICALLY, TO SUPPORT LOCAL ARTISTS AND THOSE DEVELOPING PROGRAMMING BY HELPING TO DEVELOP AND PRESENT THOSE PROGRAMS. AS A RESULT OF THE COVID -19 PANDEMIC, MOST OF THE PLANNED PROGRAMS WERE PRESENTED IN A VIRTUAL FORMAT. HENCE, NO RECORD OF IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WERE AVAILABLE FOR THIS REPORT.


MISC OTHER LOCAL ART PROJECTS AND SERVICES


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$14,115
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $174,319
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$20,124
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$208,558
Total Program Service Revenue$7,421
Investment income $86
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $72,994
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $289,807

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Arts Council For Wyoming County has recieved totaling $7,150.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc

Buffalo, NY

PURPOSE: PERRY COMMUNITY BAND; PORTABLE SOUND SYSTEM; WOOLY WONDERS FIBER ARTS PROJECT

$7,150
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$50,895
Ending Balance$50,895

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