Waterloo Arts

Organization Overview

Waterloo Arts is located in Cleveland, OH. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (A20) the organization is classified as: Arts & Culture, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Waterloo Arts 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, Waterloo Arts generated $370.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $219.3k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.4% per year over the past 7 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO ENRICH THE NEIGHBORHOOD CULTURALLY BY CREATING A STIMULATING ARTS ENVIRONMENT THROUGH QUALITY EXHIBITS, PERFORMANCES, COMMUNITY EVENTS AND EDUCATIONAL ARTS PROGRAMING FOR ALL AGES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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WATERLOO ARTS FEST - AFTER A YEAR HIATUS DUE TO COVID 19, WATERLOO ARTS BROUGHT BACK THE WATERLOO ARTS FEST IN SEPTEMBER 2021. THIS FAMILY-FRIENDLY MUSIC AND ART FESTIVAL IS THE LARGEST EVENT IN THE COLLINWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD OF CLEVELAND AND ATTRACTS 5000-7000 VISITORS FROM ACROSS THE REGION. FOR NEARLY 20 YEARS, THE ANNUAL WATERLOO ARTS FEST HAS ENCOURAGED THE COMMUNITY TO IMAGINE ITSELF AS A DENSE, VIBRANT, WALKABLE NEIGHBORHOOD. THE FEST WELCOMES ART VENDORS, FOOD VENDORS, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, MUSICIANS, STREET PERFORMERS, AND VISITORS TO ACTIVATE A HALF-MILE WATERLOO ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT FOR A DAY OF COLORFUL SUMMER FUN. WITH SEVEN STAGES SHOWCASING AN ECLECTIC MIX OF LOCAL MUSIC, THE FESTIVAL ATTRACTS A DIVERSE AUDIENCE AND CELEBRATES THE GREAT MIX OF PEOPLE IN COLLINWOOD.


EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS - WATERLOO ARTS IS SITUATED IN THE CENTER OF A WALKABLE ARTS DISTRICT AND IN 2020 AND 2021, THEY WORKED WITH LOCAL RESIDENTS TO RENOVATE SOME NEGLECTED FLOWER BEDS IN THE DISTRICT IN A PROGRAM TITLED, THE GREEN PALETTE. THE PROGRAM INCLUDED AN EDUCATIONAL WEBINAR SERIES FOR PARTICIPANTS AND A VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION EVENT. WATERLOO ARTS ROUND ROBIN YOUTH ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAM EXPOSES STUDENTS TO A VARIETY OF ART MEDIA WHILE MAKING USE OF THE MANY CULTURAL ASSETS IN THE WATERLOO ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT. DURING THE ROUND ROBIN WORKSHOP, STUDENTS VISIT A VARIETY OF ARTISTS STUDIOS IN THE DISTRICT. IN ADDITION TO THESE COMMUNITY PROGRAMS, THE ART CENTER ALSO HOUSES LOW-COST ARTIST STUDIO SPACE AND A BLACKBOX THEATER WHERE THEY HOST A RESIDENT THEATER COMPANY, PLAYWRIGHTS LOCAL.


GALLERY - IN 2021, THE GALLERY AT WATERLOO ARTS PRESENTED THE WORK OF 125 ARTISTS IN SEVEN EXHIBITS WHICH INCLUDED SOLO AND SMALL GROUP EXHIBITS, A NATIONAL JURIED EXHIBIT, AND A CO-OP HOLIDAY SALE. IN ADDITION, FOUR ONLINE ARTIST TALKS WERE PRESENTED LIVE AND RECORDED FOR LATER VIEWING. THE GALLERY IS CURATED BY THE STAFF AT WATERLOO ARTS AND A VOLUNTEER GALLERY COMMITTEE OF ART PROFESSIONALS WHO ARE COMMITTED TO SHOWING A DIVERSE GROUP OF ARTISTS AND CREATING A WELCOMING, ACCESSIBLE ATMOSPHERE IN WHICH TO EXPERIENCE ART.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Amy Callahan
Executive Director
$40,000
Leanne Andrysco
Secretary
$0
Danielle Uva
President
$0
Jonathan Cooper
Vice President
$0
Lane Cooper
Board Member
$0
Susan Marie Sweeney
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $256,341
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$39,687
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$296,028
Total Program Service Revenue$74,655
Investment income $38
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 $370,721

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Waterloo Arts has recieved totaling $25,010.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
George Gund Foundation

Cleveland, OH

PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT.

$25,000
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$10
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