Arts & Education Continuum Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (A68) the organization is classified as: Music, 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. Arts & Education Continuum 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, Arts & Education Continuum Inc generated $277.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 43.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $266.6k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 42.1% per year over the past 8 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:
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TO SUPPORT ALL ASPECTS OF THE PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS. OUR VISION IS TO PRESERVE, PROMOTE AND PERPETUATE THE MUSIC WHICH IS INDIGENOUS TO NORTH AMERICA: BLUES, JAZZ, GOSPEL AND ALL GENRES WHICH DERIVE FROM OUR AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE.TO CREATE A COMMUNITY OF LIFELONG, INDEPENDENT LEARNERS IN READING, WRITING AND MATHEMATICS THAT WILL EMPOWER ALL PARTICIPANTS WITH PASSION AND A LOVE OF EDUCATION.TO CREATE A BRIDGE BETWEEN OUR DUAL MISSION AND TO EMPOWER ALL PARTICIPANTS TO EXPERIENCE THE PROFOUND WISDOM THAT CAN BE BROUGHT TO YOUNG MINDS THROUGH THE HIGHER ARTS. THE ARTS SUPPORT THE CRITICAL THINKING, EFFECTIVE PROBLEM SOLVING, AND CLEAR REASONING CALLED FOR BY THE COMMON CORE.WITH AN ACTIVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND ADVISORY BOARD THAT HAVE VARIED PROFESSIONAL ARTISTIC AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE WE WILL WORK DILIGENTLY TO FACILITATE THESE GOALS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THESE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO REACH A BROAD SPECTRUM OF PEOPLE, YOUNG AND OLD AND DIVERSE NATIONALITIES. OF COURSE, THESE PROGRAMS CAN BE TAILORED TO REACH A SPECIFIC AUDIENCE. WE ENDEAVOR TO ENHANCE AESTHETIC PERCEPTION, CREATIVE EXPRESSION THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS. ALSO, TO INSURE THAT FUTURE GENERATIONS ARE AWARE OF THEIR RICH ARTS HERITAGE. SOME OF THE ARTS COVERED WILL BE MUSIC, POETRY, VISUAL ARTS AND DANCE. ONE SUCH PROGRAM DEALS WITH ORAL HISTORY, SHOWS THE RELATIONSHIP OF THE AFRICAN GRIOT AND RAP/HIP HOP. ANOTHER PROGRAM BASED ON BLUES, AND JAZZ, WOULD SHOW HOW THEY ARE AN IMPORTANT ASPECT OF AMERICAN MUSIC HISTORY, AND HOW THEY HAVE INFLUENCED OTHER STYLES OF MUSIC RIGHT UP TO THE PRESENT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Darrell Bridges Founder And Director | Trustee | 14 | $0 |
Jannette Jwahir Hawkins Assoc. Director/secretary | Officer | 14 | $0 |
Carolyn Johnson Treasurer | Officer | 14 | $0 |
Craig Harris Artistic Director | Officer | 14 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $277,908 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $277,908 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,985 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $238,206 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $8 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $7,018 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $805 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $522 |
Total functional expenses | $266,604 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $15,550 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $15,550 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $12,543 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $14 |
Total liabilities | $12,557 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $2,993 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $15,550 |