Society For Cultural Exchange Inc, operating under the name Land Art Generator, is located in Pittsburgh, PA. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (A99) the organization is classified as: Arts, Culture & Humanities N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Land Art Generator employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Land Art Generator 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, Land Art Generator generated $208.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $265.0k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 10.5% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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SOCIETY FOR CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROVIDES A STEAM EDUCATIONAL PLATFORM FOR LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITIES TO ENGAGE WITH THE ARTS AND ENVIRONMENT THROUGH COLLABORATIVE DESIGN AND OPEN COMPETITION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE LAND ART GENERATOR INITIATIVE PRESENTS AND SPEAKS ON THE CULTURAL IMPLICATIONS OF THE RENEWABLE ENERGY TRANSITION AND THE IMPORTANCE OF DESIGN TO CLIMATE SOLUTIONS. THE ORGANIZATION ENGAGES IN WORKSHOPS, LECTURES, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO TEACH THE PUBLIC ABOUT RENEWABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES WITH A FOCUS ON STUDENTS AND DESIGN PROFESSIONALS OF ALL AGES.
THE LAND ART GENERATOR INITITIATIVE AND BURNING MAN PROJECT PARTNERED TO LAUNCH A MULTI-DISCIPLINARY DESIGN CHALLENGE - LAGI 2020 FLY RANCH - THAT WILL CREATE THE FOUNDATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE OF FLY RANCH. THE OUTCOMES OF LAGI 2020 FLY RANCH WILL OFFER THE WORLD A PORTFOLIO OF SOLUTIONS FOR ENERGY, WATER, FOOD, SHELTER AND ZERO WASTE THAT INCOPORATES THE LATEST OF TECHNOLOGIES AVAILABLE AS MEDIA FOR AWE-INSPIRING WORKS OF INFRASTRUCTURAL ART IN THE LANDSCAPE.
LAGI 2022 MANNHEIM: THE GERMAN FEDERAL HORTICULTURE SHOW (BUGA 23) INVITED THE LAND ART GENERATOR INITIATIVE TO DELIVER A DESIGN COMPETITION FOR THE CITY OF MANNHEIM, GERMANY. THE EVENT WILL RESULT IN AN EXHIBITION AND PUBLICATION OF DESIGNS FOR UNIQUE WORKS OF ART THAT USE RENEWABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGY TO SUPPORT SUSTAINABLE HUMAN THRIVING, SUPPLYING CLEAN MEGAWATT-HOURS TO THE CITY OF MANNHEIM. SHORTLISTED DESIGN ENTRIES WILL BE FEATURED IN AN EXHIBITION AT BUGA 23, THE GERMAN BUNDESGARTENSCHAU THAT WILL OPEN IN MANNHEIM IN APRIL OF 2023 WITH ATTENDANCE IN THE MILLIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Elizabeth Monoian CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $100,731 |
Robert Ferry Former Individual Director | 40 | $48,077 | |
Paul Schifino Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $17,765 |
George Riley Thomas III Board Member | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Victor Perez-Rul Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Tim Mollette-Parks Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $20,242 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $57,415 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $77,657 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $126,621 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $69 |
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 | $208,221 |
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. | $100,731 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $15,179 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $48,077 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $15,312 |
Payroll taxes | $13,489 |
Fees for services: Management | $10,905 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,167 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $51,984 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,796 |
Office expenses | $9,250 |
Information technology | $1,468 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $8,615 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $160 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $1,040 |
Total functional expenses | $264,994 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $98,467 |
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 | $98,467 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,146 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $2,146 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $48,109 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $48,212 |
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 | $98,467 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Society For Cultural Exchange Inc has recieved totaling $13,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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The Heinz Endowments Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT A COMMUNITY AND UNIVERSITY-LED EFFORT TO CO-DESIGN SOLAR INSTALLATIONS USING A MODEL THAT PROVIDES A PATH TO EQUITABLE DEPLOYMENT OF SOLAR INFRASTRUCTURE AT UTILITY SCALE WITHIN CITIES | $13,000 |
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