Newark Arts Council
- Assets
- $1.9m
- Revenue
- $2.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 8
- Location
- Newark, NJ
- Founding
- 09/1985
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 22-2412819
Organization Overview
Newark Arts Council is located in Newark, NJ. The organization was established in 1985. 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 06/2021, Newark Arts Council employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Newark Arts Council 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 06/2021, Newark Arts Council generated $2.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 21.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.4m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 24.7% per year over the past 6 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.
Since 2016, Newark Arts Council has awarded 102 individual grants totaling $1,847,054. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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NEWARK ARTS' MISSION IS TO POWER THE ARTS TO TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF THOSE WHO LIVE IN, WORK IN, AND VISIT NEWARK.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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NEWARK ARTS PROVIDES FISCAL SPONSORSHIP TO PROGRAMS IN ALIGNMENT WITH NEWARK ARTS' MISSION TO POWER THE ARTS. PASS-THROUGH GRANTS AMPLIFY THE ORGANIZATION'S IMPACT ON ARTISTS AND COMMUNITIES. KEY PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE CITY OF NEWARK'S CREATIVE CATALYST FUND, FOUR CORNERS PUBLIC ARTS, YENDOR ARTS AND NUMEROUS ENTITIES.
ARTS ED NEWARK, FORMERLY THE NEWARK ARTS EDUCATION ROUNDTABLE, WAS CREATED UNDER THE UMBRELLA OF NEWARK ARTS AS A STRATEGIC ALLIANCE OF 90+ EDUCATION STAKEHOLDERS, INCLUDING PUBLIC, CHARTER, AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS; ARTISTS; ARTS AND CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS; YOUTH AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ENTITIES; BUSINESSES; FUNDERS; AND STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES. AEN'S MISSION IS TO COLLABORATE TO ENSURE THAT ALL CHILDREN IN GRADES PRE-K THROUGH 12 IN THE CITY OF NEWARK HAVE EQUITABLE ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY, SEQUENTIAL ARTS EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES, BOTH IN AND OUT OF SCHOOL.
THE NEWARK ARTS FESTIVAL IS NEWARK'S BIGGEST FESTIVAL OF THE VISUAL ARTS AND OTHER ART FORMS. NAF 2019, ATTENDED BY 15,000, CELEBRATED NEWARK'S UNIQUE AND DIVERSE CONTRIBUTIONS TO AMERICAN ARTS AND CULTURE VIA 100+ NAF EXHIBITS AND 50 VENUES SHOWING WORK BY 500+ ARTISTS. IN 2020, NEWARK ARTS CREATED A VIRTUAL GALLERY IN THE IMAGE OF, AND CURATED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH, THE NEWARK MUSEUM OF ART THAT SHOWCASED 20 LOCAL ARTISTS. NAF 2020 ALSO FEATURED 150 ARTISTS WHO PRESENTED VIRTUALLY TO A GLOBAL AUDIENCE FOR THREE MONTHS.
NEWARK ARTS PROVIDES FISCAL SPONSORSHIP TO PROGRAMS IN ALIGNMENT WITH NEWARK ARTS' MISSION TO POWER THE ARTS. PASS-THROUGH GRANTS AMPLIFY THE ORGANIZATION'S IMPACT ON ARTISTS AND COMMUNITIES. KEY PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE CITY OF NEWARK'S CREATIVE CATALYST FUND, FOUR CORNERS PUBLIC ARTS, YENDOR ARTS AND NUMEROUS ENTITIES.
ARTS ED NEWARK, FORMERLY THE NEWARK ARTS EDUCATION ROUNDTABLE, WAS CREATED UNDER THE UMBRELLA OF NEWARK ARTS AS A STRATEGIC ALLIANCE OF 90+ EDUCATION STAKEHOLDERS, INCLUDING PUBLIC, CHARTER, AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS; ARTISTS; ARTS AND CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS; YOUTH AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ENTITIES; BUSINESSES; FUNDERS; AND STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES. AEN'S MISSION IS TO COLLABORATE TO ENSURE THAT ALL CHILDREN IN GRADES PRE-K THROUGH 12 IN THE CITY OF NEWARK HAVE EQUITABLE ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY, SEQUENTIAL ARTS EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES, BOTH IN AND OUT OF SCHOOL.
THE NEWARK ARTS FESTIVAL IS NEWARK'S BIGGEST FESTIVAL OF THE VISUAL ARTS AND OTHER ART FORMS. NAF 2019, ATTENDED BY 15,000, CELEBRATED NEWARK'S UNIQUE AND DIVERSE CONTRIBUTIONS TO AMERICAN ARTS AND CULTURE VIA 100+ NAF EXHIBITS AND 50 VENUES SHOWING WORK BY 500+ ARTISTS. IN 2020, NEWARK ARTS CREATED A VIRTUAL GALLERY IN THE IMAGE OF, AND CURATED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH, THE NEWARK MUSEUM OF ART THAT SHOWCASED 20 LOCAL ARTISTS. NAF 2020 ALSO FEATURED 150 ARTISTS WHO PRESENTED VIRTUALLY TO A GLOBAL AUDIENCE FOR THREE MONTHS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Regina Barboza Interim Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $109,609 |
Jeremy Johnson Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $108,083 |
Marcy S Depina President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Samer Hanini Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lyneir Richardson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Nicole Whalen Assistant Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $6,800 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,042,091 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,479,681 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,528,572 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $128,217 |
| Investment income | $92 |
| 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 | $2,660,381 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,236,454 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $49,450 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $241,110 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $37,161 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $330,985 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $49,742 |
| Payroll taxes | $50,948 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $53,285 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $259,205 |
| Advertising and promotion | $12,873 |
| Office expenses | $27,387 |
| Information technology | $381 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $35,600 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,807 |
| Interest | $6,687 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $6,307 |
| Insurance | $18,173 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,417,680 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $758,933 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $249,704 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $895,651 |
| 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 | $29,072 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $12,600 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,400 |
| Total assets | $1,947,360 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $113,727 |
| Grants payable | $739,950 |
| Deferred revenue | $106,675 |
| 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 | $100,000 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,060,352 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $512,088 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $374,920 |
| 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 | $1,947,360 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Newark Arts Council has awarded $894,520 in support to 50 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
YENDOR LLC PURPOSE: CREATIVE CATALYST FUND GRANT | $64,496 |
YENDOR LLC PURPOSE: CREATIVE CATALYST FUND GRANT | $64,496 |
NEWARK MOONLIGHT CINEMA LLC PURPOSE: PASS THROUGH GRANT | $58,964 |
NEWARK MOONLIGHT CINEMA LLC PURPOSE: PASS THROUGH GRANT | $58,964 |
West Orange, NJ PURPOSE: SUMMER PLAN (AEN) GRANT | $41,200 |
West Orange, NJ PURPOSE: SUMMER PLAN (AEN) GRANT | $41,200 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 30 grants that Newark Arts Council has recieved totaling $2,418,007.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Prudential Foundation Inc Newark, NJ PURPOSE: EQUITABLE CULTURAL EMPOWERMENT FOR NEWARKS RECOVERY, VIBRANCY AND WELL-BEING | $672,987 |
Andrew W Mellon Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE CREATION OF NEWARK'S HARRIET TUBMAN AND UNDERGROUND RAILROAD MONUMENT AND RELATED PUBLIC PROGRAMMING | $350,000 |
Prudential Foundation Inc Newark, NJ PURPOSE: EQUITABLE CULTURAL EMPOWERMENT FOR NEWARKS RECOVERY, VIBRANCY AND WELL-BEING | $300,000 |
Victoria Foundation Inc Newark, NJ PURPOSE: RENEWAL: GENERAL OPERATING | $195,000 |
Victoria Foundation Inc Newark, NJ PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT ARTS ED NEWARK'S ROLE AS THE INTERMEDIARY FOR THE VICTORIA FOUNDATION PUBLIC SCHOOL GRANTS PROGRAM THAT DEMONSTRATES INNOVATIVE SCHOOL-BASED ARTS EDUCATION PRACTICES IN NEWARK'S PUBLIC TRADITIONAL AND CHARTER SCHOOLS | $160,000 |
Victoria Foundation Inc Newark, NJ PURPOSE: RENEWAL: SUMMERPLUS ARTS | $120,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $25,000 |
| Ending Balance | $25,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Inc New York, NY | $12,296,474 | $4,161,213 |
Cny Arts Inc Syracuse, NY | $3,639,990 | $4,131,478 |
Artswestchester Inc White Plains, NY | $12,989,925 | $5,051,265 |
Brooklyn Arts Council Brooklyn, NY | $3,792,186 | $4,166,214 |
The Council For Canadian American Relations Inc New York, NY | $2,490,659 | $3,178,474 |
Newark Arts Council Newark, NJ | $1,947,360 | $2,660,381 |
Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance Philadelphia, PA | $2,137,622 | $2,196,078 |
Spaceworks Nyc Inc New York, NY | $311,147 | $269,250 |
Bronx Council On The Arts Inc Bronx, NY | $7,969,070 | $2,295,657 |
Dance Service New York City Inc New York, NY | $6,304,489 | $5,030,876 |
Flushing Council On Culture And The Arts Inc Flushing, NY | $1,674,385 | $1,969,249 |
Arts Council Of Princeton Princeton, NJ | $6,571,775 | $1,613,080 |