University City Arts League Inc is located in Philadelphia, PA. The organization was established in 1974. According to its NTEE Classification (A03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 08/2023, University City Arts League Inc employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. University City Arts League 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 08/2023, University City Arts League Inc generated $493.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $620.7k during the year ending 08/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.8% 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
ARTS EDUCATION, DEVELOPMENT OF THE ARTS AND BRINGS THE ARTS INTO THE COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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FOUNDED IN 1967, THE ARTS LEAGUE (UNIVERSITY CITY ARTS LEAGUE, UCAL, TAL) IS THE NEIGHBORHOOD HUB FOR ARTS EDUCATION IN WEST PHILADELPHIA. OUR CONTEMPORARY ART CENTER CHAMPIONS INTERGENERATIONAL LEARNING WITH A WIDE ARRAY OF VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAMS, CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, AND RESIDENCIES. WE ARE COMMITTED TO OUR RELATIONSHIPS WITH SURROUNDING SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY CENTERS, INDIVIDUALS, AND OUR NEIGHBORS. HISTORICALLY DEDICATED TO CULTIVATING AND SUSTAINING NEW TALENT BY WAY OF OFFERING CONSISTENT PAID OPPORTUNITIES, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND EXHIBITING SPACE TO THE BROADER ARTS COMMUNITY. THE ARTS LEAGUE FUNCTIONS AS AN AMPLIFIER FOR CREATIVE VOICES OF ALL BACKGROUNDS, PROVIDING THE SPACE FOR EXPLORATION, GROWTH, AND JOY. OUR PROGRAMMING IS SPLIT BETWEEN THREE MAIN AREAS; COMMUNITY ARTS, CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS AND IN-SCHOOL RESIDENCIES. WE HAVE ONGOING RELATIONSHIPS WITH EIGHT LOCAL ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS, FOUR RECREATIONAL CENTERS AND PUBLIC PARKS AS WELL AS A DOZEN LOCAL COLLABORATIONS WITH ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. ALL OF WHICH ARE IN WEST AND SOUTHWEST PHILADELPHIA, AND UNIVERSITY CITY.
OUR COMMUNITY ARTS (CA) PROGRAM IS DEDICATED TO OFFERING COMPREHENSIVE ARTS EDUCATION TO SCHOOL-AGE STUDENTS IN WEST PHILADELPHIA, ENSURING ACCESSIBILITY BY PROVIDING THE PROGRAM FOR FREE. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS, ALONG WITH TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE FACILITY WHEN NEEDED. THE INITIATIVE COLLABORATES WITH THREE LOCAL ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS, FOUR RECREATIONAL CENTERS, PUBLIC PARKS, AND VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS IN WEST AND SOUTHWEST PHILADELPHIA, INCLUDING UNIVERSITY CITY. THE PROGRAM'S REACH EXTENDS TO THE 19104, 19131, 19151, 19139, 19143, 19142, 19145, AND 19153 ZIP CODES, SERVING AN ANNUAL AVERAGE OF 3,000 PEOPLE. NOTABLY, 39% OF THE ONSITE PROGRAM AUDIENCE FALLS UNDER THE LOW-INCOME CATEGORY, WHILE A HIGHER PERCENTAGE, 87%, OF THE OUTREACH AUDIENCE IS CONSIDERED LOW-INCOME. CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 18 CONSTITUTE 56% OF ALL PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS. THE CA PROGRAM FOCUSES ON FOSTERING HIGH- QUALITY ARTS EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT WITHIN THE COMMUNITY, EMPHASIZING INCLUSIVITY AND ELIMINATING FINANCIAL BARRIERS FOR PARTICIPANTS. BY COLLABORATING WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS, RECREATIONAL CENTERS, AND ORGANIZATIONS, THE PROGRAM PLAYS A CRUCIAL ROLE IN BRINGING THE BENEFITS OF ARTS EDUCATION TO A DIVERSE RANGE OF INDIVIDUALS IN WEST PHILADELPHIA AND SURROUNDING AREAS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Zoe Rayn Evans Exective Dir | Officer | 40 | $64,048 |
Chisoanya Ibegbu Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Brian Cottrell Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Megan Frisch Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Joelle Johnson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mara Hincher Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $3,830 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $84,971 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $88,801 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $382,287 |
Investment income | $463 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $8,330 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $13,598 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $493,479 |
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. | $64,048 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,049 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $118,615 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $9,900 |
Payroll taxes | $16,955 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $7,790 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $15,951 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,382 |
Office expenses | $15,474 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $10,471 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $178 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $16,853 |
Insurance | $15,940 |
All other expenses | $2,894 |
Total functional expenses | $620,650 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $98,240 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $130,158 |
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 | $29,081 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $54,912 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $7,733 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $320,124 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $12,415 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $75,714 |
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 | $88,129 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $73,974 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $158,021 |
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 | $320,124 |