Brooklyn Arts Council
- Assets
- $3.8m
- Revenue
- $4.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 54
- Location
- Brooklyn, NY
- Founding
- 12/1970
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 23-7072915
Organization Overview
Brooklyn Arts Council is located in Brooklyn, NY. The organization was established in 1970. 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, Brooklyn Arts Council employed 54 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Brooklyn 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, Brooklyn Arts Council generated $4.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.0m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.0% 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 2015, Brooklyn Arts Council has awarded 59 individual grants totaling $450,915. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ENRICH THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE RESIDENTS OF BROOKLYN THROUGH THE PROMOTION OF THE ARTS IN THE COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ARTS IN EDUCATION: BAC CONDUCTS WORKSHOPS AND RESIDENCIES IN THE PERFORMING, VISUAL AND LITERARY ARTS FOR IN- AND AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS, AT SENIORS CENTERS, AND AT COMMUNITY FACILITIES. THESE PROGRAMS BENEFIT THOUSANDS OF YOUTH AND ADULTS IN BROOKLYN.ARTS SERVICES: BAC PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO ARTISTS AND OTHER NOT FOR PROFIT ARTS GROUPS IN BROOKLYN AND ISSUES MONTHLY E-NEWS MAILINGS. THESE SERVICES STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY AND BUILD THE CAPACITY OF OTHERS TO SERVE AS WELL.REGRANTS: BAC RECEIVES FUNDS FOR REGRANTING TO BROOKLYN CULTURAL GROUPS AND ARTISTS IN AMOUNTS UP TO $5,000. THESE GRANTS ARE AWARDED BY PANELS OF PROMINENT PEOPLE KNOWLEDGEABLE IN THE ARTS. GRANTS ARE MONITORED, PROCESS REPORTS RECEIVED AND REVIEWED. 158 GRANTS WERE AWARDED TO BROOKLYN ARTISTS, ARTS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. FOLK ARTS AND ARTS PRESENTATIONS: BAC CONDUCTS PROGRAMMING FEATURING ARTISTS THROUGHOUT BROOKLYN, AND ARRANGES FREE PERFORMANCES IN BROOKLYN PARKS, COMMUNITY CENTERS, AND OTHER PUBLIC SPACES. BAC'S FOLK ARTS PROGRAM FOCUSES ON TRADITIONAL AND HERITAGE ARTS PRACTICES. BAC PROGRAMS OFTEN TAKE PLACE IN UNDER-RESOURCED AREAS OF THE CITY.IN RESPONSE TO THE ONSET OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN THE FINAL QUARTER OF FY21, WE QUICKLY PIVOTED OUR WORK ONLINE, PROVIDING ENGAGEMENT AND OPPORTUNITIES VIA VIRTUAL PLATFORMS FOR THE BOROUGH'S MOST VULNERABLE ARTISTS, STUDENTS, AND SENIORS, WHO MIGHT OTHERWISE HAVE BEEN LEFT BEHIND DURING THIS CRISIS. WE QUICKLY RECONCEIVED OUR SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED REMOTELY, INCLUDING URGENT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/SUPPORT FOR ARTISTS IMPACTED BY COVID-19, DISTANCE LEARNING FOR STUDENTS/SENIORS, AND ONLINE ARTS PRESENTATIONS FOR ALL.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Charlotte Cohen Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $126,973 |
Jilian Gersten Development Director | 40 | $106,843 | |
Ed Rivera Finance Director | Officer | 40 | $96,889 |
Eric Adams Honorary Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Theresa Schieber Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sidney R Jean Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $40,158 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $2,173,460 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,099,613 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,313,231 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $817,303 |
| Investment income | $2,889 |
| 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 | $4,166,214 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $331,530 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $433,766 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $233,490 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $60,295 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $597,183 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $47,725 |
| Payroll taxes | $63,630 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $11,391 |
| Office expenses | $33,494 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $100,713 |
| Travel | $623 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,236 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,523 |
| Insurance | $13,998 |
| All other expenses | $1,749 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,996,750 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $363,185 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,014,333 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,376,736 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $9,440 |
| 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 | $15,665 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $6,535 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $6,292 |
| Total assets | $3,792,186 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $509,127 |
| Grants payable | $185,238 |
| Deferred revenue | $470,205 |
| 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 | $200,715 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,365,285 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,032,981 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,393,920 |
| 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 | $3,792,186 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Brooklyn Arts Council has awarded $30,000 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Bronx, NY PURPOSE: ALTMAN RE-GRANT FOR 5 BOROUGH COLLABORATION | $7,500 |
LOWER MANHATTAN CULTURAL COUNCIL INC PURPOSE: ALTMAN RE-GRANT FOR 5 BOROUGH COLLABORATION | $7,500 |
Staten Island, NY PURPOSE: ALTMAN RE-GRANT FOR 5 BOROUGH COLLABORATION | $7,500 |
Astoria, NY PURPOSE: ALTMAN RE-GRANT FOR 5 BOROUGH COLLABORATION | $7,500 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 25 grants that Brooklyn Arts Council has recieved totaling $1,183,398.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Howard Gilman Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: PLEDGED BUT UNPAID - REGRANTING | $250,000 |
Howard Gilman Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: FOUNDATION GRANT - REGRANTING | $250,000 |
Ford Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: CORE SUPPORT FOR TRANSLASH, CONTENT BY AND ABOUT TRANSGENDER COMMUNITY MEMBERS, PARTICULARLY PEOPLE OF COLOR, FOR BROAD AUDIENCE DISTRIBUTION | $125,000 |
Novo Foundation Kingston, NY PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT: TRANSLASH MEDIA | $115,788 |
The Heising-Simons Foundation Los Altos, CA PURPOSE: FOR TRANSLASH MEDIA | $100,000 |
Mertz Gilmore Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: CREATIVE EQUATIONS FUND: TRADITION MOVES | $50,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Inc New York, NY | $12,296,474 | $4,161,213 |
Vermont Council On The Arts Inc Montpelier, VT | $1,668,560 | $4,418,731 |
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 |