Chicago Public Art Group
- Assets
- $261.0k
- Revenue
- $415.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 10/1976
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 23-7302449
Organization Overview
Chicago Public Art Group is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1976. According to its NTEE Classification (A40) the organization is classified as: Visual Arts, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Chicago Public Art Group employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Chicago Public Art Group 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, Chicago Public Art Group generated $415.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (8.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $460.5k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.8%) per year over the past 7 years. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PRODUCE QUALITY PUBLIC ART AND TO EXTEND AND TRANSFORM THE TRADITION OF COLLABORATIVE, COMMUNITY INVOLVED PUBLIC ARTWORK. DESIGN PUBLIC ART PROJECTS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE COMMUNITIES WHILE MAINTAINING A HIGH LEVEL OF ARTISTIC QUALITY. INTRODUCE CREATIVE SKILLS TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS, THEREBY PROVIDING THEM WITH TOOLS TO ARTICULATE THEIR IDEAS AND OBSERVATIONS AND THE CONFIDENCE TO TRANSFORM THEIR PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT. TRAIN AND EDUCATE PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS IN THE PROCESS OF CREATING COMMUNITY RESPONSIVE ART PROJECTS, ENABLING THEM TO BECOME RESPONSIBLE LEADERS IN THE FIELD OF PUBLIC ART. EDUCATE COMMUNITIES TO THE SOCIAL AND AESTHETIC POSSIBILITIES OF COLLABORATIVE PUBLIC ART.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE COILED SERPENT MOUND IS AN EARTHWORK INSTALLED ALONG THE WESTERN BANKS OF THE CHICAGO RIVER IN HORNER PARK. ARTIST SANTIAGO X, NOW X, WITH CHICAGO PUBLIC ART GROUP ARE RECIPIENTS OF THE JOYCE FOUNDATION'S 2021 JOYCE AWARD TO CREATE AUGMENT EARTH. USING A CELL PHONE, VISITORS WILL BE ABLE TO ACCESS A VIRTUAL LAYER OF HISTORICAL AND CURRENT INFORMATION ABOUT THE SITE AND ITS SIGNIFICANCE AS THEY EXPLORE THE INDIGENOUS HISTORY OF CHICAGO.
IN AN EFFORT TO GIVE BACK TO THE HOME OF ITS HIT SHOW, THE CHI, SHOWTIME FUNDED CHICAGO PUBLIC ART GROUP TO SUPPORT IN THE CITY'S SOUTH AND WEST SIDES WHICH HAVE SERVED AS KEY LOCATIONS FOR THE SERIES. THE FUNDS TO CPAG WERE PROVIDED TO CREATE SIX ART INSTALLATIONS IN BRONZEVILLE AND NORTH LAWNDALE, AREAS THAT ARE PART OF MAYOR LIGHTFOOT'S INVEST SOUTH/WEST INITIATIVE THAT ARE DESIGNED TO REVITALIZE COMMUNITY AREAS IN CHICAGO THAT HAVE SUFFERED FROM A LEGACY OF UNDER-INVESTMENT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Chantal Healey Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $76,000 |
Dorian Sylvain Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $11,350 |
Sonja Henderson Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $10,602 |
Bernard Williams President | Trustee | 3 | $9,600 |
Cynthia Weiss Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $5,703 |
Heather Wallack Vice President | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $13,326 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $27,350 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $229,267 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $269,943 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $119,677 |
| Investment income | $96 |
| 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 | $415,091 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $76,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $33,098 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $42,962 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $13,694 |
| Payroll taxes | $10,248 |
| Fees for services: Management | $2,556 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $75 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $25,430 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $1,178 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $25,800 |
| Travel | $1,297 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $591 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,225 |
| Insurance | $16,031 |
| All other expenses | $17,781 |
| Total functional expenses | $460,530 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $36,832 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $166,461 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $10,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $23,274 |
| 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 | $17,496 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,798 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,150 |
| Total assets | $261,011 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $81,985 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $25,000 |
| 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 | $106,985 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $28,666 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $125,360 |
| 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 | $261,011 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Chicago Public Art Group has recieved totaling $121,052.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Joyce Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: CULTURE | $75,000 |
Alphawood Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $25,000 |
National Academy Of Design New York, NY PURPOSE: ABBEY MURAL PRIZE | $20,000 |
Jocarno Fund Chicago, IL PURPOSE: SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | $1,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $52 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Chicago Architecture Foundation Chicago, IL | $18,456,323 | $14,699,492 |
Fenestration And Glazing Industry Alliance Schaumburg, IL | $6,384,205 | $4,966,632 |
Fibre Box Association Itasca, IL | $1,560,987 | $3,611,412 |
Hyde Park Art Center Chicago, IL | $13,112,741 | $7,741,893 |
Master Craftsmen Foundation Kansas City, MO | $0 | $269 |
Arts Club Of Chicago Chicago, IL | $22,777,301 | $152,339 |
Graham Foundation For Advanced Studies In The Fine Arts Chicago, IL | $0 | $687,158 |
Midwest Old Settlers And Threshers Assn Inc Mt Pleasant, IA | $5,724,252 | $3,761,020 |
Laumeier Sculpture Park St Louis, MO | $5,586,221 | $2,296,143 |
Craft Alliance St Louis, MO | $3,775,459 | $2,483,894 |
Lillian Florsheim Foundation for Fine Arts Chicago, IL | $0 | $525,901 |
Intuit The Center For Intuitive And Outside Art Chicago, IL | $2,150,549 | $1,698,097 |