Berks Arts Council
- Assets
- $1.6m
- Revenue
- $1.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 5
- Location
- Reading, PA
- Founding
- 06/1974
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 23-7366925
Organization Overview
Berks Arts Council is located in Reading, PA. The organization was established in 1974. 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 12/2022, Berks Arts Council employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Berks 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 12/2022, Berks Arts Council generated $1.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.1m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 4.1% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO CULTIVATE, SUPPORT AND PROMOTE THE ARTS IN OUR COMMUNITY
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
JAZZ PROGRAMMING - BERKS JAZZ FEST IS ONE OF THE LARGEST FESTIVALS OF ITS KIND IN THE NATION, BERKS JAZZ FEST BRINGS TENS OF THOUSANDS OF JAZZ ENTHUSIASTS TO GREATER READING EACH SPRING TO ENJOY MORE THAN 40 MAJOR CONCERTS OVER THE COURSE OF TEN JAZZ-FILLED DAYS. IN ADDITION, BERKS ARTS COUNCIL HELD THE ART OF JAZZ: THE VISUAL ART COMPONENT OF BERKS JAZZ FEST, FEATURING A JURIED EXHIBITION WITH JAZZ/MUSIC-INSPIRED ARTWORK FROM REGIONAL ARTISTS IN ALL MEDIUMS. GETJAZZED EDUCATION: GETJAZZED EDUCATION WAS REBRANDED IN 2022 TO ALIGN MORE CLOSELY WITH THE BERKS JAZZ FEST. THE PROGRAM CONTINUES TO STRIVE TO INSPIRE STUDENT MUSICIANS TO EXPLORE JAZZ AS MUSICIANS, SUPPORTERS, AND ENTHUSIASTS THROUGH MEMORABLE JAZZ EDUCATION EXPERIENCES. ADDITIONALLY, THE GETJAZZED EDUCATION PROGRAM GREW IN SCOPE TO INCLUDE A NEW "JAM ON THE ROAD" INITIATIVE IN PHILADELPHIA, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE HOST VENUE, SETTLEMENT MUSIC SCHOOL.
READING BLUES FEST: AN ANNUAL WEEKEND CELEBRATION OF TRADITIONAL BLUES AND ITS CONTEMPORARY SUBGENRES, HELD EACH NOVEMBER.
BANDSHELL CONCERTS - ARTS PARTNERS WITH THE CITY OF READING AND COUNTY OF BERKS TO HOST FREE COMMUNITY CONCERTS EACH SUMMER AT THE CITY PARK BANDSHELL.
OTHER PROGRAMS - VARIOUS WORKSHOPS AND PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE THE ARTS AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES IN BERKS COUNTY. EVENTS INCLUDED SPECIAL CONCERTS AND EXIBITIONS HELD THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AND FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASONARTS ROUNDTABLE: A BI-MONTHLY PROGRAM FOR LOCAL ARTS ORGANIZATIONS AND ARTISTS TO MEET, SHARE IDEAS, DISCUSS CURRENT TRENDS/PROGRAMS AND FUNDING. PENNSYLVANIA PARTNERS IN THE ARTS: 38 PROGRAM STREAM GRANTS TOTALING $110,000 AND THE CONTINUED LAUNCH OF THE NEW CREATIVE ENTREPRENEUR ACCELERATOR PROGRAM FOR BUSINESS ENTREPRENEURS IN THE CREATIVE INDUSTRIES, WITH 26 GRANTS TOTALING $51,650FAST LANE ART: A CELEBRATION OF PUBLIC ART AND ART EDUCATION, IN WHICH BERKS ARTS WORKS WITH LOCAL PROPERTY OWNERS TO DISPLAY STUDENT ARTWORK IN UNIQUE PUBLIC SETTINGS. BEGINNING IN JANUARY 2022, A PARTNERSHIP WAS FORMED WITH MUSIC EDUCATORS OF BERKS COUNTY (MEBC) FOR BERKS ARTS TO PRODUCE/PRESENT SCHOLASTIC MUSIC FESTIVALS FOR THE COHORT OF TEACHERS, RESULTING IN PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES FOR MORE THAN 1,200 STUDENTS GRADES 6-12 COUNTYWIDE IN THE AREAS OF BAND, CHORUS, AND ORCHESTRA.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mike Kuczala President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lucille Digiamberardino VP Of Administration | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Brian Bubnis VP Of Programs | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ann Marie Hayes-Hawkinson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kay Haring Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Keith Mooney Past President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $269,616 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $608,284 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $9,864 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $877,900 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $886,711 |
| Investment income | $9,464 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $2,582 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $55,092 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,850,286 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $167,704 |
| 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. | $98,858 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $18,605 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $125,463 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $79,830 |
| Payroll taxes | $20,090 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $19,062 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,281 |
| Advertising and promotion | $119,265 |
| Office expenses | $42,968 |
| Information technology | $12,316 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $15,522 |
| Travel | $3,625 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,809 |
| Insurance | $8,194 |
| All other expenses | $19,636 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,125,528 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $370,158 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $585,522 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $16,650 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $17,237 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $14,298 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $8,730 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $10,026 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $461,573 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $127,090 |
| Total assets | $1,611,284 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $53,174 |
| Grants payable | $87,200 |
| Deferred revenue | $462,724 |
| 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 | $75,400 |
| Other liabilities | $129,426 |
| Total liabilities | $807,924 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $763,360 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $40,000 |
| 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 | $1,611,284 |