Creative Washtenaw
- Assets
- $72.2k
- Revenue
- $0.0
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Ann Arbor, MI
- Founding
- 09/2008
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 26-0638491
Organization Overview
Creative Washtenaw is located in Ann Arbor, MI. The organization was established in 2008. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Creative Washtenaw 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, Creative Washtenaw generated $156.6k 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 (9.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $181.7k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (8.5%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE ARTS ALLIANCE CHAMPIONS AND SUPPORTS THE ARTS AND CREATIVE INDUSTRIES - ARTS AND CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS AND CREATIVE INDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESSES - TO ENSURE THAT WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI REMAINS A GREAT PLACE TO CREATE, LIVE, WORK, LEARN, PLAY AND VISIT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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FACILITATING PROJECTS AND ASSESSMENTS: THE ARTS ALLIANCE IS ENGAGED IN CONDUCTING NEEDS ASSESSMENTS FOR ARTS AND CULTURAL EDUCATION, MANAGING A NUMBER OF PROJECTS INCLUDING THESE: 1) ARTS & CULTURAL EDUCATION INTEGRATION FOR STUDENT EXCELLENCE (ACEISE) A PROJECT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE WASHTENAW INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT (WISD) TO ENSURE THAT THE 47,000 STUDENTS ATTENDING SCHOOL IN WASHTENAW COUNTY HAVE EQUITABLE ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY, CONSISTENT, SEQUENTIAL AND STANDARDS-BASED EDUCATION THROUGH THE ARTS, CULTURE, DESIGN AND CREATIVITY BASED IN PRODUCTION/PERFORMANCE AND INTEGRATED EDUCATION IN CURRICULAR AND CO-CURRICULAR SETTINGS. 2) POWERART! IS A MULTIYEAR PROJECT TO WRAP 42 TRAFFIC SIGNAL BOXES IN DOWNTOWN ANN ARBOR WITH VINYL-PRINTED REPLICAS OF LOCAL ARTISTS' WORK. IN TOTAL WASHTENAW COUNTY-BASED ARTISTS WILL BE PAID $60,900 FOR THIS PROJECT. THE GOAL OF POWERART! IS TO POWER PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE ARTS THROUGH STREET-LEVEL COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT.
REGION 9 REGRANTING ADMINISTRATOR:THE ARTS ALLIANCE IS AN ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE MICHIGAN COUNCIL FOR ARTS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS REGRANTING PROGRAM. IT SERVES REGION 9: HILLSDALE, JACKSON, LENAWEE, LIVINGSTON, MONROE AND WASHTENAW COUNTIES. THE ARTS ALLIANCE OFFERS TRAINING SESSIONS, SAMPLE NARRATIVES, BUDGETS AND AN ONLINE APPLICATION SYSTEM TUTORIAL. THE SAME IS PROVIDED FOR THE PEER REVIEW PANELS BEFORE THEY ARE CONVENED TO EVALUATE, SCORE AND DISTRIBUTE MINIGRANTS.
SERVICES TO ARTS AND CREATIVE INDIVIDUALS & BUSINESSES: THE ARTS ALLIANCE PROVIDES SERVICES AND PROMOTES THE ARTS AND CREATIVE INDUSTRIES' PROGRAMS AND COLLABORATIVE INITIATIVES THROUGH ITS MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM, A BIWEEKLY ONLINE ENEWSLETTER, PUBLISHES AND DISTRIBUTES THE ARTS + CREATIVE INDUSTRIES GUIDE AND CO-PRODUCES A WEEKLY RADIO SHOW, CREATIVE: IMPACT, ON WEMU 89.1 FM, FEATURING THE CREATIVE PEOPLE, JOBS AND BUSINESSES THAT ARE THE DRIVING FORCES MAKING OUR COMMUNITY ONE OF MICHIGAN'S STRONGEST AND MOST VIBRANT ARTS AND CREATIVE INDUSTRY HUBS. THE ARTS ALLIANCE MEDAL FOR ARTS, SCIENCES & HUMANITIES ARE AWARDED ANNUALLY TO HONOR AND CELEBRATE THE EXTRAORDINARY CONTRIBUTIONS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF WASHTENAW COUNTY ARTISTS, CREATIVES, INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS. THE ARTS ALLIANCE MEDAL FOR ARTS, SCIENCES & HUMANITIES ARE AWARDED ANNUALLY TO HONOR AND CELEBRATE THE EXTRAORDINARY CONTRIBUTIONS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF WASHTENAW COUNTY ARTISTS, CREATIVES, INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Colby Spencer Cesaro Chair | 4 | $0 | |
Deb Polich President CEO | 50 | $0 | |
Damian Farrell Trustee | 1 | $0 | |
Melissa Milton Pung Secretary | 2 | $0 | |
Tina Walther Treasurer | 4 | $0 | |
Jay Mullick Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $140,825 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $15,800 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Investment income | $20 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $156,645 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
| Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $97,007 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $110 |
| Other expenses | $14,077 |
| Total expenses | $181,699 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $61,638 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $72,243 |
| Total liabilities | $137,855 |
| Net assets or fund balances | -$65,612 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Creative Washtenaw has recieved totaling $25,015.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation Ann Arbor, MI PURPOSE: ARTS AND CULTURE | $25,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $15 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Greater Columbus Arts Council Inc Columbus, OH | $9,747,669 | $12,867,365 |
Arts Council Of Indianapolis Inc Indianapolis, IN | $8,597,633 | $5,263,250 |
Arts United Of Greater Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN | $21,534,301 | $3,773,379 |
Indiana Humanities Council Inc Indianapolis, IN | $8,992,568 | $3,654,687 |
Arts Commission Of Greater Toledo Inc Toledo, OH | $2,952,895 | $2,261,161 |
Performing Arts Foundation Inc Wausau, WI | $2,793,768 | $2,598,770 |
Crooked Tree Arts Council Inc Petoskey, MI | $8,078,138 | $2,057,244 |
Fitton Center For Creative Arts Hamilton, OH | $3,761,863 | $1,165,513 |
Greater Flint Arts Council Flint, MI | $719,952 | $1,340,904 |
Culture Works Dayton, OH | $3,279,032 | $1,173,944 |
Arts League Of Michigan Inc Detroit, MI | $1,339,389 | $1,259,727 |
Kalamazoo Arts Council Inc Kalamazoo, MI | $1,347,014 | $1,153,403 |