Creative Washtenaw

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 12/2022, Creative Washtenaw generated $163.3k 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 (7.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $183.2k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.9%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

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)Compensation
Tina Walther
Chair
$0
Melissa Milton Pung
Secretary
$0
Deb Polich
President CEO
$0
Damian Farrell
Trustee
$0
Michael Mccarthy
Treasurer
$0
Alexandra West
Trustee
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$153,628
Total Program Service Revenue$9,550
Membership dues$0
Investment income $90
Gain or Loss$0
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising$0
Other Revenue$0
Total Revenue$163,268

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