Crosstown Arts
- Assets
- $38.5m
- Revenue
- $4.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 49
- Location
- Memphis, TN
- Founding
- 09/2010
- Data as of
- 04/2022
- EIN
- 27-1876711
Organization Overview
Crosstown Arts is located in Memphis, TN. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (A20) the organization is classified as: Arts & Culture, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 04/2022, Crosstown Arts employed 49 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Crosstown Arts 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 04/2022, Crosstown Arts generated $4.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.8m during the year ending 04/2022. While expenses have increased by 4.1% per year over the past 7 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
CROSSTOWN ARTS IS A CONTEMPORARY ARTS ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO FURTHER CULTIVATING THE CREATIVE COMMUNITY IN MEMPHIS. MANAGING A VARIETY OF EXHIBITION, PERFORMANCE, AND PRODUCTION SPACES, CROSSTOWN ARTS SUPPORTS ARTISTS, MUSICIANS, AND AUDIENCES WITH A WIDE RANGE OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY AND COLLABORATIVE PROJECTS. CROSSTOWN ARTS FOUNDED AND MANAGED THE RENOVATION OF CROSSTOWN CONCOURSE, A ONE-MILLION-SQUARE-FOOT MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT IN THE FORMER SEARS BUILDING. OVER 40,000 SQUARE FEET OF SPACE IN CROSSTOWN CONCOURSE IS DEDICATED TO THE NON-PROFIT ARTS ORGANIZATION'S ARTS AND MUSIC PROGRAMMING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CROSSTOWN ARTS MANAGES A VARIETY OF EXHIBITION SPACES THAT INCLUDE OVER 5,000 SQUARE FEET OF GALLERY SPACE IN MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. THE EXHIBITION PROGRAM HOSTS A DIVERSE RANGE OF MEMPHIS-BASED AND NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL VISUAL ARTISTS, AND INCLUDES A DELIBERATE MIX OF INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP SHOWS CURATED AND ORGANIZED BY INDIVIDUALS AND/OR OTHER ARTS ORGANIZATIONS, OFTEN WITH A FOCUS ON INTERCONNECTING ARTISTS AND CONTENT FROM VARIED BACKGROUNDS. EXHIBITIONS RANGE FROM HIGHLY CURATED SHOWS BY PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS WHO WORK IN COMPLEX AND COMPELLING SUBJECT MATTER TO OPEN-CALL SHOWS THAT WELCOME A BROAD SCOPE OF PARTICIPANTS WORKING AT ANY LEVEL OF EXPERTISE. ALL VISUAL ART EXHIBITIONS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH 100% OF ALL ART SALES GOING DIRECTLY TO THE EXHIBITING ARTIST(S). CROSSTOWN ARTS MANAGES A VARIETY OF PERFORMANCE SPACES FOR LIVE MUSIC THAT INCLUDE A SMALL, INTIMATE VENUE FOR AUDIENCES OF UP TO 125 PEOPLE, AS WELL AS A BLACK-BOX THEATER FOR AUDIENCES OF UP TO 400 PEOPLE. CROSSTOWN ARTS' MUSIC PROGRAMMING FOCUSES ON LIVE PERFORMANCES BY MEMPHIS-BASED MUSICIANS, AS WELL AS NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED TOURING MUSICIANS SEEKING TO PERFORM IN THESE EXTRAORDINARILY INTIMATE VENUES, WHICH WERE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE A PREMIERE SONIC EXPERIENCE FOR THE AUDIENCE. THE THEATER IS EQUIPPED WITH STATE-OF-THE-ART AUDIO AND A DCP DIGITAL PROJECTION SYSTEM THAT SUPPORTS CROSSTOWN ARTS' ARTHOUSE FILM PROGRAMMING, WHICH INCLUDES COLLABORATIVE LIVE MUSIC SCORES FOR FILM SCREENINGS.
CROSSTOWN ARTS MANAGES A VARIETY OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY AND COLLABORATIVE PRODUCTION SPACES THAT ARE THE CORE ELEMENTS OF THE RESIDENCY PROGRAM, WHICH HOSTS OVER 60 MEMPHIS-BASED AND VISITING ARTISTS AND MUSICIANS, WORKING IN ANY MEDIUM, EACH YEAR. THE RESIDENCY PROGRAM OFFERS ACCEPTED RESIDENTS THE GIFT OF UNINTERRUPTED TIME AND SPACE TO WORK ON THEIR CREATIVE PROJECTS BY PROVIDING STUDIO WORK SPACES, SEPARATE INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOUSING VIA ON-SITE APARTMENTS, AND MEALS, AT NO COST TO RESIDENTS. THESE ARTISTS, MUSICIANS, COMPOSERS, PHOTOGRAPHERS, FILMMAKERS, WRITERS, AND DANCERS ARE ABLE TO SPEND DEDICATED TIME ON THEIR WORK, IN WHATEVER CAPACITY THEY CHOOSE, WHILE PARTICIPATING IN THE RESIDENCY PROGRAM. NO EXHIBITIONS OR PERFORMANCES ARE REQUIRED OF THE RESIDENTS, BUT THEY ARE INVITED TO SHARE THEIR WORK THROUGH ARTIST TALKS AND A PUBLIC OPEN STUDIO NIGHT DURING EACH RESIDENCY SESSION.PARTICIPANTS IN THE RESIDENCY PROGRAM HAVE ACCESS TO PRODUCTION RESOURCES AND FACILITIES THAT INCLUDE A FULL-SCALE WOODSHOP, A CNC MACHINE, A LASER CUTTER, LARGE-FORMAT DIGITAL PRINTERS, HIGH-END SCANNERS, DIGITAL LABS WITH ALL MAJOR MUSIC/SOUND/DESIGN/VIDEO EDITING SOFTWARE, SCREEN PRINTING, AND MORE. THESE PRODUCTION RESOURCES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE TO ANY NON-RESIDENT ARTISTS AND MUSICIANS IN MEMPHIS FOR A LOW MONTHLY FEE.
CROSSTOWN ARTS CREATES A WIDE RANGE OF PUBLIC PROGRAMMING IN AND AROUND CROSSTOWN CONCOURSE TO HELP REVITALIZE MEMPHIS' CROSSTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD. THIS PUBLIC PROGRAMMING INCLUDES ONGOING FREE, LARGE-SCALE PUBLIC EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR IN CROSSTOWN CONCOURSE'S OUTDOOR PUBLIC PLAZA AND INDOOR PUBLIC ATRIUM SPACES.
DEPRECIATION, RENT, MUSICIAN SERVICES, PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
CROSSTOWN ARTS MANAGES A VARIETY OF EXHIBITION SPACES THAT INCLUDE OVER 5,000 SQUARE FEET OF GALLERY SPACE IN MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. THE EXHIBITION PROGRAM HOSTS A DIVERSE RANGE OF MEMPHIS-BASED AND NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL VISUAL ARTISTS, AND INCLUDES A DELIBERATE MIX OF INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP SHOWS CURATED AND ORGANIZED BY INDIVIDUALS AND/OR OTHER ARTS ORGANIZATIONS, OFTEN WITH A FOCUS ON INTERCONNECTING ARTISTS AND CONTENT FROM VARIED BACKGROUNDS. EXHIBITIONS RANGE FROM HIGHLY CURATED SHOWS BY PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS WHO WORK IN COMPLEX AND COMPELLING SUBJECT MATTER TO OPEN-CALL SHOWS THAT WELCOME A BROAD SCOPE OF PARTICIPANTS WORKING AT ANY LEVEL OF EXPERTISE. ALL VISUAL ART EXHIBITIONS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH 100% OF ALL ART SALES GOING DIRECTLY TO THE EXHIBITING ARTIST(S). CROSSTOWN ARTS MANAGES A VARIETY OF PERFORMANCE SPACES FOR LIVE MUSIC THAT INCLUDE A SMALL, INTIMATE VENUE FOR AUDIENCES OF UP TO 125 PEOPLE, AS WELL AS A BLACK-BOX THEATER FOR AUDIENCES OF UP TO 400 PEOPLE. CROSSTOWN ARTS' MUSIC PROGRAMMING FOCUSES ON LIVE PERFORMANCES BY MEMPHIS-BASED MUSICIANS, AS WELL AS NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED TOURING MUSICIANS SEEKING TO PERFORM IN THESE EXTRAORDINARILY INTIMATE VENUES, WHICH WERE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE A PREMIERE SONIC EXPERIENCE FOR THE AUDIENCE. THE THEATER IS EQUIPPED WITH STATE-OF-THE-ART AUDIO AND A DCP DIGITAL PROJECTION SYSTEM THAT SUPPORTS CROSSTOWN ARTS' ARTHOUSE FILM PROGRAMMING, WHICH INCLUDES COLLABORATIVE LIVE MUSIC SCORES FOR FILM SCREENINGS.
CROSSTOWN ARTS MANAGES A VARIETY OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY AND COLLABORATIVE PRODUCTION SPACES THAT ARE THE CORE ELEMENTS OF THE RESIDENCY PROGRAM, WHICH HOSTS OVER 60 MEMPHIS-BASED AND VISITING ARTISTS AND MUSICIANS, WORKING IN ANY MEDIUM, EACH YEAR. THE RESIDENCY PROGRAM OFFERS ACCEPTED RESIDENTS THE GIFT OF UNINTERRUPTED TIME AND SPACE TO WORK ON THEIR CREATIVE PROJECTS BY PROVIDING STUDIO WORK SPACES, SEPARATE INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOUSING VIA ON-SITE APARTMENTS, AND MEALS, AT NO COST TO RESIDENTS. THESE ARTISTS, MUSICIANS, COMPOSERS, PHOTOGRAPHERS, FILMMAKERS, WRITERS, AND DANCERS ARE ABLE TO SPEND DEDICATED TIME ON THEIR WORK, IN WHATEVER CAPACITY THEY CHOOSE, WHILE PARTICIPATING IN THE RESIDENCY PROGRAM. NO EXHIBITIONS OR PERFORMANCES ARE REQUIRED OF THE RESIDENTS, BUT THEY ARE INVITED TO SHARE THEIR WORK THROUGH ARTIST TALKS AND A PUBLIC OPEN STUDIO NIGHT DURING EACH RESIDENCY SESSION.PARTICIPANTS IN THE RESIDENCY PROGRAM HAVE ACCESS TO PRODUCTION RESOURCES AND FACILITIES THAT INCLUDE A FULL-SCALE WOODSHOP, A CNC MACHINE, A LASER CUTTER, LARGE-FORMAT DIGITAL PRINTERS, HIGH-END SCANNERS, DIGITAL LABS WITH ALL MAJOR MUSIC/SOUND/DESIGN/VIDEO EDITING SOFTWARE, SCREEN PRINTING, AND MORE. THESE PRODUCTION RESOURCES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE TO ANY NON-RESIDENT ARTISTS AND MUSICIANS IN MEMPHIS FOR A LOW MONTHLY FEE.
CROSSTOWN ARTS CREATES A WIDE RANGE OF PUBLIC PROGRAMMING IN AND AROUND CROSSTOWN CONCOURSE TO HELP REVITALIZE MEMPHIS' CROSSTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD. THIS PUBLIC PROGRAMMING INCLUDES ONGOING FREE, LARGE-SCALE PUBLIC EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR IN CROSSTOWN CONCOURSE'S OUTDOOR PUBLIC PLAZA AND INDOOR PUBLIC ATRIUM SPACES.
DEPRECIATION, RENT, MUSICIAN SERVICES, PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Christopher Miner Executive Director | Officer | 50 | $99,455 |
Ken Steorts Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Richard Lou Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Barbara L Deans Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Derwin Sisnett Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Mclean Wilson Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $574,466 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,614,315 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,188,781 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $920,952 |
| Investment income | $554,182 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $84,580 |
| 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 | -$114,276 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,680,625 |
| 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. | $107,743 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $32,323 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,329,125 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $208,340 |
| Payroll taxes | $50,804 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $8,446 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $186,852 |
| Advertising and promotion | $165,288 |
| Office expenses | $74,232 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $836,621 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $7,598 |
| Interest | $1,178,324 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $983,438 |
| Insurance | $55,540 |
| All other expenses | $28,738 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,752,361 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $943,615 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $492,560 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $16,816,778 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $11,869 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $125,704 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $17,829,304 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,237,384 |
| Total assets | $38,457,214 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $237,871 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $11,791,584 |
| 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 | $21,980,273 |
| Other liabilities | $6,729,885 |
| Total liabilities | $40,739,613 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$2,662,832 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $380,433 |
| 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 | $38,457,214 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Crosstown Arts has recieved totaling $1,877,626.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Christian Community Foundation Of Memphis And The Mid-South Inc Memphis, TN PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $1,359,126 |
Community Foundation Of Greater Memphis Inc Memphis, TN PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $500,500 |
Arts Memphis Memphis, TN PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT & RECOVERY | $18,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Coalition To Salute Americas Heroes Foundation Leesburg, VA | $3,573,595 | $8,478,376 |
Center Of Creative Arts Saint Louis, MO | $22,497,336 | $9,712,696 |
Music City Inc Nashville, TN | $1,837,848 | $7,930,504 |
Crosstown Arts Memphis, TN | $38,457,214 | $4,680,625 |
John C Campbell Folk School Brasstown, NC | $20,488,128 | $4,524,565 |
Kranzberg Arts Foundation St Louis, MO | $18,112,007 | $6,602,930 |
Cafe 1040 Inc Alpharetta, GA | $1,445,364 | $4,184,740 |
Association Of American Voices Saint Louis, MO | $696,688 | $3,487,679 |
Memphis Equity Through Arts Meta Incorporated Memphis, TN | $5,874,530 | $7,164,597 |
Appalshop Inc Whitesburg, KY | $8,650,033 | $2,149,775 |
Memphis In May International Festival Inc Memphis, TN | $4,677,503 | $2,273,583 |
Safe States Alliance Atlanta, GA | $855,123 | $2,462,301 |