A Blade Of Grass Fund
- Assets
- $976.7k
- Revenue
- $198.7k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 5
- Location
- Brooklyn, NY
- Founding
- 12/2011
- Data as of
- 09/2021
- EIN
- 27-4311567
Organization Overview
A Blade Of Grass Fund is located in Brooklyn, NY. The organization was established in 2011. 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 09/2021, A Blade Of Grass Fund employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. A Blade Of Grass Fund 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 09/2021, A Blade Of Grass Fund generated $198.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (15.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $535.5k during the year ending 09/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (16.1%) per year over the past 4 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
A BLADE OF GRASS FUND IS AN ARTS ORGANIZATION THAT CREATES WEB AND PRINT MEDIA, ENGAGING PUBLIC PROGRAMS, AND RESERACH ABOUT SOCIALLY ENGAGED ART PROJECTS; ADVOCATES FOR ARTISTS WORKING IN NON-ART CONTEXTS; AND PROVIDES DIRECT FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO SOCIALLY ENGAGED ART PROJECTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DUE TO COVID-19, THE ABOG FELOWSHIP FOR SOCIALLY ENGAGED ART WAS DISCONTINUED, AND WE SHIFTED OUR FOCUS TO COMMISSIONING SOCIALLY ENGAGED ART PROJECTS. OUR PUBLIC PROGRAMS AND CONTENT PRODUCTION THAT SHARE IDEAS AND EXPERIENCES OF SOCIALLY ENGAGED ART PROJECTS CONTINUED WITHOUT INTERRUPTION. THESE EVENTS EXPAND THE AUDIENCE AND DISCOUSE AROUND ARTISTS ENACTING SOCIAL CHANGE IN COMMUNITIES, AND ARE SEEN BY THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE WORLDWIDE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Deborah Fisher Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $123,113 |
Shelley Frost Rubin Founder And Chair Of Board | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Annette Blum Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Brett Cook Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Eva Haller Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Jack Osborn Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $153,615 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $20,550 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $174,165 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $9,759 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $14,004 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $198,657 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $100,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $131,370 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $52,548 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $40,090 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,924 |
| Other employee benefits | $43,425 |
| Payroll taxes | $16,998 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $275 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $23,784 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $1,189 |
| Fees for services: Other | $93,113 |
| Advertising and promotion | $383 |
| Office expenses | $12,421 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,682 |
| Travel | $91 |
| 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 | $21,361 |
| Insurance | $1,728 |
| All other expenses | $721 |
| Total functional expenses | $535,461 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $63,918 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $14,505 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $733 |
| 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 | $2,060 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $15,980 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $879,502 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $976,698 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $50,799 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $80,257 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $131,056 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $845,642 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $976,698 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that A Blade Of Grass Fund has recieved totaling $100,350.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Andy Warhol Foundation For The Visual Arts Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT (OVER 2 YEARS) | $50,000 |
The David Rockefeller Fund Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: SOCIALLY ENGAGED ART | $25,000 |
Micol Schejola Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $10,000 |
| $9,200 | |
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Boston, MA PURPOSE: For grant recipient's exempt purposes | $6,150 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Shed Nyc Inc New York, NY | $621,442,218 | $102,270,782 |
Westchester Academic Library Directors Organization Inc New York, NY | $47,276,623 | $38,534,511 |
Pro Publica Inc New York, NY | $60,782,681 | $36,005,300 |
Pittsburgh Trust For Cultural Resources Pittsburgh, PA | $189,016,990 | $50,601,813 |
Dia Center For The Arts Inc New York, NY | $215,209,262 | $19,693,933 |
Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute Utica, NY | $139,434,457 | $25,944,561 |
Bethel Woods Center For The Arts Inc Liberty, NY | $30,099,296 | $24,809,456 |
Artsquest Bethlehem, PA | $46,615,180 | $27,430,533 |
Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center Midland, PA | $37,610,958 | $11,880,429 |
Joan Mitchell Foundation Inc New York, NY | $163,093,074 | $7,287,755 |
African American Cultural Center Pittsburgh, PA | $15,275,830 | $8,128,417 |
Pioneer Works Art Foundation Brooklyn, NY | $17,838,425 | $7,041,619 |