Arts United Of Greater Fort Wayne
- Assets
- $28.0m
- Revenue
- $9.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 66
- Location
- Fort Wayne, IN
- Founding
- 09/1958
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 35-0992067
Organization Overview
Arts United Of Greater Fort Wayne is located in Fort Wayne, IN. The organization was established in 1958. 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, Arts United Of Greater Fort Wayne employed 66 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Arts United Of Greater Fort Wayne 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, Arts United Of Greater Fort Wayne generated $9.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.4m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 2.9% 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.
Since 2015, Arts United Of Greater Fort Wayne has awarded 167 individual grants totaling $6,295,892. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ARTS UNITED IS A LOCAL ARTS AGENCY THAT DEVELOPS, COORDINATES, AND SUPPORTS ARTS AND CULTURE IN NORTHEAST INDIANA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CULTURAL DISTRICT - WITH 17 RESIDENT AND PRESENTING ORGANIZATIONS, THE ARTS CAMPUS IS BECOMING RECOGNIZED AS A MAJOR COMMUNITY AMENITY THAT ENGAGES MORE THAN 533,000 PEOPLE PER YEAR AND GENERATES AN ECONOMIC IMPACT OF MORE THAN 28.6 MILLION. IN 2021, THE ARTS CAMPUS BECAME OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED AS ONE OF 12 CULTURAL DISTRICTS IN THE STATE OF INDIANA. ARTS UNITED MANAGES FOUR CULTURAL FACILITIES, INCLUDING TWO PERFORMANCE VENUES. TENANT ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVE HIGHLY SUBSIDIZED FULL-SERVICE GROSS LEASES AT A VERY LOW RATE OF 5-7 PER SQUARE FOOT. WITH ACCESS TO HIGHLY SUBSIDIZED SPACES IN A VIBRANT DOWNTOWN CULTURAL DISTRICT, ARTS AND CULTURE PARTNERS ARE ABLE TO FOCUS THEIR RESOURCES ON PROVIDING ROBUST PROGRAMMING TO ENGAGE THE PEOPLE OF THE COMMUNITY. DURING THE 2021-2022 SEASON, ARTS UNITED'S PERFORMANCE VENUES HOSTED 860 EVENTS AND 150 CURTAINS PRESENTED BY 24 ORGANIZATIONS/RENTERS.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - ARTS UNITED SUPPORTS THE GROWTH OF ARTS AND CULTURE THROUGH ADVOCACY AND PROMOTION, CULTURAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT OF PROGRAMS SUCH AS THE FORT WAYNE PUBLIC ART COMMISSION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY OF FORT WAYNE, COMMUNITY EVENTS LIKE TASTE OF THE ARTS AND ARTS UNITED AWARDS, GRANT ADMINISTRATION, AND RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT. ARTS UNITED ADMINISTERED SEVEN GRANT PROGRAMS RESULTING IN GRANTS TOTALING 472,954. IN ADDITION, THREE CAPACITY PROGRAMS WERE ADMINISTERED, RESULTING IN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR 10 ORGANIZATIONS, AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT BEST PRACTICES FOR REPRESENTATIVES OF 6 ORGANIZATIONS, AND CERTIFICATIONS TO LEAD INCLUSION, DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND ACCESS INITIATIVES FOR REPRESENTATIVES OF 6 ORGANIZATIONS. ARTS UNITED ALSO SERVES AS A REGIONAL PARTNER FOR THE INDIANA ARTS COMMISSION REPRESENTING 11 COUNTIES OF NORTHEAST INDIANA.
MEMBER SERVICES - ARTS UNITED MOBILIZES RESOURCES BY FACILITATING ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES ON BEHALF OF 46+ MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS. IN 2022, AN 18-MONTH EFFORT TO STRATEGICALLY REORGANIZE THE MEMBER SERVICES PROGRAM WAS COMPLETED. THE REGIONAL ARTS COUNCIL PROVIDED A TOTAL OF 13 PEER NETWORKING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES, COVERING TOPICS INCLUDING POST-PANDEMIC FUNDRAISING, ACCESSIBLE ARTS PROGRAMMING, AND AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES. TWENTY-ONE (21) MEMBERS OF THE BUSINESS SERVICES COUNCIL TAKE ADVANTAGE OF ECONOMIES OF SCALE AND COLLECTIVE PURCHASING POWER TO ACCESS AFFORDABLE HEALTH INSURANCE, DENTAL INSURANCE, LIFE INSURANCE, ANNUAL HEALTH SCREENINGS AND VACCINATIONS, EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (A PILOT IN 2022-23), AND PAYROLL PROCESSING. PARTICIPANTS IN THE ARTSTIX COMMUNITY BOX OFFICE UTILIZE A CENTRALIZED PHYSICAL AND VIRTUAL ONE-STOP-SHOP FOR TICKET SALES. IN 2022, THE ARTSTIX COMMUNITY BOX OFFICE SOLD 52,568 TICKETS ON BEHALF OF 15 ORGANIZATIONS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Susan Mendenhall President | Officer | 50 | $103,188 |
John Rogers Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jeanne Mirro Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Shenita Bolton Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Chris Cloud Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jon Bomberger Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Current Mechanical Hvac Maintenance | 6/29/15 | $110,942 |
Strebig Construction Construction | 6/29/15 | $179,132 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,407,601 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $6,814,244 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $8,221,845 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $733,951 |
| Investment income | $215,743 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $6,731 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $9,300,517 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $439,460 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $33,494 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $119,609 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,373 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,047,689 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $103,917 |
| Payroll taxes | $86,011 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $6,923 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $23,300 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $68,320 |
| Fees for services: Other | $76,751 |
| Advertising and promotion | $202,792 |
| Office expenses | $51,938 |
| Information technology | $142,981 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $506,761 |
| Travel | $4,662 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $11,251 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $366,525 |
| Insurance | $36,790 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,419,704 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,551,275 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,534,048 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $8,559,425 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $168,153 |
| 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 | $57,827 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,214,793 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $7,773,141 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,166,211 |
| Total assets | $28,024,873 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $144,380 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $9,834 |
| Total liabilities | $154,214 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $8,236,641 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $19,634,018 |
| 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 | $28,024,873 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Arts United Of Greater Fort Wayne has awarded $435,200 in support to 33 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
AFRICANAFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORICAL PURPOSE: CAPACITY GRANT | $10,000 |
ALL FOR ONE PRODUCTIONS PURPOSE: CAPACITY GRANT | $10,000 |
ARCH PURPOSE: CAPACITY GRANT | $10,000 |
ARTLINK PURPOSE: CAPACITY GRANT | $10,000 |
BELIEVE IN A DREAM PURPOSE: CAPACITY GRANT | $10,000 |
AUDIENCES UNLIMITED PURPOSE: CAPACITY GRANT | $8,965 |