Arts United Of Greater Fort Wayne
- Assets
- $21.5m
- Revenue
- $3.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 53
- Location
- Fort Wayne, IN
- Founding
- 09/1958
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- 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 12/2021, Arts United Of Greater Fort Wayne employed 53 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 12/2020, Arts United Of Greater Fort Wayne generated $3.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.1m during the year ending 12/2020. While expenses have increased by 6.6% per year over the past 6 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 154 individual grants totaling $7,974,820. 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
2020
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:
Part 3 - Line 4a
RESOURCE ALLOCATIONS - ALLOCATION OF RESOURCES AND GRANTING SERVICE TO MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT - PROVIDE MEMBERS WITH FACILITY USAGE FOR OFFICE AND PERFORMANCE SPACE AT REDUCED RATES. IN 2010, ARTS UNITED PURCHASED AN ADDITIONAL 32,OOO SQUARE FOOT FACILITY WHICH NOW HOUSES THE ORGANIZATIONS' ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES AS WELL AS TWO FUNDED MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS, A CULTURAL PARTNER AND A RETAIL BAKERY/COFFEE SHOP. THIS FACILITY IS ADJACENT TO OUR PERFORMING ARTS CENTER WHICH IS THE MAIN PERFORMANCE HALL FOR FOUR MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS AND A SECONDARY HALL FOR ONE. IN ADDITION, ARTS UNITED OWNS AND OPERATES ANOTHER FACILITY JUST TWO BLOCKS AWAY WHICH HOUSES TWO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS. IN SUMMARY, ARTS UNITED OWNS AND OPERATES FOUR FACILITIES WHICH ARE NOT ONLY HOME TO ITS OWN OFFICES, BUT TO SIX ADDITIONAL ORGANIZATIONS, PROVIDING SPACE FOR A THEATRICAL PERFORMANCE STAGE, DANCE STUDIOS, ART GALLERY, MOVIE THEATRE AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES FOR ALL. IN ADDITION, ARTS UNITED ALSO HOSTS COMMUNITY EVENTS FOR NOT-FOR-PROFIT PARTNERS.
BUSINESS SERVICES - PROVIDE MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS WITH PAYROLL, INSURANCE ADMINISTRATION, AND COMMUNITY BOX OFFICE SERVICES. ALSO, PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES TO MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Susan Mendenhall President | Officer | 50 | $104,729 |
Jeanne Mirro Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Chris Cloud Board Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
John Rogers Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Shenita V Bolton Board Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Amy Hester Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Strebig Construction Construction | 6/29/15 | $179,132 |
Current Mechanical Hvac Maintenance | 6/29/15 | $110,942 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $2,377,105 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $266,351 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,643,456 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $488,431 |
| Investment income | $165,047 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $476,445 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,773,379 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,373,341 |
| 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. | $112,284 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,860 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $825,000 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $19,184 |
| Other employee benefits | $107,159 |
| Payroll taxes | $52,833 |
| Fees for services: Management | $22,440 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $29,121 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $45,740 |
| Fees for services: Other | $103,603 |
| Advertising and promotion | $153,507 |
| Office expenses | $55,958 |
| Information technology | $108,489 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $348,474 |
| Travel | $5,051 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,565 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $396,126 |
| Insurance | $39,654 |
| All other expenses | $47,597 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,084,934 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $870 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,094,020 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $4,018,993 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $121,570 |
| 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 | $45,629 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,956,029 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $8,416,465 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $880,725 |
| Total assets | $21,534,301 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $133,947 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $321,326 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $455,273 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,889,082 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $13,189,946 |
| 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 | $21,534,301 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Arts United Of Greater Fort Wayne has awarded $1,176,112 in support to 17 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Fort Wayne, IN PURPOSE: RESTART GRANT | $103,891 |
Fort Wayne, IN PURPOSE: RESTART GRANT | $99,767 |
Fort Wayne, IN PURPOSE: RESTART GRANT | $91,707 |
Fort Wayne, IN PURPOSE: RESTART GRANT | $90,623 |
Fort Wayne, IN PURPOSE: RESTART GRANT | $89,885 |
Fort Wayne, IN PURPOSE: RESTART GRANT | $80,836 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 17 grants that Arts United Of Greater Fort Wayne has recieved totaling $1,257,301.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
English-Bonter-Mitchell Foundation Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT/PIVOTAL | $560,000 |
Mcmillen Foundation Inc Fort Wayne, IN PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $300,000 |
Edward M Wilson Family Foundation Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT | $110,000 |
Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc Radnor, PA PURPOSE: ARTS PROGRAMS | $90,000 |
Community Foundation Of Greater Fort Wayne Inc Fort Wayne, IN PURPOSE: CHARITABLE SUPPORT | $59,610 |
Dr Louis A And Anne B Schneider Foundation Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: PROGRAMMING AND MARKETING | $50,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $9,463,234 |
| Earnings | $1,338,821 |
| Other Expense | $563,182 |
| Ending Balance | $10,238,873 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Arts Council Of Indianapolis Inc Indianapolis, IN | $8,597,633 | $5,263,250 |
Mid-America Arts Alliance Kansas City, MO | $12,444,344 | $5,873,119 |
Arts United Of Greater Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN | $21,534,301 | $3,773,379 |
Regional Cultural & Performing Arts Development Commission St Louis, MO | $5,092,606 | $4,539,915 |
Indiana Humanities Council Inc Indianapolis, IN | $8,992,568 | $3,654,687 |
Performing Arts Foundation Inc Wausau, WI | $2,793,768 | $2,598,770 |
Arts & Education Council Of Greater St Louis St Louis, MO | $3,607,788 | $2,239,386 |
Metropolitan Arts Council Of Greater Kansas City Kansas City, MO | $1,490,400 | $2,232,014 |
Lexarts Inc Lexington, KY | $1,309,442 | $1,460,251 |
Kentucky Humanities Council Inc University Of Kentucky Lexington, KY | $5,126,960 | $1,642,415 |
Quad City Arts Inc Rock Island, IL | $1,454,915 | $1,845,550 |
The Carnegie Visual & Performing Arts Center Inc Covington, KY | $3,558,181 | $1,470,526 |