Illinois Arts Alliance
- Assets
- $3.6m
- Revenue
- $4.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 16
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 06/1982
- Data as of
- 09/2023
- EIN
- 36-3177592
Organization Overview
Illinois Arts Alliance, operating under the name Arts Alliance Illinois, is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1982. According to its NTEE Classification (A01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Arts Alliance Illinois employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Arts Alliance Illinois 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 09/2023, Arts Alliance Illinois generated $4.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 37.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 21.8% per year over the past 5 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 2020, Arts Alliance Illinois has awarded 17 individual grants totaling $2,066,684. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ARTS ALLIANCE ILLINOIS FIGHTS FOR ARTS RESOURCES AND POLICIES THAT BENEFIT ILLINOIS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PUBLIC FUNDING NAVIGATION: IN 2023 ARTS ALLIANCE ILLINOIS LAUNCHED OUR PUBLIC FUNDING NAVIGATOR PROGRAM TO HELP THE ARTS AND CULTURE SECTOR LEARN ABOUT AND ACCESS PUBLIC FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES, AND TO POSITION OURSELVES AS AN ADVOCATE TO HELP THEM OVERCOME BARRIERS WITHIN THESE GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS.THE PROGRAM INCLUDES RESEARCHING AND IDENTIFYING ADDITIONAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES THAT CAN BE LEVERAGED FOR CREATIVES AND CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS/BUSINESSES, AS WELL AS CONNECTING THE CREATIVE SECTOR WITH AFFORDABLE FINANCIAL LITERACY AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES.
FISCAL SPONSORSHIP: ASSISTING STARTUP INITIATIVES LOOKING TO STRENGTHEN THE CREATIVE SECTOR OF ILLINOIS AS THEY ESTABLISH THEIR OWN TAX EXEMPTION.
ARTS EDUCATION & CULTURAL EQUITY: ACTIVITIES RELATED TO THE EXPANSION OF STUDENT ACCESS TO DAILY ARTS INSTRUCTION THROUGHOUT ILLINOIS, AND TO BUILD THE CAPACITY OF CREATIVE WORKERS OF COLOR AND RAISING AWARENESS OF HISTORICALLY NEGLECTED FORMS OF ARTISTIC EXPRESSION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Michelle T Boone Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Michael Hernandez Board Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
O Victoria Lakes-Battle Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Alisa Wolfson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Andreas Waldburg-Wolfegg Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Angel Ysaguiree Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $122,865 |
| Fundraising events | $106,296 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,021,701 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,596,641 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,847,503 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $126,809 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,980,899 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $74,250 |
| 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. | $276,008 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $41,387 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $540,656 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $10,415 |
| Other employee benefits | $70,314 |
| Payroll taxes | $68,459 |
| Fees for services: Management | $90,213 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $20,375 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $49,400 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $39,000 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $575,138 |
| Advertising and promotion | $95,558 |
| Office expenses | $35,264 |
| Information technology | $112,240 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $31,148 |
| Travel | $60,699 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $565 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $6,901 |
| All other expenses | $8,172 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,255,263 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,802,517 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,600 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,734,257 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $43,464 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $55,320 |
| Total assets | $3,640,158 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $276,961 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $304,463 |
| 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 | $53,808 |
| Total liabilities | $635,232 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $785,080 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,219,846 |
| 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 | $3,640,158 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Illinois Arts Alliance has awarded $171,250 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ANDALUSIA LLC 2112 INC PURPOSE: CCE SPONSORSHIP EXPENSES | $111,250 |
SPRINGFIELD AREA ARTS COUNCIL V PURPOSE: SPRINGFIELD OS | $50,000 |
ALBANY PARK THEATER PROJECT PURPOSE: 2022 CREATIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AWARD | $10,000 |