Artists Working In Education Inc
- Assets
- $533.5k
- Revenue
- $603.7k
- Investments
- $140.9k
- Employees
- 30
- Location
- Milwaukee, WI
- Founding
- 04/1999
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 39-1945466
Organization Overview
Artists Working In Education Inc is located in Milwaukee, WI. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (A25) the organization is classified as: Arts Education, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Artists Working In Education Inc employed 30 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Artists Working In Education Inc 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 12/2023, Artists Working In Education Inc generated $603.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $691.6k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.6% per year over the past 9 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
A.W.E.'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE YOUTH IN THE MILWAUKEE AREA WITH ARTS ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS TO ENHANCE HUMAN POTENTIAL, ADVANCE LEARNING AND CULTIVATE COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ARTISTS-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM PROVIDED OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH TO WORK COLLABORATIVELY WITH A PROFESSIONAL ARTIST TO UNDERSTAND AND MAKE CREATIVE DECISIONS THAT ALIGN WITH BROADER COMMUNITY GOALS. AIR PROGRAMS TOOK PLACE IN SCHOOLS, AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS, AND COMMUNITY SPACES: THEY EMPHASIZED HONORING AND LIFTING COMMUNITY VOICES AND EXPERIENCES. THEY ARE LED BY PROFESSIONAL AND EMERGING ARTISTS. IN 2023, AWE WORKED AT 21 DIFFERENT SITES AND COMPLETED 6 COMMUNITY INSTALLATIONS.
OUR MOBILE TRUCK STUDIO PROGRAM OFFERS FREE, MEANINGFUL, DROP-IN ART-BASED ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES AND DEDICATED TEAMS OF TEACHING ARTISTS TO ACTIVATE PARKS, LIBRARIES, AND OTHER PUBLIC SPACES WITH ENGAGING HANDS-ON ART EXPERIENCES FOR YOUTH. IN 2023, AWE WAS ABLE TO SERVE OVER 3,000 UNDUPLICATED YOUTH AT 63 SITES. OUR PROGRAM IS THE ONLY VISUAL ARTS PROGRAM FOCUSED ON INCREASING ACCESS TO ALL YOUTH ACROSS THE CITY OF MILWAUKEE.
THE RISING ARTISTS COUNCIL (RAC) IS A UNIQUE PAID OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUNG ARTISTS AGED 13 - 18. AIMED AT FOSTERING ARTISTIC GROWTH AND PROVIDING A PLATFORM FOR NETWORKING AMONG ASPIRING YOUNG ARTISTS IN THE COMMUNITY, AWE'S RAC PARTICIPANTS MEET WEEKLY TO LEARN NEW ARTISTIC TECHNIQUES, DEVELOP A PORTFOLIO OF ARTWORKS, NETWORK AND LEARN FROM WORKING MILWAUKEE ARTISTS WHILE PRODUCING A CULMINATING EXHIBITION SHOW. EACH SUMMER, AWE ALSO HOSTS SEVERAL HIGH SCHOOL INTERNS THROUGH MPS'S SUMMER ARTS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM. THESE INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATE IN A COMMUNITY-BASED ART PROJECTS AND WORK ALONGSIDE A DIGITAL MEDIA ARTIST TO DOCUMENT THE PROCESS AS WELL AS CREATE THEIR OWN BRAND AND DIGITAL ONLINE PRESENCE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Janine Kolbeck President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Natalie Neals Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Katerina Klawes Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Alex Carson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Abigail Cannon Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Laura Hahn Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $96,409 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $398,813 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $650 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $495,222 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $100,305 |
| Investment income | $8,156 |
| 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 | $603,683 |
| 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. | $68,117 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $5,787 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $304,093 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $41,072 |
| Payroll taxes | $30,084 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $44,638 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $90,705 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,039 |
| Office expenses | $15,147 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $23,464 |
| Travel | $931 |
| 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 | $12,630 |
| Insurance | $10,976 |
| All other expenses | $3,830 |
| Total functional expenses | $691,557 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $6,561 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $159,824 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $2,200 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,933 |
| 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 | $7,367 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $6,816 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $175,094 |
| Investments—other securities | $140,909 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $32,801 |
| Total assets | $533,505 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $25,119 |
| 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 | $16,500 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $32,828 |
| Total liabilities | $74,447 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $243,435 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $215,623 |
| 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 | $533,505 |