Columbia Art League is located in Columbia, MO. The organization was established in 1977. 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 12/2023, Columbia Art League employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Columbia Art League 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, Columbia Art League generated $427.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $402.4k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.9% 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:
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COLUMBIA ART LEAGUE PROVIDES THE COMMUNITY WITH A STIMULATING ENVIRONMENT FOR EXPERIENCING THE VISUAL ARTS THROUGH EXHIBITIONS, EDUCATION, APPRECIATION, PROMOTION, AND CREATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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IN THE MAIN GALLERY, A CHANGING SCHEDULE OF 6 SHOWS PER YEAR ALLOW BOTH MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS TO DISPLAY AND SELL THEIR ARTWORK. IN THE SMALLER SIDE GALLERY, CAL MEMBERS ARTWORK IS DISPLAYED AND SOLD. ARTWORK IN THE GALLERY REFLECTS THE ARTISTIC VOICE OF THE COMMUNITY. BOTH THE THEMED AND NON-THEMED SHOWS FEATURE WORK BY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, AMATEURS, BEGINNERS ALONGSIDE UNIVERSITY PROFESSORS, AND EXPERIENCED AND PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS. FOR MANY ARTISTS, CALS WALLS ARE THE FIRST PLACE THEIR WORK IS DISPLAYED PUBLICLY. ADDITIONALLY, CAL FREQUENTLY INCLUDES WORK BY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN FROM ITS PARTNER IN EDUCATION SCHOOL.
ART IN THE PARK IS THE OLDEST AND LARGEST FINE ARTS FESTIVAL IN MID-MISSOURI. THE FESTIVAL FEATURES 110 LOCAL, REGIONAL, AND NATIONAL VISUAL ARTISTS DISPLAYING A VARIETY OF MEDIA INCLUDING PAINTING, PHOTOGRAPHY, POTTERY, JEWELRY, SCULPTURE, AND GLASS. THERE IS NO ENTRANCE CHARGE TO THE FESTIVAL, WHICH IS HELD IN A DISABILITY-ACCESSIBLE PARK AND IS THUS OPEN TO ALL SOCIO-ECONOMIC GROUPS. AS WELL AS THE ARTIST VILLAGE, THE FESTIVAL FEATURES FREE ART-MAKING ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN, A VENUE FOR DISPLAYING LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL ARTISTS ARTWORKS, ROVING ENTERTEINMENT, AND A MUSIC STAGE.
ART EDUCATION: THE COLUMBIA ART LEAGUE OFFERS A VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND EXPERIENCES DESIGNED TO FOSTER CREATIVITY AND ENCOURAGE ARTISTIC AWARENESS. HIGH QUALITY CLASSES ARE OFFERED TO CHILDREN, TEENS, AND ADULTS. THE CLASSES ARE TAUGHT BY EXPERIENCED INSTRUCTORS AND PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Phil Peters Member At Large | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Audrey Shah Member At Large | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Diamond Scott Member At Large | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Shadhra Birchmier Member At Large | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Sonja Mckinney Member At Large | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mellodie Wilson Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $38,584 |
Fundraising events | $26,253 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $30,312 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $99,126 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $194,275 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $225,275 |
Investment income | $3,005 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $4,900 |
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 | -$96 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $427,359 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $101,268 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,959 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $38,398 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $10,070 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $8,214 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $1,158 |
Fees for services: Other | $52,091 |
Advertising and promotion | $28,290 |
Office expenses | $3,192 |
Information technology | $5,008 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $40,442 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $44 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $9,453 |
Insurance | $4,202 |
All other expenses | $35,890 |
Total functional expenses | $402,350 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $238,438 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $151,629 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $3,007 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $2,153 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,085 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $14,894 |
Total assets | $413,206 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $138 |
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 | $17,327 |
Total liabilities | $17,465 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $255,331 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $140,410 |
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 | $413,206 |