Union For Contemporary Art Inc

Organization Overview

Union For Contemporary Art Inc is located in Omaha, NE. The organization was established in 2012. 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, Union For Contemporary Art Inc employed 21 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Union For Contemporary Art 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 12/2022, Union For Contemporary Art Inc generated $5.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 15.7% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE UNION FOR CONTEMPORARY ART STRENGTHENS THE CULTURAL AND SOCIAL LANDSCAPE OF OUR COMMUNITY BY USING THE ARTS AS A VEHICLE TO INSPIRE POSITIVE SOCIAL CHANGE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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YOUTH OUTREACH: TO DATE, THE UNION HAS PROVIDED OVER 11,000 HOURS OF FREE CULTURAL PROGRAMS TO NORTH OMAHA YOUTH, WHICH PROVIDE ACCESS TO VISUAL AND PERFORMANCE ART OPPORTUNITIES. OUR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS, SUMMER CAMPS AND OUR SATURDAY ART CLUB HELP OUR YOUNG ARTISTS FIND THEIR INDIVIDUAL VOICE, EMPOWERING THEM TO BE AGENTS FOR CHANGE IN THEIR PERSONAL LIVES AND COMMUNITIES.


SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY: THE UNION'S ABUNDANCE GARDEN INCLUDES 960 SQUARE FEET OF RAISED GARDEN BEDS, A GEODESIC DOME GREENHOUSE FOR SEEDLINGS AND OFF-SEASON GROWING, A SMALL FRUIT-TREE ORCHARD, COMPOSTING FACILITIES, A PERFORMANCE SPACE, AND AN OUTDOOR CLASSROOM USED FOR COMMUNITY EVENTS AND THE UNION'S YOUTH ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS. WE HAVE GROWN AND FREELY DISTRIBUTED NEARLY 4000 LBS. OF PRODUCE SINCE THE GARDEN OPENED IN 2018. AND, THROUGH COMMUNITY-DRIVEN PROJECTS THAT FOCUS ON NEIGHBORHOOD-LEVEL RELATIONSHIP BUILDING, THE UNION'S NEIGHBORHOOD ARTS INITIATIVE PROVIDES LOCAL ARTISTS WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND NORTH OMAHA RESIDENTS, OF ALL AGES, WITH AN ARRAY OF OPPORTUNITIES TO ACTIVELY ENGAGE IN CREATIVE PRACTICES, NEIGHBORHOOD REJUVENATION, AND BUILDING MORE POSITIVE COMMUNITY NARRATIVES THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN THE ARTS.


PERFORMING ARTS: THE UNION'S PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM IS DEDICATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF PROFESSIONAL THEATRE ARTISTS AND THOUGHT-PROVOKING PRODUCTIONS THAT REFLECT AUTHENTIC AND DIVERSE NARRATIVES ABOUT EXPERIENCES WITHIN THE AFRICAN DIASPORA. TO DATE, WE HAVE PRODUCED 17 WORKS FOR THE STAGE, MANY EXPLORING THE UNTOLD HISTORY OF OUR NORTH OMAHA COMMUNITY.


SUPPORT FOR ARTISTS: THROUGH THE CO-OP STUDIOS, FELLOWSHIP, EXHIBITION, POPULUS FUND AND OTHER PUBLIC PROGRAMS, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED OPPORTUNITIES FOR OVER 40,000 COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO CONNECT WITH THE ARTS OVER THE PAST FIVE YEARS. THE UNION SERVES OVER 1000 ARTISTS, EACH YEAR, THROUGH OUR PROGRAMS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Shavonne Washington-Krauth
Chair
$0
Jeff Beck
Vice Chair
$0
Ali Maloy
Treasurer
$0
Jen Pavkov
Secretary
$0
Jara Sturdivant-Wilson
Director
$0
Karen Borchert
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$3,529
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $270,863
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$5,150,840
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$5,425,232
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $22,570
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 $5,474,836

Peer Organizations

Organization NameAssets
Regional Cultural & Performing Arts Development Commission
St Louis, MO
$11,477,109
Western States Arts Federation
Denver, CO
$7,041,612
Mid-America Arts Alliance
Kansas City, MO
$5,873,119
Metropolitan Arts Council Of Greater Kansas City
Kansas City, MO
$3,170,948
Arts & Education Council Of Greater St Louis
St Louis, MO
$813,518
Nebraska Humanities Council
Lincoln, NE
$2,146,148
Pottawattamie Arts Culture & Entertainment
Council Bluffs, IA
$1,682,566
Loveland High Plains Arts Council Inc
Loveland, CO
$1,965,316
Union For Contemporary Art Inc
Omaha, NE
$5,474,836
Carbondale Arts
Carbondale, CO
$1,089,575
Telluride Council For The Arts And Humanities
Telluride, CO
$1,758,556
Arts Engagement Foundation Of Kansas City
Kansas City, MO
$813,026
Lincoln Arts Council
Lincoln, NE
$593,321
Center For The Arts Evergreen Inc
Evergreen, CO
$1,440,398
Colorado Business Committee For The Arts
Denver, CO
$662,699
Rapid City Fine Arts Council Inc
Rapid City, SD
$725,522
Englewood Arts A Missouri Non-Profit Corporation
Independence, MO
$643,216
Springfield Regional Arts Council
Springfield, MO
$710,258
Steamboat Springs Council Of The Arts And Humanities
Steamboat Springs, CO
$516,924
Emporia Arts Council
Emporia, KS
$803,713
Brighton Cultural Arts Commission Inc A Non-Profit Corporation
Brighton, CO
$0
Allied Arts Council Of St Joseph Mo
Saint Joseph, MO
$473,468
Arkansas City Area Arts Council Inc
Arkansas City, KS
$379,103
Gunnison Council For The Arts Inc
Gunnison, CO
$916,095
Columbia Art League
Columbia, MO
$427,359

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