Upturn Arts is located in New Orleans, LA. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Upturn Arts employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Upturn Arts 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, Upturn Arts generated $525.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $443.2k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 13.3% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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UPTURN ARTS IS A FUN CREATIVE PROGRAM THAT TEACHES CHILDREN IN THE NEW ORLEANS COMMUNITY TO EXPLORE AND BUILD CONFIDENCE IN THEMSELVES AS ARTISTS. OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE "ARTS FOR ALL."
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SUMMER CAMP: UPTURN ARTS HELD THEIR 2022 SUMMER ARTS CAMP AT THREE DIFFERENT LOCAL CHARTER SCHOOLS IN ADDITION TO THEIR ONSITE LOCATION IN THE CENTRAL CITY NEIGHBORHOOD. THE CAMP TARGETS YOUTH 4-12, 13-18 FOR TEEN LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS. IN 2022, 44% OF THEIR 664 CAMPERS RECEIVED A CREARTIVE GRANT. A TOTAL OF 30 LOCAL TEACHING ARTISTS WERE TRAINED AND HIRED TO REACH 700 YOUTH AND PROVIDE MORE THAN 2,275 HOURS OF ARTS INSTRUCTION. DURING SUMMER CAMP PARTICIPANTS ARE PROVIDED BREAKFAST, LUNCH, SNACKS AND WEEKLY FIELD TRIPS.
HOLIDAY CAMP: UPTURN ARTS OFFERED 16 DAYS OF HOLIDAY CAMP AT THEIR ONSITE LOCATION. CLASSES WERE OFFERED TO AGES 4-12 AND WERE OFFERED FOR THE FOLLOWING HOLIDAY'S: MLK DAY, MARDI GRAS BREAK, SPRING BREAK, LABOR DAY, FALL BREAK, THANKSGIVING BREAK AND WINTER BREAK.
AFTERSCHOOL CLASSES: UPTURN ARTS HAS PARTNERED WITH A TOTAL OF SEVEN LOCAL SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE IN-SCHOOL AND AFTERSCHOOL ART PROGRAMS. IN 2022, ONSITE AND OFFSITE PROGRAMS REACHED OVER 1,100 LOCAL YOUTH AND AWARDED $122,000 IN FINANCIAL AID. AFTERSCHOOL CLASSES INCLUDED INSTRUCTION TWO DAYS A WEEK FOR 20 WEEKS. UPTURN ARTS CONTINUES TO MAINTAIN THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH WHOLE VILLAGE ART THERAPY, PROVIDING OVER 25% OF PARTICIPANTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, AUTISM OR MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES ONE-ON-ONE INTERVENTION WITH A THERAPIST.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jerry Lenaz President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Preston Broadhead Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dev Naik Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Brittany Fowler Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
John Bukaty Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Andrew Harris Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $70,364 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $39,287 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $231,353 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $51,918 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $341,004 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $191,731 |
Investment income | $1,688 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $29 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$9,615 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $525,161 |
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. | $76,901 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $18,456 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $220,282 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $9,836 |
Payroll taxes | $14,250 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $5,591 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $24,210 |
Advertising and promotion | $5,616 |
Office expenses | $6,119 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $3,350 |
Travel | $1,001 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $267 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $3,224 |
All other expenses | $230 |
Total functional expenses | $443,238 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,703 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $93,275 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $5,965 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $74,167 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $176,110 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,697 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $3,396 |
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 | $6,093 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $170,017 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $176,110 |