Upturn Arts
- Assets
- $136.7k
- Revenue
- $281.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 6
- Location
- New Orleans, LA
- Founding
- 08/2014
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 46-2925350
Organization Overview
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 12/2021, 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 12/2021, Upturn Arts generated $281.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $268.7k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.5% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
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:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SUMMER CAMP: UPTURN ARTS HELD A 10-WEEK SUMMER ARTS CAMP AT THEIR ONSITE LOCATION IN THE CENTRAL CITY NEIGHBORHOOD. THIS CAMP OFFERED 206 OPPORTUNITIES (1 OPPORTUNITY = 30 HOURS OF ART) TO NOLA FAMILIES; OF WHICH 54% RECEIVED A CREARTIVE GRANT. A TOTAL OF 25 TEACHING ARTISTS WERE TRAINED AND HIRED ALONGSIDE 3 FULL TIME LEAD INSTRUCTORS AND 1,600 HOURS OF ARTS INSTRUCTION OFFERED. OVER 3,000 MEALS WERE SERVED, AND 1,000 VOLUNTEER HOURS LOGGED. ADDITIONALLY, UPTURN ARTS PARTNERED WITH ELAN ACADEMY TO OFFER ARTS INSTRUCTION TO 120 STUDENTS FOR 400 HOURS.
HOLIDAY CAMP: UPTURN ARTS OFFERED 11 DAYS OF HOLIDAY CAMP AT THEIR ONSITE LOCATION. THESE CAMPS PROVIDED 118 OPPORTUNITIES TO NEW ORLEANS FAMILIES; WITH 28% OF STUDENTS RECEIVING A CREARTIVE GRANT TO ATTEND. CLASSES WERE OFFERED TO AGES 4-12. HOLIDAY CAMPS INCLUDED: FALL, THANKSGIVING, AND WINTER BREAK.
AFTERSCHOOL CLASSES: UPTURN ARTS PARTNERED WITH TWO LOCAL CHARTER SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE IN-SCHOOL AND AFTERSCHOOL ART PROGRAMS AT THE FOLLOWING SCHOOLS: KIPP CENTRAL CITY (BUCKET DRUMMING AFTERSCHOOL) AND HOMER PLESSY (MURAL DESIGN AND PHOTOGRAPHY IN-SCHOOL). CLASSES ARE OFFERED ON A WEEKLY OR DAILY TO APPROXIMATELY 100 STUDENTS IN ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL; ALL STUDENTS ATTENDED AT NO COST. EACH PROGRAM CULMINATES IN A SCHOOL WIDE PERFORMANCE OR PRESENTATION.
ART THERAPY: WE HAVE ALSO MAINTAINED OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH WHOLE VILLAGE ART THERAPY TO OFFER TAILORED STAFF TRAINING, GENERAL ON-SITE INTERVENTION, AND INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT FOR OUR PARTICIPANTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. OUR STAFF RECEIVED 8 HOURS OF ART THERAPY TRAINING THEY CAN USE IN THE CLASSROOM, AND WE HAD A PART TIME THERAPIST ON STAFF. 7% OF UA STUDENTS ARE CONSIDERED SPECIAL NEEDS AND WE WERE ABLE TO INTEGRATE THEM INTO THE CLASSROOM WITH THEIR PEERS BY INSTITUTING BEHAVIOR PLANS DEVELOPED BY OUR ART THERAPISTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Dana Reed Executive Director | Officer | 45 | $68,280 |
Maureen Long President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jerry Lenaz Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Alli Womac Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lara Carter Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Preston Broadhead Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $36,589 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $39,290 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $88,819 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $39,000 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $164,698 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $104,940 |
| Investment income | $1,601 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $59 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $9,662 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $280,985 |
| 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. | $68,279 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $22,532 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $96,686 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $3,815 |
| Payroll taxes | $10,045 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $5,335 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $8,000 |
| Advertising and promotion | $4,735 |
| Office expenses | $3,912 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $26,355 |
| Travel | $403 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $500 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,864 |
| All other expenses | $3,617 |
| Total functional expenses | $268,724 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,997 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $78,334 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $55,384 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $136,715 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,938 |
| 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 | $39,287 |
| Total liabilities | $48,621 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $88,094 |
| 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 | $136,715 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Upturn Arts has recieved totaling $3,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Turningpoint Foundation Dallas, TX PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $3,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $54,381 |
| Earnings | $1,003 |
| Ending Balance | $55,384 |
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