Bemis Center For Contemporary Arts
- Assets
- $5.3m
- Revenue
- $2.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 18
- Location
- Omaha, NE
- Founding
- 11/1983
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 47-0653927
Organization Overview
Bemis Center For Contemporary Arts is located in Omaha, NE. The organization was established in 1983. According to its NTEE Classification (A90) the organization is classified as: Arts Services, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2020, Bemis Center For Contemporary Arts employed 18 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bemis Center For Contemporary 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 12/2020, Bemis Center For Contemporary Arts generated $2.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m during the year ending 12/2020. While expenses have increased by 7.1% per year over the past 6 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE MISSION OF THE BEMIS CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS IS TO PROVIDE RESIDENCY OPPORTUNITIES TO ARTISTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD, SO THAT THEY MAY DEVELOP NEW IDEAS, EXPAND THEIR PRACTICE AND ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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RESIDENCYFOR MORE THAN THREE DECADES, THE BEMIS CENTER HAS PROVIDED ARTISTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD DEDICATED TIME, SPACE, AND RESOURCES TO CONDUCT RESEARCH AND TO CREATE NEW WORK. FREQUENTLY CITED AS ONE OF THE TOP INTERNATIONAL RESIDENCY PROGRAMS, THE BEMIS CENTER OFFERS ARTISTS PRIVATE LIVE/WORK STUDIOS, FINANCIAL SUPPORT, TECHNICAL/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANCE, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR INTELLECTUAL DISCOURSE ABOUT CONTEMPORARY ART THROUGH FREE PUBLIC PROGRAMS, SUCH AS PANEL DISCUSSIONS, LECTURES, AND KNOWLEDGE-SHARING WORKSHOPS. NEARLY 900 ARTISTS HAVE PARTICIPATED IN THE RESIDENCY PROGRAM.ESTABLISHED IN 2017 AS THE FIRST OF ITS KIND IN NEBRASKA, BEMIS CENTER'S CURATOR-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM PROVIDES A CURATOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BEMIS RESIDENCY PROGRAM, SERVE AS A PROFESSIONAL RESOURCE TO BEMIS ARTISTS-IN-RESIDENCE AND THE GREATER OMAHA ARTS COMMUNITY, AND ORGANIZE EXHIBITIONS AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS AT BEMIS CENTER.BEMIS CENTER'S SOUND ART + EXPERIMENTAL MUSIC PROGRAM, LAUNCHED IN MAY 2019, IS A SPECIAL TRACK WITHIN THE RESIDENCY PROGRAM FOR ARTISTS WORKING IN SOUND, COMPOSITION, VOICE, AND MUSIC OF ALL GENRES. PARTICIPATING ARTISTS WILL RECEIVE FINANCIAL, TECHNICAL, AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT, ALONG WITH DEDICATED FACILITIES FOR REHEARSING, RECORDING, AND PERFORMING.
EXHIBITIONS AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS:THE BEMIS CENTER'S EXHIBITION PROGRAM FEATURES SOLO AND GROUP EXHIBITIONS OF ARTWORK IN ALL MEDIA BY LOCAL, NATIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS. EXHIBITIONS ARE ALWAYS FREE, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, AND FREQUENTLY INTRODUCE THE COMMUNITY OF OMAHA TO THE MOST EXPERIMENTAL AND PROVOCATIVE ART FORMS TODAY.THROUGHOUT THE ORGANIZATION'S HISTORY, BEMIS CENTER HAS OFFERED ARTIST-DRIVEN, COMMUNITY-RESPONSIVE PROGRAMS THAT BOLSTER CIVIC ENGAGEMENT IN THE CREATION AND UNDERSTANDING OF ART. PUBLIC PROGRAMS PROVIDE REGULAR OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE PUBLIC TO LEARN ABOUT AND BE INSPIRED BY THE VISUAL ARTS. THROUGH ARTIST-LED CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS, ARTALKS, OPEN STUDIO EVENTS, PANEL DISCUSSIONS, FILM SCREENINGS, AND PERFORMANCES, THE COMMUNITY HAS DIRECT ACCESS TO ARTISTS AND TO THEIR DIVERSE APPROACHES TO ART MAKING AND INTERPRETING THE WORLD AROUND US.
OTHER MISCELLANEOUS PROGRAM SERVICES
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Chris Cook Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $138,489 |
Aileen Tobin Director Of Operations | Officer | 40 | $81,526 |
Victoria Maclin MD President | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Richard Vierk Outgoing President | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Todd Simon Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Michael J Smith II Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $23,850 |
| Fundraising events | $179,097 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,056,930 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,437,305 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $3,000 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,697,182 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $50,899 |
| Investment income | $3,628 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $26,592 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$7,169 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $176,592 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,947,724 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $369,703 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $252,638 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $114,309 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $610,565 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $19,861 |
| Payroll taxes | $59,711 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $16,828 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $96,725 |
| Advertising and promotion | $28,429 |
| Office expenses | $214,974 |
| Information technology | $3,290 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $131,716 |
| Travel | $27,567 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $10,726 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $233,284 |
| Insurance | $53,636 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,271,581 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $395 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,908,092 |
| 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 | $3,408,605 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $361 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $5,317,453 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $214 |
| 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 | $160,748 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $150,000 |
| Total liabilities | $310,962 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,221,708 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $784,783 |
| 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 | $5,317,453 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 19 grants that Bemis Center For Contemporary Arts has recieved totaling $671,164.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Annette And Paul Smith Charitable Fund Omaha, NE PURPOSE: Arts, Culture, Humanities | $110,000 |
Holland Foundation Omaha, NE PURPOSE: OPERATING | $100,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | $77,000 |
Robert B Daugherty Foundation Omaha, NE PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50,000 |
The Andy Warhol Foundation For The Visual Arts Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT (OVER 2 YEARS) | $50,000 |
Via Art Fund Inc Boston, MA PURPOSE: MAYA DUNIETZ: REFLECTIONS AND REVERBERATIONS | $50,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $134,047 |
| Earnings | -$32 |
| Ending Balance | $134,015 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Contemporary Art Museum St Louis St Louis, MO | $20,335,719 | $3,186,763 |
Bemis Center For Contemporary Arts Omaha, NE | $5,317,453 | $2,947,724 |
Dairy Center For The Arts Boulder, CO | $11,050,322 | $3,310,840 |
Interurban Arthouse Overland Park, KS | $1,195,774 | $416,803 |
Friends Of The Wright Opera House Inc Ouray, CO | $2,719,872 | $280,640 |
3333 Washington Inc St Louis, MO | $4,354,028 | $1,268,494 |
Colorado West Performing Arts Company Grand Junction, CO | $20,627 | $0 |
St Louis Volunteer Lawyers And Accountants For The Arts Saint Louis, MO | $188,646 | $0 |
Blue River Arts Council Inc Crete, NE | $380,155 | $238,636 |
American Master Chefs Order Shawnee, KS | $47,408 | $0 |
Creative Artists Studios Of Ames Inc Ames, IA | $79,058 | $0 |
Thank You Walt Disney Inc Kansas City, MO | $963,584 | $199,693 |