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 12/2023, Bemis Center For Contemporary Arts employed 19 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 12/2023, Bemis Center For Contemporary Arts generated $1.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.4m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.1% 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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PROVIDE RESIDENCY OPPORTUNITIES TO ARTISTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD, SO THAT THEY MAY DEVELOP NEW IDEAS, EXPAND THEIR PRACTICE AND ENGAGE IN THE COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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RESIDENCY:SINCE 1981, BEMIS HAS PROVIDED MORE THAN 1,000 ARTISTS DEDICATED TIME, SPACE, AND RESOURCES TO CONDUCT RESEARCH AND CREATE NEW WORK. BEMIS OFFERS ARTISTS PRIVATE LIVE/WORK STUDIOS, FINANCIAL SUPPORT, TECHNICAL/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANCE, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR INTELLECTUAL DISCOURSE ABOUT CONTEMPORARY ART. THE SOUND ART + EXPERIMENTAL MUSIC PROGRAM IS A SPECIAL TRACK FOR ARTISTS WORKING IN SOUND, COMPOSITION, VOICE, AND MUSIC OF ALL GENRES. PARTICIPATING ARTISTS RECEIVE FINANCIAL, TECHNICAL, AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT, ALONG WITH DEDICATED FACILITIES FOR REHEARSING, RECORDING, AND PERFORMING. THE CURATOR-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM PROVIDES NATIONAL CURATORS THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BEMIS RESIDENCY PROGRAM AND ORGANIZE EXHIBITIONS AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS AT BEMIS CENTER.
OTHER MISCELLANEOUS PROGRAM SERVICES
EXHIBITIONS: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. ARTIST-DRIVEN, COMMUNITY-RESPONSIVE PROGRAMS PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE PUBLIC TO LEARN ABOUT AND BE INSPIRED BY THE VISUAL ARTS. THROUGH ARTIST-LED WORKSHOPS, ARTALKS, OPEN STUDIOS, 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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Victoria Maclin MD President | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Richard Vierk Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Todd Simon Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Deanna Viars Bosselman Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Arun Agarwal Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Thomas Simms Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $33,353 |
Fundraising events | $108,430 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $317,205 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $991,614 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,450,602 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $78,516 |
Investment income | $28,779 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$295 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $228,804 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,786,406 |
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. | $317,293 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $157,245 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $31,449 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $750,356 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $13,430 |
Payroll taxes | $65,619 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $131 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $52,953 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $73,496 |
Advertising and promotion | $37,070 |
Office expenses | $255,294 |
Information technology | $7,700 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $152,145 |
Travel | $117,923 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $1,900 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $260,290 |
Insurance | $82,936 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $2,362,095 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $35,421 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $724,793 |
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 | $3,572,281 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $35,888 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $4,368,383 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,799 |
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 | $16,018 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $128,206 |
Total liabilities | $148,023 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,561,122 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $659,238 |
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 | $4,368,383 |