Dirt Palace Public Projects
- Assets
- $1.5m
- Revenue
- $458.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- Providence, RI
- Founding
- 01/2015
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 47-2681547
Organization Overview
Dirt Palace Public Projects is located in Providence, RI. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (A40) the organization is classified as: Visual Arts, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Dirt Palace Public Projects employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Dirt Palace Public Projects 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, Dirt Palace Public Projects generated $458.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 60.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $253.9k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 64.1% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ENHANCE THE CULTURAL LIFE OF THE OLNEYVILLE NEIGHBORHOOD OF PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DIRT PALACE PUBLIC PROJECTS RUNS AN ARTIST RESIDENCY PROGRAM AT 14 OLNEYVILLE SQUARE IN PROVIDENCE. DIRT PALACE CLASSIC RESIDENCIES OFFER ARTISTS AFFORDABLE LIVE/WORK STUDIO SPACE WITH ACCESS TO OUR MEDIA BASED FACILITIES - PRINTSHOP, WOOD SHOP, SCULPTURE STUDIO, MUSIC/PERFORMANCE PRACTICE SPACE. RESIDENT ARTISTS PAY RENTS AND PERFORM ABOUT 20 HOURS PER MONTH IN STUDIO MANAGEMENT DUTIES IN EXCHANGE FOR A MINIMUM 1 YEAR ARTIST RESIDENCY. 5 ARTISTS PARTICIPATED IN THIS PROGRAM IN 2021.
DIRT PALACE PUBLIC PROJECTS LAUNCHED ITS WEDDING CAKE HOUSE RESIDENCIES PROGRAM AT 514 BROADWAY. THIS PROGRAM OFFERS PROJECT BASED RESIDENCIES WITH A FOCUS ON MIDCAREER ARTISTS. RESIDENCIES GIVE ARTISTS THE SPACE AND TIME TO WORK ON PROJECTS. EACH RESIDENCY HAS A PUBLIC COMPONENT. THERE ARE NO FEES FOR ARTISTS TO ATTEND AND SOME MEALS ARE COVERED. THIS PROGRAM HOSTED 24 ARTISTS AND THE PUBLIC COMPONENTS SHOWCASED THEIR WORK TO 100 AUDIENCE MEMBERS.
DIRT PALACE PUBLIC PROJECTS FACILITATES EXHIBITIONS AT THE WEDDING CAKE HOUSE (WCH), LOCATED AT 514 BROADWAY, WHICH ARE ACCESSIBLE VIA PUBLIC EVENTS AND TOURS. IN 2021 WE EXTENDED THE INAUGURAL EXHIBITION - RUFFLES REPAIR AND RITUAL: THE FINE ART OF FIXING (RRR) TO ENSURE THAT AUDIENCES WOULD HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE IT AMIDST THE NECESSARY COVID-19 CLOSURE. RUFFLES REPAIR AND RITUAL: THE FINE ART OF FIXING (RRR) WAS INITIALLY FUNDED BY THE ANDY WARHOL FOUNDATION WITH SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING FOR ARTISTS COMMISSIONS WHICH WERE CAPITALIZED TO THE BUILDING. THIS EXHIBITION ENDED IN THE SUMMER OF 2021. IN THE FALL OF 2021 WE LAUNCHED AN EXHIBITION WITH 3 ARTISTS WHO HAD PHOTOGRAPHED THE WEDDING CAKE HOUSE BEFORE OUR RENOVATION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Alexandria Marro Co-Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $40,000 |
Pippi Zornoza Co-Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $40,000 |
Angela Diveglia Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Shauna Duffy Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Taylor Polites Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Anabel Vazquez Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $236,113 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $121,948 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $358,061 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $99,347 |
| Investment income | $8 |
| 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 | $458,171 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $52,168 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $88,187 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,819 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $6,120 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $4,455 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $17,872 |
| Advertising and promotion | $638 |
| Office expenses | $2,576 |
| Information technology | $4,811 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $42,358 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,371 |
| Insurance | $12,854 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $253,866 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $235,863 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $257 |
| 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 | $1,311,324 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,547,444 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $515 |
| 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 | $250,000 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $2,030 |
| Total liabilities | $252,545 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,261,810 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $33,089 |
| 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 | $1,547,444 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Dirt Palace Public Projects has recieved totaling $110,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Andy Warhol Foundation For The Visual Arts Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: WARHOL RE-GRANTING INITIATIVE | $100,000 |
The Rhode Island Community Foundation Providence, RI PURPOSE: DIRT PALACE PUBLIC PROJECTS SHORT RANGE STRATEGIC PLANNING | $10,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Williamstown Art Conservation Center Inc Williamstown, MA | $5,527,048 | $2,431,960 |
Waterfire Providence Providence, RI | $10,698,557 | $2,564,695 |
Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center Inc Great Barrington, MA | $10,112,279 | $3,283,746 |
Architectural Heritage Foundation Inc Brighton, MA | $30,137,143 | -$46,073 |
The Guilford Art Center Inc Guilford, CT | $2,451,386 | $1,170,235 |
Design Museum Foundation Inc Boston, MA | $348,197 | $567,255 |
Worcester Center For Crafts Inc Worcester, MA | $2,418,623 | $994,127 |
Spoke Art Inc Boston, MA | $249,161 | $827,516 |
Tri-State Center For The Arts Inc Sharon, CT | $2,560,245 | $2,275,778 |
Farmington Valley Arts Center Inc Avon, CT | $433,299 | $528,463 |
Concord Art Association Concord, MA | $2,607,234 | $664,341 |
The Society Of Arts And Crafts Dorchester, MA | $877,949 | $943,805 |