Arts For Life is located in Asheville, NC. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (A99) the organization is classified as: Arts, Culture & Humanities N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Arts For Life employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Arts For Life 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, Arts For Life generated $519.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $476.7k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.2% 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
ARTS FOR LIFE IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING PEDIATRIC PATIENTS AND FAMILIES THROUGH ARTS EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT. BY PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL ARTS PROGRAMS WE ENRICH PATIENTS LIVES, NURTURE THEIR MINDS AND SPIRITS, AND ENCOURAGE POSITIVE HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCES FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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IN 2023, ARTS FOR LIFE STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS BROUGHT 13,008 VISUAL ART, MUSIC, AND CREATIVE WRITING EXPERIENCES TO 10,199 PEDIATRIC PATIENTS, THEIR SIBLINGS, AND FAMILY MEMBERS IN THREE CHILDRENS HOSPITALS AND COMMUNITIES ACROSS NORTH CAROLINA. ARTS FOR LIFES OFFERINGS INCLUDE IN-PERSON ART AND MUSIC PROGRAMS - INPATIENT BEDSIDE STUDIOS, CLINIC WAITING ROOM ART TABLES, PATIENT- AND FAMILY- CENTERED SPECIAL EVENTS AND SUPPORT GROUPS - AS WELL AS OUR HEARTBEAT SESSIONS, A PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANS, AND ARTIVITY ART KITS, CREATED AND DEVELOPED ESPECIALLY FOR OUR HOSPITAL COMMUNITIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Katharine Phlegar Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $66,314 |
Mary Edith Alexander Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Tim Doby Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Drginna Priolamd Retiring Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Doris J Rouse PHD Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Sharon Davis Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $68,992 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $12,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $331,654 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $5,835 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $412,646 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $122,300 |
Investment income | $3,608 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$18,887 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $519,667 |
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. | $72,774 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $21,186 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $213,906 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $26,398 |
Payroll taxes | $22,098 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $10,845 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $25,473 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $25,151 |
Information technology | $8,027 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $6,000 |
Travel | $3,272 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,218 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $3,465 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $476,669 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $46,995 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $652,917 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $5,083 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,378 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $706,373 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $10,876 |
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 | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $10,876 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $688,134 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $7,363 |
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 | $706,373 |