Alliance Of Artists Communities
- Assets
- $2.5m
- Revenue
- $1.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 9
- Location
- Providence, RI
- Founding
- 02/1999
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 58-2138525
Organization Overview
Alliance Of Artists Communities is located in Providence, RI. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (S50) the organization is classified as: Nonprofit Management, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Alliance Of Artists Communities employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Alliance Of Artists Communities 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 12/2022, Alliance Of Artists Communities generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.0m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 8.4% per year over the past 8 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.
Since 2015, Alliance Of Artists Communities has awarded 33 individual grants totaling $250,440. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
BELIEVING THE CULTIVATION OF NEW ART AND IDEAS IS ESSENTIAL TO HUMAN PROGRESS, OUR MISSION IS TO ADVOCATE FOR AND SUPPORT ARTISTS' COMMUNITIES, IN ORDER TO ADVANCE THE ENDEAVORS OF ARTISTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CONTRACTED AND CONSULTING SERVICES: ACA PARTNERSHIPS WITH GRANTMAKERS (INCLUDING PEW FELLOWSHIPS IN THE ARTS AND 3ARTS) PROVIDES RESIDENCIES AND FEES TO ARTISTS AND RESIDENCY HOSTS IN THE U.S., CANADA, AND EUROPE. ADDITIONALLY, WE CONSULT DIRECTLY WITH OUR MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS WITH BUSINESS PLANNING AND ASSESSMENTS.
ACA IS AN INTERNATIONAL NETWORK OF ARTIST COMMUNITIES AND RESIDENCY PROGRAMS. ACA INCLUDES MORE THAN 400 MEMBERS A DIVERSE FIELD OF ARTIST COMMUNITIES, RESIDENCY PROGRAMS, INDIVIDUALS AND INSTITUTIONS THAT SUPPORT LIVING ARTISTS IN THE CREATION OF NEW WORK IN MORE THAN 20 COUNTRIES WORLDWIDE AND IN ALL 50 U.S. STATES, WITH BUDGETS RANGING FROM 8,000 TO 4 MILLION. ACA MEMBERS HAVE ACCESS TO A RANGE OF SERVICES AND PROGRAMS INCLUDING KNOWLEDGE SHARING AND ADVOCACY.
EMERGING PROGRAM INSITUTE: ACA HAS HISTORICALLY HOSTED AN ANNUAL CONFERENCE TO ADVANCE KNOWLEDGE-SHARING AND EXCHANGE WITHIN THE ARTIST RESIDENCY FIELD. SINCE 2009, THIS CONFERENCE HAS BROUGHT TOGETHER ARTS LEADERS, COMMUNITY ORGANIZERS, FUNDERS, POLICYMAKERS, EDUCATORS AND CROSS-SECTOR PARTNERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD TO GATHER IN VARIOUS CITIES ACROSS THE UNITED STATES. THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE HAS BEEN ON HOLD SINCE 2020. ACA CONTINUES TO BUILD ITS VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING TO MAKE SIMILAR OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
EQUITABLE CAPACITY WORKSHOP: GROUNDED IN THE AAC'S FIVE PILLARS OF A HEALTHY RESIDENCY FRAMEWORK, THESE TRAININGS ENGAGED PROGRAMS ACROSS FIVE KEY AREAS OF ORGANIZATIONAL HEALTH: IDENTITY, PROGRAM DESIGN, STEWARDSHIP, FUND DEVELOPMENT, AND OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE. THIS INITIATIVE PROVIDED TACTICAL STRATEGIES FOR CONSISTENT PROGRAM EVALUATION, EQUITABLE JURY AND SELECTION MODELS, STAFFING PROTOCOLS AND OTHER KEY AREAS OF RESIDENCY OPERATIONS. ARTISTS' EXPERIENCE CONTINUED TO BE CENTERED AND ARTISTS SERVED AS LEAD PRESENTERS. WORKSHOPS, RUNNING IN TANDEM WITH CONTINUED META- NETWORK AND FIELD CONVERSATIONS, MODELED A CULTURE OF REFLECTION, TRANSPARENCY, AND CHANGE. COHORTS OF LEADERS CREATED WITHIN THESE SESSIONS BUOYED A CONSTELLATION OF SUPPORT AND EXCHANGE ACROSS THE FIELD.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sanjit Sethi Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Elizabeth Chodos Co-Vice Chai | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Geoffrey Jackson Scott Co-Vice Chai | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kibra A Yohannes Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Tamara Ross Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Rob Bailis Board Truste | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $402,793 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $402,793 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $531,588 |
| Investment income | $4,229 |
| 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 | $1,059,338 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $129,750 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $114,360 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $14,094 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $391,743 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $9,693 |
| Other employee benefits | $36,608 |
| Payroll taxes | $32,288 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $15,435 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $109,027 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,983 |
| Office expenses | $12,141 |
| Information technology | $101,726 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $11,535 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $32,190 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,082 |
| Insurance | $1,213 |
| All other expenses | $1,936 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,035,617 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,834,561 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $519,167 |
| 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 | $2,800 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,219 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $147,351 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,506,098 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $48,259 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $2,119,860 |
| 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 | $2,168,119 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $237,979 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $100,000 |
| 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 | $2,506,098 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Alliance Of Artists Communities has awarded $76,000 in support to 8 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
MONTALVO PURPOSE: RESIDENCY AWARD | $6,500 |
THE STUDIOS AT MASS MOCA PURPOSE: RESIDENCY AWARD | $7,500 |
WASSAIC PROJECT PURPOSE: RESIDENCY AWARD | $8,750 |
CROSSTOWN ARTS PURPOSE: RESIDENCY AWARD | $6,250 |
HEADLANDS CENTER FOR THE ARTS PURPOSE: RESIDENCY AWARD | $14,000 |
CIVITELLA RANIERI FOUNDATION PURPOSE: RESIDENCY AWARD | $15,000 |