Alliance Of Artists Communities

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 12/2021, Alliance Of Artists Communities employed 11 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 12/2021, Alliance Of Artists Communities generated $783.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 10.8% per year over the past 7 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 25 individual grants totaling $174,440. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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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:

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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.


ANNUAL CONFERENCE: 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.


EMERGING PROGRAM INSTITUTE (EPI): AN ANNUAL TRAINING PROGRAM HOSTED BY ACA, SUPPORTS PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS IN THE EARLY STAGES OF CREATING A RESIDENCY PROGRAM. THIS THREE-DAY INTENSIVE INCLUDES FACULTY-LED SESSIONS, ARTIST PRESENTATIONS, INTERACTIVE EXERCISES AND GROUP DISCUSSIONS TO PROVIDE ATTENDEES WITH THE STRATEGIES, TOOLS AND NETWORKS TO DEVELOP AND STRENGTHEN ALL ELEMENTS OF THEIR PROGRAM UTILIZING ACAS FIVE PILLARS OF HEALTHY RESIDENCY FRAMEWORK: IDENTITY, DESIGN, OPERATIONS, RESOURCES, AND STEWARDSHIP.


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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Lisa Hoffman
Executive Di
$144,290
Sanjit Sethi
Co-Vice-Chai
$0
Elizabeth Chodos
Co-Vice-Chai
$0
Mario Garcia Durham
Chair
$0
Brad Kik
Secretary
$0
Tamara Ross
Treasurer/fi
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $144,364
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$45,527
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$189,891
Total Program Service Revenue$590,184
Investment income $2,758
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $897
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $783,730

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Alliance Of Artists Communities has awarded $20,000 in support to 3 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

Wassaic, NY

PURPOSE: RESIDENCY AWARD

$7,500

KALA ART INSTITUTE

PURPOSE: RESIDENCY AWARD

$6,250

THE NEW QUORUM

PURPOSE: RESIDENCY AWARD

$6,250
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that Alliance Of Artists Communities has recieved totaling $690,436.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Mcknight Foundation

Minneapolis, MN

PURPOSE: FOR DESIGNING AND IMPLEMENTING A RESIDENCY CONSORTIUM FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM FOR MCKNIGHT ARTIST FELLOWS

$240,000
Mcknight Foundation

Minneapolis, MN

PURPOSE: FOR DESIGNING AND IMPLEMENTING A RESIDENCY CONSORTIUM FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM FOR MCKNIGHT ARTIST FELLOWS

$240,000
Andrew W Mellon Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT A NEW MODEL DESIGNED TO ADDRESS INJUSTICES IN RESIDENCY SPACES THROUGH A RESTORATIVE JUSTICE FRAMEWORK

$150,000
3arts Inc

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: Residency Fellowships

$34,300
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT

$15,100
M K Reichert Sternlicht Foundation

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED

$5,000
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