Young Aspirations-Young Artists Inc

Organization Overview

Young Aspirations-Young Artists Inc is located in New Orleans, LA. The organization was established in 1990. According to its NTEE Classification (J22) the organization is classified as: Job Training, under the broad grouping of Employment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Young Aspirations-Young Artists Inc employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Young Aspirations-Young Artists Inc 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, Young Aspirations-Young Artists Inc generated $778.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $642.4k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 19.8% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

YAYA (YOUNG ASPIRATIONS YOUNG ARTISTS) EMPOWERS CREATIVE YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH VISUAL ARTS EDUCATION COMBINED WITH ENTREPRENEURIAL, LEADERSHIP, AND LIFE SKILLS TRAINING. OUR GOAL IS TO EQUIP YOUNG PEOPLE WITH THE SKILLS THEY NEED TO THRIVE AS LEADERS AT SCHOOL AND IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. FOR MORE THAN 30 YEARS, YAYA HAS SERVED AS A CREATIVE COMMUNITY WHERE YOUNG PEOPLE HAVE THE FREEDOM, OPPORTUNITIES, AND RESOURCES TO DISCOVER THEIR PASSIONS AND ARTISTIC VOICES. WE SERVE AS AN INCUBATOR FOR YOUNG TALENT AND HAVE NURTURED GENERATIONS OF CULTURE-BEARERS AND CREATIVE THINKERS WHO ARE NOW PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS, DESIGNERS, TEACHERS, AND LEADERS IN NEW ORLEANS AND ACROSS THE COUNTRY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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YA YA GUILD: PROVIDES VISUAL ARTS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING TO YOUTH AGES 13-25. PARTICIPANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE THROUGHOUT HIGH SCHOOL AND BEYOND AND ARE TRAINED IN A WIDE RANGE OF ARTISTIC MEDIA, WHILE GAINING LEADERSHIP AND LIFE SKILLS TO HELP THEM THRIVE IN THEIR ADULT LIVES, INCLUDING COLLABORATION, PROJECT MANAGEMENT, FINANCIAL LITERACY, MARKETING, PORTFOLIO/RESUME DEVELOPMENT AND CLIENT RELATIONS. THE 30 YAYA GUILD MEMBERS CAN ATTEND THIS FREE PROGRAM EVERY DAY AFTERSCHOOL AND HAVE OPPORTUNITIES TO TRAVEL AND REPRESENT THE ORGANIZATION PUBLICLY


COMMUNITY AND FAMILY ARTS: SERVES YOUTH AGES 5-12, AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH FREE AFTERSCHOOL VISUAL ARTS PROGRAMS, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING AND BUILDING POSITIVE COMMUNICATION SKILLS. THIS PROGRAM OPERATES TWO DAYS PER WEEK PLUS MONTHLY FAMILY DAYS AND A FOUR WEEK SUMMER CAMP AND SERVED 300 YOUTH AND THEIR CAREGIVERS IN 2021


URBAN HEROES: PLACES YA YA GUILD ALUMNI AS TEACHERS AND MENTORS IN SCHOOLS, FOR SCHOOL PROGRAMS HOSTED AT THE YAYA ARTS CENTER, AND AT COMMUNITY EVENTS AND FESTIVALS, SIGNIFICANTLY EXPANDING THE REACH OF YAYA'S VISUAL ARTS PROGRAM AND PROVIDING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR ALUMNI ARTISTS. URBAN HEROES PROGRAMS REACHED MORE THAN 275 INDIVIDUALS IN 2021.


CREATIVE GLASS: YA YA CREATIVE GLASS EDUCATES THE PUBLIC ABOUT GLASS ARTS THROUGH YA YA'S PUBLIC ACCESS GLASS STUDIO. THIS PROGRAM OFFERS FEE-BASED CLASSES, HANDS ON FIELD TRIPS AND DEMONSTRATIONS FOR SCHOOL GROUPS, AND A FREE MONTHLY GLASSBLOWING DEMONSTRATION AND OPEN HOUSE, REACHING NEARLY 300 PEOPLE IN 2021.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Margaret Miles
Executive Director
$73,828
Danielle Coco
President
$0
Rebecca Madura
Secretary
$0
Paul Schott
Treasurer
$0
Lesli Harris
Vice President
$0
Glenn Gruber
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $77,719
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$522,801
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$600,520
Total Program Service Revenue$55,308
Investment income $576
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $25,611
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $18,494
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $60,770
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $778,663

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Young Aspirations-Young Artists Inc has recieved totaling $154,976.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
John And Robyn Horn Foundation Inc

Little Rock, AR

PURPOSE: 2021 GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$75,000
Network For Good Inc

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED

$19,926
Ana & Adeline Foundation

New Orleans, LA

PURPOSE: GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES

$18,256
Zemurray Foundation

New Orleans, LA

PURPOSE: YOUTH

$15,000
The Greater New Orleans Foundation

New Orleans, LA

PURPOSE: ARTS/CULTURE

$14,794
United Way Of Southeast Louisiana

New Orleans, LA

PURPOSE: GRANT FUNDING

$12,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$48,894
Earnings$5,959
Ending Balance$54,853

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