Arts & Literature Laboratory Inc

Organization Overview

Arts & Literature Laboratory Inc is located in Madison, WI. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (A20) the organization is classified as: Arts & Culture, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Arts & Literature Laboratory Inc employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Arts & Literature Laboratory 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 12/2023, Arts & Literature Laboratory Inc generated $873.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 30.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $711.3k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 30.2% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO STEWARD A COMMUNITY LABORATORY FOR CREATIVE EXPERIMENTATION, COLLABORATION, AND EXCELLENCE IN CONTEMPORARY VISUAL, LITERARY, AND PERFORMING ARTS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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39 TEACHING ARTISTS TAUGHT 65 CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS TO YOUTH, ADULTS, AND SENIOR CITIZENS. ARTS & LITERATURE LABORATORY, INC'S TEACHING ARTISTS ARE PROFESSIONAL PRACTICING ARTISTS, WRITERS, AND EDUCATORS WHO LIVE LOCALLY. THE SPRING 2023 DABL BUSINESS OF ART CONFERENCE WAS HOSTED AT ARTS & LITERATURE LABORATORY, INC AND FEATURED PRESENTATIONS FROM 20 DIFFERENT EDUCATORS AND CREATIVE PROFESSIONALS. 25% OF THE ENROLLMENT IN ARTS & LITERATURE LABORATORY, INC'S 10 WEEK-LONG SUMMER YOUTH ARTS CAMP IS RESERVED FOR STUDENTS ON FULL OR PARTIAL FINANCIAL AID SCHOLARSHIPS.


ARTS & LITERATURE LABORATORY, INC PRESENTED 20 EXHIBITIONS IN OUR GALLERIES FEATURING THE WORK OF 82 ARTISTS, PREDOMINANTLY FROM HISTORICALLY MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES INCLUDING BIPOC, LGBTQ+, WOMEN, AND ARTISTS WITH DISABILITIES; HOSTED TWO NATIVE ART MARKETS SHOWCASING THE WORK OF 42 INDIGENOUS ARTISTS; AND HELD 13 FILM SCREENINGS OF WORK BY 63 FILMMAKERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD. THIS WAS PROVIDED FOR AN AUDIENCE OF APPROXIMATELY 12,000 PEOPLE.


WE FEATURED 313 MUSICIANS IN 87 CONCERTS ATTENDED BY APPROXIMATELY 18,000 PEOPLE, AND 40 WERE FREE ADMISSION TO INCREASE ACCESSIBILITY TO JAZZ, CLASSICAL, AND EXPERIMENTAL MUSIC IN OUR COMMUNITY. MUSICIANS RANGED FROM LOCAL PROFESSIONAL AND STUDENT MUSICIANS TO GRAMMY-AWARD WINNERS. IN ADDITION TO MUSIC, ARTS & LITERATURE LABORATORY, INC PRESENTS THEATER, DANCE, AND PERFORMANCE ART.


WE PRESENTED 33 LITERARY ARTS EVENTS INCLUDING FEATURING OVER 200 WRITERS FOR APPROXIMATELY 1400 AUDIENCE MEMBERS. IN ADDITION WE AWARDED 8 PRIZES TO WISCONSIN WRITERS, OFFERED OVER 100 HOURS OF COMMUNITY WRITING TIME FOR 90 WRITERS, FEATURED 2 DAYS OF POETRY VIDEOS FROM AROUND THE WORLD, FEATURED 22 ARTICLES IN OUR ONLINE JOURNAL THE ARTS & LITERATURE LABORATORY REVIEW, AND HOSTED MADISON'S ONLY SMALL PRESS LENDING LIBRARY.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jolynne Roorda
Co-Director
$50,000
Rita Mae Reese
Co-Director
$50,000
Genia Daniels
Treasurer
$4,000
Mrill Ingram
Co-Chair
$0
Cedric Johnson
Co-Chair
$0
Chad Bartell
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$17,322
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $105,217
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$560,266
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $22,120
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$682,805
Total Program Service Revenue$172,058
Investment income $20,015
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$1,833
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $680
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $35
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $873,760

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