Pop-Up Project is located in Chattanooga, TN. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (A62) the organization is classified as: Dance, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Pop-Up Project employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Pop-Up Project 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, Pop-Up Project generated $558.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 30.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $470.2k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 37.5% per year over the past 5 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
TO BUILD A VIBRANT, DIVERSE AND SUSTAINABLE PERFORMING ARTS ECONOMY THAT IS AUTHENTIC TO OUR AREA AND ENGAGED WITH OUR COMMUNITY, WHILE PROVIDING FAIR WAGE OPPORTUNITIES TO LOCAL ARTISTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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IMMERSIVE EVENT - UNTIL THE SUN RISES UTSR WAS HELD IN NOVEMBER 2023 WITH FIVE NIGHTLY PERFORMANCES. THIS IMMERSIVE EVENT WAS THE WORK OF MORE THAN 40 LOCAL ARTISTS, AND SOLD NEARLY 2000 TICKETS.
THE POP-UP PROJECT STREET TEAM - COMMISSIONS THIS PROGRAM IS WELL-ESTABLISHED. IT ALLOWS US TO PUT DANCE INTO THE SERVICE OF EVENT PRODUCERS, PARTY PLANNERS, COMMUNITY ORGANIZERS, ETC. IT TAKES DANCE TO THE PEOPLE, LIMITING GEOGRAPHIC BARRIERS TO ACCESS, WHILE KEEPING POP-UP VISIBLE IN THE COMMUNITY AND PROVIDING REGULAR, PAID OPPORTUNITIES TO ARTISTS. IN 2023, WE WERE ABLE TO PROVIDE PERFORMING OPPORTUNITIES TO AS MANY AS 12 PROFESSIONAL AND 40 STUDENT DANCERS, AND HAD ANYWHERE FROM 30 - 1800 IN ATTENDANCE AT THESE EVENTS.
YOUTH PROGRAM OUR COMPREHENSIVE YOUTH PROGRAM SERVES MORE THAN 400 CHILDREN, PROVIDING THEM THE OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE CLASSES IN A VARIETY OF STYLES, INCLUDING MODERN, BALLET, JAZZ AND HIP-HOP. IT INCLUDES FIELD TRIPS TO MILESTONE CULTURAL ACTIVITIES AND A TWO-WEEK SUMMER INTENSIVE. OUR CURRICULUM MEETS STATE EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS IN TENNESSEE, AS WELL AS THOSE USED IN PROFESSIONAL STUDIOS. OUR PROGRAM IS ONE OF THE FEW IN THE AREA THAT PROVIDES A DANCE EDUCTION TO LOW INCOME CHILDREN, AND IS, THEREFORE, CRUCIAL TO CREATING MORE EQUITY IN ARTS ACCESS AND EDUCATION IN OUR AREA.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Louis Marin Interim Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $47,383 |
Jules Downum Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $45,833 |
Ann Carter President | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Chloe Morrison Secretary | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
J Barry White Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kreneshia Whiteside Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $1,100 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $14,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $366,703 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $381,803 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $171,616 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $4,691 |
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 | $558,110 |
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. | $93,217 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $29,340 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $33,269 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $9,677 |
Fees for services: Management | $19,940 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $7,178 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $224,536 |
Advertising and promotion | $22,230 |
Office expenses | $8,117 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $32,382 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,877 |
Insurance | $1,679 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $470,225 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $89,697 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $59,309 |
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 | $7,787 |
Total assets | $156,793 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $156,793 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $156,793 |