Arctic Arts Project is located in Denver, CO. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Arctic Arts 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, Arctic Arts Project generated $74.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 74.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $122.3k during the year ending 12/2023. 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
THE MISSION OF THE ARCTIC ARTS PROJECT IS TO EDUCATE THE WORLD THROUGH A VISUAL UNDERSTANDING OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND THE SOLUTIONS AND ADAPTATIONS WE NEED TO SURVIVE. THROUGH IMPACTFUL IMAGERY, BACKED BY SOUND SCIENCE AND DEDICATION, WE EDUCATE THE WORLD AND CREATE A NEW PATH TO A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE. IMMERSIVE DOCUMENTATION ON THE SCIENCE OF CLIMATE CHANGE TEACHES TRUTH. THE ARCTIC ARTS PROJECT REVEALS TO THE WORLD WHAT IS HAPPENING NOW AND HOW IT IS RELEVANT TO THE HUMAN EXISTENCE. CLIMATE CHAOS IS THE BIGGEST ENVIRONMENTAL THREAT HUMANITY HAS EVER FACED. THE ARCTIC ARTS PROJECT IS WORKING WITH INDIVIDUALS, COMMUNITIES, BUSINESSES, AND POLICY MAKERS TO INSPIRE, EDUCATE AND PROMOTE ACTION SURROUNDING CLIMATE CHANGE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EDUCATION, POLICY, & OUTREACH: CREATING MULTIMEDIA LEARNING TOOLS FOR CORPORATE INDUSTRY AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC, ESG SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES, AND CONSERVATION. THIS INCLUDES A SPECIAL INITIATIVE CALLED POLAR PARTNERS PROGRAMMING, A CHANNEL FOR DIRECT CORPORATE INVOLVEMENT IN EDUCATION, SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAMMING AND ESG INITIATIVES. THROUGH STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS AND PUBLIC SPEAKING FORUMS, AAP HAS GIVEN MULTIMEDIA PRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE PROJECT AT DOZENS OF MAJOR INSTITUTIONS INCLUDING THE JAKARTA CLIMATE CONFERENCE, NCAR, NASA, NSIDC, ARCTIC CIRCLE, AMERICAN RENEWABLE ENERGY CONFERENCE, ADOBE, UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO, IUCN, AUDUBON AND WORLD NATURE CONGRESS.
MEDIA PRESENTATIONS, FILMS, BROADCAST MEDIA AND MULTIMEDIA PRESENTATIONS TO VISUALLY EDUCATE THE WORLD ON THE BROAD IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE THROUGH IMPACTFUL IMAGERY, BACKED BY SOUND SCIENCE AND DEDICATION, IN AN EFFORT TO EDUCATE THE WORLD AND CREATE A NEW PATH TO A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE. MEDIA PRESENTATIONS ARE ARTISTICALLY CRAFTED THROUGH PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO IMAGERY CREATED FROM THE ORGANIZATION'S EXPEDITIONS TO AREAS AROUND THE GLOBE THAT ARE HIGHLY IMPACTED BY CLIMATE CHANGE. AWARD WINNING FILMS, PUBLIC ART GALLERIES, INSTALLATIONS AT AIRPORTS AND MUSEUMS, TRAVELING EXHIBITIONS.
ON LOCATION CONTENT CREATION AND EDUCATION VISUALLY DEMONSTRATING THE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Kerry Koepping Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Joe Boyer Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Bruce Vaughn Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Andrea Sparrow Executive Producer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Robert Sagrillo Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $3,050 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $69,261 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $72,311 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,044 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $596 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $74,601 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $756 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,705 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $280 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $2,039 |
Information technology | $2,088 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $34,443 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $545 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $555 |
Insurance | $799 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $122,258 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $13,290 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,111 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $259,140 |
Total assets | $273,541 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $18,850 |
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 | $18,850 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $232,184 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $22,507 |
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 | $273,541 |