Free Arts For Abused Children Of Arizona, operating under the name Free Arts Of Arizona, is located in Phoenix, AZ. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (I72) the organization is classified as: Child Abuse Prevention, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Free Arts Of Arizona employed 19 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Free Arts Of Arizona 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 09/2021, Free Arts Of Arizona generated $3.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 9.3% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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FREE ARTS FOR ABUSED CHILDREN OF ARIZONA (FREE ARTS) IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT TRANSFORMS CHILDREN'S TRAUMA TO RESILIENCE THROUGH THE ARTS. SINCE 1993, FREE ARTS HAS PROUDLY SERVED MORE THAN 130,000 CHILDREN IN MARICOPA COUNTY AND SURROUNDING AREAS. FREE ARTS HAS 19 STAFF MEMBERS AND 864 VOLUNTEER MENTORS WHO SERVE NEARLY 7,000 CHILDREN EACH YEAR. FREE ARTS PARTNERS WITH 40 INDIVIDUAL SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES AT 100+ SITES TO PROVIDE A UNIQUE COMBINATION OF ARTS, A TRAUMA INFORMED CURRICULUM, AND MENTORING, TO CHILDREN WHO ARE IN OUT-OF-HOME CARE. FREE ARTS USES THE ARTS TO BUILD RESILIENCE IN CHILDREN WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED THE TRAUMA OF ABUSE, NEGLECT, OR HOMELESSNESS. VOLUNTEER MENTORS AND PROFESSIONAL TEACHING ARTISTS CREATE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT WHERE CHILDREN CAN EXPRESS THEMSELVES, LEARN NEW SKILLS, BUILD SELF-EFFICACY, AND BEGIN TO HEAL.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE WEEKLY MENTOR PROGRAM MATCHES ADULT VOLUNTEER MENTORS WITH GROUPS OF CHILDREN LIVING IN SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES, FOR WEEKLY ART SESSIONS FOR UP TO 16 WEEKS. MENTORS USE TRAUMA INFORMED TECHNIQUES TO BUILD RELATIONSHIPS WITH THEIR GROUP, HELPING CHILDREN TO BUILD TRUSTING RELATIONSHIPS AND EXPRESS THEMSELVES CREATIVELY.
PROFESSIONAL ARTIST SERIES - PROFESSIONAL TEACHING ARTISTS LEAD THE CHILDREN THROUGH FOCUSED ART-MAKING SESSIONS DESIGNED TO DEVELOP SKILLS AND SELF-EFFICACY. ART FORMS INCLUDE PAINTING, DRAWING, COOKING, DANCING, DRUMMING, AND BEAT MAKING. AT THE END OF EACH SERIES, CHILDREN CELEBRATE THEIR ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND DEMONSTRATE THEIR SKILLS TO THEIR PEERS AT A CULMINATING EVENT.
CAMP SERIES - CAMP BRINGS TOGETHER CHILDREN FROM MULTIPLE PARTNER AGENCIES TO ENGAGE IN ART ACTIVITIES WITHIN IN A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT. AT CAMP, PROFESSIONAL TEACHING ARTISTS LEAD WORKSHOPS DESIGNED TO INTRODUCE CHILDREN TO NEW FORMS OF SELF-EXPRESSION. VOLUNTEER MENTORS SUPPORT CHILDREN IN ARTISTICALLY EXPRESSING THEIR PERSONAL STORIES. INTENTIONAL STRUCTURE AND A FOCUS ON COLLABORATION CREATE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT AND SENSE OF COMMUNITY FOR PARTICIPANTS. EACH CAMP SERIES CONCLUDES WITH A FINAL PERFORMANCE WHERE PARTICIPANTS SHARE THEIR ART AND STORIES OF RESILIENCE, SURVIVAL, HOPE, AND HEALING WITH THE PUBLIC.
FREE ARTS DAYS -CHILDREN IN PARTNER SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES PRACTICE SELF- EXPRESSION WITH THE SUPPORT OF VOLUNTEER MENTORS DURING THIS ONE-DAY PROGRAM HOSTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL ARTS AND CULTURE ORGANIZATIONS. INCLUDED IN FREE ARTS DAYS IS THE ALUMNI PROGRAM. TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS (AGES 14-25) WHO HAVE PARTICIPATED IN FREE ARTS PROGRAMS, BUILD SKILLS AND COMMUNITY BY ENGAGING IN ART ACTIVITIES, PEER MENTORSHIP, LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, AND APPRENTICESHIPS ALUMNI PROGRAM TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS (AGES 14-25) WHO HAVE PARTICIPATED IN FREE ARTS PROGRAMS, BUILD SKILLS AND COMMUNITY BY ENGAGING IN ART ACTIVITIES, PEER MENTORSHIP, LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, AND APPRENTICESHIPS.
THE WEEKLY MENTOR PROGRAM MATCHES ADULT VOLUNTEER MENTORS WITH GROUPS OF CHILDREN LIVING IN SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES, FOR WEEKLY ART SESSIONS FOR UP TO 16 WEEKS. MENTORS USE TRAUMA INFORMED TECHNIQUES TO BUILD RELATIONSHIPS WITH THEIR GROUP, HELPING CHILDREN TO BUILD TRUSTING RELATIONSHIPS AND EXPRESS THEMSELVES CREATIVELY.
PROFESSIONAL ARTIST SERIES - PROFESSIONAL TEACHING ARTISTS LEAD THE CHILDREN THROUGH FOCUSED ART-MAKING SESSIONS DESIGNED TO DEVELOP SKILLS AND SELF-EFFICACY. ART FORMS INCLUDE PAINTING, DRAWING, COOKING, DANCING, DRUMMING, AND BEAT MAKING. AT THE END OF EACH SERIES, CHILDREN CELEBRATE THEIR ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND DEMONSTRATE THEIR SKILLS TO THEIR PEERS AT A CULMINATING EVENT.
CAMP SERIES - CAMP BRINGS TOGETHER CHILDREN FROM MULTIPLE PARTNER AGENCIES TO ENGAGE IN ART ACTIVITIES WITHIN IN A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT. AT CAMP, PROFESSIONAL TEACHING ARTISTS LEAD WORKSHOPS DESIGNED TO INTRODUCE CHILDREN TO NEW FORMS OF SELF-EXPRESSION. VOLUNTEER MENTORS SUPPORT CHILDREN IN ARTISTICALLY EXPRESSING THEIR PERSONAL STORIES. INTENTIONAL STRUCTURE AND A FOCUS ON COLLABORATION CREATE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT AND SENSE OF COMMUNITY FOR PARTICIPANTS. EACH CAMP SERIES CONCLUDES WITH A FINAL PERFORMANCE WHERE PARTICIPANTS SHARE THEIR ART AND STORIES OF RESILIENCE, SURVIVAL, HOPE, AND HEALING WITH THE PUBLIC.
FREE ARTS DAYS -CHILDREN IN PARTNER SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES PRACTICE SELF- EXPRESSION WITH THE SUPPORT OF VOLUNTEER MENTORS DURING THIS ONE-DAY PROGRAM HOSTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL ARTS AND CULTURE ORGANIZATIONS. INCLUDED IN FREE ARTS DAYS IS THE ALUMNI PROGRAM. TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS (AGES 14-25) WHO HAVE PARTICIPATED IN FREE ARTS PROGRAMS, BUILD SKILLS AND COMMUNITY BY ENGAGING IN ART ACTIVITIES, PEER MENTORSHIP, LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, AND APPRENTICESHIPS ALUMNI PROGRAM TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS (AGES 14-25) WHO HAVE PARTICIPATED IN FREE ARTS PROGRAMS, BUILD SKILLS AND COMMUNITY BY ENGAGING IN ART ACTIVITIES, PEER MENTORSHIP, LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, AND APPRENTICESHIPS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Alicia Sutton Campbell Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $130,838 |
Stephanie Smith Operations D | Officer | 40 | $75,616 |
Amber Wayne President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Chadwick Campbell President-El | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Cathy Graham VP Of Govern | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Karen Grande VP Of Outrea | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $147,525 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $32,457 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $221,940 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,567,106 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $92,162 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,969,028 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $3,828 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $12,153 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,019,217 |
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. | $211,625 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $43,497 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $720,015 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $102,250 |
Payroll taxes | $73,796 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $11,926 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $207,168 |
Advertising and promotion | $32,388 |
Office expenses | $28,909 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $755 |
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 | $160,015 |
Insurance | $10,484 |
All other expenses | $8,880 |
Total functional expenses | $1,990,147 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $117,208 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,131,191 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $747,721 |
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 | $28,015 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,864,201 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $6,888,336 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $61,907 |
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 | $61,907 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,075,122 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $751,307 |
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 | $6,888,336 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Free Arts For Abused Children Of Arizona has recieved totaling $2,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Gannett Foundations Inc Mclean, VA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $1,000 |
Gannett Foundations Inc Mclean, VA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $500 |
Gannett Foundations Inc Mclean, VA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $500 |
Beg. Balance | $32,115 |
Net Contributions | $109,007 |
Ending Balance | $141,122 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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San Joaquin County Child Abuse Prevention Council Stockton, CA | $6,373,589 | $16,827,116 |
Orangewood Foundation Santa Ana, CA | $100,333,336 | $24,464,496 |
Prevent Child Abuse California North Highlands, CA | $10,024,759 | $10,271,939 |
Child Abuse Council Of Sacramento North Highlands, CA | $7,168,665 | $9,711,177 |
The Priority Center Ending The Generational Cycle Of Trauma Inc Santa Ana, CA | $2,077,289 | $8,843,523 |
Safe & Sound San Francisco, CA | $26,547,332 | $16,393,636 |
Open Doors Social Services Clearfield, UT | $1,653,112 | $8,235,430 |
Home Start Incorporated San Diego, CA | $8,331,025 | $8,164,021 |
Comprehensive Youth Services Of Fresno Inc Fresno, CA | $1,558,648 | $6,688,945 |
Promises2kids Foundation San Diego, CA | $17,939,955 | $10,317,382 |
Child Abuse Listening Mediation Inc Santa Barbara, CA | $20,932,846 | $9,183,991 |
The Childrens Center Of The Antelop E Valley Lancaster, CA | $5,779,851 | $7,281,153 |