Arts Express
- Assets
- $99.8k
- Revenue
- $499.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Tucson, AZ
- Founding
- 07/1999
- Data as of
- 09/2021
- EIN
- 86-0941657
Organization Overview
Arts Express, operating under the name Arts Express Theatre, is located in Tucson, AZ. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (A25) the organization is classified as: Arts Education, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Arts Express Theatre 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, Arts Express Theatre generated $499.5k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $487.8k during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 14.0% 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF ARTS EXPRESS IS TO BUILD CHARACTER, STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY AND CELEBRATE CULTURE THROUGH THE POWER OF THE PERFORMING ARTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CHRISTMAS CAROL 2020 OFFERED 14 AT-RISK YOUTH THE OPPORTUNITY TO PERFORM IN A FULL-LENGTH BROADWAY MUSICAL, WORKING ALONGSIDE PROFESSIONAL ACTORS. THEN, OVER 200 AT-RISK YOUTH HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO SEE THE PRODUCTION, MANY EXPERIENCING LIVE THEATRE FOR THE FIRST TIME.
IN SPRING 2021, ARTS EXPRESS THEATRE OFFERED 12 AT-RISK YOUTH THE OPPORTUNITY TO PERFORM IN A FULL-LENGTH BROADWAY PRODUCTION OF WEST SIDE STORY, WORKING ALONGSIDE PROFESSIONAL ACTORS. OVER 200 AT-RISK TEENAGERS HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO SEE THE PRODUCTION, MANY EXPERIENCING LIVE THEATRE FOR THE FIRST TIME VIA LIVE STREAM. TO ADDRESS THE CULTURALLY SENSITIVE THEMES, WE HELD POST-SHOW TALK-BACKS EXPLORING THE CONTEMPORARY IMPLICATIONS OF THE SHOW'S CONTENT. WE ASKED AUDIENCE MEMBERS TO BRING THOUGHTS AND QUESTIONS COVERING TOPICS SUCH AS CULTURAL DEFINITIONS AND STEREOTYPES, SEXUALITY AND MISOGYNY, AND SOCIAL OPPRESSION. THE PANEL INCLUDED CAST MEMBERS AND REPRESENTATIVES OF CULTURALLY RELEVANT ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING CHICANOS POR LA CAUSA, ARMISTADES AND THE TUCSON HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. IN ADDITION, TWO PUERTO RICAN PROFESSIONAL ACTORS CONSULTED WITH THE CAST REGARDING CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT AS WELL AS PROVIDING A CULTURAL LENS TO THE STORYLINE.
DURING THE SUMMER OF 2021, OUR MONTE AWARDS (NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL THEATRE AWARDS) AND LET FREEDOM SING 4TH OF JULY EVENTS WERE LIVE AND LIVE STREAMED. COMBINED, THOSE SHOWS HAD OVER 4000 VIEWERS! OUR SUMMER CLASSES AND CAMPS SERVED OVER 100 KIDS WITH LIVE SOCIALLY-DISTANCED AND MASKED PROGRAMMING.
CHRISTMAS CAROL 2020 OFFERED 14 AT-RISK YOUTH THE OPPORTUNITY TO PERFORM IN A FULL-LENGTH BROADWAY MUSICAL, WORKING ALONGSIDE PROFESSIONAL ACTORS. THEN, OVER 200 AT-RISK YOUTH HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO SEE THE PRODUCTION, MANY EXPERIENCING LIVE THEATRE FOR THE FIRST TIME.
IN SPRING 2021, ARTS EXPRESS THEATRE OFFERED 12 AT-RISK YOUTH THE OPPORTUNITY TO PERFORM IN A FULL-LENGTH BROADWAY PRODUCTION OF WEST SIDE STORY, WORKING ALONGSIDE PROFESSIONAL ACTORS. OVER 200 AT-RISK TEENAGERS HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO SEE THE PRODUCTION, MANY EXPERIENCING LIVE THEATRE FOR THE FIRST TIME VIA LIVE STREAM. TO ADDRESS THE CULTURALLY SENSITIVE THEMES, WE HELD POST-SHOW TALK-BACKS EXPLORING THE CONTEMPORARY IMPLICATIONS OF THE SHOW'S CONTENT. WE ASKED AUDIENCE MEMBERS TO BRING THOUGHTS AND QUESTIONS COVERING TOPICS SUCH AS CULTURAL DEFINITIONS AND STEREOTYPES, SEXUALITY AND MISOGYNY, AND SOCIAL OPPRESSION. THE PANEL INCLUDED CAST MEMBERS AND REPRESENTATIVES OF CULTURALLY RELEVANT ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING CHICANOS POR LA CAUSA, ARMISTADES AND THE TUCSON HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. IN ADDITION, TWO PUERTO RICAN PROFESSIONAL ACTORS CONSULTED WITH THE CAST REGARDING CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT AS WELL AS PROVIDING A CULTURAL LENS TO THE STORYLINE.
DURING THE SUMMER OF 2021, OUR MONTE AWARDS (NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL THEATRE AWARDS) AND LET FREEDOM SING 4TH OF JULY EVENTS WERE LIVE AND LIVE STREAMED. COMBINED, THOSE SHOWS HAD OVER 4000 VIEWERS! OUR SUMMER CLASSES AND CAMPS SERVED OVER 100 KIDS WITH LIVE SOCIALLY-DISTANCED AND MASKED PROGRAMMING.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Karen Wiese Executive Director - Nonvoting Director Of The Board | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Warren Hatcher Vice President | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Gail Kolenda Treasurer | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Jonathon Crider Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Lendre Kearns Secretary | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Susan Thibodeaux President | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $15,299 |
| Government grants | $115,644 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $139,818 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $54,233 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $270,761 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $223,247 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $5,500 |
| 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 | $499,508 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $32,500 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $196,746 |
| Advertising and promotion | $65,083 |
| Office expenses | $24,396 |
| Information technology | $9,324 |
| Royalties | $21,656 |
| Occupancy | $52,300 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,000 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $4,299 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $487,839 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $42,197 |
| 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 | $4,001 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $25,338 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $28,278 |
| Total assets | $99,814 |
| 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 | $3,500 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $3,500 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $30,412 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $65,902 |
| 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 | $99,814 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Arts Express has recieved totaling $12,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Jewish Community Foundation Of Southern Arizona Tucson, AZ PURPOSE: SUPPORT | $12,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Academy Of Mathematics & Science South Inc Tucson, AZ | $124,208,680 | $62,725,140 |
Artnow Fondation San Francisco, CA | $0 | $214,158 |
Lazy Mf Trust Irvine, CA | $2,742,949 | $392,168 |
Anderson Ranch Arts Foundation Snowmass Village, CO | $19,349,000 | $7,444,141 |
Thru Guidance Ministries Los Angeles, CA | $2,841,551 | $7,857,035 |
Inner-City Arts Los Angeles, CA | $18,610,203 | $5,566,146 |
House Of Blues Music Forward Foundation Beverly Hills, CA | $3,094,278 | $3,522,048 |
School Of Arts And Culture At Mhp San Jose, CA | $8,721,548 | $4,861,362 |
Wayne Thiebaud Foundation Sacramento, CA | $135,503,481 | $2,669,000 |
California Jazz Conservatory Inc Berkeley, CA | $7,248,479 | $2,565,384 |
Arts For Healing And Justice Network Long Beach, CA | $3,982,925 | $3,271,300 |
Art Students League Of Denver Denver, CO | $2,150,049 | $2,289,374 |