California Alliance For Arts Education
- Assets
- $4.1m
- Revenue
- $270.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 12
- Location
- Pasadena, CA
- Founding
- 03/1988
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 94-2733935
Organization Overview
California Alliance For Arts Education is located in Pasadena, CA. The organization was established in 1988. According to its NTEE Classification (A25) the organization is classified as: Arts Education, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, California Alliance For Arts Education employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. California Alliance For Arts Education 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 12/2021, California Alliance For Arts Education generated $270.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (24.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $384.4k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (15.4%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
THIS IS A 3-MONTH, SHORT FISCAL YEAR FILING FOR CREATE CA. CREATE CA ADVOCATES FOR HIGH QUALITY ARTS EDUCATION FOR ALL CALIFORNIA STUDENTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CREATE CA IS PLEASED TO PRESENT A REPORT ON OUR MAJOR PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS. ARTS NOW COMMUNITIESTHROUGH THE ARTS NOW COMMUNITIES PROGRAM, CREATE CA SUPPORTED 39 LOCAL COALITIONS WHICH MAKE UP OUR STATEWIDE NETWORK OF ARTS EDUCATION ADVOCATES. ARTS NOW PROVIDES PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, LEADERSHIP TRAINING, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT AND STIPENDS TO HELP PURSUE LOCAL ADVOCACY OBJECTIVES. THE GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS TO INCREASE PUBLIC FUNDING FOR, ACCESS TO AND PARTICIPATION IN ARTS EDUCATION, REGARDLESS OF ZIP CODE, RACE, GENDER, ETHNICITY OR SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS.
STUDENT VOICES PROGRAMTHE STUDENT VOICES PROGRAM BRINGS TOGETHER 7TH-12TH GRADE STUDENTS TO EXPLORE THE POTENTIAL FOR ORGANIZING AND ACTIVISM. CREATE CA ADMINISTERED AN ONLINE INTERNSHIP IN WHICH STUDENTS WORKED CREATIVELY AND COLLABORATIVELY TO CREATE CHANGE IN THEIR SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES. IN ADDITION, STUDENT VOICES OPENED AN ANNUAL ART MAKING AND ADVOCACY CHALLENGE FOR STUDENTS LOOKING TO MAKE POSITIVE CHANGE IN THEIR SCHOOL COMMUNITY. DURING THIS PERIOD, CREATE CA PARTNERED WITH GLADEO AND LOS ANGELES COUNTY TO LAUNCH A NEW WEBSITE FOCUSED ON CAREER PATHWAYS AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR CALIFORNIA STUDENTS.
PUBLIC WILL CAMPAIGN AND OTHER SPECIAL PROJECTS CREATE CA'S STATEWIDE PUBLIC WILL CAMPAIGN INFLUENCES DECISION MAKERS AND INCREASES ACCESS AND PARTICIPATION IN THE ARTS. THE GOAL OF THE CAMPAIGN IS TO ACHIEVE A FUNDAMENTAL CULTURE SHIFT IN WHICH ALL COMMUNITIES UNDERSTAND, VALUE AND ALLOCATE PUBLIC FUNDS TO ARTS EDUCATION. THE PUBLIC WILL CAMPAIGN CONTINUES TO GAIN FOLLOWERS AND SUPPORTERS WITH OUR NEWSLETTER LIST NOW REACHING OVER 18,000 INDIVIDUALS AND SOCIAL MEDIA FOLLOWERS TOPPING 14,000. CREATE CA HOSTED AND CO-HOSTED TEN VIRTUAL EVENTS DURING THIS PERIOD AND PROVIDED ADVOCACY TRAINING TO A TOTAL OF 285 INDIVIDUALS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Thomas Decaigny Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $165,900 |
Patricia Wayne Program Director | 40 | $150,313 | |
Jennifer Wong Deputy Director | 40 | $111,208 | |
Ed Honowitz Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Leonardo Bravo Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Paul Richman Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Cognito Agency Llc Public Relations & Marketing | 12/30/21 | $213,812 |
Spitfire Strategies Public Relations & Marketing | 12/30/21 | $152,659 |
Seed Collaborative Public Relations & Marketing | 12/30/21 | $123,736 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $43,975 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $224,062 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $268,037 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $90 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| 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 | $270,147 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $25,500 |
| 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. | $70,207 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $15,097 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $113,525 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $12,688 |
| Payroll taxes | $14,171 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| 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 | $98,150 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $10,324 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $6,654 |
| Travel | $5,226 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $921 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $711 |
| Insurance | $1,853 |
| All other expenses | $20 |
| Total functional expenses | $384,383 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,307,257 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $758,558 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $992,346 |
| 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 | $11,024 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,100 |
| Total assets | $4,071,285 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $140,892 |
| 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 | $140,892 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,316,079 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,614,314 |
| 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 | $4,071,285 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, California Alliance For Arts Education has awarded $76,980 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Pasadena, CA PURPOSE: Grant to support the local leader's artse education advocacy action plan for the year. Funds are used to host events, create assessment tools and print advocacy materials such as handouts for school board members and flyers for parents and community members. | $34,490 |
Pasadena, CA PURPOSE: Grant to support the local leader's artse education advocacy action plan for the year. Funds are used to host events, create assessment tools and print advocacy materials such as handouts for school board members and flyers for parents and community members. | $34,490 |
Pasadena, CA PURPOSE: Grant to support participation in LA County Office of Education's Scale Up Professional Develoment Academy June 24-28, 2019 | $4,000 |
Pasadena, CA PURPOSE: Grant to support participation in LA County Office of Education's Scale Up Professional Develoment Academy June 24-28, 2019 | $4,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that California Alliance For Arts Education has recieved totaling $2,168,543.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
William & Flora Hewlett Foundation Menlo Park, CA PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $900,000 |
William & Flora Hewlett Foundation Menlo Park, CA PURPOSE: FOR ORGANIZATIONAL ADAPTATION | $475,000 |
William & Flora Hewlett Foundation Menlo Park, CA PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $450,000 |
William & Flora Hewlett Foundation Menlo Park, CA PURPOSE: FOR CREATE CA'S ORGANIZATIONAL ADAPTATION | $325,000 |
Lainoff Family Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL CHARITABLE & EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | $15,000 |
A Better Place Foundation Oceanside, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND | $2,500 |
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 |
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 |
Youth Music Project West Linn, OR | $1,663,643 | $2,050,654 |
Djerassi Resident Artists Program Woodside, CA | $5,870,903 | $1,216,127 |