Arts Empowering Life Inc
- Assets
- $1.6m
- Revenue
- $694.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 6
- Location
- Orleans, MA
- Founding
- 10/1988
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 04-3017097
Organization Overview
Arts Empowering Life Inc is located in Orleans, MA. The organization was established in 1988. According to its NTEE Classification (A6B) the organization is classified as: Singing & Choral Groups, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Arts Empowering Life Inc employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Arts Empowering Life Inc 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 06/2021, Arts Empowering Life Inc generated $694.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (11.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $662.3k during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (7.9%) per year over the past 6 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
TO STUDY, ADVOCATE, PERFORM, AND PROMOTE EXCELLENCE IN THE PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS AND PROVIDE INSPIRATION AND EDUCATION OF OTHERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SINCE PRIMITIVE MAN UTTERED HIS FIRST "UGH," HUMANS HAVE ASKED: WHO AM I? HOW DID I GET HERE? AND WHERE AM I GOING? WE, AT ELEMENTS THEATRE COMPANY EXPLORE THOSE ANSWERS, AND RENDER THE LITERATURE WITH IMAGINATION AND INTEGRITY THROUGH A PARTICULAR BRAND OF STORYTELLING CALLED THEATRE. THE TRANSFORMATIVE WORK TO BECOME THE TEXT - TO INHABIT ANOTHER WORLD AND LIVE ANOTHER'S LIFE - IS BOTH OUR PLEASURE AND OUR PRIVILEGE. WE BELIEVE IN THE VITALITY OF THE WORD, AND IN THE COMMUNITY BORN BETWEEN PLAYWRIGHT, ACTOR, AND AUDIENCE. WE SEEK TO BE AVAILABLE TO THAT DIVINE MOMENT WHEN INSPIRATION, FAITHFULNESS, HARD WORK, AND LOVE MERGE, AND TRANSPORT US BEYOND THE FAMILIAR INTO SOMETHING NEW.
THE MOUNT TABOR CENTRE FOR ART AND SPIRITUALITY IS AN INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FACILITATING ECUMENICAL DIALOGUE THROUGH EDUCATIONAL SYMPOSIA, VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS, SPIRITUAL RETREATS AND EXHIBITIONS OF CONTEMPORARY SACRED ART. BRIDGING CULTURAL, ECCLESIAL AND NATIONAL BOUNDARIES, THE MOUNT TABOR CENTRE PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR REFLECTION AND DISCUSSION ABOUT FAITH AND CREATIVITY, CONTEMPLATION AND COMMUNION, LITURGY AND BEAUTY. AS THE SPIRIT INSPIRES THE CONTEMPORARY VOICES OF TODAY'S CHRISTIAN ARTISTS, MUSICIANS AND AUTHORS, MOUNT TABOR PROVIDES VENUES FOR ENCOURAGEMENT AND FELLOWSHIP.
SPIRIT OF AMERICA BAND IS DEDICATED TO THE PURSUIT OF THE IDEALS UPON WHICH OUR COUNTRY WAS FOUNDED. THROUGH THE MEDIUM OF MUSIC AND MARCHING, SPIRIT OF AMERICA UPHOLDS THE VALUES OF TEAMWORK, PATRIOTISM, AND EXCELLENCE TO INSPIRE THE YOUTH OF AMERICA AND AUDIENCES OF ALL AGES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. SPIRIT WINTER PERCUSSION IS THE MOST YOUTHFUL, ENERGETIC ENSEMBLE UNDER THE ARTS EMPOWERING LIFE FOUNDATION. UNDER THE DIRECTION OF RICHARD K. PUGSLEY, THIS AWARD-WINNING INDOOR MARCHING PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE PROVIDES AN OUTLET FOR YOUTH AGES 10-22, TO DEVELOP ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS OF LEADERSHIP, TEAMWORK, DISCIPLINE, EMPATHY, AND RESPECT, IN ADDITION TO LEARNING THE RUDIMENTS OF MUSIC AND MARCHING.
GLORIA DAE CANTORES CHORAL
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sarah R Kanaga President | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Karen E Moore Treasurer/clerk | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Treva Whichard Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Daniel Ford Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Joyce Price Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Mary French Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $539,264 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $4,561 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $539,264 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $30,965 |
| Investment income | $73 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $140 |
| Net Rental Income | $24,000 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $8,235 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $16,911 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $74,406 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $693,994 |
| 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 | $103,129 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $10,352 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,723 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $21,250 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $80,177 |
| Office expenses | $24,677 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $31,300 |
| Travel | $1,332 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,229 |
| Interest | $2,144 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $88,613 |
| Insurance | $47,517 |
| All other expenses | $50,765 |
| Total functional expenses | $662,252 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $188,231 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,793 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $3,970 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,789 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,278,556 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $124,667 |
| Total assets | $1,601,006 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $126,861 |
| 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 | $20,000 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $183,000 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $21,362 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $351,223 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,249,783 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,601,006 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Arts Empowering Life Inc has recieved totaling $36,280.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Grace Jones Richardson Tr Greensboro, NC PURPOSE: TO ASSIST THE ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE | $26,000 |
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: ARTS AND CULTURE | $10,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $280 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $300,093 |
| Net Contributions | $81,061 |
| Ending Balance | $381,154 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Young Peoples Chorus Of New York City Inc New York, NY | $5,108,088 | $5,381,162 |
Brooklyn Youth Chorus Academy Inc Brooklyn, NY | $4,251,363 | $1,486,851 |
Mastervoices Inc New York, NY | $779,342 | $1,755,720 |
Zamir Choral Foundation Inc New York, NY | $1,054,675 | $1,768,406 |
Zumix Inc East Boston, MA | $5,117,381 | $3,178,519 |
Bay State Performing Arts Inc Boston, MA | $718,080 | $1,098,375 |
Chorus Of Westerly Westerly, RI | $5,722,371 | $830,537 |
Emmanuel Music Inc Boston, MA | $1,039,316 | $847,064 |
Arts Empowering Life Inc Orleans, MA | $1,601,006 | $693,994 |
Albany Pro Musica Inc Troy, NY | $1,087,348 | $710,352 |
Mountain Top Music Center Conway, NH | $3,445,290 | $535,467 |
Jack Music Inc New York, NY | $470,697 | $767,436 |