Alliance For Young Artists & Writers Inc
- Assets
- $7.5m
- Revenue
- $3.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 18
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- 05/1995
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 13-3780998
Organization Overview
Alliance For Young Artists & Writers Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1995. 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 06/2021, Alliance For Young Artists & Writers Inc employed 18 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Alliance For Young Artists & Writers 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, Alliance For Young Artists & Writers Inc generated $3.4m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.6m during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.4%) 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
THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO FOSTER CREATIVE EXPRESSION, RECOGNIZE OUTSTANDING ARTISTIC ACHIEVEMENTS BY SECONDARY STUDENTS AND TO PROVIDE INSPIRATION AND VALIDATION FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF ARTISTS AND WRITERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS:THE ALLIANCE MANAGES THE SCHOLASTIC ART & WRITING AWARDS, A NATIONAL RECOGNITION PROGRAM FOR CREATIVE TEENS (GRADES 7-12, AGES 13 AND UP) WHO EXCEL IN ART AND WRITING, SERVING APPROXIMATELY 320,000 STUDENTS ANNUALLY. AWARDS ARE GIVEN IN 29 CATEGORIES, RANGING FROM SHORT STORIES AND JOURNALISM TO PAINTING AND PHOTOGRAPHY. APPROXIMATELY 90,000 AWARDS ARE DISTRIBUTED REGIONALLY THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH 100+ AFFILIATE PARTNERS, INCLUDING COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, MUSEUMS, AND EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS, WHICH ADJUDICATE WORKS AND HOST LOCAL AWARD CEREMONIES AND EXHIBITIONS. TOP WORKS ADVANCE TO THE NATIONAL LEVEL. APPROXIMATELY 2,700 AWARDS ARE DISTRIBUTED NATIONALLY BY THE ALLIANCE, WHICH ADJUDICATES WORK AND HOSTS THE NATIONAL CEREMONIES AND EXHIBITION, AND PUBLISHES SELECT STUDENT ART AND WRITING IN NATIONAL PUBLICATIONS. IN ADDITION, THE ALLIANCE OFFERS CLOSE TO $300,000 IN DIRECT SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS, RANGING FROM $500-$10,000 TO MORE THAN 100 STUDENTS, AND PARTNERS WITH SELECT HIGHER-EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS, WHICH EARMARK AND ADDITIONAL $5,000,000 IN SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE RECEIVED AN AWARD.
PUBLICATIONS:THE ALLIANCE RECOGNIZES STUDENTS' ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND SHOWCASES THEIR WORKS IN WIDE RANGE OF PUBLICATIONS THAT ARE DISTRIBUTED NATIONALLY TO AN AUDIENCE OF EDUCATORS, STUDENTS, EDUCATIONAL AND ARTS ORGANIZATIONS, LEADERS IN THE FIELD, AND OTHER SUPPORTERS. THESE INCLUDE THE ANNUAL YEARBOOK, BEST TEEN ART, BEST TEEN WRITING, AND NATIONAL STUDENT POETS' CHAPBOOK, AMONG OTHERS. IN ADDITION, PUBLICATIONS ARE FEATURED ONLINE AT THE ALLIANCE WEBSITE, ARTANDWRITING.ORG, WHICH ALSO FEATURES AN ONLINE GALLERY OF THE MOST RECENT AWARDED WORKS.
STUDENT ART EXHIBITIONS:IN COLLABORATION WITH ITS AFFILIATE PARTNERS, MUSEUMS, COMMUNITY CENTERS, GALLERIES AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS, THE ALLIANCE CURATES, PRODUCES AND TOURS EXHIBITIONS OF SELECT AWARD-WINNING WORKS BY STUDENTS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY. THESE EXHIBITIONS PRESENT STUDENTS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE THEIR WORK; ENABLE HOST INSTITUTIONS TO ATTRACT NEW AUDIENCES TO THEIR PREMISES; AND EXPOSE THE PUBLIC-AT-LARGE TO STUDENT VOICES AND WORKS BY TEENAGERS.
NATIONAL STUDENT POETS PROGAM; STUDENT WORKSHOPS AND PRE-COLLEGE SUMMER PROGRAMS; RESIDENCIES FOR EDUCATORS AND ALUMNI; AND MICROGRANT PROGRAMS FOR ALUMNI.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Hugh Roome Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
William Walker Robinson Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Tina Surh Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Steven Merson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Christopher Wisniewski Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Robert Buchsbaum Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Carnegie Hall National Events Receptions | 6/29/20 | $137,388 |
Prints Charming Printing And Mailhouse | 6/29/20 | $143,803 |
Carnegie Hall National Events Receptions | 6/29/20 | $137,388 |
Prints Charming Printing And Mailhouse | 6/29/20 | $143,803 |
Carnegie Hall National Events Receptions | 6/29/20 | $137,388 |
Prints Charming Printing And Mailhouse | 6/29/20 | $143,803 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $241,312 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,232,972 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $55,674 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,474,284 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $828,773 |
| Investment income | $63,925 |
| 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 | $3,366,982 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $388,337 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $281,822 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $40,133 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,274,343 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $146,944 |
| Payroll taxes | $114,311 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $140,282 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $171,102 |
| Advertising and promotion | $57,100 |
| Office expenses | $230,202 |
| Information technology | $127,921 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $290,900 |
| Travel | $3,956 |
| 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 | $13,369 |
| Insurance | $9,085 |
| All other expenses | $65 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,622,962 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $471,076 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,609,619 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,750,311 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $28,571 |
| 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 | $141,161 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $28,002 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,467,590 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $7,496,330 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,265,668 |
| Grants payable | $403,476 |
| 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 | $1,669,144 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,815,006 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,012,180 |
| 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 | $7,496,330 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 16 grants that Alliance For Young Artists & Writers Inc has recieved totaling $491,729.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
New York Life Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: CCA GENERAL | $300,000 |
Merson Family Foundation Inc Saddle River, NJ PURPOSE: GENERAL | $50,000 |
Jewish Communal Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $35,000 |
Wunderkinder Foundation Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & MEDIA | $25,000 |
Wunderkinder Foundation Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & MEDIA | $25,000 |
The Central National-Gottesman Foundation Purchase, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $20,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $60,628 |
| Earnings | $15,026 |
| Ending Balance | $75,654 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Art Students League Of New York New York, NY | $112,886,191 | $14,274,262 |
Saul Steinberg Foundation New York, NY | $2,326,445 | $165,696 |
Studio In A School Association New York, NY | $26,491,871 | $6,228,421 |
Global Disciples Lancaster, PA | $4,481,434 | $6,431,035 |
Harlem School Of The Arts Inc New York, NY | $16,306,795 | $5,380,840 |
Dreamyard Project Inc Bronx, NY | $4,474,380 | $5,509,637 |
Grounds For Sculpture Inc Hamilton, NJ | $36,793,406 | $11,597,062 |
Powerhouse Arts Inc Brooklyn, NY | $187,718,007 | $2,438,930 |
Artists For Humanity Inc Boston, MA | $38,813,967 | $6,181,666 |
American Academy Of Arts And Letters New York, NY | $101,076,393 | $10,417,737 |
The Arts Connection Inc New York, NY | $2,703,336 | $4,972,330 |
Alliance For Young Artists & Writers Inc New York, NY | $7,496,330 | $3,366,982 |