Free Arts For Abused Children Of New York City Inc

Organization Overview

Free Arts For Abused Children Of New York City Inc, operating under the name Free Arts Nyc, is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1997. 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 12/2021, Free Arts Nyc employed 19 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Free Arts Nyc 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, Free Arts Nyc generated $2.2m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.7%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

FREE ARTS NYC EMPOWERS YOUTH FROM UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES THROUGH ART (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE "O")AND MENTORING PROGRAMS TO DEVELOP THEIR CREATIVITY, CONFIDENCE, AND SKILLS TO SUCCEED. SINCE INCEPTION, OUR GOAL HAS REMAINED THE SAME - TO LEVEL THE PLAYING FIELD BY PROVIDING HIGH-QUALITY, POSITIVE MENTORSHIP, GROUNDED IN TRANSFORMATIVE CREATIVE PROGRAMMING.THE YOUTH BETWEEN THE AGES OF 6-21 COME FROM 20 SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY CENTERS AND SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS AS WELL AS 20 HOMELESS SHELTERS. TRAINED VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED 1,373 HOURS AS MENTORS ($60,948 VALUE) TO OVER 1,500 YOUTH FOR LONG AND SHORT TERM PROGRAMMING. YOUTH ARE INTRODUCED TO THE ORGANIZATION THROUGH TWO CORE PROGRAMS. FREE ARTS DAYS: PROVIDE INTERACTIVE ARTS EDUCATION ACTIVITIES WITH MENTORS TO ENCOURAGE PROBLEM-SOLVING, COMMUNICATION AND DESIGN SKILLS. THE TEEN ARTS PROGRAM: PROVIDES HEAVILY PERSONALIZED, LONG-TERM MENTORING, COMBINED WITH AN ARTS EDUCATION AND CAREER TRAINING.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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TEEN ARTS PROGRAMTHE TEEN ARTS PROGRAM PROVIDES ACCESS TO THE ARTS AND BUILDS A PATHWAY TO ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS WITH THE SUPPORT OF A MENTOR. PROGRAM TRACKS INCLUDE PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT, CREATIVE LAB AND INTERNSHIPS. TRACKS INCORPORATE 21ST CENTURY SKILL BUILDING WORKSHOPS, NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES AND VISITS TO ARTISTS STUDIOS, WHILE ALSO DEVELOPING THE VITAL PROTECTIVE FACTORS INCLUDING COMMUNICATION, CREATIVITY AND PROBLEM SOLVING. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)IN PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT, OVER THE COURSE OF 8 MONTHS, 7TH AND 11TH GRADERS WORK ALONGSIDE THEIR MENTOR ON THE RIGOROUS PROCESS OF BUILDING A VISUAL ARTS PORTFOLIO FOR ADMISSION TO AN ART HIGH SCHOOL OR COLLEGE. THROUGH CREATIVE LAB, 9TH-12TH GRADERS LEARN ABOUT THE CREATIVE INDUSTRY THROUGH VISITS TO CREATIVE COMPANIES. SPEAKING WITH EMPLOYEES, THEY LEARN ABOUT DIFFERENT PROFESSIONS AND CAREER PATHS, OFTEN PARTICIPATING IN MOCK WORK PROJECTS. HIGHSCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR PAID INTERNSHIPS


FREE ARTS DAYSFREE ARTS DAYS ARE WHOLLY INTERACTIVE ARTS EDUCATION ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN AGES 6-12. THROUGH ART PROJECTS AND ONE-ON-ONE MENTORING, THE DAY HELPS DEVELOP VISUAL LITERACY, CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING AND DESIGN SKILLS, WHILE THE ONE ON ONE MENTORSHIP BUILDS PROTECTIVE FACTORS, SUCH AS COMMUNICATION SKILLS, COOPERATION AND CONFIDENCE. MENTOR AND CHILD PAIRS WORK ON CHILD-DIRECTED ART PROJECTS WITH VERY LITTLE STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTION. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)THE PAIRS ARE GUIDED BY A CREATIVE PACKET, WITH INFORMATION ABOUT THE DAYS THEME AND PROJECTS. THE CURRICULUM IS TIED INTO THE COMMON CORE STANDARDS AND THE BLUEPRINT FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING. THE PROGRAM SENT ART KITS AND ACTIVITY PACKETS 6 TIMES TO 21 COMMUNITY PARTNERS FOR 1,443 CHILDREN EACH TIME. THE PROGRAM ALSO RAN WEEKLY ART CLASSES FOR SELECT COMMUNITY PARTNERS. VIRTUAL AND IN PERSON TEAM BUILDING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES HELPED TO MAKE CARDS, GAMES AND PACK ART KITS FOR THE YOUTH.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Lizbeth Hopfan
Executive Director
$177,250
Dana Finesilver
President, Chair
$0
Trina Storfer
Treasurer
$0
Carol Suchman
Secretary
$0
Garrett Fail
Board Member
$0
Eddie Martinez
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$215,313
Related organizations$0
Government grants $447,060
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,527,042
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $44,171
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,189,415
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $14,411
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $4,850
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 $9,239
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,218,802

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 21 grants that Free Arts For Abused Children Of New York City Inc has recieved totaling $210,137.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$63,223
Pvh Foundation Inc

New York, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL DONATION

$25,000
Leroy Neiman And Janet Byrne Neiman Foundation Inc

New York, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$25,000
Leroy Neiman And Janet Byrne Neiman Foundation Inc

New York, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL PROGRAM FUNDING

$25,000
Muna And Basem Hishmeh Foundation Inc

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED

$15,000
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund

New York, NY

PURPOSE: ARTS AND CULTURE

$15,000
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