Exploring The Arts Inc

Organization Overview

Exploring The Arts Inc is located in Astoria, NY. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (A51) the organization is classified as: Art Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Exploring The Arts Inc employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Exploring The Arts 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, Exploring The Arts Inc generated $1.1m 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 (17.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 06/2021. 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:

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FOUNDED BY LEGENDARY SINGER TONY BENNETT AND HIS WIFE, SUSAN BENEDETTO, THE MISSION OF EXPLORING THE ARTS (ETA) IS TO TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH ARTS EDUCATION, WORKING COLLABORATIVELY WITH PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS TO HELP THEM BUILD QUALITY, IN-SCHOOL ARTS PROGRAMS AND TO INCREASE OUT-OF-SCHOOL ARTS OPPORTUNITIES FOR THEIR STUDENTS. ETA CURRENTLY SERVES 38 PARTNER SCHOOLS IN NEW YORK CITY AND LOS ANGELES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE 4-YEAR PLAN: IN 2020-2021, ETA RECRUTITED SIX NEW PARTNER SCHOOLS IN NYC AND CONTINUED TO WORK WITH THE PRINCIPALS OF THE ACTIVE SCHOOLS IN LA COUNTY. BECAUSE THE PANDEMIC CURTAILED IN-SCHOOL ACTIVITIY ETA FOCUSED ON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND PEER LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTS TEACHERS THROUGH BI-COASTAL VIRTUAL GATHERINGS AS WELL AS SOME EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLY PURCHASES TOWARD THEIR ARTS GOALS. EACH PLAN IS UNIQUE, DESIGNED TO SUPPORT A PRINCIPAL-LED VISION, CENTERED ON CLEARLY ARTICULATED GOALS. ETA PROGRAM STAFF WORK AS CONSULTANTS TO PRINCIPALS, HELPING THEM DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT A STRATEGIC, STEP-BY-STEP, SUSTAINABLE PLAN, WITH BUILT-IN ASSESSMENT, AND A PRACTICAL BUDGET. FUNDS CAN BE USED TO PAY FOR THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS IN A PLAN: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING FOR TEACHERS; PLANNING TIME FOR CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT; IN-SCHOOL ARTIST RESIDENCIES; CLASS FIELD TRIPS; THE PURCHASE OF ARTS SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT. THE PROJECTED IMPACT FOR THIS PROGRAM IS TWOFOLD: (A) TO PROVIDE MORE RIGOROUS, STANDARDS-BASED ARTS TRAINING AND INCREASED ENGAGEMENT WITH CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS TO TRADITIONALLY UNDER-SERVED STUDENTS WHO HAVE LACKED ACCESS TO SUCH OPPORTUNITIES; AND (B) TO EMPOWER PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPALS TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN QUALITY ARTS PROGRAMS IN THE FACE OF PUBLIC BUDGET CUTS AND MANDATED CURRICULUM AND TESTING REQUIREMENTS. AS A PARTNER OF THE KENNEDY CENTER'S TURNAROUND ARTS PROGRAM, ETA WORKS WITH FOUR MIDDLE SCHOOLS IN THE BRONX AS PART OF THESE 4 YEAR PLAN ENDEAVORS.


ETA'S ARTS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM WAS CREATED TO HELP DEMYSTIFY THE PROFESSIONAL WORLD FOR STUDENTS WHO ASPIRE TO WORK IN THE ARTS AND CONNECT THEM WITH MENTORS IN THEIR FIELD OF INTEREST. WHILE YOUNG PEOPLE CAN OFTEN IDENTIFY CLEAR STEPS TOWARD A CAREER IN LAW, MEDICINE, OR EDUCATION, FOR EXAMPLE, THEY ARE OFTEN UNSURE OF HOW TO PURSUE A CAREER IN THE ARTS AND STRUGGLE WITH FEAR AND UNCERTAINTY IN THE FACE OF THEIR DREAMS. THE PROGRAM WAS ALSO DESIGNED TO PROVIDE LOW-INCOME STUDENTS, MANY OF WHOM WILL BE THE FIRST IN THEIR FAMILIES TO COMPLETE HIGH SCHOOL AND ATTEND COLLEGE, WITH AN EXPANDED NETWORK OF TRUSTED, COLLEGE-EDUCATED ADULTS. IN 2020-2021, THE PROGRAM SERVED 37 STUDENTS AND ARTS PARTNERS IN NY AND CA THROUGH VIRTUAL 1:1 MENTORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AND GROUP WORKSHOPS.


LANG ART SCHOLARS PROGRAM: THROUGH A MULTI-YEAR COMMITMENT BY THE EUGENE M. LANG FOUNDATION, OVER THE SPAN OF THREE YEARS, THE PROGRAM ENGAGES TRUSTED CULTURAL PARTNERS TO PROVIDE ARTISTIC, CRAFT-BASED TRAINING TO A SELECT COHORT OF ETA PARTNER SCHOOL TEENS, WHO ALSO PARTICIPATE IN ETA'S CAREFULLY CURATED CURRICULUM OF ACTIVITIES PROVIDING TARGETED COLLEGE AND CAREER PREPARATORY SUPPORT. STRONGLY ALIGNED WITH ETA'S MISSION, EXPERTISE, AND PROFESSIONAL NETWORK, THE INITIATIVE IS ALSO WELL-ALIGNED WITH NEW YORK CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE CULTURAL PLAN, CREATENYC," WORKING TOWARD A MORE DIVERSE, INCLUSIVE, AND EQUITABLE ARTS AND CULTURE SECTOR.


OTHER PROGRAMMING: NETWORK PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND PEER LEARNING COMMUNITY GATHERINGS TO BOLSTER THE CAPACITY OF ARTS TEACHERS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Toby Boshak
Executive Director
$199,746
Hannah Berson
Director Of Programs
$104,810
Cheri Walsh
Director
$1,768
Hal Rosenbluth
Vice President
$0
Hoong Yee Lee Krakauer
Secretary
$0
Susan Benedetto
President & Founder
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $358,833
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$588,502
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$947,335
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $93,316
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $44,013
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,088,306

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Exploring The Arts Inc has awarded $75,000 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

FRANK SINATRA SCHOOL OF THE ART

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE MORE RIGOROUS, STANDARDS-BASED ARTS TRAINING AND INCREASED ENGAGEMENT WITH CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS TO TRADITIONALLY UNDER-SERVED STUDENTS WHO HAVE LACKED ACCESS TO SUCH OPPORTUNITIES; AND (B) TO EMPOWER PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPALS TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN QUALITY ARTS PROGRAMS IN THE FACE OF PUBLIC BUDGET CUTS AND MANDATED CURRICULUM AND TESTING REQUIREMENTS.

$40,000

FUND FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Org PageRecipient Profile

New York, NY

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE MORE RIGOROUS, STANDARDS-BASED ARTS TRAINING AND INCREASED ENGAGEMENT WITH CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS TO TRADITIONALLY UNDER-SERVED STUDENTS WHO HAVE LACKED ACCESS TO SUCH OPPORTUNITIES; AND (B) TO EMPOWER PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPALS TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN QUALITY ARTS PROGRAMS IN THE FACE OF PUBLIC BUDGET CUTS AND MANDATED CURRICULUM AND TESTING REQUIREMENTS.

$35,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that Exploring The Arts Inc has recieved totaling $372,149.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Joel Foundation

White Plains, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL

$150,000
Hillman Family Foundations

Pittsburgh, PA

PURPOSE: TURNAROUND ARTS PROGRAM-NYC

$55,000
Hillman Family Foundations

Pittsburgh, PA

PURPOSE: TURNAROUND ARTS PROGRAM-NYC

$45,000
Laird Norton Family Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$35,000
Pinkerton Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: CAREER READINESS

$30,000
Centene Charitable Foundation

St Louis, MO

PURPOSE: EXPLORING THE ARTS 2022 BENEFIT

$21,360
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