Artsquest Foundation is located in Bethlehem, PA. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (A11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Artsquest Foundation 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 12/2023, Artsquest Foundation generated $292.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (10.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.8m during the year ending 12/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO COLLECT AND MANAGE DONATIONS AND TO SUPPORT ARTSQUEST AND THEIR PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO DEVELOP A PLANNED GIVING PROGRAM TO SUPPORT ARTSQUEST; ENCOURAGE LONG-TERM FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR ARTSQUEST; MANAGE AND INVEST THE FUNDS CONTRIBUTED TO THE FOUNDATION; MAKE DONATIONS TO ARTSQUEST TO SUPPORT ITS PROGRAMS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Selena L Lavonier Executive Director | Officer | 20 | $121,880 | 
| Jason Cort Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Robert Oster Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
| John Gagge Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Joseph Pietrantonio Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Andrea Smith Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Fundraising events | $114,448 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $0 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $41,188 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $155,636 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 | 
| Investment income | $122,573 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $0 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $39,278 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $15,257 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $292,257 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $5,634,704 | 
| 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. | $135,614 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $27,127 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 | 
| Other employee benefits | $0 | 
| Payroll taxes | $8,517 | 
| 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 | $23,249 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $425 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $0 | 
| Office expenses | $5,111 | 
| Information technology | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $0 | 
| Travel | $0 | 
| 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 | $0 | 
| Insurance | $0 | 
| All other expenses | $2,050 | 
| Total functional expenses | $5,836,797 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $351,283 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $25,000 | 
| 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 | $0 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,228,535 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $2,227,157 | 
| Total assets | $6,831,975 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $9,975 | 
| 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 | $2,464,293 | 
| Total liabilities | $2,474,268 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,922,042 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,435,665 | 
| 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 | $6,831,975 |