Artsquest

Organization Overview

Artsquest is located in Bethlehem, PA. The organization was established in 1987. According to its NTEE Classification (A20) the organization is classified as: Arts & Culture, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Artsquest employed 300 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Artsquest 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, Artsquest generated $27.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $16.5m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO BE AN INTERNATIONAL MODEL FOR PROVIDING ACCESS TO ARTISTIC, CULTURAL, AND EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

STARTED IN 1984, MUSIKFEST TODAY IS CONSIDERED THE NATION'S LARGEST FREE MUSIC WITH MORE THAN 550 PERFORMANCES ON 17 STAGES, 16 OF WHICH ARE FREE. THIS 10-DAY FESTIVAL ATTRACTED MORE THAN 1.1 MILLION PEOPLE FROM 45 STATES AND ONE DOZEN COUNTRIES IN 2017. AS THE LARGEST PROGRAM RUN BY ARTSQUEST, MUSIKFEST IS FAMILY-ORIENTED AND PRESENTS VIRTUALLY EVERY STYLE OF MUSIC INCLUDING BLUES, JAZZ, ROCK, COUNTRY, CLASSICAL, LATIN, FOLK, AMERICANA, AND BLUEGRASS. THE FESTIVAL IS SUPPORTED BY SPONSORSHIP, MEMBERSHIP, GRANTS, MERCHANDISE SALES, AND FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICE. ARTSQUEST WORKS WITH MORE THAN 25 REGIONAL ARTS AND CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS TO INCORPORATE THEM INTO THIS FESTIVAL.


BANANA FACTORY: ARTSQUEST ESTABLISHED THE BANANA FACTORY ARTS & EDUCATION CENTER IN JANUARY 1998. TODAY, THE BANANA FACTORY PROVIDES OVER 300 VISUAL ARTS AND EDUCATION CLASSES AND CAMPS TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY INCLUDING PHOTOGRAPHY, CERAMICS, GLASS-BLOWING, PAINTING, DRAWING, JEWELRY, MIXED MEDIA, AND SCULPTURE. THROUGH THE SUPPORT OF DONORS AND SPONSORS, ARTSQUEST OFFERS SCHOLARSHIPS TO ANY ADULT OR CHILD IN FINANCIAL NEED. THE ARTS CENTER OFFERS THREE FREE GALLERIES AND MORE THAN 25 STUDIOS TO REGIONAL VISUAL ARTISTS AT SUBSIDIZED RENTAL RATES IN ORDER TO ENCOURAGE ARTIST DEVELOPMENT AND ENGAGEMENT. SUBSIDIZED SPACE IS ALSO MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PENNSYLVANIA YOUTH THEATRE AND THE VOLUNTEER CENTER OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY. THE BANANA FACTORY ALSO HOUSES SEVERAL ARTSQUEST OFFICES CRITICAL TO ADMINISTERING THE OPERATIONS OF THIS CENTER AND THE ORGANIZATION AS A WHOLE.


STEELSTACKS/ARTSQUEST PERFORMING ARTS CENTER: IN 2011, ARTSQUEST OPENED STEELSTACKS, A 10-ACRE ARTS, CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL CAMPUS LOCATED ON THE FORMER BETHLEHEM STEEL PLANT SITE IN BETHLEHEM, PA ON WHAT WAS THE LARGEST BROWNFIELD SITE UNDER DEVELOPMENT IN THE UNITED STATES. STEELSTACKS PROVIDES ACCESS TO A DIVERSE ARRAY OF CONCERTS, CLASSES, FESTIVALS AND EVENTS, USING ARTS AS A VEHICLE FOR URBAN REVITALIZATION. THE MAIN BUILDING ON THE CAMPUS IS THE ARTSQUEST CENTER, A 67,000-SQUARE-FOOT PERFORMING ARTS CENTER DESIGNED TO MEET THE COMMUNITY'S DIVERSE ARTS AND EDUCATION NEEDS. THE ARTSQUEST CENTER INCLUDES A 2-SCREEN CINEMA THAT OFFERS YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMMING FOR INDEPENDENT, FOREIGN, DOCUMENTARY AND LOCALLY MADE FILMS AS WELL AS A FLEXIBLE 2-STORY PERFORMANCE SPACE FOR THE PRESENTATION OF MUSIC, DANCE AND THEATRE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Katherine E Hilgert
President & CEO
$333,990
Curt W Mosel
Senior Vice President
$196,196
Patrick Brogan
Chief Programming Officer
$157,282
Raymond Neeb
Sr Vice President Of Opera
$149,492
Susan Drexinger-Aboulhouda
VP Of Hospitality And Food
$149,342
Myrna Rivera
Secretary
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
William Morris Endavor Entertainment Llc
Entertainment
$418,250
The Band Perry Live Llc
Entertainment
$150,000
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$1,232,455
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $2,109,745
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$12,886,307
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $135,562
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$16,228,507
Total Program Service Revenue$10,098,818
Investment income $6,911
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income -$680,368
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 $304,502
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $27,430,533

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 19 grants that Artsquest has recieved totaling $568,621.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
United Way Of The Greater Lehigh Valley

Allentown, PA

PURPOSE: DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT; PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS

$246,295
American Endowment Foundation

Hudson, OH

PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE

$100,000
Jeff Hunter Charitable Tr

Larchmont, NY

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE CHARITY

$60,000
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$57,391
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES

$37,850
Lehigh University

Bethlehem, PA

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$17,500
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$1,499,651
Earnings$186,214
Other Expense$162,000
Ending Balance$1,523,865

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