Berks Arts Council
- Assets
- $1.4m
- Revenue
- $1.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Reading, PA
- Founding
- 06/1974
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 23-7366925
Organization Overview
Berks Arts Council is located in Reading, PA. The organization was established in 1974. According to its NTEE Classification (A26) the organization is classified as: Arts & Humanities Councils & Agencies, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Berks Arts Council employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Berks Arts Council 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, Berks Arts Council generated $1.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.2% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
TO CULTIVATE, SUPPORT AND PROMOTE THE ARTS IN OUR COMMUNITY
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
JAZZ PROGRAMMING - BERKS JAZZ FEST IS A SERIES OF JAZZ CONCERTS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY, INCLUDING SOME WITH NO ADMISSION CHARGE. IT PROVIDES A FORUM FOR THIS ART FORM AND DRAWS PEOPLE FROM OUTSIDE BERKS COUNTY TO EXPERIENCE WHAT BERKS HAS TO OFFER. THIS EVENT WAS HELD AUGUST 7 22, 2021. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO HAD OTHER JAZZ PROGRAMMING DURING THE HALF YEAR, INCLUDING EDUCATION, WITH NO ADMISSION CHARGED.
BANDSHELL CONCERTS - FREE OUTDOOR CONCERTS PERFORMED ON FRIDAY EVENINGS WHICH SHOWCASE A GREAT VARIETY OF MUSIC FORMS. AN INFORMAL PARK SETTING MAKES IT POSSIBLE FOR ANYONE WHO SO DESIRES TO ATTEND. BANDSHELL CONCERTS WERE HELD IN JULY AND AUGUST 2021
OTHER PROGRAMS - VARIOUS WORKSHOPS AND PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE THE ARTS AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES IN BERKS COUNTY. EVENTS INCLUDED SPECIAL CONCERTS AND EXIBITIONS HELD THROUGHOUT THE SIX MONTH PERIOD AND FOR THE HOLIDAY. ARTS ROUNDTABLE: A BI-MONTHLY PROGRAM FOR LOCAL ARTS ORGANIZATIONS AND ARTISTS TO MEET, SHARE IDEAS, DISCUSS CURRENT TRENDS/PROGRAMS AND FUNDING. PENNSYLVANIA PARTNERS IN THE ARTS" RE-GRANT PROGRAM: 36 PROGRAM STREAM GRANTS TOTALING $113,423 AND THE LAUNCH OF A BRAND NEW CREATIVE ENTREPRENEUR ACCELERATOR PROGRAM FOR BUSINESS ENTREPRENEURS IN THE CREATIVE INDUSTRIES. PUBLIC ART INSTALLATIONS: IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE GREATER READING CHAMBER ALLIANCE, READING DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, READING PARKING AUTHORITY AND SOUTH CENTRAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY, BERKS ARTS CREATED SEVERAL OUTDOOR ART GALLERIES FEATURING LOCAL ARTISTS. OUTDOOR GALLERIES FEATURED THE THEME OF HOPE, HEALING AND COMMUNITY UNITY. THIS PROJECT WAS THE IMPETUS FOR A COMMUNITY ART WALK AND MAPPING PROGRAM TO FEATURE A VARIETY OF PUBLIC ART, SCULPTURE AND ARCHITECTURE THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF READING. ARTISTS INVOLVED IN PROJECT: 80. COMMUNITY OUTREACH: DIFFICULT TO DETERMINE EXACT NUMBER OF PEDESTRIANS, ROAD TRAFFIC AND BICYCLISTS VIEWING ARTWORK DOWNTOWN.GET JAZZED EDUCATION PROGRAMS: WHILE THIS PROGRAM WAS SCALED BACK THIS SIX MONTH PERIOD STILL DUE TO COVID, WE STILL HELD SEVERAL WORKSHOPS AND EXPERIENCES FOR AREA STUDENTS AND EDUCATORS COMMITTED TO THE JAZZ ARTFORM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Justin Heimbecker Executive Director As Of M | Officer | 55 | $57,611 |
Christopher Zavecz VP Of Administration | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Andrew Marker Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Brian Bubnis VP Of Programs | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jim Landrigan Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kent Davis Past President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $643,405 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $427,153 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,070,558 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $821,549 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $39,947 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,932,092 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $113,423 |
| 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. | $60,492 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $12,437 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $31,527 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $10,396 |
| Payroll taxes | $7,182 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $14,140 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $823 |
| Advertising and promotion | $88,013 |
| Office expenses | $18,786 |
| Information technology | $5,108 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $6,608 |
| Travel | $619 |
| 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 | $1,877 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $5,763 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,565,155 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,175,931 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $132,118 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $49,494 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $45,975 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $7,624 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,275 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $13,835 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,426,252 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $49,848 |
| Grants payable | $70,412 |
| Deferred revenue | $101,517 |
| 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 | $75,400 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $297,177 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $854,427 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $274,648 |
| 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 | $1,426,252 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Berks Arts Council has recieved totaling $77,952.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | $43,100 |
Reading Musical Foundation Reading, PA PURPOSE: RESTRICTED GRANT FOR JAZZ FEST EDUCATION PROGRAMS | $11,200 |
Alcon Foundation Fort Worth, TX PURPOSE: COMMUNITY | $10,000 |
Jerlyn Foundation Sinking Spring, PA PURPOSE: DONATION | $10,000 |
Coggins Tr Orlando, FL PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $1,452 |
Nancy Anne Charitable Foundation Manassas Park, VA PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THE CHARITY'S MISSION | $1,200 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Greater Columbus Arts Council Inc Columbus, OH | $9,747,669 | $12,867,365 |
Arts And Humanities Council Of Montgomery County In Silver Spring, MD | $1,619,347 | $6,596,599 |
Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Inc New York, NY | $12,296,474 | $4,161,213 |
Cny Arts Inc Syracuse, NY | $3,639,990 | $4,131,478 |
Artswestchester Inc White Plains, NY | $12,989,925 | $5,051,265 |
Brooklyn Arts Council Brooklyn, NY | $3,792,186 | $4,166,214 |
The Council For Canadian American Relations Inc New York, NY | $2,490,659 | $3,178,474 |
Arts Commission Of Greater Toledo Inc Toledo, OH | $2,952,895 | $2,261,161 |
Newark Arts Council Newark, NJ | $1,947,360 | $2,660,381 |
Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance Philadelphia, PA | $2,137,622 | $2,196,078 |
Spaceworks Nyc Inc New York, NY | $311,147 | $269,250 |
Bronx Council On The Arts Inc Bronx, NY | $7,969,070 | $2,295,657 |