Arts Council Of Erie
- Assets
- $5.1m
- Revenue
- $1.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 6
- Location
- Erie, PA
- Founding
- 08/1967
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 25-6085617
Organization Overview
Arts Council Of Erie is located in Erie, PA. The organization was established in 1967. 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 06/2021, Arts Council Of Erie employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Arts Council Of Erie 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, Arts Council Of Erie generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $918.6k during the year ending 06/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Arts Council Of Erie has awarded 90 individual grants totaling $1,711,732. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ERIE ARTS & CULTURE IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE LIVES OF OUR REGION'S RESIDENTS. WE DO THIS BY LEVERAGING THE POWER OF THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES TO ADDRESS THE VITAL NEEDS AND INTERESTS OF ERIE AND NORTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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DURING FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021, ERIE ARTS & CULTURE ADMINISTERED 101 FUNDING AWARDS WITHIN ERIE, WARREN, CRAWFORD, MERCER, AND VENANGO COUNTIES. THIS INCLUDES THREE ARTIST FELLOWSHIPS, 42 EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE GRANTS IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, 28 GRANTS THROUGH THE IGNITE ARTS GRANT PROGRAM, AND 28 GRANTS THROUGH THE PENNSYLVANIA PARTNERS IN THE ARTS PROGRAM STREAM GRANT PROGRAM. THE PANDEMIC IMPOSED CHALLENGES ON OUR ARTS AND LEARNING PROGRAMS, IN PARTICULAR OUR TEACHING ARTIST RESIDENCIES SINCE SCHOOLS WERE LEARNING TO ADAPT TO A NEW VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT. WE CONDUCTED 10 ARTS IN EDUCATION RESIDENCIES. THESE RESIDENCIES SERVED CORE PARTICIPANTS TOTALING 2,263. IN ADDITION TO THE CORE PARTICIPANTS, AN ADDITIONAL 187 INDIVIDUALS BENEFITED FROM THESE RESIDENCIES. AS PART OF OUR COMMITMENT TO PRESERVE AND PROMOTE DIVERSE CULTURES, WE INTERVIEWED AND DOCUMENTED THE WORK OF 26 FOLK AND TRADITIONAL ARTISTS
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Patrick Fisher Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $70,492 |
George Espy Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Tauna Hunter Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Bryan Timm Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Tim Palochak Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Tom New Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $498,839 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $424,500 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $923,339 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $29,560 |
| Investment income | $90,771 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $150,563 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$485 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,212,720 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $267,267 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $14,850 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $76,520 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $25,252 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $130,929 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $7,183 |
| Payroll taxes | $10,555 |
| 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 | $22,897 |
| Fees for services: Other | $82,094 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,103 |
| Office expenses | $3,154 |
| Information technology | $11,766 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $20,102 |
| Travel | $66 |
| 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 | $8,879 |
| Insurance | $803 |
| All other expenses | $1,970 |
| Total functional expenses | $918,557 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $96,518 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $518,351 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $20,042 |
| 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 | $1,417 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,433,730 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $5,070,058 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $14,266 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $228,342 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $242,608 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,892,451 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,934,999 |
| 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 | $5,070,058 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Arts Council Of Erie has awarded $157,792 in support to 7 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Erie, PA PURPOSE: SUPPORT LOCAL ARTS AND CULTURE RELATED ORGANIZATIONS AS WELL AS ART PROJECTS | $65,502 |
Erie, PA PURPOSE: SUPPORT LOCAL ARTS AND CULTURE RELATED ORGANIZATIONS AS WELL AS ART PROJECTS | $19,635 |
Erie, PA PURPOSE: SUPPORT LOCAL ARTS AND CULTURE RELATED ORGANIZATIONS AS WELL AS ART PROJECTS | $19,503 |
Erie, PA PURPOSE: SUPPORT LOCAL ARTS AND CULTURE RELATED ORGANIZATIONS AS WELL AS ART PROJECTS | $17,480 |
Erie, PA PURPOSE: SUPPORT LOCAL ARTS AND CULTURE RELATED ORGANIZATIONS AS WELL AS ART PROJECTS | $14,177 |
Erie, PA PURPOSE: SUPPORT LOCAL ARTS AND CULTURE RELATED ORGANIZATIONS AS WELL AS ART PROJECTS | $13,052 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Arts Council Of Erie has recieved totaling $213,346.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Erie Community Foundation Erie, PA PURPOSE: VARIOUS PROJECTS | $139,541 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $67,673 |
Doris Duke Foundation For Islamic Art New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,625 |
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $7 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $3,578,178 |
| Earnings | $965,690 |
| Net Contributions | $95,621 |
| Other Expense | $205,759 |
| Ending Balance | $4,433,730 |
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 |