Childrens Art Studio is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (A25) the organization is classified as: Arts Education, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 10/2023, Childrens Art Studio employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Childrens Art Studio 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 10/2023, Childrens Art Studio generated $222.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $236.3k during the year ending 10/2023. While expenses have increased by 9.6% 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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CHILDREN'S PROFESSIONAL WORKSHOPS, CLASSES AND CAMPS FOR AGES THREE YEARS OLD AND UP.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE CHILDRENS ART STUDIO, WASHINGTON DC, PROVIDES DIRECT CREATIVE ARTS INSTRUCTION TO OVER 450 YOUNG STUDENTS PER WEEK AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS FOR 60 TEACHERS FROM 11 SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT THE ACADEMIC YEAR. THE ORGANIZATION IS FOUNDED ON THE BELIEF THAT YOUNG PEOPLE REAP TREMENDOUS EMOTIONAL, DEVELOPMENTAL AND INTELLECTUAL GAINS FROM MAKING ART AND THAT THIS OPPORTUNITY SHOULD BE MADE AVAILABLE TO ALL. THE CHILDREN'S ART STUDIO HAS A STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH EDUCARE, LOCATED IN THE PARKSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD IN WARD 7 AND THE TOWN HALL EDUCATION ARTS RECREATION CAMPUS IN WARD 8. OUR WORK WITH YOUNG CHILDREN AIMS TO ELIMINATE THE OPPORTUNITY GAP TO ACCESS QUALITY ARTS INSTRUCTION FOR THOSE EXPERIENCING POVERTY IN WASHINGTON, DC. BY CREATING THE CONDITIONS TO DEEPLY ENGAGE IN CREATING ART, THE PROGRAM PROMOTES GROWTH ACROSS A WIDE RANGE OF DOMAINS, PRODUCING POSITIVE ADVANCEMENT FOR CHILDREN'S LEARNING IN THE CLASSROOM AND BEYOND. OUR STUDENTS EXPERIENCE THE OVERALL BENEFITS OF CREATIVITY, WHICH BRINGS A SENSE OF CALM, STABILITY AND JOY.OUR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS GIVE TEACHERS FROM EVERY PART OF THE CITY THE OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP NEW SKILLS AND PROCESSES, AND INCORPORATE ART MAKING PEDAGOGY INTO THEIR OVERALL LESSON PLANS. TEACHERS RECEIVE INDIVIDUALIZED COACHING TO IMPROVE THEIR CAPACITY AND FIDELITY. TEACHERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SHIFT THE SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN THEIR CLASSROOMS THROUGH ENGAGING AND STRUCTURED ART LESSONS, AND TO ENHANCE STUDENT LEARNING BY USING A RICH VARIETY OF MATERIALS AND METHODS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Nicole Brandes Chair | Officer | 40 | $156,200 |
Nia Francis Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Sheena Foster Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Sulafa Webster Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Uwe Brandes Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jennifer Andrews Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $208,337 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $208,337 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $14,232 |
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 | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $222,819 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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. | $156,200 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $39,050 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $5,640 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $13,309 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $900 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $753 |
Office expenses | $3,058 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $12,200 |
Travel | $240 |
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 | $3,077 |
Total functional expenses | $236,250 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $14,437 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $14,437 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $2,354 |
Total liabilities | $2,354 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $12,083 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $14,437 |