Cultural Alliance Of Western Connecticut Inc is located in Danbury, CT. The organization was established in 2008. 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 12/2022, Cultural Alliance Of Western Connecticut Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Cultural Alliance Of Western Connecticut Inc 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 12/2022, Cultural Alliance Of Western Connecticut Inc generated $201.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $207.7k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 7.9% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO EMPOWER THE PROFESSIONAL ARTS COMMUNITY TO GROW THE ECONOMY AND ENRICH PEOPLE'S LIVES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ELEVATE THE ARTS BY CONNECTING WITH ARTISTS, CREATIVE ENTREPRENEURS, ARTS, AND CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS AND PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THEM. USING THE FOLLOWING EVENTS AND PROGRAMS: WALK IN THEIR SHOES - FISCAL SPONSOR PROJECT VISUAL ARTS PROGRAMCOLLABORATE WITH BUSINESSES TO MANAGE PUBLIC ART PROJECTS. USING THE FOLLOWING EVENTS AND PROGRAMS: DF PROJECTADVOCATING FOR LOCAL AND STATE FUNDING AND PLANNING. USING THE FOLLOWING EVENTS AND PROGRAMS: ARTS & ECONOMIC PROSPERITY 6 - NATIONAL STUDY OF THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF THE NONPROFIT ARTS AND CULTURE INDUSTRY
DANBURY FAIR MURAL PROJECT: MOVABLE WALL MURALS THE CULTURAL ALLIANCE SUPPORTED A LOCAL ARTS ORGANIZATION TO PRODUCE SIX MOVEABLE WALL MURALS TO CREATE MORE WORKS OF ART FOR DANBURY FAIR. THE MOVEABLE MURAL COMPONENT HAS A RELATED THEME OF REEMERGENCE & AWAKENING TO BRING MORE ATTENTION TO OUR NEED FOR SOCIAL CONNECTIVITY. ART IN COMMON OF RIDGEFIELD WAS THE PERFECT PARTNER TO COMPLETE THIS TASK. A NONPROFIT THAT USES THE POWER OF ART TO BRING COMMUNITIES TOGETHER AND FOSTER CONNECTION. CURRENTLY ON VIEW, THERE ARE SIX 5X6 FOOT CANVASES CONSTRUCTED TO EASILY MOVE AND ENHANCE THE PERMANENT MURAL INSTALLATION OR STAND ON THEIR OWN. THIS PROJECT SUPPORTED SIX LOCAL ARTISTS, INCLUDING ERIC CHANDLER, AND MFA STUDENTS FROM WESTERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY: DEDAN DAVENPORT, DENISE ROSA, KELSEY GILMORE, MARCUS ESCRIBANO AND JANNELLE CHANDLER
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Andrea Gartner Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Lew Wallace President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dawn Kaam Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Paul Steinmetz Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Paula Woodhouse Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dennis Daugherty Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $5,220 |
Fundraising events | $20,543 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $44,655 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $53,385 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $123,803 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $77,887 |
Investment income | $21 |
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 | $201,711 |
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. | $54,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,800 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $23,844 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $6,634 |
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 | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $50,842 |
Advertising and promotion | $14,847 |
Office expenses | $3,699 |
Information technology | $4,209 |
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 | $7,764 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,500 |
Insurance | $2,364 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $207,712 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $69,680 |
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 | $800 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,000 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $75,480 |
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 | $8,484 |
Other liabilities | $3,618 |
Total liabilities | $12,102 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $63,378 |
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 | $75,480 |
Over the last fiscal year, Cultural Alliance Of Western Connecticut Inc has awarded $17,000 in support to 4 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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CONNECTICUT CHORAL SOCIETY PURPOSE: TO PROMOTE QUALITY DIVERSIFIED CHORAL MUSIC. | $3,000 |
RIDGEFIELD INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL - FRIENDS OF RIDGEFIED COMMUNITY PROGR PURPOSE: TO MAKE THE WORLD A MORE COMPASSIONATE PLACE THROUGH THE SHARING OF STORIES THROUGH CINEMA. | $5,000 |
HOMETOWN BETHEL INC - BETHEL ARTS PURPOSE: TO ATTRACT TOURISM AND INCREASE COMMUNITY AWARENESS IN DOWNTOWN BETHEL, CT. | $5,000 |
CITYCENTER DANBURY EVENTS INC PURPOSE: TO DEEPEN AND BROADEN PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS. | $4,000 |