The Ark
- Assets
- $3.9m
- Revenue
- $2.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 15
- Location
- Ann Arbor, MI
- Founding
- 03/1984
- Data as of
- 08/2020
- EIN
- 38-1802396
Organization Overview
The Ark is located in Ann Arbor, MI. The organization was established in 1984. 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 08/2020, Ark employed 15 individuals. This organization is an itermediate organization (such as a geographic headquarters) for a national or regional group of organizations.
For the year ending 08/2020, Ark generated $2.0m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (9.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.1m during the year ending 08/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.8%) per year over the past 5 years. 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE FOR THE PRESERVATION AND PRESENTATION OF AMERICAN FOLK AND ETHNIC MUSIC AND FOLKLORE AND TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AND MUSICIANS ABOUT THE HISTORY, ORIGINS, AND VALUES OF AMERICAN AND ETHNIC MUSIC
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED FOR THE PRESERVATION AND PRESENTATION OF FOLK AND ETHNIC MUSIC BY PRESENTING 170 MUSIC PROGRAMS TO 29,976 AUDIENCE MEMBERS DRAWN FROM SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN AND SURROUNDING AREAS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Marianne James Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $120,045 |
Jocelyn Edin Member | Trustee | 3 | $3,200 |
Jean Addy Little Member | Trustee | 3 | $1,688 |
Kathy Huss Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Jeff Reece Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Charlie Roehrig Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $289,740 |
| Fundraising events | $182,507 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $100,167 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $362,422 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $30,577 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $934,836 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $967,400 |
| Investment income | $742 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $700 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $79,575 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,983,253 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $122,969 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $49,187 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $569,111 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $16,215 |
| Other employee benefits | $44,105 |
| Payroll taxes | $52,058 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $12,654 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $33,577 |
| Advertising and promotion | $90,103 |
| Office expenses | $99,362 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $131,030 |
| Travel | $5,797 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $12,234 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $196,404 |
| Insurance | $32,582 |
| All other expenses | $18,062 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,105,774 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $172,064 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $626,923 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $95,798 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $17,182 |
| 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 | $57,427 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,951,258 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $3,920,652 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $60,992 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $230,393 |
| 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 | $291,385 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,548,619 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $80,648 |
| 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 | $3,920,652 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that The Ark has recieved totaling $5,617.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,117 |
Stricof Family Foundation Ann Arbor, MI PURPOSE: ART & MUSIC | $500 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Flint Cultural Center Corporation Inc Flint, MI | $69,713,080 | $25,737,682 |
Midland Center For The Arts Inc Midland, MI | $72,364,507 | $9,247,429 |
John Michael Kohler Arts Center Inc Sheboygan, WI | $88,363,238 | $14,246,334 |
The Center For The Performing Arts Inc Carmel, IN | $10,128,533 | $8,123,796 |
Bertha D Garten Ketcham Memorial Center Inc Odon, IN | $8,585,031 | $6,014,564 |
Kohler Trust For The Arts And Education Kohler, WI | $8,614,854 | $4,392,207 |
Beck Center For The Arts Lakewood, OH | $6,141,410 | $3,166,375 |
Milwaukee County War Memorial Inc Milwaukee, WI | $14,315,972 | $2,406,675 |
The Works Ohio Center Of History Art & Technology Newark, OH | $31,424,058 | $3,210,766 |
Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua Ltd Washburn, WI | $2,845,034 | $2,315,715 |
The Ark Ann Arbor, MI | $3,920,652 | $1,983,253 |
Saugatuck Center For The Arts Inc Saugatuck, MI | $2,795,173 | $2,261,583 |