Union For Contemporary Art Inc
- Assets
- $4.1m
- Revenue
- $2.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 17
- Location
- Omaha, NE
- Founding
- 07/2012
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 45-2274312
Organization Overview
Union For Contemporary Art Inc is located in Omaha, NE. The organization was established in 2012. 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, Union For Contemporary Art Inc employed 17 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Union For Contemporary Art 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 12/2021, Union For Contemporary Art Inc generated $2.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 35.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 24.4% 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:
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THE UNION FOR CONTEMPORARY ART STRENGTHENS THE CULTURAL AND SOCIAL LANDSCAPE OF OUR COMMUNITY BY USING THE ARTS AS A VEHICLE TO INSPIRE POSITIVE SOCIAL CHANGE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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YOUTH OUTREACH: TO DATE, THE UNION HAS PROVIDED OVER 11,000 HOURS OF FREE CULTURAL PROGRAMS TO NORTH OMAHA YOUTH, WHICH PROVIDE ACCESS TO VISUAL AND PERFORMANCE ART OPPORTUNITIES. OUR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS, SUMMER CAMPS AND OUR SATURDAY ART CLUB HELP OUR YOUNG ARTISTS FIND THEIR INDIVIDUAL VOICE, EMPOWERING THEM TO BE AGENTS FOR CHANGE IN THEIR PERSONAL LIVES AND COMMUNITIES.
PERFORMING ARTS: THE UNION'S PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM IS DEDICATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF PROFESSIONAL THEATRE ARTISTS AND THOUGHT-PROVOKING PRODUCTIONS THAT REFLECT AUTHENTIC AND DIVERSE NARRATIVES ABOUT EXPERIENCES WITHIN THE AFRICAN DIASPORA. TO DATE, WE HAVE PRODUCED 17 WORKS FOR THE STAGE, MANY EXPLORING THE UNTOLD HISTORY OF OUR NORTH OMAHA COMMUNITY.
SUPPORT FOR ARTISTS: THROUGH THE CO-OP STUDIOS, FELLOWSHIP, EXHIBITION, POPULUS FUND AND OTHER PUBLIC PROGRAMS, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED OPPORTUNITIES FOR OVER 40,000 COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO CONNECT WITH THE ARTS OVER THE PAST FIVE YEARS. THE UNION SERVES OVER 1000 ARTISTS, EACH YEAR, THROUGH OUR PROGRAMS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES.
SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY: THE UNION'S ABUNDANCE GARDEN INCLUDES 960 SQUARE FEET OF RAISED GARDEN BEDS, A GEODESIC DOME GREENHOUSE FOR SEEDLINGS AND OFF-SEASON GROWING, A SMALL FRUIT-TREE ORCHARD, COMPOSTING FACILITIES, A PERFORMANCE SPACE, AND AN OUTDOOR CLASSROOM USED FOR COMMUNITY EVENTS AND THE UNION'S YOUTH ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS. WE HAVE GROWN AND FREELY DISTRIBUTED NEARLY 4000 LBS. OF PRODUCE SINCE THE GARDEN OPENED IN 2018. AND, THROUGH COMMUNITY-DRIVEN PROJECTS THAT FOCUS ON NEIGHBORHOOD-LEVEL RELATIONSHIP BUILDING, THE UNION'S NEIGHBORHOOD ARTS INITIATIVE PROVIDES LOCAL ARTISTS WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND NORTH OMAHA RESIDENTS, OF ALL AGES, WITH AN ARRAY OF OPPORTUNITIES TO ACTIVELY ENGAGE IN CREATIVE PRACTICES, NEIGHBORHOOD REJUVENATION, AND BUILDING MORE POSITIVE COMMUNITY NARRATIVES THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN THE ARTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Brigitte Mcqueen Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $128,885 |
Erin Cihal Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Shaun Ilahi Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jeff Beck Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ali Maloy Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ashley Kuhn Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $1,892 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $242,767 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,582,770 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,827,429 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $1,053 |
| 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 | $2,843,847 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $113,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $128,888 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $23,901 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $621,377 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $104,446 |
| Payroll taxes | $57,219 |
| 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 | $55,735 |
| Advertising and promotion | $4,950 |
| Office expenses | $50,443 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Interest | $2,981 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $80,680 |
| Insurance | $39,566 |
| All other expenses | $29,557 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,479,208 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $372,931 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,268,334 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,115,344 |
| 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 | $1,343,742 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $4,100,351 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $140,919 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $140,919 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,556,283 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,403,149 |
| 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 | $4,100,351 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 21 grants that Union For Contemporary Art Inc has recieved totaling $1,952,129.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Peter Kiewit Foundation Omaha, NE PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE CAPITAL SUPPORT FOR THE SHIRLEY TYREE THEATER. | $1,000,000 |
Peter Kiewit Foundation Omaha, NE PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE THREE YEARS OF GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | $200,000 |
Sherwood Foundation Omaha, NE PURPOSE: 2021 OPERATING GRANT | $125,000 |
Peter Kiewit Foundation Omaha, NE PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE THREE YEARS OF GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | $100,000 |
The Andy Warhol Foundation For The Visual Arts Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: WARHOL RE-GRANTING INITIATIVE | $100,000 |
Sherwood Foundation Omaha, NE PURPOSE: 2022 PERFORMING ARTS GRANT | $85,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Western States Arts Federation Denver, CO | $9,116,686 | $6,773,845 |
Mid-America Arts Alliance Kansas City, MO | $12,444,344 | $5,873,119 |
Regional Cultural & Performing Arts Development Commission St Louis, MO | $5,092,606 | $4,539,915 |
Nebraska Humanities Council Lincoln, NE | $300,556 | $1,742,597 |
Loveland High Plains Arts Council Inc Loveland, CO | $824,395 | $2,062,390 |
Arts & Education Council Of Greater St Louis St Louis, MO | $3,607,788 | $2,239,386 |
Metropolitan Arts Council Of Greater Kansas City Kansas City, MO | $1,490,400 | $2,232,014 |
Pottawattamie Arts Culture & Entertainment Council Bluffs, IA | $21,175,917 | $2,201,183 |
Union For Contemporary Art Inc Omaha, NE | $4,100,351 | $2,843,847 |
Carbondale Arts Carbondale, CO | $1,686,632 | $896,184 |
Center For The Arts Evergreen Inc Evergreen, CO | $2,992,838 | $1,152,222 |
Arts Engagement Foundation Of Kansas City Kansas City, MO | $233,630 | $461,248 |