Arts Empowerment Project Inc is located in Charlotte, NC. The organization was established in 2012. 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 12/2023, Arts Empowerment Project Inc employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Arts Empowerment Project 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 12/2023, Arts Empowerment Project Inc generated $287.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 26.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $249.4k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 29.4% per year over the past 6 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO BREAK THE CYCLES OF VIOLENCE AND TRAUMA THROUGH ARTS OPPORTUNITIES THAT IGNITE CHANGE IN VULNERABLE YOUTH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE HEART PACK OUTREACH PROGRAM PROVIDES ART CARE PACKAGES TO AT-RISK YOUTH DELIVERED TO THEIR HOMES. HEART PACKS CONTAIN AGE-APPROPRIATE ART SUPPLIES, EDUCATIONAL GAMES, COMFORT AND CREATIVE TOYS, SNACKS, GIFT CARDS, AND A MESSAGE OF HOPE. HEART PACKS PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE CREATIVE OUTLETS AND POSITIVE SELF-EXPRESSION, WHICH IS CRUCIAL TO YOUTH WHO CANNOT JOIN TAEP'S IN-PERSON PROGRAMS. SCHOOLS, BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS COLLECT SUPPLIES AND ASSEMBLE HEART PACKS, INVOLVING THE BROADER COMMUNITY IN TAEP'S WORK.
OTHER PROGRAMS.
PROMOTING PEACE + JUSTICE CLASSES BRINGS TEENS WHO ARE AT-RISK FOR COURT INVOLVEMENT TOGETHER WITH MEMBERS OF LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO HELP BREAK DOWN STEREOTYPES AND EXPLORE IMPLICIT BIAS AND SOCIAL JUSTICE ISSUES THROUGH COLLABORATIVE ART. OUR TEAM MEMBERS, TEACHING ARTISTS AND GUEST SPEAKERS FROM A WIDE RANGE OF DISCIPLINES HELP PROVIDE A SAFE SPACE FOR OFFICERS AND TEENS TO ENGAGE IN HONEST DISCUSSION ABOUT COMMUNITY AND RACIALLY MOTIVATED VIOLENCE AND OTHER CHALLENGING TOPICS.
THE ARTS EMPOWERMENT PROJECT'S FREE ARTS PROGRAM BRINGS ARTS EXPERIENCES TO UNDERSERVED YOUTH IN GRADES K-5 ENROLLED IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS. VISITING ARTISTS, FUNDED BY TAEP AND VOLUNTEERS, WORK WITH STUDENTS TO EXPLORE CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING, AND LITERACY THROUGH THE ARTS. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES HAVE SEVERAL OPPORTUNITIES TO ATTEND LOCAL THEATRICAL PERFORMANCES, AND PARTICIPATE IN CULTERAL ENRICHMENT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Natalie Allen CEO | Officer | $50,000 | |
Katie Caldwell Board Treasu | Trustee | $0 | |
Kyle Musgrove Governance C | Trustee | $0 | |
Kaitlin Powers Board Chair | Trustee | $0 | |
Julie Stout Board Secret | Trustee | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $12,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $273,759 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $285,759 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,107 |
Investment income | $96 |
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 | $286,962 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $139,363 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $6,575 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $16,375 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $41,995 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $6,163 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $7,736 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $8,489 |
Travel | $1,652 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,826 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $249,403 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $215,960 |
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 | $100 |
Total assets | $216,060 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $207,342 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $8,718 |
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 | $216,060 |