Living Arts International Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (A60) the organization is classified as: Performing Arts, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Living Arts International 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 09/2023, Living Arts International Inc generated $1.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $783.0k during the year ending 09/2023. 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
LAI INCUBATES CULTURAL INITIATIVES THAT CONTRIBUTE TO A PEACEFUL, SUSTAINABLE FUTURE, USING THE LIVING ARTS AS A CATALYST FOR CHANGE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CAMBODIAN LIVING ARTS (CLA) IS A CATALYST WITHIN A VIBRANT ARTS SECTOR IN CAMBODIA, INSPIRING NEW GENERATIONS. CLA'S MAIN PROGRAM ACTIVITIES ARE MAKING SMALL GRANTS TO INDIVIDUAL AND INFORMAL GROUPS OF CAMBODIAN ARTISTS, FOR PROJECTS AND CREATING NEW WORK; OFFERING TRAINING, SCHOLARSHIPS AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT TO EMERGING ARTS PROFESSIONALS (INCLUDING ARTISTS), AND ORGANISING ARTISTIC AND CULTURAL EVENTS E.G. PERFORMANCES AND FESTIVALS.
MEKONG CULTURAL HUB (MCH) EMPOWERS DIVERSE CULTURAL PRACTITIONERS TO BRING TO LIFE THEIR VISIONS FOR A SUSTAINABLE AND INCLUSIVE ASIA. MCH'S MAIN ACTIVITIES INCLUDE FACILITATING NETWORKING, LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES FOR CULTURAL WORKERS (INCLUDING ARTISTS) E.G. TRAININGS, EXCHANGES AND CONFERENCES. MCH ALSO ORGANISES PUBLIC EVENTS INCLUDING ONLINE TALKS, AND ONLINE/ IN-PERSON CONFERENCES. FROM TIME TO TIME MCH SUPPORTS PARTICIPANTS IN ITS PROGRAMS WITH MICRO-GRANTS.
CONNECTING SOUTH (GLOBAL SOUTH) IS LAI'S TRANSNATIONAL PROGRAM, WHICH CONNECTS CULTURAL WORKERS AND CULTURAL ORGANISATIONS, WITH A PARTICULAR FOCUS ON THE GLOBAL SOUTH, INCLUDING ASIA AND AFRICA. ACTIVITIES OF CONNECTING SOUTH INCLUDE SOUTH SOUTH ARTS FELLOWSHIPS AND A PROJECT EXPLORING DEMOCRATISATION OF ACCESS TO HERITAGE USING TECHNOLOGIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Richard C Helfer Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Eric Wong Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Carolyn Malcolm Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
John Burt Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mary K Read Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Melissa Ann Im 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 | $154,945 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,591,027 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,745,972 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $76,941 |
Investment income | $83 |
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 | $1,822,996 |
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 | $76,234 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $90,625 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $128,666 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $24,366 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $4,480 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $47,047 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,607 |
Office expenses | $8,763 |
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 | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $8,707 |
All other expenses | $17,470 |
Total functional expenses | $783,048 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $258,895 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $104,592 |
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 | $1,761 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $1,451,691 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,816,939 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $162,406 |
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 | $162,406 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,654,533 |
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 | $1,816,939 |