Arts Connection
- Assets
- $550.0k
- Revenue
- $933.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 31
- Location
- San Bernardino, CA
- Founding
- 04/2014
- Data as of
- 06/2024
- EIN
- 46-3088038
Organization Overview
Arts Connection is located in San Bernardino, CA. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (A25) the organization is classified as: Arts Education, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2024, Arts Connection employed 31 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Arts Connection 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 06/2024, Arts Connection generated $933.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 34.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $793.1k during the year ending 06/2024. While expenses have increased by 41.7% per year over the past 9 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ARTS CONNECTION IS DEDICATED TO STIMULATING CREATIVE AND ECONOMIC VITALITY AND ENRICHING LIVES THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE BY PROVIDING SUPPORT, PROMOTION, EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY FOR THE ARTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE CALIFORNIA ARTS COUNCIL AWARDED ARTS CONNECTION, THE DESIGNATED STATE LOCAL PARTNER ARTS AGENCY FOR SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY TO FOSTER CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT ON THE LOCAL LEVEL THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE STATE AND ARTS CONNECTION.THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, COUNTY-DESIGNATED LOCAL ARTS AGENCIES RECEIVE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE CALIFORNIA ARTS COUNCIL. THIS GRANT WILL SUPPORT OUR ONGOING EFFORTS IN ADVOCACY, ARTS NONPROFITS CAPACITY BUILDING THROUGH OUR FISCAL SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM AND PROGRAM SERVICES FOR THE ARTS AND CULTURAL COMMUNITY IN SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY. AS A LOCAL ARTS AGENCY, WE ADVOCATE AND PROVIDE RESOURCES, SKILL-SHARING, AND INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT ACROSS CITY AND COUNTY POLICIES, FUNDING, AND PROGRAMMING.ADDITIONALLY, THE CALIFORNIA ARTS COUNCIL AWARDED US AN IMPACT PROJECT GRANT OF $ 21,000 FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ARTIVISM. THIS IS A COLLABRATIVE COMMUNITY PROJECT BETWEEN ARTS CONNECTION, PC4EJ, AND GRAFICA NOCTURNA UTILIZING PRINTMAKING AS AN EDUCATIONAL TOOL TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT THE IMPACT OF THE WAREHOUSING INDUSTRY ON OUR REGION. WE ALSO RECEIVED $ 5,000 IN POETRY OUT LOUD FUNDING TO FURTHER PROMOTE ARTS AND LITERARY ENGAGEMENT. THE INLAND EMPIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, SERVING AS A FISCAL SPONSOR FOR THE JUST SAN BERNARDINO COLLABORATIVE PROJECT FUNDED BY THE JAMES IRVINE FOUNDATION, AWARDED ARTS CONNECTION TWO AMOUNTS: $ 188,000 AND $ 110,000. THIS FUNDING SUPPORTS THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PEOPLE'S PLAN FOR ECONOMIC INCLUSION, WHICH FOCUSES ON CREATING JOB OPPORTUNITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT TO FOSTER EQUITABLE EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT PATHWAYS IN SAN BERNARDINO. ARTS CONNECTION IS LEADING EFFORTS TO SHOWCASE HOW THE ARTS IS AN ECONOMIC DRIVER AND ENHANCING THE PROFESSIONAL PATHWAYS FROM CRADLE TO CAREER FOR THE ARTS, MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT SECTORS.IN ADDITION, US BANK SUPPORTED THE DEVLOPMENT OF THE ARTIST MICROGRANT AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERIES TO SUPPORT THE ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS SETS FOR ARTISTS BY AWARDING US A $ 20,000 GRANT.LASTLY, THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ARTS MIDWEST, AWARDED US A BIG READ GRANT OF $ 20,000. THIS GRANT SUPPORTS ARTS, LITERARY, AND CULTURAL PROGRAMMING IN THE MORONGO BASIN FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH.THESE GRANTS AND PARTNERSHIPS ENABLE ARTS CONNECTION TO CONTINUE FOSTERING A VIBRANT, INCLUSIVE ARTS COMMUNITY, PROVIDING ESSENTIAL RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTISTS AND RESIDENTS THROUGHOUT SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jennifer Kane Executive Director | 40 | $45,099 | |
Alejandro Gutierrez Chavez Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $40,717 |
Christine Seror Director | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Kerry Neal Director | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Victor Suarez Director | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Margo Mullen Director | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $709,409 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $709,409 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $223,892 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $933,301 |
| 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. | $85,816 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $85,816 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $308,074 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,800 |
| Payroll taxes | $34,442 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $11,239 |
| 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 | $63,640 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $5,207 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $6,673 |
| Travel | $9,421 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $7,899 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $4,210 |
| All other expenses | $26,895 |
| Total functional expenses | $793,083 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $550,047 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total assets | $550,047 |
| 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 | $333,868 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $216,179 |
| 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 | $550,047 |