Arte Noir is located in Seattle, WA. According to its NTEE Classification (A23) the organization is classified as: Cultural & Ethnic Awareness, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Arte Noir employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Arte Noir 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, Arte Noir generated $881.7k in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $469.7k during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 84.1% per year over the past 2 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 CREATE SPACE, STABILITY, OPPORTUNITY, AND TRAINING TO SERVE THE NEEDS OF THE DISPLACED BLACK CREATIVE COMMUNITY THROUGH OUR PERMANENT LOCATION AT MIDTOWN SQUARE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
RETAIL AND GALLERY SPACE - ARTE NOIR CELEBRATED ITS FIRST YEAR OF OPERATION IN THE PHYSICAL SPACE AT 23RD AND UNION. THE RETAIL SPACE GREW TO INCLUDE A GALLERY SPACE FEATURING ROTATING EXHIBITS OF ARTISTS' WORKS. THE ORGANIZATION BUILT OUT ITS STAFF CAPACITY, EXPANDED ITS REGULAR PRODUCT OFFERINGS AND FURTHERED ARTIST COLLABORATIONS WITH A NUMBER OF LOCAL MAKERS FOR SPECIAL EVENTS IN THE ARTE NOIR SPACE.
SQUARE PROGRAMMING - OFFICIAL PROGRAMMING OF THE PUBLIC SQUARE AT MIDTOWN KICKED OFF IN 2023 WITH SMALL ACTIVATIONS CONNECTED TO INSTALLATIONS AT ARTE NOIR, AND WE LAUNCHED OUR FIRST YEAR OF OUR "SUMMER IN THE SQUARE" SERIES OF ACTIVITIES AND WORKSHOPS IN JUNE. THE SERIES INCLUDED FREE DANCE AND WORKOUT CLASSES, DOUBLE DUTCH, AND DJ PARTIES. WE ALSO CONTINUED OUR PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE ECODISTRICT AND WA NA WARI, HOSTING THE ANNUAL JUNETEENTH REVIVAL VENDOR MARKET AND PARTICIPATED AS AN OFFICIAL WALK THE BLOCK STOP, WITH ART AND MUSIC SHOWCASES AND ACTIVITIES.
OTHER PROGRAMMING - THE PUBLICATION DISTRIBUTION BASE DOUBLED DURING THIS PERIOD FROM LESS THAN 1,000 TO OVER 2,000, WITH READERS LOGGING IN FROM 12 COUNTRIES. GRANTS ALLOWED US TO BEGIN THE PLANNING FOR THE LAUNCH OF THE BLACK ARTIST ROSTER INITIATIVE, AND FOR INCREASING WRITER REPRESENTATION. THIS TIME ALSO SAW THE ORGANIZATION TAKE CRITICAL STEPS TO OWNERSHIP OF THE PHYSICAL SPACE AND PREPARE FOR FUTURE CONSTRUCTION TO EXPAND COMMUNITY OFFERINGS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Jazmyn Scott Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $109,231 |
Vivian Phillips Chair | OfficerTrustee | 25 | $0 |
Juan Alonso-Rodriguez Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Karinda Harris Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Tyrone Smith Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Donna Moodie Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $23,850 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $837,516 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $4,000 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $861,366 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,500 |
Investment income | $5 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$10,200 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $29,076 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $881,747 |
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. | $175,946 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $40,617 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $88,515 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $21,523 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,085 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $7,500 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $30,000 |
Advertising and promotion | $22,935 |
Office expenses | $604 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $27,625 |
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 | $6,793 |
All other expenses | $29,246 |
Total functional expenses | $469,653 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $382,392 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $75,500 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $36,477 |
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 | $126 |
Total assets | $494,495 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $21,428 |
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 | $52,820 |
Total liabilities | $74,248 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $187,947 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $232,300 |
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 | $494,495 |