Baltimore Office Of Promotion And The Arts

Organization Overview

Baltimore Office Of Promotion And The Arts is located in Baltimore, MD. The organization was established in 2005. 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 06/2021, Baltimore Office Of Promotion And The Arts employed 72 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Baltimore Office Of Promotion And The Arts 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 06/2021, Baltimore Office Of Promotion And The Arts generated $4.5m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.3m during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.4%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Baltimore Office Of Promotion And The Arts has awarded 174 individual grants totaling $2,329,720. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE BALTIMORE OFFICE OF PROMOTION & THE ARTS (BOPA) WAS CREATED IN 2002 WITH A MISSION TO MAKE BALTIMORE A MORE VIBRANT AND CREATIVE CITY. BOPA IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PRODUCING FESTIVALS, SPECIAL EVENTS AND PROMOTIONS THROUGHOUT BALTIMORE. BOPA AIMS TO NURTURE AND ADVANCE THE ARTS ON BEHALF OF ALL CITIZENS OF BALTIMORE AND THE REGION WITH PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES THAT INSPIRE THE ARTIST, BUILD A CREATIVE COMMUNITY, GENERATE A VIBRANT ECONOMY, SHOWCASE THE ARTS, MANAGE LANDMARK ATTRACTIONS AND DEVELOP NEW EVENTS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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CULTURAL AFFAIRS - AS BALTIMORE CITY'S ARTS COUNCIL, THE BALTIMORE OFFICE OF PROMOTION & THE ARTS PROVIDES RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES TO ARTISTS AND ARTIST ORGANIZATIONS TO CONTINUE TO MAKE BALTIMORE A CITY FOR THE ARTS.


ATTRACTIONS - THE BALTIMORE OFFICE OF PROMOTION & THE ARTS MANAGES SEVERAL VENUES THAT ATTRACT BOTH TOURISTS AND LOCAL RESIDENTS OF BALTIMORE CITY.


EVENTS/FESTIVALS - THE BALTIMORE OFFICE OF PROMOTION & THE ARTS PRODUCES HIGH-QUALITY SPECIAL EVENTS AND FESTIVALS THAT STIMULATE BALTIMORE COMMUNITIES ECONOMICALLY, ARTISTICALLY AND CULTURALLY.


FILM OFFICE- THE BALTIMORE OFFICE OF PROMOTION & THE ARTS SERVES AS THE OFFICIAL LIAISON BETWEEN PRODUCTION COMPANIES AND CITY AGENCIES, PROVIDING ACCESS TO CITY SERVICES AND EXPEDITED PERMITS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND AS LIAISON BETWEEN PRODUCTION COMPANIES AND BUSINESSES, CREW AND COMMUNITIES TO ULTIMATELY MARKET BALTIMORE AS A FIRST CLASS LOCATION FOR FILM PRODUCTION.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Donna Drew Sawyer
CEO
$166,340
Rosalind Healy
Chief Of Staff (partial Year)
$128,418
Brian Wentz
Chief Financial Officer
$117,738
Kathleen Hornig
COO (partial Year)
$111,504
Anana Kambon
President
$0
E Scott Johnson
Secretary
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Finn Partners
Communication & Marketing
$220,000
Marcum Llp
Accounting
$184,968
Finn Partners
Communication & Marketing
$220,000
Pyrotecnico Fireworks Inc
Pyrotechnics
$154,950
Marcum Llp
Accounting
$184,968
Pyrotecnico Fireworks Inc
Pyrotechnics
$154,950
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $3,682,515
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$291,765
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,974,280
Total Program Service Revenue$278,408
Investment income $15,926
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $73,422
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $106,458
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $6,362
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $4,464,806

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Baltimore Office Of Promotion And The Arts has awarded $250,700 in support to 21 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

FUSION PARTNERSHIPS INC

Org PageRecipient Profile

Baltimore, MD

PURPOSE: CREATIVE BALTIMORE FUND, COMMUNITIES THRIVE

$42,400

PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE BLACK ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT

Org PageRecipient Profile

Baltimore, MD

PURPOSE: ARTIST IN RESIDENCE

$35,000

Baltimore, MD

PURPOSE: CREATIVE BALTIMORE FUND, ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE, FREE FALL BALTIMORE & COMMUNITIES THRIVE

$18,500

YOUNG AUDIENCES OF MARYLAND INC

Org PageRecipient Profile

Baltimore, MD

PURPOSE: CREATIVE BALTIMORE FUND, ARTIST IN RESIDENCE

$14,000

CITYLIT PROJECT INC

Org PageRecipient Profile

Baltimore, MD

PURPOSE: CREATIVE BALTIMORE FUND, FREE FALL BALTIMORE & COMMUNITIES THRIVE

$12,900

EUBIE BLAKE CULTURAL CENTER

Org PageRecipient Profile

Baltimore, MD

PURPOSE: FREE FALL BALTIMORE & COMMUNITIES THRIVE

$11,200
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Baltimore Office Of Promotion And The Arts has recieved totaling $106,607.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Municipal Employees Credit Union Of Baltimore Inc

Baltimore, MD

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION

$50,000
Baltimore Community Foundation Inc

Baltimore, MD

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT AND VARIOUS PROJECTS

$39,096
Nora Roberts Foundation Inc

Glenn Dale, MD

PURPOSE: OPERATIONS

$10,000
Baltimore Heritage Area Association Inc

Baltimore, MD

PURPOSE: TO BENEFIT PROGRAMS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND HISTORIC SITES WITHIN THE BALTIMORE NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA

$7,500
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$11
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