World Arts West

Organization Overview

World Arts West is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 1979. 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 12/2021, World Arts West employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. World Arts West 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 12/2021, World Arts West generated $615.2k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $579.5k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.8%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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WORLD ARTS WEST IS A REGIONAL PRESENTING AND ARTIST SERVICE ORGANIZATION THAT SUPPORTS NORTHERN CALIFORNIA ARTISTS AND DANCE COMPANIES WHO SUSTAIN THE WORLDS DANCE AND MUSIC TRADITIONS. WORLD ARTS WEST SUPPORTS OVER 450 DANCE COMPANIES THAT ENGAGE 20,000 ARTISTS, SUSTAINING OVER 100 UNIQUE CULTURES FROM AROUND THE WORLD. IN THE LAST FOUR DECADES, WORLD ARTS WESTS CONSTITUENCY HAS GROWN FROM A GRASSROOTS COMMUNITY OF CULTURAL ARTISTS TO THE LARGEST WORLD DANCE NETWORK IN THE UNITED STATES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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SAN FRANCISCO ETHNIC DANCE FESTIVAL THE SAN FRANCISCO ETHNIC DANCE FESTIVAL, PRESENTED ANNUALLY SINCE 1978, IS THE MOST SUCCESSFUL CULTURAL EVENT OF ITS KIND IN THE COUNTRY. THE ANNUAL MULTICULTURAL DANCE FESTIVAL PRESENTS DANCE TRADITIONS THAT HAVE EXISTED FOR GENERATIONS, AS WELL AS INNOVATIVE CHOREOGRAPHY THAT SHOWS CULTURAL TRADITIONS ARE LIVING, BREATHING, AND CONSTANTLY EVOLVING.


ARTIST SERVICE PROGRAM THE ARTIST SERVICE PROGRAM SUPPORTS THE ECONOMIC AND ARTISTIC VIABILITY OF WORLD ARTS WESTS ARTIST COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING CAPACITY-BUILDING SERVICES AND BUILDING A COLLECTIVE VOICE TO SHAPE FUTURE POLICIES THAT ADVANCE CULTURAL EQUITY. ARTIST SERVICE PROGRAM OFFERINGS INCLUDE: 1) GRANTS ACCELERATOR PROGRAM; 2) CAREER PATHWAY SERIES; 3) MONTHLY ARTIST RESOURCE NEWSLETTER; 4) COMPREHENSIVE EQUITY RESOURCE FOR CULTURAL ARTISTS ON THE WORLD ARTS WEST WEBSITE.


ARTIST COMMISSIONING PROGRAM THE ARTIST COMMISSIONING PROGRAM ENABLES ARTISTS AND DANCE COMPANIES TO REALIZE LARGE-SCALE GROUNDBREAKING, ORIGINAL WORKS. THE 2021 COMMISSIONS INCLUDE: 5TH-QUARTER BANTABA BY LATANYA TIGNER, IS NEW WORK INTERWEAVING DANCE/PERCUSSION OF WEST AFRICA AND THE AFRICAN AMERICAN HBCU MARCHING BANDS; AND IPAT A KADSAKAY PROJECT, A NEW RITUAL DANCE WORK INSPIRED BY THE SAGAYAN DANCE FROM THE MAGUINDANAON IPAT RITUAL, BY ERIC SOLANO AND PARANGAL DANCE COMPANY.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Anne Huang
Executive Dir.
$82,000
Carmen Roman
Treasurer
$0
Herna Cruz-Louie
Board Chair
$0
Kiazi Malonga
Vice Chair
$0
Victor Torres
Secretary
$0
Jennifer Chu
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $406,547
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$194,576
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$601,123
Total Program Service Revenue$14,022
Investment income $26
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 $615,171

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that World Arts West has recieved totaling $17,652.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
The Zellerbach Family Foundation

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY ARTS COVID RESPONSE GRANT

$15,000
Dance Usa

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: ARCHIVING AND PRESERVATION FELLOWSHIP HOST

$2,500
Jp Morgan Chase Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$152
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