Arts Education Connection San Diego, operating under the name Arts for Learning San Diego, is located in San Diego, CA. The organization was established in 1969. 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 for Learning San Diego employed 34 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Arts for Learning San Diego 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 for Learning San Diego generated $717.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $758.5k during the year ending 06/2024. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.5%) per year over the past 9 years. 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 EDUCATION CONNECTION SAN DIEGO TRANSFORMS LEARNING BY BRINGING THE JOY AND RICHNESS OF THE ARTS TO SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ARTS INTERVENTION PROGRAMS ADDRESS THE SPECIAL NEEDS OF OUR MOST VULNERABLE STUDENTS IN THE JUVENILE COURT AND COMMUNITY SCHOOLS. THESE STUDENTS MAY BE INCARCERATED, PREGNANT AND/OR PARENTING, IN FOSTER CARE, EXPELLED, CHRONICALLY TRUANT, IN DRUG TREATMENT, IN GROUP HOMES FOR NEGLECTED OR ABUSED CHILDREN, AND/OR EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. OUR PROGRAMS GIVE YOUTH TOOLS FOR POSITIVE SELF-EXPRESSION AND SUPPORT THEIR SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL AND ACADEMIC GROWTH.
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE PROGRAMS ARE 8 TO 32 WEEK PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS. TEACHING ARTISTS INSTRUCT STUDENTS IN WEEKLY LESSONS THAT ARE FOCUSED ON DISCRETE ART OR ARTS INTEGRATION. STUDENTS LEARN A VARIETY OF ART CONCEPTS, VOCABULARY, AND TECHNIQUES, WHILE ALSO CULTIVATING IMAGINATION, CRITICAL THINKING AND OTHER CRUCIAL LIFE SKILLS NEEDED TO SUCCEED IN TODAYS WORLD.
OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE WORKSHOPS, PERFORMANCES, TEACHING ARTIST TRAINING, PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR CLASSROOM TEACHERS, FAMILY ARTS NIGHTS, AND PROGRAMS FOR MILITARY-CONNECTED YOUTH. WE ALSO PARTICIPATE IN ADVOCACY EVENTS THAT DEMONSTRATE THE VALUE OF ARTS EDUCATION FOR ALL.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Adrienne Valencia Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $78,605 |
Karah Lain President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jamey Murphy Immediate Past President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Rein Townsend Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Brooke Stites Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Brian Cerasoli Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $118,696 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $142,639 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $261,335 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $425,287 |
Investment income | $9,626 |
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 | $717,642 |
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. | $82,984 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $12,573 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $476,232 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $31,655 |
Payroll taxes | $57,535 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $5,788 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $25,611 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $1,759 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $4,882 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,121 |
Interest | $3,715 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $12,316 |
All other expenses | $5,024 |
Total functional expenses | $758,524 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $306,461 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $235,325 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $12,175 |
Accounts receivable, net | $31,443 |
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 | $2,686 |
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 | $588,090 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $24,060 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $5,424 |
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 | $143,628 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $173,112 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $393,703 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $21,275 |
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 | $588,090 |