ARTS EMPOWERING LIFE INC

EIN: 043017097 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

ORLEANS, MA

Total Revenue
$519,468
Total Expenses
$653,729
Total Assets
$1,595,782
Net Assets
$1,249,524
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1988
Legal Domicile
MA
Principal Officer
SARAH R KANAGA
Phone
5082553999
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

ARTS EMPOWERING LIFE INC, founded in 1988, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $519K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 23% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $654K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 26% operating deficit.

Mission

TO STUDY, ADVOCATE, PERFORM, AND PROMOTE EXCELLENCE IN THE PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS AND PROVIDE INSPIRATION AND EDUCATION OF OTHERS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $222,835 Revenue: $36,098

MUSICAL AND THEATRICAL ENSEMBLES OF ARTS EMPOWERING LIFE-GAUDETE BAROQUE ENSEMBLE, CHARA PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE, AEL WIND ENSEMBLE, ELEMENTS THEATRE COMPANY-ARE COMPRISED OF PERFORMING AND VISUAL...

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MUSICAL AND THEATRICAL ENSEMBLES OF ARTS EMPOWERING LIFE-GAUDETE BAROQUE ENSEMBLE, CHARA PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE, AEL WIND ENSEMBLE, ELEMENTS THEATRE COMPANY-ARE COMPRISED OF PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTISTS WHO HAVE TOURED TO TWENTY-SIX COUNTRIES AND THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES PERFORMING AT THE HIGHEST LEVELS, LEADING WORKSHOPS, AND FOSTERING CULTURAL EXCHANGES. THEY HAVE PERFORMED IN VENUES RANGING FROM REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL FIELDS IN DOWNTOWN CHICAGO, TO CULTURAL EXCHANGES AT INKAMANA ABBEY IN SOUTH AFRICA, TO PERFORMING AT THE PARLIAMENT HOUSE IN SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA. AEL HAS A RICH HISTORY OF REACHING OUT TO AMERICA'S YOUTH THROUGH THE ARTS IN THE FORM OF WORKSHOPS, CAMPS, AND THE YOUTH PERFORMERS OUTREACH PROGRAM, WHICH OFFERS FREE TICKETS TO ALL EVENTS FOR CHILDREN AND STUDENTS. BESIDES OFFERING CONCERTS AND PERFORMANCES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, EACH ENSEMBLE RUNS A SUMMER CAMP FOR KIDS IN THE ARTS AT THE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER IN BREWSTER, MA.

Program 2
Expenses: $3,058

THE MOUNT TABOR CENTRE FOR ART AND SPIRITUALITY IS AN INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FACILITATING ECUMENICAL DIALOGUE THROUGH EDUCATIONAL SYMPOSIA, VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS, SPIRITUAL RETREATS AND...

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THE MOUNT TABOR CENTRE FOR ART AND SPIRITUALITY IS AN INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FACILITATING ECUMENICAL DIALOGUE THROUGH EDUCATIONAL SYMPOSIA, VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS, SPIRITUAL RETREATS AND EXHIBITIONS OF CONTEMPORARY SACRED ART. BRIDGING CULTURAL, ECCLESIAL AND NATIONAL BOUNDARIES, THE MOUNT TABOR CENTRE PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR REFLECTION AND DISCUSSION ABOUT FAITH AND CREATIVITY, CONTEMPLATION AND COMMUNION, LITURGY AND BEAUTY. AS THE SPIRIT INSPIRES THE CONTEMPORARY VOICES OF TODAY'S CHRISTIAN ARTISTS, MUSICIANS AND AUTHORS, MOUNT TABOR PROVIDES VENUES FOR ENCOURAGEMENT AND FELLOWSHIP.

Program 3
Expenses: $32,848 Revenue: $9,160

GLORI DEI CANTORES (SINGERS TO THE GLORY OF GOD) HOLDS A PASSIONATE DEDICATION TO ILLUMINATE TRUTH AND BEAUTY THROUGH CHORAL ARTISTRY, CELEBRATING A RICH TRADITION OF SACRED CHORAL MUSIC FROM...

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GLORI DEI CANTORES (SINGERS TO THE GLORY OF GOD) HOLDS A PASSIONATE DEDICATION TO ILLUMINATE TRUTH AND BEAUTY THROUGH CHORAL ARTISTRY, CELEBRATING A RICH TRADITION OF SACRED CHORAL MUSIC FROM GREGORIAN CHANT THROUGH THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY. FOUNDED IN 1988, GLORI DEI CANTORES, HAS TOUCHED THE HEARTS OF AUDIENCES IN TWENTY-THREE COUNTRIES IN EUROPE, RUSSIA, AND NORTH AMERICA, RECEIVING EXTENSIVE CRITICAL ACCLAIM FOR ITS ARTISTIC ELEGANCE, PERFORMANCE AUTHENTICITY, AND COMPELLING SPIRITUALITY. THE CHOIR'S CATALOG OF MORE THAN 50 RECORDINGS SHOWCASES THEIR EXTENSIVE REPERTOIRE, ENCOMPASSING BOTH MASTERPIECES AND RARELY PERFORMED MUSICAL TREASURES. GLORI DEI CANTORES MAKES ITS HOME AT THE CHURCH OF THE TRANSFIGURATION (ORLEANS, MA) WHERE THE CHOIR SINGS WEEKLY WORSHIP SERVICES, SEASONAL CONCERTS, AND RECORDS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $441,818
Program Service Revenue $29,785
Investment Income $205
Other Revenue $47,660
TOTAL REVENUE $519,468

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $100,000
Salaries & Benefits $107,102
Fundraising Expenses $13,478
Program Expenses $419,999
Other Expenses $446,627
TOTAL EXPENSES $653,729

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $519,468 $671,647 -0.2%
Expenses $653,729 $623,766 +0.0%
Net Income $-134,261 $47,881 -3.8%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
4
Volunteers
200

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$0
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SARAH R KANAGA PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN MINOR TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDSEY KANAGA CLERK 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIEL FORD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VICTORIA KANAGA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOYCE PRICE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY FRENCH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIEL PFEIFFER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GAIL GIBSON ASST CLERK 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $519,468 $653,729 $1,595,782 $-134,261
2023 $671,647 $623,766 $1,401,349 $47,881
2022 $878,514 $763,653 $1,682,274 $114,861
2021 $693,994 $662,252 $1,601,006 $31,742
2020 $1,536,930 $816,378 $1,602,672 $720,552
2019 $1,425,606 $1,189,927 $2,410,201 $235,679
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