BERKS ARTS COUNCIL

EIN: 237366925 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

READING, PA

Total Revenue
$1,945,831
Total Expenses
$2,152,079
Total Assets
$1,466,976
Net Assets
$649,401
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1971
Legal Domicile
PA
Principal Officer
TISH DAVIS
Phone
6108981930
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

BERKS ARTS COUNCIL, founded in 1971, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Expenses of $2.2M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 11% operating deficit.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE BERKS ARTS COUNCIL IS TO INSPIRE, ENGAGE AND UNITE OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH ARTS EDUCATION, COLLABORATION, AND PRESENTATION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,192,201 Revenue: $890,739

JAZZ PROGRAMMING - BERKS JAZZ FEST IS ONE OF THE LARGEST FESTIVALS OF ITS KIND IN THE NATION, BERKS JAZZ FEST BRINGS TENS OF THOUSANDS OF JAZZ ENTHUSIASTS TO GREATER READING EACH SPRING TO ENJOY MORE...

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JAZZ PROGRAMMING - BERKS JAZZ FEST IS ONE OF THE LARGEST FESTIVALS OF ITS KIND IN THE NATION, BERKS JAZZ FEST BRINGS TENS OF THOUSANDS OF JAZZ ENTHUSIASTS TO GREATER READING EACH SPRING TO ENJOY MORE THAN 40 MAJOR CONCERTS OVER THE COURSE OF TEN JAZZ-FILLED DAYS. IN ADDITION, BERKS ARTS COUNCIL HELD THE ART OF JAZZ: THE VISUAL ART COMPONENT OF BERKS JAZZ FEST, FEATURING A JURIED EXHIBITION WITH JAZZ/MUSIC-INSPIRED ARTWORK FROM REGIONAL ARTISTS IN ALL MEDIUMS. GETJAZZED EDUCATION: GETJAZZED EDUCATION WAS REBRANDED IN 2022 TO ALIGN MORE CLOSELY WITH THE BERKS JAZZ FEST. THE PROGRAM CONTINUES TO STRIVE TO INSPIRE STUDENT MUSICIANS TO EXPLORE JAZZ AS MUSICIANS, SUPPORTERS, AND ENTHUSIASTS THROUGH MEMORABLE JAZZ EDUCATION EXPERIENCES. ADDITIONALLY, THE GETJAZZED EDUCATION PROGRAM GREW IN SCOPE TO INCLUDE A NEW "JAM ON THE ROAD" INITIATIVE IN PHILADELPHIA, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE HOST VENUE, SETTLEMENT MUSIC SCHOOL.

Program 2
Expenses: $97,956 Revenue: $497

BANDSHELL CONCERTS - ARTS PARTNERS WITH THE CITY OF READING AND COUNTY OF BERKS TO HOST FREE COMMUNITY CONCERTS EACH SUMMER AT THE CITY PARK BANDSHELL.

Program 3
Expenses: $358,547 Revenue: $57,946

OTHER PROGRAMS - VARIOUS WORKSHOPS AND PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE THE ARTS AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES IN BERKS COUNTY. EVENTS INCLUDED SPECIAL CONCERTS AND EXIBITIONS HELD THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AND FOR...

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OTHER PROGRAMS - VARIOUS WORKSHOPS AND PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE THE ARTS AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES IN BERKS COUNTY. EVENTS INCLUDED SPECIAL CONCERTS AND EXIBITIONS HELD THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AND FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASONARTS ROUNDTABLE: A BI-MONTHLY PROGRAM FOR LOCAL ARTS ORGANIZATIONS AND ARTISTS TO MEET, SHARE IDEAS, DISCUSS CURRENT TRENDS/PROGRAMS AND FUNDING. SEE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON SCHEDULE O.PENNSYLVANIA PARTNERS IN THE ARTS: 18 CREATIVE SECTOR FLEX FUND GRANTS TOTALING $90,000 AND 39 GRANTS TOTALING $78,000 FOR THE CREATIVE ENTREPRENEUR ACCELERATOR PROGRAM FOR BUSINESS ENTREPRENEURS IN THE CREATIVE INDUSTRIES.FAST LANE ART: A CELEBRATION OF PUBLIC ART AND ART EDUCATION, IN WHICH BERKS ARTS WORKS WITH LOCAL PROPERTY OWNERS TO DISPLAY STUDENT ARTWORK IN UNIQUE PUBLIC SETTINGS.SUMMER FEST: ARTS PARTNERS WITH FIRST ENERGY STADIUM AND THE CITY OF READING AND COUNTY OF BERKS TO HOST FREE WEEKEND OF COMMUNITY CONCERTS AND ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN EACH SUMMER AT THE READING PHILLIES HOME STADIUM.BEGINNING IN JANUARY 2022, A PARTNERSHIP WAS FORMED WITH MUSIC EDUCATORS OF BERKS COUNTY (MEBC) FOR BERKS ARTS TO PRODUCE/PRESENT SCHOLASTIC MUSIC FESTIVALS FOR THE COHORT OF TEACHERS, RESULTING IN PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES FOR MORE THAN 1,200 STUDENTS GRADES 6- 12 COUNTYWIDE IN THE AREAS OF BAND, CHORUS, AND ORCHESTRA.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $819,427
Program Service Revenue $1,039,437
Investment Income $22,290
Other Revenue $64,677
TOTAL REVENUE $1,945,831

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $180,056
Salaries & Benefits $324,366
Fundraising Expenses $77,293
Program Expenses $1,863,230
Other Expenses $1,647,657
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,152,079

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,945,831 $1,850,286 +0.1%
Expenses $2,152,079 $2,125,528 +0.0%
Net Income $-206,248 $-275,242 -0.3%
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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
16
Independent Members
16
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
8
$112,332
Total Directors
16
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MIKE KUCZALA PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBBIE WATERS VP OF ADMINISTRATION 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN BUBNIS VP OF PROGRAMS 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANN WOODWARD SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GLENN FOX TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KEITH MOONEY PAST PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
FRANK BUTTARO JR DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS DARENEAU DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAN ESTERLY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARISELA FUSTER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TROY KANTNER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BILL NELSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LEE OLSEN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAYME RHOADS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL SEDOTI DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LEE SPENADEL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JUSTIN HEIMBECKER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (THRU JULY 2024) 55.00
Officer
$106,983 $5,349 $112,332
TISH DAVIS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AS OF JULY 2024 50.00
Officer
$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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,945,831 $2,152,079 $1,466,976 $-206,248
2022 $1,850,286 $2,125,528 $1,611,284 $-275,242
2021 $1,932,092 $1,565,155 $1,426,252 $366,937
2021 $1,144,926 $373,922 $1,590,361 $771,004
2020 $787,214 $816,462 $833,119 $-29,248
2019 $1,692,188 $1,702,504 $129,485 $-10,316
2018 $1,814,141 $1,768,358 $123,761 $45,783
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