Artlink Inc

EIN: 351461761 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Fort Wayne, IN

Total Revenue
$219,091
Total Expenses
$263,433
Total Assets
$118,845
Net Assets
$94,488
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1978
Legal Domicile
IN
Principal Officer
Melanie Hall
Phone
2604247195
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

Artlink Inc, founded in 1978, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $219K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 21% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $263K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 20% operating deficit.

Mission

Our mission is to empower artists, encourage creative expression, and enrich Northeast Indiana through engagement in the visual arts.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $143,407 Revenue: $16,707

Exhibitions are the primary program of Artlink. Exhibition opportunities at Artlink empower artists at critical points throughout their careers, from non-juried exhibitions like the annual Members'...

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Exhibitions are the primary program of Artlink. Exhibition opportunities at Artlink empower artists at critical points throughout their careers, from non-juried exhibitions like the annual Members' Showcase to career-building juried exhibitions and unrestricted solo exhibition proposals. Solo exhibitions at Artlink encouragecreative expression and provide the opportunity for artists to share exploratory workbuilding their careerswithout the constraints of a commercial gallery or barriers to museum representation. Artists are empowered to exhibit, discover inspiration, connect with visitors, and generate individual income. With admissions-free access to diverse contemporary exhibitions, Artlink's exhibitions enrich Northeast Indiana through engagement in the visual arts. In the fiscal year 2023-24, exhibitions featured 644 artists and engaged 8,689 visitors.

Program 2
Expenses: $39,218 Revenue: $30,007

Artlink's educational programs include workshops, classes, and bi-weekly figure-drawing sessions. Our educational programs are designed to encourage creative exploration and learning. Taught by...

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Artlink's educational programs include workshops, classes, and bi-weekly figure-drawing sessions. Our educational programs are designed to encourage creative exploration and learning. Taught by artists, workshops and classes provide the opportunity for participants to learn new skills and techniques from practicing artists and fully engage in the visual arts. Workshops often align with our exhibition calendar, providing additional understanding of the artwork exhibited in the gallery. Figure-drawing sessions offer artists of all skill levels bi-weekly life drawing sessions. Artists are welcome to join sessions to draw from live, nude professional models in a comfortable atmosphere.

Program 3
Expenses: $27,075 Revenue: $35,124

The Artlink Market program empowers artists and creative small businessesthat may not traditionally be exhibited in a galleryto reach new audiences. Artlink Market events feature a selection of the...

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The Artlink Market program empowers artists and creative small businessesthat may not traditionally be exhibited in a galleryto reach new audiences. Artlink Market events feature a selection of the best in contemporary craft and handmade gifts. In the fiscal year 2023-24, 56 artists and small businesses participated in four market events, including the Artlink Market at Taste of the Arts in August and the Holidays at Artlink: Winter Market hosted in the gallery on Small Business Saturday and the first two Saturdays of December. In December 2021, Artlink introduced the Artlink Curated Shop, a pop-up consignment retail space in the gallery during the Holidays at Artlink. In 2024, the Curated Shop featured 23 artists and creative small businesses.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $123,307
Program Service Revenue $46,714
Investment Income $58
Other Revenue $49,012
TOTAL REVENUE $219,091

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,000
Salaries & Benefits $145,208
Fundraising Expenses $10,352
Program Expenses $209,700
Other Expenses $116,225
TOTAL EXPENSES $263,433

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $219,091 $277,884 -0.2%
Expenses $263,433 $238,994 +0.1%
Net Income $-44,342 $38,890 -2.1%
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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
14
Independent Members
14
Employees
6
Volunteers
53

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
7
$63,168
Total Directors
16
$63,168
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Lynette Scott resigned Executive Dir. 40.00
Officer Director
$61,908 $0 $61,908
Tim Parsley Interim Executive Dir. 40.00
Officer Director
$1,260 $0 $1,260
Melanie Hall President 8.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Andrew Lamping Vice President 8.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jason Swisher Vice President 8.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Kathy Friend Treasurer 8.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Renata Robinson Secretary 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jenny Nash Director 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Nancy Hrehov Director 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Antonette Payne Director 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
John O'Connell Director 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Wayne Shive Director 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Brian Ternet Director 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kris Bliss Director 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ron Dick Director 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Emily Elko Director 4.00
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
2024 $219,091 $263,433 $118,845 $-44,342
2023 $265,392 $244,896 $142,725 $20,496
2022 $276,585 $212,771 $140,461 $63,814
2021 $227,438 $170,565 $91,612 $56,873
2019 $236,691 $284,368 $161,014 $-47,677
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