ART ENCOUNTER

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1978

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Susan Gaud

Phone

8473289220

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

ART ENCOUNTER, founded in 1978, is a small nonprofit that reported $598K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 10% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $573K left a modest 4% surplus.

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION MISSION IS TO EDUCATE, EMPOWER, AND CONNECT PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND BACKGROUNDS THROUGH INTERACTIVE ENCOUNTERS WITH VISUAL ART. THE ORGANIZATION BELIEVES THAT THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO SEE, AND THAT ART CAN BE A POWERFUL VEHICLE TO BETTER UNDERSTAND OURSELVES AND THE WORLD AROUND US.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $119,267 Revenue: $105,932

Mural Arts - The goal of the program is to uplift and beautify neighborhoods with mural art through creative partnerships with community organizations, schools, and business districts. The...

Mural Arts - The goal of the program is to uplift and beautify neighborhoods with mural art through creative partnerships with community organizations, schools, and business districts. The Organization pairs professional artists with community members and youth to create large-scale public works of art that last for years to come.

Program 2

Expenses: $93,765 Revenue: $50,345

Outreach School - School programs are at the heart of community engagement to bring art to youth across the Chicago area. The Organization empowers students from a broad range of backgrounds through engaging explorations of art that critical thinking, creativity, and self-discovery. Its signature approach of discussing original artworks embraces individual perceptions, while hands-on workshops build self-confidence and a deeper understanding of the creative process.

Program 3

Expenses: $89,308 Revenue: $62,049

Non-Local Travel Tours - Trips offer the change to experience the art world in a fresh and stimulating new way. The Organization organizes unique and diverse opportunities for global exploration...

Non-Local Travel Tours - Trips offer the change to experience the art world in a fresh and stimulating new way. The Organization organizes unique and diverse opportunities for global exploration, provide otherwise unattainable access to private collections, artist studios, museums, and galleries, plus authentic local food and culture, all led by knowledgeable and experienced professional teaching artist.

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Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $262,657

Program Service Revenue $295,097

Investment Income $17,624

Other Revenue $22,314

TOTAL REVENUE $597,692

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $269,724

Fundraising Expenses $76,620

Program Expenses $401,519

Other Expenses $302,963

TOTAL EXPENSES $572,687

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$597,692	$667,452	-0.1%
Expenses	$572,687	$724,059	-0.2%
Net Income	$25,005	$-56,607	-1.4%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

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

$78,750

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Lea Pinsky	Executive Dir.	40.00	Officer	$78,750	$0	$78,750
Susan Gaud	President	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Abby Ohl	Vice President	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Chuck Harper	Treasurer	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Elizabeth Whiting	Secretary	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Carol Cohen	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Svetlana Bekman	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Marguerite Durston	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Tapiwa Dzingai	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Gale Goldstick Cohen	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Gail Kahn	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Lisa McDonald	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Amy Krupsky	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Peter Vale	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Steve Shewfelt	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Terry Shewfelt	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Sally O'Hara	Director	0.50	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	$597,692	$572,687	$694,757	$25,005
2024	$667,452	$655,251	$588,021	$12,201
2023	$456,596	$445,547	$610,848	$11,049
2022	$459,927	$403,681	$544,287	$56,246
2021	$370,891	$301,839	$558,047	$69,052
2020	$432,746	$427,857	$445,429	$4,889