The Art Experience Inc

EIN: 383373601 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Pontiac, MI

Total Revenue
$358,089
Total Expenses
$218,650
Total Assets
$204,243
Net Assets
$199,258
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1996
Legal Domicile
MI
Principal Officer
Elizabeth McLachlan
Phone
2487063304
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

The Art Experience Inc, founded in 1996, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $358K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. The organization ran a surplus of $139K, a strong 39% operating margin.

Mission

The Art Experience is an inclusive, barrier-free community art studio dedicated to improving lives through the arts. Our programs welcome people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, creating a safe and supportive environment where everyone can access the healing, expressive, and community-building power of creativity. Through our core offeringsOpen Studio, Art Therapy, and External Programswe ensure that the arts remain accessible to all, particularly individuals who might otherwise face barriers to participation.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $216,448
Program Service Revenue $139,665
Investment Income $29
Other Revenue $1,947
TOTAL REVENUE $358,089

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $156,442
Fundraising Expenses $8,461
Program Expenses $171,437
Other Expenses $62,208
TOTAL EXPENSES $218,650

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $358,089 N/A N/A
Expenses $218,650 N/A N/A
Net Income $139,439 N/A N/A
Key Indicators
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
11
Volunteers
N/A

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
9
$0
Total Directors
0
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Audra Pieknik Executive Director 40.00
$46,165 $0 $46,165
Lori Brauer President 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Angie Okonski Secretary 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Megan McCoy Treasurer 4.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Marego DeLizia Director 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
O'Neil Franso Director 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Shauna Morrow Director 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Ashley Turner Director 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Lisa Washington Director 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Andrew May Vice President 2.00
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
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $358,089 $218,650 $204,243 $139,439
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