Arts Alive 45 Inc

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Organization Details

Formation Year

2011

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Cydney A Smillie

Phone

3124012466

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Arts Alive 45 Inc, founded in 2011, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $310K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 406% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $262K, a strong 85% operating margin.

Mission

We organized, recruited, designed, and execute murals in various communities. through promotion and creation of art. To enrich the quality of life for residents using art as a mechanism to promote artistic exposure and cultural expression.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $31,287 Revenue: $0

We designed and executed over 15+ murals in various communities. Some murals include creation and install of 10 dogs mural for CPD dog park, Haugan Elementary (spring,summer, and fall)(4) - Student mural and classes, CPS Workshops - One mural project with Hibbard Elementary Parents, and Niles Public Works - 7 murals designed and budgeted.

Program 2

Expenses: $6,706 Revenue: $0

We restored and maintained Clarendale Six Corners.

Program 3

Expenses: $855 Revenue: $0

As a result of the state grant for the sculpture walk we were able to interview contractors, and sculptors, Structural Engineers and Business Owners, met with 2 Chambers of Commerce on a regular...

As a result of the state grant for the sculpture walk we were able to interview contractors, and sculptors, Structural Engineers and Business Owners, met with 2 Chambers of Commerce on a regular basis, and worked with City Departments (DCASE, CDOT, BACP) and the Alderman to begin to create a Sculpture Walk.

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $309,678

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $309,678

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $24,500

Fundraising Expenses $2,450

Program Expenses $38,848

Other Expenses $23,433

TOTAL EXPENSES $47,933

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$309,678	$61,218	+4.1%
Expenses	$47,933	$78,193	-0.4%
Net Income	$261,745	$-16,975	-16.4%

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

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

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

$24,500

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Cyd Smillie	President	60.00	Officer	$24,500	$0	$24,500
Jerry Rogowski	Vice President	0.58	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Linda Vidmar	Secretary	0.58	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Sara Peak Convery	Treasurer	0.58	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	$309,678	$47,933	$366,778	$261,745