ARTS CONNECTION

EIN: 463088038 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

SAN BERNARDINO, CA

Total Revenue
$1,245,861
Total Expenses
$855,999
Total Assets
$723,730
Net Assets
$723,730
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2013
Legal Domicile
CA
Phone
9093811900
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

ARTS CONNECTION, founded in 2013, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 33% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $390K, a strong 31% operating margin.

Mission

THE CALIFORNIA ARTS COUNCIL

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $680,946 Revenue: $1,245,861

THE CALIFORNIA ARTS COUNCIL AWARDED ARTS CONNECTION, THE DESIGNATED STATE LOCAL PARTNER ARTS AGENCY FOR SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY TO FOSTER CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT ON THE LOCAL LEVEL THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP...

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THE CALIFORNIA ARTS COUNCIL AWARDED ARTS CONNECTION, THE DESIGNATED STATE LOCAL PARTNER ARTS AGENCY FOR SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY TO FOSTER CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT ON THE LOCAL LEVEL THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE STATE AND ARTS CONNECTION. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, COUNTY-DESIGNATED LOCAL ARTS AGENCIES RECEIVE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE CALIFORNIA ARTS COUNCIL. THIS GRANT WILL SUPPORT OUR ONGOING EFFORTS IN ADVOCACY, ARTS NONPROFITS CAPACITY BUILDING THROUGH OUR FISCAL SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM AND PROGRAM SERVICES FOR THR ARTS AND CULTURAL COMMUNITY IN SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY. AS A LOCAL ARTS AGENCY, WE ADVOCATE AND PROVIDE RESOURCES, SKILL-SHARING, AND INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT ACROSS CITY AND COUNTY POLICIES, FUNDING, AND PROGRAMMING.ADDITIONALLY, THE CALIFORNIA ARTS COUNCIL CHOSE ALEJANDRO FOR THE CREATIVE ECONOMY WORK PLAN, AS THEY DEVELOPED THE FIRST STATE WIDE CREATIVE ECONOMY STRATEGIC PLANS.ARTS CONNECTION ALSO RECEIVED $ 5,000 IN POETRY OUT LOUD FUNDING TO FURTHER PROMOTE ARTS AND LITERARY ENGAGEMENT.THE INLAND EMPIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, SERVING AS A FISCAL SPONSOR FOR THE JUST SAN BERNARDINO COLLABORATIVE PROJECT FUNDED BY THE JAMES IRVINE FOUNDATION, AWARDED ARTS CONNECTION TWO AMOUNTS: $188,000 AND $110,00. THIS FUNDING SUPPORTS THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PEOPLE'S PLAN FOR ECONOMIC INCLUSION, WHICH FOCUSES ON CREATING JOB OPPORTUNITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT TO FOSTER EQUITABLE EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT PATHWAYS IN SAN BERNARDINO. ARTS CONNECTION IS LEADING EFFORTS TO SHOWCASE HOW THE ARTS IS AN ECONOMIC DRIVER AND ENHANCING THE PROFESSIONAL PATHWAYS FROM CRADLE TO CAREER FOR THE ARTS, MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT SECTORS. ARTS CONNECTION ALSO HELPED PLACE 5 CREATIVE SECTOR INTERNS ACROSS 4 DIFFERENT PLACEMENT SITES AS PART OF THAT WORK. IN THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, ARTS CONNECTION LED THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SOLE ALLEY REDEVELOPMENT AND COMMISSIONED 2 LARGE SCALE MURALS DONE BY 6 LOCAL ARTISTS. ALSO IN SAN BERNARDINO, ARTS CONNECTION PARTNERED WITH INSTITUTE FOR THE FUTURE ON CALIFORNIA'S 5TH CLIMATE ASSESSMENT AS THE REGIONAL PARTNER. IN ADDITION, US BANK SUPPORTED THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ARTIST MICROGRANT AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERIES TO SUPPORT THE ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILL SETS FOR ARTISTS BY AWARDING ARTS CONNECTION A $20,000 GRANT. ARTS CONNECTION ALSO LED THE ENGAGEMENT EFFORTS AND RESEARCH FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A DOWNTOWN CULTURAL DISTRICT IN SAN BERNARDINO.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $634,330
Program Service Revenue $611,531
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,245,861

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $474,154
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $680,946
Other Expenses $381,845
TOTAL EXPENSES $855,999

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,245,861 $933,301 +0.3%
Expenses $855,999 $793,183 +0.1%
Net Income $389,862 $140,118 +1.8%
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
N/A
Employees
31
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
4
$111,823
Total Directors
4
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ALEJANDRO GUTIERREZ CHAVEZ Executive Dir. 40.00
Officer
$111,823 $0 $111,823
CHRISTINE SEROR Director 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KERRY NEAL Director 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VICTOR SUAREZ Director 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DYAMI RUIZ Director 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHRYN ERVIN BOARD CHAIR 10.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
DR ANNE VIRICEL Treasurer 10.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
SANDRA ESPADAS Secretary 10.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER KANE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
$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 $1,245,861 $855,999 $723,730 $389,862
2024 $933,301 $793,083 $550,047 $140,218
2023 $745,541 $804,852 $529,278 $-59,311
2022 $618,957 $433,079 $312,020 $185,878
2021 $338,368 $268,231 $158,338 $70,137
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