ARS ARTS & CULTURE CENTER

EIN: 464235650 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

BENTON HARBOR, MI

Total Revenue
$105,907
Total Expenses
$74,022
Total Assets
$156,079
Net Assets
$155,854
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2013
Legal Domicile
MI
Principal Officer
ANNA RUSSO SIEBER
Phone
2693634740
Tax Period
2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

ARS ARTS & CULTURE CENTER, founded in 2013, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $106K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 39% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $32K, a strong 30% operating margin.

Mission

TO ENCOURAGE, ENLIGHTEN, AND ENGAGE IN THE ARTS THROUGH A LOCAL COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER WHICH PROMOTES, DEVELOPS, AND IMPLEMENTS CULTURAL AND VISUAL FINE ARTS AND ARTS EDUCATION TO OUR COMMUNITY WITH A FOCUS TO OFFER ARTS EDUCATION TO UNDER-SERVED YOUTH IN BERRIEN COUNTY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $69,255 Revenue: $39,498

SCULPTOR TALKS BY 6 DETROIT ARTISTS, COVERING THE DEVELOPMENT OF THEIR WORK AND INSTALLATIONS, ALSO COVERING SLIDESHOWS AND SHORT VIDEO ABOUT THE PROCESSES. WITH OVER 50 VISITORS IN ATTENDANCE. THIS...

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SCULPTOR TALKS BY 6 DETROIT ARTISTS, COVERING THE DEVELOPMENT OF THEIR WORK AND INSTALLATIONS, ALSO COVERING SLIDESHOWS AND SHORT VIDEO ABOUT THE PROCESSES. WITH OVER 50 VISITORS IN ATTENDANCE. THIS WAS FREE TO THE PUBLIC. OPENING EXHIBITION IN THE GALLERY, WITH 3 ARTISTS, AND A WELL ATTENDED OPENING RECEPTION. ARTHOP PARTICIPATION, HIGHLIGHTING FEATURED ARTISTS. SUMMER ARTS CAMPS: A POPUP CAMP, WHICH INCLUDES SPONSORED UNDERSERVED YOUTH IN CAMP EACH YEAR. DEVELOPS SKILLS, CRITICAL THINKING, PROBLEM SOLVING, AS WELL AS CREATING 5 TO 6 COMPLETED WORKS OF ART AND AN ARTISTS RECEPTION-APPROXIMATELY 25-30 STUDENTS IN ATTENDANCE. THIS WAS OUR FIRST MERGED AGE CAMP 10-15 YEARS, WITH 2 TEACHERS ROTATING YOUTH THROUGH EACH CLASS AND IN APPROPRIATE AGE BASED GROUPS. UNDERSERVED YOUTH WORKSHOP, INCORPORATING NEW APPROACH, WITH ARTIST IN RESIDENCE, (WE WENT DIRECTLY TO THE CENTERS WITH SUPPLIES AND TEACHER). A GREAT SUCCESS. WE OFFERED INTROSPECTIVE "SELF-PORTRAITS- AND THE STUDENTS TALKED ABOUT THEIR PAINTINGS. NEW EXHIBITION POPUP IN LAKESIDE SPACE INCLUDED 11 ARTISTS AND A HOLIDAY MARKET WITH POTTERY AND LOTS OF ORNAMENTS. ARTISTS/SCULPTORS/POTTERS, WITH OVER 50 PIECES OF ARTWORK. NEW COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT THROUGH ATTENDANCE AND DISCUSSIONS WITH ALL ARTISTS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $65,095
Program Service Revenue $39,498
Investment Income $1,314
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $105,907

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $1,274
Program Expenses $69,255
Other Expenses $74,022
TOTAL EXPENSES $74,022

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $105,907 $76,043 +0.4%
Expenses $74,022 $68,863 +0.1%
Net Income $31,885 $7,180 +3.4%
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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
3
Independent Members
3
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
15

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
2
$0
Total Directors
3
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DIANE BARTLEY BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM STANLEY WHITAKER JR VICE PRESIDE 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNA RUSSO SIEBER PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer 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 $105,907 $74,022 $156,079 $31,885
2024 $76,043 $68,863 $137,251 $7,180
2023 $66,276 $59,529 $120,200 $6,747
2022 $85,473 $58,891 $111,405 $26,582
2021 $101,694 $40,807 $88,979 $60,887
2020 $39,812 $39,212 $32,634 $600
2019 $72,831 $45,865 $30,628 $26,966
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