ARTS FOR LEARNING MARYLAND INC

EIN: 520698849 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

BALTIMORE, MD

Total Revenue
$18,066,054
Total Expenses
$16,114,235
Total Assets
$13,364,396
Net Assets
$11,741,463
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1951
Legal Domicile
MD
Principal Officer
STACIE SANDERS EVANS
Phone
8552452787
Tax Period
2023-09-01 to 2024-08-31

ARTS FOR LEARNING MARYLAND INC, founded in 1951, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $18.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 24% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $16.1M left a modest 11% surplus.

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO TRANSFORM THE LIVES AND EDUCATION OF OUR YOUTH THROUGH THE ARTS BY CONNECTING EDUCATORS, PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS, AND COMMUNITIES. THIS MISSION IS ACHIEVED BY PROVIDING ASSEMBLIES, WORKSHOPS, RESIDENCIES, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR EDUCATORS AND ARTISTS THAT ARE ALIGNED WITH COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS AND ARE ACCESSIBLE TO ANY ORGANIZATION OR SCHOOL REGARDLESS OF THEIR RESOURCES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $10,125,817 Revenue: $5,954,958

ASALA IS AN AWARD-WINNING AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM RUN IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BALTIMORE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, WITH ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FROM THE FAMILY LEAGUE OF BALTIMORE. ASALA PAIRS CLASSROOM TEACHERS AND...

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ASALA IS AN AWARD-WINNING AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM RUN IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BALTIMORE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, WITH ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FROM THE FAMILY LEAGUE OF BALTIMORE. ASALA PAIRS CLASSROOM TEACHERS AND PROFESSIONAL TEACHING ARTISTS TO DELIVER ARTS-INTEGRATED MATH AND LITERACY LESSONS TO ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS. PARTICIPATING STUDENTS EXPERIENCE THREE HOURS OF EXTENDED ACADEMIC LEARNING AND ENRICHMENT EACH DAY, FOUR DAYS A WEEK THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR. STUDENTS ARE INTRODUCED TO A WIDE VARIETY OF ART FORMS, FROM ILLUSTRATIONS AND SPOKEN WORD TO PERCUSSION, DRAMA, AND DANCE, AND LEARN FROM PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS. DURING THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2024, 676 STUDENTS, ACROSS 6 SCHOOL SITES, PARTICIPATED IN ASALA, CUMULATIVELY EXPERIENCING 94,498 HOURS OF ARTS-INTEGRATED LEARNING.

Program 2
Expenses: $2,063,133 Revenue: $4,745,205

SALA IS AN AWARD-WINNING SUMMER LEARNING PROGRAM OPERATED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BALTIMORE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (BCPSS). THIS FIVE-WEEK, FULL-DAY SUMMER PROGRAM CURBS SUMMER LEARNING LOSS IN LITERACY AND...

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SALA IS AN AWARD-WINNING SUMMER LEARNING PROGRAM OPERATED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BALTIMORE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (BCPSS). THIS FIVE-WEEK, FULL-DAY SUMMER PROGRAM CURBS SUMMER LEARNING LOSS IN LITERACY AND MATH BY PROVIDING ARTS-INTEGRATED INSTRUCTION. THE PROGRAM EMPHASIZES COLLABORATION AND CO-TEACHING BETWEEN TEACHING ARTISTS AND CLASSROOM TEACHERS, AS THEY SERVE STUDENTS IN GRADES PREK-8. IN ADDITION TO ACADEMIC INSTRUCTION, STUDENTS HAVE ARTS ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES, ATHLETICS, AND "SALABRATIONS" (PERFORMANCES AND EVENTS) EVERY WEEK. IN 2024, SALA WAS ALSO ABLE TO PARTNER WITH EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR AT BCPSS, TO SERVE STUDENTS ASSIGNED SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES ACROSS THE CITY IN SELF-CONTAINED CLASSROOMS WITH THE SAME CO-TAUGHT, ARTS INTEGRATION MODEL. DURING THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2024, ARTS FOR LEARNING SERVED 1,999 YOUTH THROUGH SALA.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,526,389 Revenue: $1,006,957

AS THE MARYLAND AFFILIATE OF WOLF TRAP INSTITUTE FOR EARLY LEARNING, ARTS FOR LEARNING OFFERS RESIDENCY PROGRAMS DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR LEARNERS FROM BIRTH THROUGH KINDERGARTEN. ADDITIONALLY, THE...

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AS THE MARYLAND AFFILIATE OF WOLF TRAP INSTITUTE FOR EARLY LEARNING, ARTS FOR LEARNING OFFERS RESIDENCY PROGRAMS DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR LEARNERS FROM BIRTH THROUGH KINDERGARTEN. ADDITIONALLY, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS, EDUCATOR PROFESSIONAL LEARNING, AND ASSEMBLIES. THIS YEAR, EIGHT ARTS-INTEGRATED PROFESSIONAL LEARNING WORKSHOPS OFFERED 86 CHILDCARE PROVIDERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO EARN THE MSDE CORE OF KNOWLEDGE HOURS REQUIRED TO RETAIN THEIR LICENSES. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MDAEYC, MD FAMILY NETWORK, BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, AND MORE, THE ORGANIZATION WAS GRANTED A PROCLAMATION FROM GOV. MOORE PROCLAIMING APRIL TO BE THE "MONTH OF THE YOUNG CHILD." DURING THE MONTH OF THE YOUNG CHILD, THE ORGANIZATION HOSTED 8 STATE DELEGATES AND SENATORS AT EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS ACROSS THE STATE. DURING THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2024, ARTS FOR LEARNING REACHED 16,653 EARLY LEARNERS, FAMILIES, AND EDUCATORS.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $5,242,100
Program Service Revenue $12,580,957
Investment Income $46,435
Other Revenue $196,562
TOTAL REVENUE $18,066,054

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $5,457,957
Fundraising Expenses $551,995
Program Expenses $15,007,342
Other Expenses $10,656,278
TOTAL EXPENSES $16,114,235

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $18,066,054 $14,579,571 +0.2%
Expenses $16,114,235 $12,951,392 +0.2%
Net Income $1,951,819 $1,628,179 +0.2%
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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
24
Independent Members
24
Employees
668
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
7
$194,889
Total Directors
24
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SHEELAGH ALLSTON CHAIR 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BILL BUCKNER VICE CHAIR 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS WALLACE VICE CHAIR 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIC PRIPSTEIN TREASURER 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DR NANCY KASS SECRETARY 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS BROWN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CANDICE BUCKNER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN CHAPPELL DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH DRIGOTAS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAWANDA EDWARDS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALAN HOFF DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RODRICK JOHNSON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EDWARD KASEMEYER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
J MITCHELL KREBS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK PAUL LEHMAN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ARIEL MARTIN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CECIL MARTIN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIE MEDALIS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DARREN MOSELEY DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RANDALL OSTEEN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SARAH SAVAGE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GERREN PRICE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS SESSA DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL WOLMAN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STACIE SANDERS EVANS PRESIDENT & CEO 40.00
Officer
$184,419 $10,470 $194,889
KATHLEEN BASHAM VICE PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
KURTIS DONNELLY SENIOR CHIEF, INNOVATION & STRATEGIC INITIATIVES 40.00
Highest
$121,678 $9,839 $131,517
MICHAEL BRUSH CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 40.00
Highest
$108,057 $7,288 $115,345
MICAELA GRAMELIS CHIEF OF ENGAGEMENT 40.00
Highest
$110,981 $10,622 $121,603
JESSICA HEBRON CHIEF ARTS OFFICER 40.00
Highest
$112,096 $9,558 $121,654
DARRELL BROOKS CHIEF OF PEOPLE, EQUITY, AND CULTURE 40.00
Highest
$108,997 $7,789 $116,786
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 $18,066,054 $16,114,235 $13,364,396 $1,951,819
2023 $14,579,571 $12,951,392 $13,631,288 $1,628,179
2022 $11,760,228 $10,334,046 $7,275,008 $1,426,182
2021 $9,137,823 $8,867,441 $6,641,105 $270,382
2020 $8,725,021 $6,358,479 $5,878,643 $2,366,542
2019 $6,431,611 $6,044,565 $2,963,677 $387,046
2018 $4,753,988 $4,459,656 $2,436,303 $294,332
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