ARTIST COMMUNITIES ALLIANCE

EIN: 582138525 501(c)(3) Community Improvement

PROVIDENCE, RI

Total Revenue
$2,036,225
Total Expenses
$1,949,143
Total Assets
$2,660,092
Net Assets
$581,470
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1992
Legal Domicile
RI
Principal Officer
LISA FUNDERBURKE
Phone
4013514320
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

ARTIST COMMUNITIES ALLIANCE, founded in 1992, is a community nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $2.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 37% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.9M left a modest 4% surplus.

Mission

BELIEVING THE CULTIVATION OF NEW ART AND IDEAS IS ESSENTIAL TO HUMAN PROGRESS, OUR MISSION IS TO ADVOCATE FOR AND SUPPORT ARTISTS' COMMUNITIES, IN ORDER TO ADVANCE THE ENDEAVORS OF ARTISTS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,719,406

CONTRACTED AND CONSULTING SERVICES: ACA PARTNERSHIPS WITH GRANTMAKERS (INCLUDING PEW FELLOWSHIPS IN THE ARTS AND 3ARTS) PROVIDES RESIDENCIES AND FEES TO ARTISTS AND RESIDENCY HOSTS IN THE U.S...

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CONTRACTED AND CONSULTING SERVICES: ACA PARTNERSHIPS WITH GRANTMAKERS (INCLUDING PEW FELLOWSHIPS IN THE ARTS AND 3ARTS) PROVIDES RESIDENCIES AND FEES TO ARTISTS AND RESIDENCY HOSTS IN THE U.S., CANADA, AND EUROPE. ADDITIONALLY, WE CONSULT DIRECTLY WITH OUR MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS WITH BUSINESS PLANNING AND ASSESSMENTS.

Program 2
Expenses: $48,969 Revenue: $39,209

EMERGING PROGRAM INSITUTE: ACA HAS HISTORICALLY HOSTED AN ANNUAL CONFERENCE TO ADVANCE KNOWLEDGE-SHARING AND EXCHANGE WITHIN THE ARTIST RESIDENCY FIELD. SINCE 2009, THIS CONFERENCE HAS BROUGHT...

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EMERGING PROGRAM INSITUTE: ACA HAS HISTORICALLY HOSTED AN ANNUAL CONFERENCE TO ADVANCE KNOWLEDGE-SHARING AND EXCHANGE WITHIN THE ARTIST RESIDENCY FIELD. SINCE 2009, THIS CONFERENCE HAS BROUGHT TOGETHER ARTS LEADERS, COMMUNITY ORGANIZERS, FUNDERS, POLICYMAKERS, EDUCATORS AND CROSS-SECTOR PARTNERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD TO GATHER IN VARIOUS CITIES ACROSS THE UNITED STATES. THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE HAS BEEN ON HOLD SINCE 2020. ACA CONTINUES TO BUILD ITS VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING TO MAKE SIMILAR OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.

Program 3
Expenses: $8,870 Revenue: $12,150

EQUITABLE CAPACITY WORKSHOP: GROUNDED IN THE AAC'S FIVE PILLARS OF A HEALTHY RESIDENCY FRAMEWORK, THESE TRAININGS ENGAGED PROGRAMS ACROSS FIVE KEY AREAS OF ORGANIZATIONAL HEALTH: IDENTITY, PROGRAM...

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EQUITABLE CAPACITY WORKSHOP: GROUNDED IN THE AAC'S FIVE PILLARS OF A HEALTHY RESIDENCY FRAMEWORK, THESE TRAININGS ENGAGED PROGRAMS ACROSS FIVE KEY AREAS OF ORGANIZATIONAL HEALTH: IDENTITY, PROGRAM DESIGN, STEWARDSHIP, FUND DEVELOPMENT, AND OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE. THIS INITIATIVE PROVIDED TACTICAL STRATEGIES FOR CONSISTENT PROGRAM EVALUATION, EQUITABLE JURY AND SELECTION MODELS, STAFFING PROTOCOLS AND OTHER KEY AREAS OF RESIDENCY OPERATIONS. ARTISTS' EXPERIENCE CONTINUED TO BE CENTERED AND ARTISTS SERVED AS LEAD PRESENTERS. WORKSHOPS, RUNNING IN TANDEM WITH CONTINUED META- NETWORK AND FIELD CONVERSATIONS, MODELED A CULTURE OF REFLECTION, TRANSPARENCY, AND CHANGE. COHORTS OF LEADERS CREATED WITHIN THESE SESSIONS BUOYED A CONSTELLATION OF SUPPORT AND EXCHANGE ACROSS THE FIELD.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,085,901
Program Service Revenue $853,979
Investment Income $90,621
Other Revenue $5,724
TOTAL REVENUE $2,036,225

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $542,801
Salaries & Benefits $1,015,327
Fundraising Expenses $58,519
Program Expenses $1,777,245
Other Expenses $391,015
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,949,143

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,036,225 $1,486,373 +0.4%
Expenses $1,949,143 $1,357,646 +0.4%
Net Income $87,082 $128,727 -0.3%
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
17
Independent Members
17
Employees
12
Volunteers
21

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
$0
Total Directors
17
$0
Key Employees
1
$285,129
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SANJIT SETHI CO-CHAIR 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KIBRA A YOHANNES CO-CHAIR 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GEOFFREY JACKSON SCOTT VICE CHAIR 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRANDI TURNER TREASURER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERTO BEDOYA BOARD TRUSTE 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROB BAILIS BOARD TRUSTE 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN DAVIS BOARD TRUSTE 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOEL GARCIA BOARD TRUSTE 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFFREEN HAYES BOARD TRUSTE 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DS KINSEL BOARD TRUSTE 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELISSA LEVIN BOARD TRUSTE 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ESTHER PARK BOARD TRUSTE 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAREN PATTERSON BOARD TRUSTE 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MEGHA RALAPATI BOARD TRUSTE 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
REVECA TORRES BOARD TRUSTE 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY WHEELER BOARD TRUSTE 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNI WU BOARD TRUSTE 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA FUNDERBURKE PRESIDENT & 40.00
Key Emp
$248,827 $36,302 $285,129
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 $2,036,225 $1,949,143 $2,660,092 $87,082
2023 $1,486,373 $1,357,646 $3,710,627 $128,727
2022 $1,059,338 $1,035,617 $2,506,098 $23,721
2021 $783,730 $1,114,276 $957,339 $-330,546
2020 $1,040,707 $1,142,676 $990,136 $-101,969
2019 $1,168,630 $737,114 $796,708 $431,516
2018 $806,625 $725,036 $374,687 $81,589
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