THE DRAWING STUDIO INC

EIN: 860992193 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

TUCSON, AZ

Total Revenue
$584,850
Total Expenses
$740,280
Total Assets
$1,204,696
Net Assets
$797,257
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2000
Legal Domicile
AZ
Phone
5206200947
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

THE DRAWING STUDIO INC, founded in 2000, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $585K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $740K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 27% operating deficit.

Mission

THE DRAWING STUDIO, INC. IS A VISUAL ARTS CENTER IN TUCSON, AZ. THE DRAWING STUDIO INSPIRES PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND BACKGROUNDS TO EMBRACE ART PRACTICE AS A PATHWAY TO PERSONAL GROWTH AND HEALTHY COMMUNITY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $238,647 Revenue: $338,990

ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM: OUR ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM HAS A YEARLY ENROLLMENT OF 1500 IN 200+ COURSES AND WORKSHOPS OFFERED IN OUR MAIN STUDIO IN TUCSON ARIZONA. HIGHLY SKILLED TEACHING ARTISTS OFFER...

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ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM: OUR ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM HAS A YEARLY ENROLLMENT OF 1500 IN 200+ COURSES AND WORKSHOPS OFFERED IN OUR MAIN STUDIO IN TUCSON ARIZONA. HIGHLY SKILLED TEACHING ARTISTS OFFER FUNDAMENTAL COURSE SEQUENCES IN DRAWING AND DESIGN AS WELL AS CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS IN A WIDE VARIETY OF MEDIA AND GENRES INCLUDING PAINTING (OIL, ACRYLIC, WATERCOLOR, MIXED-MEDIA, ABSTRACT, PLEIN AIR, FIGURE/PORTRAIT), DRAWING (PASTEL, CHARCOAL, INK, MIXED MEDIA, PLEIN AIR, FIGURE/PORTRAIT), PRINTMAKING (INTAGLIO, MONO TYPE, RELIEF), AND BOOK ARTS. WE OFFER ONGOING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES FOR OUR TEACHING ARTISTS, ALL OF WHOM ENGAGE IN THEIR OWN PROFESSIONAL ART PRACTICE.

Program 2
Expenses: $99,436 Revenue: $141,246

YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAM: SINCE 2002, WE HAVE CONDUCTED AN INTENSIVE SUMMER STUDIO ARTS IMMERSION PROGRAM AND TODAY SERVE AGES 6-17. WE ALSO CONDUCT WEEKEND CLASSES THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR. THESE...

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YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAM: SINCE 2002, WE HAVE CONDUCTED AN INTENSIVE SUMMER STUDIO ARTS IMMERSION PROGRAM AND TODAY SERVE AGES 6-17. WE ALSO CONDUCT WEEKEND CLASSES THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR. THESE PROGRAMS SERVE 200+ YOUTH ANNUALLY. THROUGH GENEROUS PRIVATE SUPPORT, WE ARE ABLE TO PROVIDE REDUCED OR WAIVED TUITION FOR 35 TO 40% OF OUR STUDENTS IN THE YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAM.

Program 3
Expenses: $59,662 Revenue: $84,747

PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM: THE DRAWING STUDIOS PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM REACHES 400 PLUS INDIVIDUALS PER YEAR WITH FREE ART EXPERIENCES AND ART INSTRUCTION. WE WORK WITH SENIORS, VETERANS, REFUGEES, PEOPLE WHO...

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PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM: THE DRAWING STUDIOS PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM REACHES 400 PLUS INDIVIDUALS PER YEAR WITH FREE ART EXPERIENCES AND ART INSTRUCTION. WE WORK WITH SENIORS, VETERANS, REFUGEES, PEOPLE WHO ARE HOMELESS, AND OTHERS WHO CANNOT ACCESS OUR MAIN STUDIO LOCATION AT LIBRARIES, SENIOR AND NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS. 100% OF THESE PROGRAMS ARE FREE AND SUPPORTED BY PHILANTHROPY. THE ARTMOVES PROGRAM UTILIZES VISUAL INSTRUCTION AS A MEANS OF REACHING AND ENGAGING THOSE WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED TRAUMA. THE STUDENT OPPORTUNITY ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE (SOAR) PROGRAM PLACES PROFESSIONAL TEACHING ARTISTS DIRECTLY INTO TUCSON SCHOOLS THAT NO LONGER HAVE A FORMAL ARTS PROGRAM OR HAVE SEEN IT DIMINISHED. THE DRAWING STUDIOS BE READI PROGRAM (RACE, EQUITY, ACCESS, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION) IS A FREE SERIES TAUGHT BY BLACK, INDIGENOUS, PEOPLE OF COLOR (BIPOC) AND QUEER FOLX, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, AND OTHERS UNDERREPRESENTED IN OUR COMMUNITY. OUR AIM IS TO LISTEN, LEARN, AND GROW ALONGSIDE THOSE OF US WITH DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS AND PERSPECTIVES. BE READI CREATES THAT SPACE FOR ARTMAKING TOGETHER.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $394,082
Program Service Revenue $171,301
Investment Income $8,023
Other Revenue $11,444
TOTAL REVENUE $584,850

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $289,122
Fundraising Expenses $182,473
Program Expenses $397,745
Other Expenses $451,158
TOTAL EXPENSES $740,280

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $584,850 $581,061 +0.0%
Expenses $740,280 $781,283 -0.1%
Net Income $-155,430 $-200,222 -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
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
15
Volunteers
16

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
5
$11,059
Total Directors
8
$11,059
Key Employees
1
$93,510
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JOANNA MARROQUIN BOARD CHAIR 15.00
Officer Director
$7,830 $0 $7,830
ROBYN AUSTIN INTERNAL AFFAIRS/TREASURER 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIE RAGLAND EXTERNAL AFFAIRS CHAIR 10.00
Officer Director
$1,965 $0 $1,965
FRED SANCHEZ GOVERNANCE CHAIR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MAGGIE RUSH-MILLER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Key Emp
$93,510 $0 $93,510
GERRIE YOUNG SECRETARY/EXTERNAL AFFAIRS 10.00
Officer Director
$1,264 $0 $1,264
FRANK VELASQUEZ JR PAST PRESIDENT 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREW RUSH FOUNDER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TESSA I MARSHALL GOVERNANCE 10.00
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 $584,850 $740,280 $1,204,696 $-155,430
2024 $581,061 $781,283 $1,360,173 $-200,222
2023 $1,134,471 $704,234 $1,563,580 $430,237
2022 $923,518 $567,510 $1,125,231 $356,008
2021 $515,647 $437,866 $822,325 $77,781
2020 $490,058 $544,053 $745,546 $-53,995
2019 $567,824 $593,251 $737,648 $-25,427
2019 $567,824 $593,351 $737,648 $-25,527
2018 $606,633 $563,640 $796,701 $42,993
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