INNER-CITY ARTS

EIN: 954239478 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

LOS ANGELES, CA

Total Revenue
$5,930,570
Total Expenses
$4,888,738
Total Assets
$18,420,364
Net Assets
$17,489,472
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1989
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
SHELBY WILLIAMS-GONZALEZ
Phone
2136279621
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

INNER-CITY ARTS, founded in 1989, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $5.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 49% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $1.0M, a strong 18% operating margin.

Mission

INNER-CITY ARTS BELIEVES THAT THE ARTS AND CREATIVITY ARE TRANSFORMATIONAL, AND WE ENVISION A SOCIETY THAT HONORS THE HUMAN CAPACITY FOR CREATIVITY, AND VALUES ITS CULTIVATION IN THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG PEOPLE. INNER-CITY ARTS USES ARTS EDUCATION TO POSITIVELY AFFECT THE LIVES OF UNDER-SERVED CHILDREN, DEVELOPING CREATIVITY, IMPROVING LEARNING AND PROBLEM SOLVING-SKILLS, AND BUILDING SELF CONFIDENCE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $877,877 Revenue: $587,388

LEARNING AND ACHIEVING THROUGH THE ARTS (LATA):FOUNDATIONAL PROGRAM OFFERED AT INNER-CITY ARTS, PROVIDING ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS LEARNING IN THE VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS OVER...

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LEARNING AND ACHIEVING THROUGH THE ARTS (LATA):FOUNDATIONAL PROGRAM OFFERED AT INNER-CITY ARTS, PROVIDING ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS LEARNING IN THE VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS OVER MULTI-WEEK SESSIONS FACILITATED REMOTELY THROUGH DISTANCE LEARNING AND IN THE SPRING TERM RETURNING BACK TO IN-PERSON THROUGH OUR RESIDENCY MODEL ON SCHOOL CAMPUSES. THE CORE OBJECTIVE FOCUS IS SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING COMPETENCIES, 21ST-CENTURY SKILLS, ART SKILLS, AND MENTAL WELLBEING.

Program 2
Expenses: $440,743 Revenue: $21,940

OUT OF SCHOOL PROGRAM- INSTITUTES:OUT-OF-SCHOOL PROGRAMS PROVIDE 6-10-WEEK WORKSHOPS IN THE VISUAL ANDPERFORMING ARTS TO CHILDREN AND YOUTH OF AREA MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS.GOALS ARE TO PROVIDE ARTS...

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OUT OF SCHOOL PROGRAM- INSTITUTES:OUT-OF-SCHOOL PROGRAMS PROVIDE 6-10-WEEK WORKSHOPS IN THE VISUAL ANDPERFORMING ARTS TO CHILDREN AND YOUTH OF AREA MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS.GOALS ARE TO PROVIDE ARTS INSTRUCTION FOR YOUTH TO FURTHER THEIR STUDYIN THE ARTS, LEADING TO SKILL DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ANDPARENT, FAMILY AND ADULT SERVICES:CAREER AND WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT. PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED DURING AFTERSCHOOL HOURS AND ON WEEKENDS FOR 2-6 HOURS PER WEEK AND INCLUDE:(1) VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS INSTITUTES: SERVING MIDDLE AND HIGHSCHOOL STUDENTS DURING THE WEEK AFTER SCHOOL HOURS AND ON THE WEEKENDSWITH INTENSIVE YEAR-LONG STUDY IN A CHOSEN ART FORM. WORKSHOPS OFFERED:THEATER ARTS, ANIMATION, DANCE CHOREOGRPHY & PRODUCTION, STAND-UPCOMEDY, GRAPHIC DESIGN, DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY, VISUAL ARTS, FILMPROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS:OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY-BUILDING, LEARNING AND FUN. WORKSHOPSENGAGE PARENTS, IN EXPLORING AND CREATING ART TOGETHER

Program 3
Expenses: $440,054

WORK OF ART:WORK OF ART TAPS INTO THE STRENGTHS OF THE DIVERSE AND VIBRANT YOUTH OF LOS ANGELES AND SUPPORTS THEIR JOURNEY TO ASSUME THEIR RIGHTFUL PLACE AS DRIVERS OF THE CREATIVE ECONOMY OF...

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WORK OF ART:WORK OF ART TAPS INTO THE STRENGTHS OF THE DIVERSE AND VIBRANT YOUTH OF LOS ANGELES AND SUPPORTS THEIR JOURNEY TO ASSUME THEIR RIGHTFUL PLACE AS DRIVERS OF THE CREATIVE ECONOMY OF CALIFORNIA, THE NATION, AND THE WORLD. WE SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN ABUNDANT SUPPLY OF NEW TALENT IN THE CREATIVE INDUSTRIES. YOUTH ARE PAID INTERNS OF INNER-CITY ARTS AND PARTICIPATE IN MANDATORY YEAR-ROUND ACTIVITIES THAT DEVELOP THEM AS FUTURE PROFESSIONAL VISUAL, MEDIA, AND OR PERFORMING ARTISTS. WORK OF ART INTERNS ARE PAID TO CREATE CONTENT FOR INNER-CITY ARTS IN THEIR RESPECTIVE DISCIPLINES. THAT CONTENT BECOMES PART OF THE PERMANENT COLLECTION. THE PILOT PROGRAM WITH EIGHT STUDENTS BEGAN IN 2013. NOW ESTABLISHED WITH YEAR-ROUND ACTIVITIES, WORK OF ART EMPLOYED 19 STUDENTS, PRODUCED 16 GRADUATES, WITH 99% OF THE GRADUATES ENROLLING IN A 4-YEAR COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY OR COMMUNITY COLLEGE.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,964,362
Program Service Revenue $652,802
Investment Income $268,578
Other Revenue $44,828
TOTAL REVENUE $5,930,570

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $6,100
Salaries & Benefits $3,523,594
Fundraising Expenses $498,780
Program Expenses $3,902,537
Other Expenses $1,359,044
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,888,738

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $5,930,570 $3,978,522 +0.5%
Expenses $4,888,738 $4,823,790 +0.0%
Net Income $1,041,832 $-845,268 -2.2%
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Governance

Voting Members
17
Independent Members
17
Employees
93
Volunteers
25

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
6
$384,888
Total Directors
17
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
AMALIA CUENCO DIRECTOR OF FINANCE 40.00
Officer
$126,704 $12,692 $139,396
LAUREN DEVILLIER SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JACKIE L HARMAN VICE-CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN PLEASANT CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DARRIS SHERMAN TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SHELBY WILLIAMS-GONZALEZ PRESIDENT AND CEO 40.00
Officer
$238,154 $7,338 $245,492
KINGSLEY AFEMIKHE BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KARA AHMANSON BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MALINA BROWN BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GILLINA CALOF BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN GOLDSMITH BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALLISON GRAFF-WEISNER BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAPIL GUPTA BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROTH HERRLING BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TAE KIM BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS KIM BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIA TAYLOR-BROWN BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VANESSA WALKER-OAKES BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GRANT WITHERS BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GEORGE GARCIA EXECUTIVE VP & COO 40.00
Highest
$149,257 $6,856 $156,113
ALMA VILLEGAS-BUELNA SENIOR DIRECTOR OF DEVELOP 40.00
Highest
$117,734 $11,831 $129,565
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 $5,930,570 $4,888,738 $18,420,364 $1,041,832
2024 $3,978,522 $4,823,790 $17,075,068 $-845,268
2023 $4,920,651 $4,595,350 $16,930,750 $325,301
2022 $3,461,422 $4,339,481 $16,255,288 $-878,059
2021 $5,566,146 $4,291,203 $18,610,203 $1,274,943
2019 $4,689,288 $4,800,396 $16,993,093 $-111,108
2018 $4,576,161 $5,473,883 $16,761,486 $-897,722
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