THE ART OF ELYSIUM

EIN: 954673306 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

LOS ANGELES, CA

Total Revenue
$1,108,066
Total Expenses
$1,312,083
Total Assets
$368,836
Net Assets
$-1,688,341
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1998
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
JENNIFER KRISTEN HOWELL
Phone
2133893201
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

THE ART OF ELYSIUM, founded in 1998, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 29% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.3M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 18% operating deficit.

Mission

We empower artists and communities of need to join together and emotionally triumph over their circumstances through art.The Art of Elysium is an artist organization built on the idea that through service, art becomes a catalyst for social change. Our full circle approach rewards altruistic creativity by giving back to artists who share their gifts with those in need. Artists volunteer. We support our artists. Through service, our creative communities thrive. We pair volunteer artists with communities in Los Angeles to support individuals in the midst of difficult emotional life challenges like illness, hospitalization, displacement, confinement, and/or crisis. We serve medically fragile children, teens, adults, seniors, those dealing with social, emotional and mental health issues, and the homeless.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $917,504

Weekly tailor-made workshops in 4 disciplines (fashion & design, film & theatre, music & movement, visual arts) serving medically fragile children, teens, adults, seniors, those dealing with social...

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Weekly tailor-made workshops in 4 disciplines (fashion & design, film & theatre, music & movement, visual arts) serving medically fragile children, teens, adults, seniors, those dealing with social, emotional and mental health issues and the homeless. Programs showcase volunteer artists and the communities served. The Art of Elysium also offers a selection of arts-based support programs and resources to help young people cope with the many psychosocial challenges that can accompany illness, chronic medical conditions, and the challenges of economic insecurity.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $825,102
Program Service Revenue $282,902
Investment Income $62
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,108,066

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $411,154
Fundraising Expenses $178,467
Program Expenses $917,504
Other Expenses $900,929
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,312,083

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,108,066 $861,475 +0.3%
Expenses $1,312,083 $1,770,908 -0.3%
Net Income $-204,017 $-909,433 -0.8%
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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
9
Independent Members
8
Employees
5
Volunteers
459

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
1
$139,709
Total Directors
8
$139,709
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JENNIFER KRISTEN HOWELL Founder 40.00
Officer Director
$139,709 $0 $139,709
BILL HARRISON Director 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SARAH ADOLPHSON Director 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEN COELHO Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kelsey Lee Offield Chairman 20.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JUSTIN BARTHA Director 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATTHEW S MEZA Director 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RAGAN O'REILLY Director 4.00
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
2024 $1,108,066 $1,312,083 $368,836 $-204,017
2023 No data No data No data No data
2023 $912,474 $1,773,395 $755,379 $-860,921
2022 No data No data No data No data
2022 $520,185 $1,031,617 $1,576,158 $-511,432
2021 $953,397 $672,704 $7,392,818 $280,693
2020 $1,153,946 $757,275 $6,513,330 $396,671
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