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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: January 2025 Expires: January 2027

Arts Now

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards
(330) 643-9016
175 S Main St., Suite #100
Akron, OH, 44308-1306
https://artsnow.org/
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Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

Arts Now meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
ArtsNow strengthens Summit County by advancing its arts & culture assets and building connections between arts & culture and the broad community. ArtsNow:

Provides residents of Summit County access to information about the diverse arts & culture offerings available in Summit County.
Aggregates and analyzes data about arts & culture to drive sector improvement.
Advocates for arts & culture across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors.
Convenes and connects makers and presenters to strengthen the sector’s impact and relevance.
Builds and strengthens funding for arts & culture.

Year, State Incorporated:
2015, OH

ArtsNow strengthens Summit County by advancing its arts and culture assets, fostering collaboration, and building connections across the community. Through programs like ArtsForward, a matching grant initiative supporting artists and organizations, ArtsNow fuels creative projects that drive community engagement and economic vibrancy. The organization also provides professional development opportunities for artists and cultural leaders, advocates for sustainable funding and policies that benefit the sector, and serves as a data resource for measuring impact and identifying opportunities. By convening partners, amplifying local talent, and ensuring access to diverse cultural offerings, ArtsNow works to make Summit County a thriving, inclusive, and connected hub for arts and culture.

For the year ended June 30, 2023, Arts Now's program expenses were:

Program Services $495,120
Total Program Expenses $495,119

Chair of the Board
Ms. Lisa King, Board President

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Summit MetroParks

Board Size
13

Paid Staff Size
2

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Grant proposals, Internet, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 7.49%

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on Arts Now's unaudited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2023.

Source of Funds
Contributions, Grants, Gift and other similar amounts $846,454
Program Income $37,378
Investment Income $466
Net income or (loss) from fundraising events $-13,476
Total Income $870,822

Programs: 75% Fundraising: 10% Administrative: 15%

Total Income $870,822
Total expenses: $656,466
  Program expenses $495,119
  Fundraising expenses $62,416
  Administrative expenses $98,929
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $214,356
Beginning Net Assets $590,301
Other Changes In Net Assets $-170,466
Ending Net Assets $634,191
Total Liabilities $170,503
Total Assets $634,191

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BBB of Akron