ArtsConnection
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
ArtsConnection meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
To address the educational challenges of the 21st-century, ArtsConnection’s research-based arts programs create socially just learning environments. Our programs support literacy, communication, creativity, collaboration and critical thinking. ArtsConnection’s partnerships include and strengthen the diverse voices of NYC’s children and youth, cultivating their arts and academic skills for success in a changing world.
Year, State Incorporated:
1979, NY
ArtsConnection offers comprehensive programming in music, dance, theater, media, and visual arts that supports a wide range of learning needs and goals.
For the year ended August 31, 2020, ArtsConnection's program expenses were:
| School and professional development | $2,877,486 |
| Teen programs | $968,224 |
| Total Program Expenses | $3,845,710 |
Chief Executive
Rachel Watts, Executive Director
Chair of the Board
Ms. Debra Peltz, Realtor
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Board Size
23
Paid Staff Size
33
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Grant proposals, Internet, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.), Special events
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 ArtsConnection's audited financial statements for the year ended August 31, 2020.
Source of Funds
| Contributions | $1,926,786 |
| Program fees | $962,621 |
| Satisfaction of time and program restrictions | $645,024 |
| Benefit income | $453,825 |
| Donated services and materials (Note 8) | $381,936 |
| Ticket sales | $25,249 |
| Interest income | $46 |
| Total Income | $4,395,487 |
Programs: 80% Fundraising: 12% Administrative: 8%
| Total Income | $4,395,487 |
| Total expenses: | $4,807,731 |
| Program expenses | $3,845,710 |
| Fundraising expenses | $571,154 |
| Administrative expenses | $390,867 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-412,244 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $652,722 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $304,305 |
| Ending Net Assets | $544,783 |
| Total Liabilities | $1,232,555 |
| Total Assets | $1,777,338 |
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Report completed by:
BBB Foundation of Metropolitan New York