NonprofitsArt Encounter

Art Encounter

EVANSTON, IL

Total revenue

$667K

Total expenses

$655K

Net assets

$506K

Grants received

$267K

45 grants

EIN

362996611

Tax year

2023

Mission

The organization mission is to educate, empower, and connect people of all ages and backgrounds through interactive encounters with visual art. The organization believes that there are many ways to see, and that art can be a powerful vehicle to better understand ourselves and the world around us.

Programs

2 programs

Mural Arts - The goal of the program is to uplift and beautify neighborhoods with mural art through creative partnerships with community organizations, schools, and business districts. The Organization pairs professional artists with community members and youth to create large-scale public works of art that last for years to come.

Expenses: $118K

Outreach School - School programs are at the heart of community engagement to bring art to youth across the Chicago area. The Organization empowers students from a broad range of backgrounds through engaging explorations of art that critical thinking, creativity, and self-discovery. Its signature approach of discussing original artworks embraces individual perceptions, while hands-on workshops build self-confidence and a deeper understanding of the creative process.

Expenses: $114K

Financials

FY 2023

Revenue

Contributions & grants$195K
Program service revenue$455K
Investment income$17K
Other revenue$910
Total revenue$667K

Expenses

Grants paid
Salaries & benefits$263K
Fundraising$69K
Other expenses$392K
Total expenses$655K
Total assets$588K
Net assets$506K

People

17 listed

NameRoleCompensation

Lea Pinsky

Executive Dir.

Board

$80K

40 hrs/wk

Elizabeth Whiting

President

Board

5 hrs/wk

CHARLES Chuck Harper

Treasurer

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

Carrie Kane

Secretary

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

Terry Shewfelt

Vice President

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

Carol Cohen

Director

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

Tapiwa Dzingai

Director

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

Susan Gaud

Director

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

Marsha Goldstein

Director

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

Gale Goldstick Cohen

Past President

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

Gail Kahn

Director

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

Bonnie McGrath

Director

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

Amy Krupsky

Director

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

Peter Vale

Director

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

Ahadi White

Director

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

Sally O'Hara

Director

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

Abby Ohl

Director

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

Grants received

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FromAmountPurposeYear
$10K
SUPPORT A SPECIAL PLACE
2024
$1K
UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
2024
$100
GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE
2024
$50
CHARITABLE
2024
$10K
ARTS AND CULTURE
2023
$10K
General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes
2023
$10K
GENERAL CHARITABLE USE
2023
$10K
POWERING THE ARTS PROGRAM
2023
$7K
ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES
2023
$5K
ACTIVITIES OF THE ORGANIZATION TO WHICH MONEY WAS DONATED
2023
$3K
UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
2023
$3K
FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES
2023
$300
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
2023
$25K
Representation Matters: Expanding Art Encounter's Traveling Art Collection.
2022
$15K
UNIQUE SPACES
2022
$10K
TO SUPPORT VISUAL ARTS
2022
$8K
GENERAL CHARITABLE USE
2022
$4K
ACTIVITIES OF THE ORGANIZATION TO WHICH MONEY WAS DONATED
2022
$3K
FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES
2022
$2K
UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
2022
$1K
Support Charitable Purpose
2022
$200
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
2022
$7K
GENERAL CHARITABLE USE
2021
$4K
ACTIVITIES OF THE ORGANIZATION TO WHICH MONEY WAS DONATED
2021
$3K
FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES
2021
$255
GENERAL SUPPORT
2021
$28K
Operating Support
2020
$5K
FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES
2020
$5K
GENERAL CHARITABLE USE
2020
$4K
ACTIVITIES OF THE ORGANIZATION TO WHICH MONEY WAS DONATED
2020
$1K
GENERAL FUND
2020
$520
GENERAL SUPPORT
2020
$500
UNRESTRICTED USE OF CHARITY
2020
$15K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2019
$3K
ACTIVITIES OF THE ORGANIZATION TO WHICH MONEY WAS DONATED
2019
$13K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2018
$500
CHARITABLE
2018

Funded by

$267K from 19 funders · 45 grants · 2018–2024

The Chicago Community Trust

$63K · 4 grants · 2018–2023

Leslie And Loretta Copeland Foundation Tr

$42K · 4 grants · 2020–2023

Modestus Bauer Foundation

$30K · 4 grants · 2020–2023

Evanston Community Foundation

$28K · 1 grant · 2020

Union Pacific Foundation

$25K · 2 grants · 2022–2023

Elizabeth Morse Charitable Trust Xxxxx1008

$20K · 2 grants · 2022–2024

Walter And Karla Goldschmidt Foundation

$19K · 5 grants · 2019–2023

Phillip C & Beverly Goldstick

$13K · 4 grants · 2020–2023

Details

EIN362996611
Subsection03
Ruling date1979-05
Formed1978
Employees5
Volunteers30
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