Youth Development
Tbey Arts Center Inc
MILWAUKEE, WI
Total revenue
$417K
Total expenses
$481K
Net assets
$357K
Grants received
$241K
20 grants
EIN
020739623
Tax year
2024
Mission
Tbey arts center strengthens youth and young adults through exposure to the arts and opportunities for creative expression. Youth and young adults ages 2-19 receive professional arts instruction, enjoy performances & exhibits, receive tutoring, mentoring, and coaching to achieve academically and pursue their interest in the arts.
Programs
2 programs
Artreach community engagement program:tbey's artreach program brought arts education directly into schools, community centers, and after-school sites across milwaukee, supporting arts access where it's needed most. This year, we partnered with 12 schools and 4 community centers, delivering over 300 hours of instruction and reaching approximately 2,000 students. The program aligned with academic standards and supported youth development goals. It was particularly instrumental in re-engaging students post-pandemic, using creative expression to build confidence, improve attendance, and foster resilience.
Youth productions and community performances:tbey continued its tradition of youth-led productions and public performances, providing young artists with professional stage experiences while enriching milwaukee's cultural landscape. Over 40 students participated in our annual theatre and dance productions, with performances attracting more than 700 attendees. These showcases provided vital exposure for young talent and fostered intergenerational community engagement. Our capstone event, the stargazed benefit concert, highlighted student and alumni performers alongside professional artists, raising essential funds and celebrating our 25th anniversary milestone.
Financials
FY 2024
Revenue
Expenses
People
6 listed
CONTESSA LOBLEY
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
$93K
40 hrs/wk
MYESHA COLE
DIRECTOR
$30K
1 hrs/wk
PAUL BECK
PRESIDENT
—
1 hrs/wk
JAMES KIRK
VICE PRESIDENT
—
1 hrs/wk
DARON WOLF
SECRETARY
—
1 hrs/wk
KYRSTAL REED
TREASURER
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1 hrs/wk
Grants received
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Funded by
$241K from 11 funders · 20 grants · 2018–2024
$124K · 4 grants · 2020–2024
$67K · 1 grant · 2024
$10K · 2 grants · 2018–2019
$10K · 1 grant · 2022
$6K · 2 grants · 2020–2024
$5K · 1 grant · 2024
$5K · 2 grants · 2023–2024
$5K · 1 grant · 2020