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REVISIONARY ARTS
Scottsdale, AZ · EIN 852423001 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE A90 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Micro (<$100K) · revisionaryarts.org
revenue
$778
expenses
$10K
net assets
$22K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

Revisionary Arts (RA) is a 501(3) nonprofit that strives to construct spaces where participants feel empowered to creatively explore their human vulnerabilities through poetry. More specifically, our approach involves the reading of poetry - and the recognition of its intersection with our lives - as well the exploration of the past (and present) through discussion, reflection, and expression. Despite being a lesser-known complementary therapy, numerous studies have supported its efficacy, including the ways in which poetry helps us takes ownership of our narratives and loosens our subconscious resistance to traumatic or painful events (thus allowing us to reflect more deeply on them). The act of sharing of our suffering through poetry has also been shown to increase resilience and hope while decreasing stress and depressive symptoms.

profile · synthesized from sources

REVISIONARY ARTS (RA) is a literary arts organization based in Phoenix, AZ, that uses poetry and creative writing to promote healing and self-expression. RA facilitates workshops and publishes journals, focusing on medical humanities and providing a platform for diverse voices, including veterans and those in healthcare settings. The organization aims to connect individuals more deeply and empathetically to the human experience.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Grey Matter
A medical poetry journal of the Narrative Medicine program at the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix, publishing voices across the healthcare spectrum.
ISSUED: stories of service
A journal dedicated to showcasing military-affiliated voices and building a community of compassion.
Pharmacy of Poems
A curated collection of poems in the Compassion Center at Banner-University Medical Center in Phoenix.
Verses for Vets
A poetic medicine program for veterans sponsored by the Office for Veteran and Military Academic Engagement at ASU.
activities · 3 groups

what they do

  • Medical and Disability-Focused Poetry Anthologies 10 activities
    • Hosting launch events for publications
      REVISIONARY ARTS hosted a launch event for "Grey Matter" featuring readings by 12 contributing poets, with a recording available online.
    • Hosting launch events for publications
      REVISIONARY ARTS hosted a launch event for "Grey Matter" featuring readings by 12 contributing poets, with a recording available online.
    • Hosting launch events for publications
      REVISIONARY ARTS hosted a launch event for "Grey Matter" featuring readings by 12 contributing poets, with a recording available online.
    • Publish anthologies and literary issues featuring disability-inclusive poetry
      Produces and publishes poetry anthologies and literary issues, including "Grey Matter: an anthology of medical poetry" (launched April 30, 2025) and two prior issues, with Issue One (April 2022) featuring original poetry from three writers with disabilities.
    • Publishing "Issue 2"
      REVISIONARY ARTS published "Issue 2" in November 2022.
    • Publishing anthologies of medical poetry
      REVISIONARY ARTS launched "Grey Matter: an anthology of medical poetry" on April 30, 2025, and hosted a launch event featuring readings by 12 contributing poets.
    • Publishing literary anthologies and issues
      REVISIONARY ARTS publishes literary works, including "Grey Matter: an anthology of medical poetry" launched in April 2025, and "Issue One" in April 2022 featuring poetry from writers with disabilities, and "Issue 2" in November 2022.
    • Publishing literary anthologies and issues
      REVISIONARY ARTS publishes literary works, including "Grey Matter: an anthology of medical poetry" launched in April 2025, and "Issue One" in April 2022 featuring poetry from writers with disabilities, and "Issue 2" in November 2022.
    • Publishing literary anthologies and issues
      REVISIONARY ARTS publishes literary works, including "Grey Matter: an anthology of medical poetry" launched in April 2025, and "Issue One" in April 2022 featuring poetry from writers with disabilities, and "Issue 2" in November 2022.
    • Publishing medical poetry anthologies
      REVISIONARY ARTS launched "Grey Matter: an anthology of medical poetry" on April 30, 2025, and hosted a launch event featuring readings by 12 contributing poets.
  • Community Cycling Engagement Programs 6 activities
    • Deliver Narrative Medicine training to medical students and healthcare providers
      Trains medical students and healthcare providers through the Narrative Medicine program, building capacity in healthcare settings through arts-based approaches.
    • Training in Narrative Medicine
      REVISIONARY ARTS trains medical students and healthcare providers through its Narrative Medicine program.
    • Training medical professionals in Narrative Medicine
      REVISIONARY ARTS trains medical students and healthcare providers through its Narrative Medicine program.
    • Training medical students and healthcare providers
      REVISIONARY ARTS trains medical students and healthcare providers through its Narrative Medicine program.
    • Training medical students and healthcare providers
      REVISIONARY ARTS trains medical students and healthcare providers through its Narrative Medicine program.
    • Training medical students and healthcare providers
      REVISIONARY ARTS trains medical students and healthcare providers through its Narrative Medicine program.
  • Uncategorized 10 activities
    • Curating and operating the "Pharmacy of Poems"
      REVISIONARY ARTS curates and operates the "Pharmacy of Poems" located inside the Compassion Center at Banner-University Medical Center Phoenix, which is curated by its founding director, Dr. Rosemarie Dombrowski.
    • Curating and operating the "Pharmacy of Poems"
      REVISIONARY ARTS curates and operates the "Pharmacy of Poems" inside the Compassion Center at Banner-University Medical Center Phoenix.
    • Curating and operating the "Pharmacy of Poems"
      REVISIONARY ARTS curates and operates the "Pharmacy of Poems" inside the Compassion Center at Banner-University Medical Center Phoenix.
    • Curating and operating the "Pharmacy of Poems"
      REVISIONARY ARTS curates and operates the "Pharmacy of Poems" inside the Compassion Center at Banner-University Medical Center Phoenix, which is curated by its founding director, Dr. Rosemarie Dombrowski.
    • Curating and operating the "Pharmacy of Poems"
      REVISIONARY ARTS curates and operates the "Pharmacy of Poems" inside the Compassion Center at Banner-University Medical Center Phoenix.
    • Host monthly virtual workshops
      Hosts an open-to-the-community virtual workshop on the 3rd Saturday of every month at 1pm Arizona time.
    • Hosting virtual workshops
      REVISIONARY ARTS hosts an open-to-the-community virtual workshop on the 3rd Saturday of every month at 1pm Arizona time.
    • Hosting virtual workshops
      REVISIONARY ARTS hosts an open-to-the-community virtual workshop on the 3rd Saturday of every month at 1pm Arizona time.
    • Hosting virtual workshops
      REVISIONARY ARTS hosts an open-to-the-community virtual workshop on the 3rd Saturday of every month at 1pm Arizona time.
    • Operate the "Pharmacy of Poems" at Banner-University Medical Center Phoenix
      Operates and curates the "Pharmacy of Poems" inside the Compassion Center at Banner-University Medical Center Phoenix, a program founded and curated by Dr. Rosemarie Dombrowski.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$778
Contributions & grants$778100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$10K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$22K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$22K
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +1668.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 7
  • Bjorn Peterson — Director
  • Bonne de Blas — Director
  • Carl Welsh — Director
  • Dale Larsen — Director
  • Danae Barnes — Director
  • Elizabeth McNeil — Director
  • Kelsey Pinckney — Director
relationships · 27

who they work with

  • AZ Caregivers Coalition Partner — Partnered with to serve vulnerable and underserved populations.
  • American Association for Hearing Loss Partner — Partnered with to serve vulnerable and underserved populations.
  • Arizona Department of Corrections, Florence, South Unit Partner — Derik Roof, a poet featured in Issue Two, taught poetry to incarcerated individuals at this facility as part of the ASU Prison Education Project.
  • Arizona State University Network — Multiple contributors are affiliated with Arizona State University, indicating a connection to the institution’s academic and creative communities.
  • Arizona State University Partner — Derik Roof, a poet featured in Issue Two, studied poetry at Arizona State University and taught poetry as part of the ASU Prison Education Project.
  • Arizona State University Partner — Rosemarie Dombrowski is a Teaching Professor at Arizona State University and created Verses for Vets, a poetic medicine program sponsored by the Office for Veteran and Military Academic Engagement at ASU.
  • Banner-University Medical Center Partner — Rosemarie Dombrowski is the curator of the Pharmacy of Poems in the Compassion Center at Banner-University Medical Center in Phoenix.
  • Banner-University Medical Center Phoenix Partner — Houses the "Pharmacy of Poems" within its Compassion Center.
  • Compassion Center at Banner-University Medical Center Phoenix Partner — Partnered with to serve vulnerable and underserved populations, and hosts the Pharmacy of Poems.
  • Deborah Alma Partner — Credited with the original idea for the Poetry Pharmacy in the UK.
  • Duet Partners in Health & Ageing Partner — Partnered with to serve vulnerable and underserved populations.
  • Grey Matter Partner — Partners with the medical poetry journal of the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix.
  • Hospice of the Valley Dementia Campus Partner — Partnered with to serve vulnerable and underserved populations.
  • House of Refuge Partner — Partnered with to serve vulnerable and underserved populations.
  • Iron City Magazine Partner — Derik Roof, a poet featured in Issue Two, served as poetry editor for Iron City Magazine, which primarily publishes the work of incarcerated individuals.
  • Jewish Family & Children’s Services Partner — Partnered with to serve vulnerable and underserved populations.
  • Maricopa Re-entry Center Partner — Partnered with to serve vulnerable and underserved populations.
  • Osher Lifelong learning Institute at ASU Partner — Partnered with to serve vulnerable and underserved populations.
  • Phoenix Magazine Partner — Voted the "Pharmacy of Poems" as "Best Literary Medicine" in 2023.
  • Phoenix Vet Center Partner — Partnered with to serve vulnerable and underserved populations.
  • Rinky Dink Press Partner — Kat Hofland, a writer featured in Issue Two, is a co-founder of Rinky Dink Press.
  • The Opportunity Tree Partner — Partnered with to serve vulnerable and underserved populations.
  • The Westward Ho Partner — Partnered with to serve vulnerable and underserved populations (subsidized housing for the elderly and mobility impaired).
  • University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix Partner — Hosts Grey Matter as the medical poetry journal of its Narrative Medicine program.
  • University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix Partner — Partnered with to serve vulnerable and underserved populations, and for the Narrative Medicine program and Grey Matter publication.
  • University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix Partner — Rosemarie Dombrowski is an Assistant Professor of Practice in Bioethics and Medical Humanism at the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix and serves as faculty editor of Grey Matter, the school’s medical poetry journal.
  • Verses for Vets Partner — Sponsored by the Office for Veteran and Military Academic Engagement at ASU, partnered with to serve vulnerable and underserved populations.