irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021
what they reported doing
Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.
- #1 primary $25K
named programs · 3 · from sources
what they call their work
Adult Art Classes
Offers a variety of art classes for adults, including ceramics, painting, and music, catering to all levels of experience.
Canvas of Courage
Expressive art therapy program for veterans designed to support mental health and community connection through creative experiences.
Youth Art Classes
Provides art, music, theatre, writing, and dance classes for young people ages 6 to 18.
activities · 7 groups
what they do
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Visual Arts Instruction & Workshops 4 activities
- Adult Art EducationOffers year-round art classes for adults in multiple disciplines including ceramics, jewelry making, music, mosaics, painting & drawing, photography, and printmaking, available at two locations in Phoenix and online, with options for one- or two-day workshops and classes in Spanish.
- Adult Art and Dance ClassesOffers year-round art classes for adults in various disciplines including ceramics, jewelry making, music, visual arts (painting, drawing, photography, printmaking), and performing arts, available online and outdoors, with some classes offered in Spanish. Also provides BodyMind Dancing™ classes that integrate somatic inquiry, improvisation, and follow-along movement.
- Adult Art and Dance ClassesOffers year-round art classes for adults in various disciplines including ceramics, jewelry making, music, visual arts (painting, drawing, photography, printmaking), and performing arts, available online and outdoors, including workshops and classes in Spanish. Also provides BodyMind Dancing™ classes that integrate somatic inquiry, improvisation, and follow-along movement.
- Adult Art and Dance ClassesOffers year-round art classes for adults in various disciplines including ceramics, jewelry making, music, visual arts, performing arts, and dance (including BodyMind Dancing™), available online and outdoors, with some classes offered in Spanish, at two locations in Phoenix.
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Performing Arts Venue Operations 4 activities
- Arts Facility Operation and RentalOperates two arts facilities in Phoenix, including an intimate performance venue and the 210-seat Third St. Theater, both equipped with professional lighting and sound systems. These facilities are available for rent for performances, rehearsals, classes, meetings, and other community events.
- Arts Venue OperationOperates two performance venues: an intimate venue with seating for up to 75 guests and the 210-seat Third St. Theater in downtown Phoenix, both equipped with professional lighting, sound, and projection capabilities.
- Performance Venue OperationOperates two performance venues: an intimate venue seating up to 75 guests and the Third St. Theater, a 210-seat auditorium, both equipped with professional lighting, sound, and projection capabilities in downtown Phoenix.
- Performance Venue OperationOperates two performance venues: an intimate venue with seating for up to 75 guests and the Third St. Theater, a 210-seat auditorium in downtown Phoenix, both equipped with professional lighting, sound, and projection capabilities.
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Young Filmmaker Training & Media Production 4 activities
- Storytelling Incubator and WorkshopsOperates a 12-week incubator course for storytelling, where participants create original works for an anthology series, and offers workshops for beginner, intermediate, and advanced storytellers, including internships for advanced participants.
- Storytelling ProgramsOperates a 12-week incubator course for storytelling where participants create content for an original anthology series, offers workshops for beginner, intermediate, and advanced storytellers, and provides internships for advanced participants.
- Storytelling ProgramsOperates a 12-week incubator course for storytelling where participants create a piece for an ongoing original anthology series, and offers workshops for beginner, intermediate, and advanced storytellers. Internships are also provided for advanced participants.
- Storytelling ProgramsOperates a 12-week incubator course for storytelling where participants create a piece for an ongoing original anthology series, and offers workshops for beginner, intermediate, and advanced storytellers. Internships are also provided for advanced participants.
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Veteran and Senior Art Access Programs 4 activities
- Veteran Art ProgramFacilitates the creation of artwork by veterans through the Canvas of Courage program, allowing them to reflect on their personal stories, experiences, and resilience.
- Veteran Art Program (Canvas of Courage)Facilitates the creation of artwork by veterans that reflects their personal stories, experiences, and resilience through the Canvas of Courage program.
- Veteran Art Program (Canvas of Courage)Facilitates the creation of artwork by veterans through the Canvas of Courage program, allowing them to reflect their personal stories, experiences, and resilience.
- Veteran Art Program (Canvas of Courage)Facilitates the creation of artwork by veterans that reflects their personal stories, experiences, and resilience through the Canvas of Courage program.
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Youth Performing Arts Camps & Classes 4 activities
- Youth Art EducationProvides year-round art classes for youth ages 6 to 18 in visual arts, performing arts, music, theatre, writing, and dance at two locations in Phoenix and online.
- Youth Art and Dance EducationProvides year-round art classes for youth in visual and performing arts, and offers dance education that integrates social-emotional intelligence, community building, and self-care informed by dance science. Classes are available for young people ages 6 to 18.
- Youth Art and Dance EducationProvides year-round art classes for youth in visual arts, performing arts, and other disciplines, including dance education that integrates social-emotional intelligence, community building, and self-care informed by dance science. Classes are offered for young people ages 6 to 18 at two locations.
- Youth Art and Performing Arts ClassesProvides year-round art, music, theatre, writing, and dance education for young people ages 6 to 18, integrating social-emotional intelligence and self-care, at two locations in Phoenix.
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Community Facility Rental Services 2 activities
- Arts Facility RentalProvides rental access to high-quality, affordable arts facilities for performances, rehearsals, classes, meetings, retreats, community gatherings, film screenings, and special events.
- Arts Facility RentalsProvides rental access to high-quality, affordable arts facilities for various events including performances, rehearsals, classes, meetings, retreats, community gatherings, and film screenings.
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Somatic and Inclusive Dance Education 1 activity
- Dance Education and Movement ClassesOffers BodyMind Dancing™ classes integrating somatic inquiry and improvisation, and provides dance education that incorporates social-emotional intelligence, community building, and self-care informed by dance science.
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financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$1.44M
Contributions & grants$782K54%
Program service revenue$742K51%
Investment income$6K0%
Other revenue$-88K
expenses
Total expenses$1.06M
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$441K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$655K
Cash$436K
Investments$157K
Liabilities$240K
Net assets$415K
Liquid reserves6.7 mo
2 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +52.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Lauren Henschen | CEO | 40 | $73K |
board members · 8
- Alvaro Sande — Treasurer
- Angela Rodela — Chair
- Benjamin White — Member
- Cyndy Gaughan — Member
- Jamie Halavais — Member
- Martyn Bridgeman — Secretary
- Steve Kilner — Member
- Steven Valderama — Member
relationships · 10
who they work with
- Arizona Commission on the Arts Funder — Receives an award from the agency.
- BodyMind Dancing™ Partner — Teaches classes using the BodyMind Dancing™ method developed from over 40 years of pedagogy.
- City of Phoenix Partner — Partner in operating the Thunderbird Arts Center as a satellite location.
- City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department Government — Operates as a facility of and is supported by the department.
- Co-Media Partner — Collaborates on an original anthology series for storytelling incubator participants.
- Edgar Allan Poe Bar Partner — Hosted an event at Phoenix Center for the Arts facilities
- Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture Funder — Receives partial funding through appropriations from the Phoenix City Council.
- The Indie Film Fest Partner — Hosted an event at Phoenix Center for the Arts facilities
- Thunderbird Arts Center Partner — Collaborates to offer art classes at a second location in North Phoenix.
- VolunteerMatch Partner — Uses VolunteerMatch to list volunteer opportunities.