Program areas at Art Encounter
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.
Local Art Tours - The programs provide exclusive access to private collections, galleries, museums, and artist studios with discussions led using the signature Art Encounter method. Programs are offered throughout the year for the general public.
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.
Who funds Art Encounter
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Art Encounter
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Lea Pinsky | Executive Director | $65,271 | 2023-06-30 |
| Annie Trincot | Communications and Development Manager | | 2023-03-20 |
| Dustin Harris | Community Outreach Manager | | 2023-03-20 |
| Elizabeth Whiting | President | $0 | 2024-01-25 |
| Terry Shewfelt | Vice President | $0 | 2023-06-30 |
| ...and 4 more key personnel |
Financials for Art Encounter
| Revenues | FYE 06/2023 | FYE 06/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $150,284 | $153,938 | -2.4% |
| Program services | $257,945 | $245,904 | 4.9% |
| Investment income and dividends | $11,798 | $8,941 | 32% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $5,768 | -100% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $35,863 | $45,376 | -21% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $706 | $0 | 999% |
| Total revenues | $456,596 | $459,927 | -0.7% |
Organizations like Art Encounter
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Southwestern Association for Indian Arts (SWAIA) | 501(c)(3) | Santa Fe, NM | $1,480,066 |
| Bakehouse Art Complex | 501(c)(3) | Miami, FL | $1,435,616 |
| Artpace | 501(c)(3) | San Antonio, TX | $1,099,274 |
| Visual Art Exchange | 501(c)(3) | Raleigh, NC | $490,255 |
| Albany Barn | 501(c)(3) | Albany, NY | $587,045 |
| Woodstock Artists Association | 501(c)(3) | Woodstock, NY | $420,911 |
| Open Source Gallery | 501(c)(3) | Brooklyn, NY | $857,749 |
| Advocacy for the Visual Arts | 501(c)(3) | Gillette, WY | $196,177 |
| Crows Shadow Institute | 501(c)(3) | Pendleton, OR | $492,220 |
| Inliquidcom | 501(c)(3) | Philadelphia, PA | $966,550 |
Data update history
June 6, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsReceives government fundingGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 927 Noyes St 222
- Evanston, IL 60201
- Metro area
- Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
- County
- Cook County, IL
- Website URL
- artencounter.org/Â
- Phone
- (847) 328-9220
IRS details
- EIN
- 36-2996611
- Fiscal year end
- June
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1978
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- A40: Visual Art Organizations, Services
- NAICS code, primary
- 7113: Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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