EIN 06-1009470

Arts for Learning Connecticut

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
5
City
Year formed
1980
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
Through our diverse roster of artists, our mission is to engage participants of all ages and abilities in Learning creatively through the Arts. To heighten students' appreciation of the performing Arts and to allow students and teachers to participate in the performing Arts. To inspire young people and expand their Learning through the Arts.
Also known as...
Young Audiences of Connecticut
Total revenues
$1,557,971
2023
Total expenses
$1,343,964
2023
Total assets
$865,425
2023
Num. employees
5
2023

Program areas at Arts for Learning Connecticut

Higher order thinking schools:higher order thinking (hot) schools is a whole-school, deep impact, teaching and Learning program that incorporates a variety of Arts Learning activities and serves 10 diverse k-12 partner schools accross the state that primarily enroll students who are black, indigenous, or people of color, and/or who qualify for free or reduced price meals. An evaluation conducted by an external research partner demonstrates significant impact with regards to our three primary goals: improving student engagement, enriching school culture, and expanding teacher practice.
Teaching artist professional development:arts for Learning Connecticut provides professional development for teaching artists in our core Arts for Learning framework (inclusive of social and emotional Learning, culturally responsive teaching, universal design for Learning, and the national core Arts standards), as well as related pedagogies. We also recruit and prepare teaching artists from underrepresented communities through an expansive mentoring and training initiative that is designed to ensure that our teaching artists community and programs are reflective of the diversity of Connecticut's students.
Responsive Arts Learning programs:each year Arts for Learning Connecticut provides thousands of individual Arts Learning programs (including cultural performances, creative workshops, extended residencies, and professional development) in schools, libraries, and other community institutions accross the state. During the 2022-23 school year, our teaching artists implemented 2,238 programs at 195 different partner institutions, serving 165,629 students, 5,330 educators, and 2,002 families. These programs are grounded in social and emotional Learning and culturally responsive teaching, and support student self-expression and community building.

Who funds Arts for Learning Connecticut

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Cornelia T Bailey Charitable TrustHigher Order Thinking (Hot) Schools$50,000
The Scripps Family Fund for Education and the ArtsSupport Arts Learning Programs$40,000
Pincus Family FoundationEnriching the Work of Art Educators$35,000
...and 23 more grants received totalling $300,400

Personnel at Arts for Learning Connecticut

NameTitleCompensation
John-Michael ParkerExecutive Director$96,538
Christopher FormerlyHot Schools Director
Megan DawsonSecretary$0
Jesse ImseDirector$0
Heather RenwickChair$0
...and 10 more key personnel

Financials for Arts for Learning Connecticut

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$676,603
Program services$881,746
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-378
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,557,971

Form 990s for Arts for Learning Connecticut

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-01-31990View PDF
2022-062023-01-24990View PDF
2021-062021-12-13990View PDF
2020-062021-04-06990View PDF
2019-062020-09-01990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

Organizations like Arts for Learning Connecticut

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Hopkinton Center for the ArtsHopkinton, MA$1,660,000
Arts for Learning MassachusettsBoston, MA$1,193,575
Liberty RestorationAstoria, OR$1,153,757
Waterfall ArtsBelfast, ME$827,974
Arts Education In Maryland Schools AllianceBaltimore, MD$517,983
Prospect New OrleansNew Orleans, LA$876,498
Sitka Fine Arts CampSitka, AK$2,935,556
Gray Area Foundation For The ArtsSan Francisco, CA$4,270,601
Act OnePhoenix, AZ$884,690
Kansas City Young Audiences (KCYA)Kansas City, MO$1,394,356
Data update history
August 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 15 new grant, including a grant for $40,000 from The Scripps Family Fund for Education and the Arts
June 1, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $23,800 from Connecticut Humanities
December 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Community Foundation for Greater New Haven
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsPerforming arts centersCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1 Evergreen Ave Suite 33
Hamden, CT 06518
Metro area
New Haven-Milford, CT
County
South Central Connecticut Planning Region, CT
Website URL
aflct.org/ 
Phone
(203) 230-8101
IRS details
EIN
06-1009470
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1980
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A25: Arts Education, Schools of Art
NAICS code, primary
7113: Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events
Parent/child status
Independent
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