EIN 34-1936190

Assembly for the Arts

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
8
State
Year formed
2000
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Assembly for the Arts convenes, coordinates, and collaborates with everyone in Greater Cleveland to strengthen and support those who create, present, experience, and appreciate all forms of arts and culture. In fiscal year 2021-2022, Assembly accomplished various goals such as ensuring greater access to arts education and employment opportunities, supporting local artists through grants and funding initiatives, and promoting cultural diversity throughout the region.
Also known as...
The Community Partnership for Arts and Culture; Arts Cleveland
Total revenues
$3,300,637
2023
Total expenses
$3,000,578
2023
Total assets
$2,038,684
2023
Num. employees
8
2023

Program areas at Assembly for the Arts

List of accomplishments fiscal year 2022-2023 (july 1, 2022 - june 30, 2023) Assembly for the Arts (Assembly) works to ensure that everyone who lives and works in greater cleveland benefits from a diverse and equitable Arts and cultural sector, and recognizes that the Arts are an essential, defining element in the quality of life, social fabric, and economic vitality of the region. Assembly supports this aim by serving cultural nonprofits, artists, and creative businesses through advocacy for inclusive cultural policy, racial equity initiatives, research, and marketing that elevates Arts and culture in the region. During the 2022-23 fiscal year, Assembly accomplished the following: Arts and culture sector support - Assembly provided a leadership residency to a cohort of 25 artists and administrators over the course of 6 months including education, tools, and a stipend for continuing their work as community Arts leaders. Assembly launched a creative impact fund grant program for artists' projects in red-lined communities. Assembly provided fiscal sponsorship for several mission-driven Arts and cultural projects including, for example, a dance organization to preserve positive hip-hop culture, a photography-based organization empowering underserved youth, and a touring theater production about the impact of the covid-19 pandemic on our lives. Education and convening - Assembly hosted convenings of artists and community members to discuss pressing issues such as accessibility for people with disabilities, acquiring and maintaining arts-based space, support for artists, industry data, and other sector-wide information. the organization hosts free educational content on its website including business planning for artists, research about greater cleveland Arts and culture, a directory of support organizations, loans, and other resources to support creative industries. Arts and culture policy - Assembly facilitated multiple community dialogues, forums, and individual meetings to help leaders and public officials make informed decisions about how Arts and culture are represented in community conversations. Economic impact research - Assembly partnered with americans for the Arts and other cities across the country in Arts and economic prosperity 6. Assembly distributed surveys to over 1000 participants of nonprofit, Arts, and culture activities throughout cuyahoga county. Technical assistance consultancies - staff offered free individualized counsel to artists, cultural nonprofits, and creative businesses and those wishing to engage with them. Sessions primarily provided strategic advice on pertinent community resources that could support their Arts and cultural endeavors. Racial equity initiatives - Assembly was founded with the understanding that communities of color have disproportionately lower access to Arts and cultural activities and economic opportunities than predominantly white communities. Assembly continued engagement with a consultant to support community partnerships, programming, and policies that are equitable and transparent.

Who funds Assembly for the Arts

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Cleveland FoundationStaffing Capacity for the Region's Newly Reconstituted Arts and Culture Intermediary$323,500
Equity in the Arts Fund10k Movement Summer Street Dance Intensive$30,000
The Char and Chuck Fowler Family FoundationGeneral Support$20,000
...and 9 more grants received

Personnel at Assembly for the Arts

NameTitleCompensation
Jeremy JohnsonPresident and Chief Executive Officer$181,261
Kelly Falcone-HallSecretary / Vice Chair / Treasurer / Trustee$0
Carrie CarpenterVice Chair$0
Fred BidwellChair$0
Sandra MadisonTreasurer$0
...and 9 more key personnel

Financials for Assembly for the Arts

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$3,261,580
Program services$17,974
Investment income and dividends$19,985
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$1,098
Total revenues$3,300,637

Form 990s for Assembly for the Arts

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-10990View PDF
2022-062023-04-05990View PDF
2021-062022-05-11990View PDF
2020-062021-04-14990View PDF
2019-062020-08-10990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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ArtsKCKansas City, MO$2,136,871
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Howard County Arts CouncilEllicott City, MD$2,281,622
Silicon Valley CreatesSan Jose, CA$4,103,128
Arts Orange CountyIrvine, CA$1,164,914
Allied ArtsOklahoma City, OK$4,004,997
Culture WorksDayton, OH$1,482,846
The Arts Center of the Capital RegionTroy, NY$1,900,388
Arts Council of Greater LansingLansing, MI$848,297
United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake CountyRaleigh, NC$2,248,784
Data update history
August 14, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $323,500 from The Cleveland Foundation
December 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 10 new grant, including a grant for $355,000 from The Cleveland Foundation
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 15, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHuman rightsCommunity improvement
Characteristics
Political advocacyProvides grantsLobbyingFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsFiscal sponsorAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1900 Superior Ave Suite 130
Cleveland, OH 44114
Metro area
Cleveland-Elyria, OH
County
Cuyahoga County, OH
Website URL
assemblycle.org/ 
Phone
(216) 575-0331
Facebook page
CultureForward 
IRS details
EIN
34-1936190
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2000
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A26: Arts Council/Agency
NAICS code, primary
7113: Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events
Parent/child status
Independent
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