EIN 05-0501353

Rural Arts Collaborative

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
29
City
Greensboro
State
Year formed
1998
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
Rural Arts Collaborative enriches community, schools, and economy through creativity, working with youth and businesses in northeastern Vermont.
Also known as...
Wonder and Wisdom; Greensboro Wonder and Wisdom
Total revenues
$305,164
2023
Total expenses
$340,061
2023
Total assets
$325,253
2023
Num. employees
29
2023

Program areas at Rural Arts Collaborative

Wonderarts: the organization offers accessible and year-round creative and recreational opportunities to youth throughout northeastern Vermont. Wonderarts facilitates after-school and in-school programming at 11 schools, serving 35% of area children, ages 0-18, with enriching programming. School programs cover a vareity of age-appropriate topics ranging from interpretive movement, fiber Arts, and songwriting for younger students, to entrrepreneurship, social justice, and community-building for high school teens. The organization provided after-school programming at 5 elementary schools, and in-school programs at 4 pre-schools as well as at craftsbury academy and hazen union high school. During the summer months, the organization offered 6 weeks of full-day camps centered around art, technology, and nature-based themese paired with other outdoor recreation and immersion. Youth programming provided economic opportunities to area professionals, employing independent contractors to lead classes, workshops, and camps. Throughout the year, the organization engaged community members of all ages, 18 - 100+, through enriching social, creative, and recreational opportunities and events. The organization hosted community meals and gatherings, film screenings and discussions, creative classes and skill-shares, art exhibitions and concerts, as well as snowshoe hikes. During our 8th annual holiday market, the organization showcased local vendors, encouraging community members to shop locally for their holiday gifts. During an evening of fun and games at our annual summer celebration and fundraiser, which welcomed 130+ adults and children, the organization featured local musicians, food, and works of art in recognition of the creativity and collaborations fostered within our community. In addition to our monthly and annual events and activities, the organization also owns and maintains a community greenspace that is open to the public for recreational use. The property features nature trails, a performance stage, and a wildlife observation platform and is used as a hands-on resource for local students, families, and recreation-seekers to engage with the natural environment.
G.r.a.c.e: grass roots art and community effort is focused on empowering individuals through transformative art experiences, which lead to creative growth and self-discovery. At the core of g.r.a.c.e. Is a commitment to unite diverse communities through the process of art making and exhibitions.
Spark: spark supports the vitality and economic growth of the local community by providing individual and small business stakeholders with the education, technology, and services they need and serving as a hub for collaboration and innovation. The goal of the project is to provide individuals and businesses access to a shared workspace, classroom and meeting areas, high-speed internet, and professional-grade technology. This includes mac and pc workstations, business, design, and 3d modeling software, large-format archival quality printers, video and photography cameras, lights, and microphones, 3d printers, as well as vinyl and laser cutters. A rotation of working-members maintained the space, hosted regular open hours, and provided equipment tutorials to make spark resources available to spark members and local professionals. Spark offered classes and workshops, covering a range of topics from business formation, strategy, and marketing, to technical skills trainings and i.t. Services.

Who funds Rural Arts Collaborative

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Vermont Arts CouncilGeneral Purpose$41,600
Vermont AfterschoolProgram Enhancement$22,740
Vermont Community FoundationGeneral Purpose$10,000
...and 4 more grants received

Personnel at Rural Arts Collaborative

NameTitleCompensation
Sarah MutruxExecutive Director$48,100
Stephen FerberBoard President$0
Bethany WarnerSecretary$0
Chip TrioanoVice President$0
Tim BrennanTreasurer$0
...and 12 more key personnel

Financials for Rural Arts Collaborative

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$238,115
Program services$63,821
Investment income and dividends$3,063
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$165
Total revenues$305,164

Form 990s for Rural Arts Collaborative

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062023-11-14990View PDF
2022-062022-11-15990View PDF
2021-062022-05-06990View PDF
2020-062022-07-27990View PDF
2019-062020-09-01990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 19, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
December 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $2,500 from Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF)
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 16, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
July 5, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanitiesHuman services
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donations
General information
Address
PO Box 300
Greensboro, VT 05841
County
Orleans County, VT
Website URL
ruralartsvt.org/wonderarts 
Phone
(802) 533-9370
IRS details
EIN
05-0501353
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1998
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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