EIN 36-4284473

The Arts of Life

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
30
Year formed
1999
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
The Arts of Life advances the creative arts community by providing adult artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities a collective space to expand their practice and strengthen their leadership. It supports over 60 artists at two collective art studios in the Chicagoland area, where programming is dictated by their interests and talents, and they work collaboratively with volunteers and staff. The organization provides high-quality, innovative services through the arts to intellectually and developmentally disabled adults in the Chicago area.
Total revenues
$1,746,616
2023
Total expenses
$1,737,602
2023
Total assets
$873,963
2023
Num. employees
30
2023

Program areas at The Arts of Life

The organization provides high quality, innovative services through The Arts to intellectual and developmentally disabled adults in The chicagoland area.

Who funds The Arts of Life

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Chicago Community TrustGeneral Operating Support, Support for Neon Dreams Benefit Auction (No Tickets Or Tangible Benefits), General Operations.$170,250
The Coleman Foundation IncorporatedGeneral Operating Support - Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities$120,000
Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual ArtsProgram Support (Over 2 Years)$30,000
...and 15 more grants received

Personnel at The Arts of Life

NameTitleCompensation
Denise FisherFounder and Executive Director
Anne CauleyDirector of Development and Communications
Vincent UribeDirector of Exhibitions and Creative Partnerships
Tim OrtizProgram Director
Hana KulovicOperations Manager
...and 11 more key personnel

Financials for The Arts of Life

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$842,899
Program services$826,812
Investment income and dividends$7,082
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$54,330
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$15,493
Total revenues$1,746,616

Form 990s for The Arts of Life

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-15990View PDF
2022-062023-04-14990View PDF
2021-062022-02-14990View PDF
2020-062021-04-13990View PDF
2019-062021-03-10990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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ArtMixIndianapolis, IN$1,481,196
Arts for the AgingGaithersburg, MD$596,431
Interact Center for the Visual and Performing ArtsSt Paul, MN$2,019,700
Timeslips Creative StorytellingBayside, WI$506,747
Griot ArtsClarksdale, MS$666,060
The Muse MachineDayton, OH$1,242,970
Sing for HopeNew York, NY$2,703,652
Pump House Regional Arts CenterLa Crosse, WI$596,621
Data update history
November 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
November 6, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
October 23, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $170,250 from The Chicago Community Trust
July 18, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
July 14, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from The Van Blyenburgh Family Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
2010 W Carroll Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
County
Cook County, IL
Website URL
artsoflife.org/ 
Phone
(312) 829-2787
IRS details
EIN
36-4284473
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1999
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A25: Arts Education, Schools of Art
NAICS code, primary
624120: Services for the Elderly and People with Disabilities
Parent/child status
Independent
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