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EIN 87-0340155

Visual Art Institute

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
11
City
Salt Lake City
State
Utah
Year formed
1978
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A40: Visual Art Organizations, Services
Description
Visual Art Institute nurtures creativity and champions artistic development through high-quality fine art and design classes for children, teens, and adults along the Wasatch Front. The institute fosters equity, diversity, and inclusion in the community while inspiring confidence and individuality across various age groups and abilities. By providing a diverse range of programming, including workshops, exhibitions, and outreach events, Visual Art Institute impacts approximately 3,800 individuals annually.
Total revenues
$1,009,471
2023
Total expenses
$679,116
2023
Total assets
$1,477,841
2023
Num. employees
11
2023

Program areas at Visual Art Institute

The organization fulfills its mission by providing Art classes to kids, teens, and adults and educational community outreach. In 2023, vai held 226 Art classes or workshops, provided 37 summer camps, three 2-week sessions of figure academy, provided 163.5 hours of community outreach Art instruction for 9 community partners, and reached over 3,990 individuals through our Art programs.

Who funds Visual Art Institute

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Dick and Timmy Burton FoundationGeneral$230,000
SJ and Jessie E Quinney FoundationGeneral Financial Support$20,000
George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles FoundationSponsorship of the Grand Opening Gala, Showcasing the New 20,000 SQ. FT. Facility and Benefitting Programming$17,500
...and 4 more grants received

Personnel at Visual Art Institute

NameTitleCompensation
Hana JanatovaExecutive Director$20,982
Shelley YoungUtah County Director + Community Outreach
Bruce RobertsonArt Director$72,000
Anna LabrumOffice Manager
Jessica BedingfieldProgram Manager
...and 8 more key personnel

Financials for Visual Art Institute

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$752,185
Program services$266,962
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-9,676
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,009,471

Form 990s for Visual Art Institute

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-08-10990View PDF
2021-122022-11-11990View PDF
2020-122021-11-22990View PDF
2019-122021-12-21990View PDF
2018-122019-10-01990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
November 24, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from SJ and Jessie E Quinney Foundation
September 11, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
September 11, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $230,000 from Dick and Timmy Burton Foundation
December 28, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from The Pi Fund
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Receives government fundingGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 522285
Salt Lake City, UT 84152
Metro area
Salt Lake City, UT
County
Salt Lake County, UT
Website URL
visualartinstitute.org/ 
Phone
(801) 474-3796
IRS details
EIN
87-0340155
Fiscal year end
December
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
6116: Other Schools and Instruction
Parent/child status
Independent
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