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The Organization organizes unique and diverse opportunities for global exploration, provide otherwise unattainable access to private collections, artist studios, museums, and galleries, plus authentic local food and culture, all led by knowledgeable and experienced professional teaching artist. 117677 73450 Mural Arts - The goal of the program is to uplift and beautify neighborhoods with mural art through creative partnerships with community organizations, schools, and business districts. The Organization pairs professional artists with community members and youth to create large-scale public works of art that last for years to come. 113818 71727 Outreach School - School programs are at the heart of community engagement to bring art to youth across the Chicago area. The Organization empowers students from a broad range of backgrounds through engaging explorations of art that critical thinking, creativity, and self-discovery. Its signature approach of discussing original artworks embraces individual perceptions, while hands-on workshops build self-confidence and a deeper understanding of the creative process. 81167 48840 499456 true true false false false false false false false false true false false true false true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 21 0 true 5 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 17 17 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true false true true false false false IL X LEA PINSKY 8473289220 927 NOYES STREET 222 EVANSTON IL 60201 Lea Pinsky Executive Dir. 40.00 0.00 X 79560 0 0 Elizabeth Whiting President 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 CHARLES Chuck Harper Treasurer 0.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Carrie Kane Secretary 0.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Terry Shewfelt Vice President 0.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Carol Cohen Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Tapiwa Dzingai Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Susan Gaud Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Marsha Goldstein Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Gale Goldstick Cohen Past President 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Gail Kahn Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Bonnie McGrath Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Amy Krupsky Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Peter Vale Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Ahadi White Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Sally O'Hara Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Abby Ohl Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 79560 0 false false false 0 48500 146331 194831 Membership Dues 611430 32129 32129 Program Revenues 711190 422640 422640 454769 16942 16942 0 0 0 0 500 500 0 0 MISCELLANEOUS 900099 410 410 410 667452 455179 16942 0 0 0 0 79560 34211 21481 23868 0 147521 100433 19885 27203 0 19396 7488 5646 6262 16629 9988 2947 3694 0 0 0 0 0 0 26699 4400 21389 910 1630 1630 7527 1191 5679 657 2533 530 1802 201 0 17326 10273 3156 3897 158845 158113 539 193 0 0 0 0 612 112 500 1498 525 774 199 MURAL ARTISTS 81008 81008 TEACHING ARTISTS 64070 64070 ART SUPPLIES 25900 25900 Printing and Publications 2281 222 1346 713 2216 992 213 1011 655251 499456 86987 68808 231110 190056 0 0 12801 3650 0 0 0 0 23252 17005 12818 4130 1500 8688 0 0 0 0 342185 368622 610848 588021 10381 26717 120174 55231 130555 81948 X 467643 506073 12650 480293 506073 610848 588021 12201 13579 X false true X true false X 148955 212526 153938 138132 194831 848382 245971 147564 303566 331227 455269 1483597 0 0 0 394926 360090 457504 469359 650100 2331979 0 0 2331979 10208 10461 8941 11798 16942 58350 0 10208 10461 8941 11798 16942 58350 0 780 3039 706 410 4935 405914 373590 466445 481863 667452 2395264 0.97360 0.97360 0.02440 0.02430 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 10818 3130 7688 2000 1000 1000 8688 Security Deposit 575 368622 X 681031 13579 13579 667452 667452 655251 655251 655251 Part X : FIN48 Footnote FIN 48 - THE ORGANIZATION IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501 (C) (3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, THEREFORE, THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DO NOT INCLUDE A PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES. THE ORGANIZATION REVIEWS INCOME TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN INCOME TAX RETURNS TO DETERMINE IF THERE ARE ANY INCOME TAX UNCERTAINTIES. THIS INCLUDES POSITIONS THAT THE ENTITY IS EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXES OR NOT SUBJECT TO INCOME TAXES ON UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME. THE ORGANIZATION RECOGNIZES TAX BENEFITS FROM UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS ONLY IF IT IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT THAT THE TAX POSITION WILL BE SUSTAINED ON EXAMINATION BY TAKING AUTHORITIES, BASED ON THE TECHNICAL MERITS OF THE POSITIONS. THE ORGANIZATION FILES INFORMATION RETURNS AS A TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION. SHOULD THAT STATUS BE CHALLENGED IN THE FUTURE, ALL YEARS SINCE INCEPTION COULD BE SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY THE IRS. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Local Art Tours - The programs provide exclusive access to private collections, galleries, museums, and artist studios with discussions led using the signature Art Encounter method. Programs are offered throughout the year for the general public. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Outreach Adults - The programs in senior homes bring creativity and connection to adults residing in assisted living facilities through hands-on projects and discussion of artworks from the Organizations professional collection. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND OFFICERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BEFORE FILING. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES CERTAIN OF ITS DOCUMENTS, POLICIES AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.