ARTS IN ACTION V A P INC

Financials

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2026, highest compensation first.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

70 W 95TH ST APT 9C, NEW YORK, NY 10025-6751

In care of

% TRIPIWEISS

Signed the 990-EZ

Rie Schmidt, Treasurer

Phone

(917) 741-2297

Website

www.artsinactionvap.org

Mission

Arts in Action Visual Art Program, Inc. is an organization that educates its students and volunteers about art, the therapeutic value of art and the processes of creating art, and promotes growth of art appreciation in schools and throughout the community.

Program accomplishments

• Arts in Action Visual Art Program, Inc. is an organization that educates its students and volunteers about art, the therapeutic value of art and the processes of creating art, and promotes growth of art appreciation in schools and throughout the community as a means of communication. This visual art curriculum develops skills in critical thinking, sequencing, fine motor coordination, and analytical reasoning. These skills enhance learning in other subject areas such as reading, writing and mathematics. Additionally, the curriculum fosters selfexpression, self-esteem, and a sense of empowerment. AIAVAP is based on a program that Angela Tripi-Weiss created twenty-five years ago. Ms Tripi-Weiss refined it during her 18-year tenure as director of the visual arts programming at Public School 87 in Manhattan, and for the last 18 years has been the curriculum developer for Arts In Action VAP Inc as an independent entity. She continues to offer tutorials in portfolio development for student entry into specialized high schools, such as LaGuardia High School, and she has developed educational curricula, workshops for special exhibits and new galleries for The Museum of Natural History in New York City. AIAVAP has just concluded its 20th year as an independent nonprofit organization and has been operating an afterschool program as the first of several programs to be established and set into operation. AIAVAP was selected for seven years for a grant from City Councilwoman, Honorable Gale Brewer, and Department of Youth and Community Development ( DYCD). AIAVAP enjoys the support of a dedicated and diverse board of directors, who give time in their specific area of expertise. Thanks to Corcoran Cares support, AIAVAP was able to continue subsidizing all initial scholarship students as well as to award new ones during the last school year. These two grants, coupled with the tuitions acquired through the fee-based student body, have enabled AIAVAP to move closer to meeting its financial goals. Charitable funding allows AIAVAP to dedicate resources and energy to finding and fulfilling the art educational needs of children from diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. The roster of students has doubled in this past year, attracting students from seven public, private and parochial, schools. Applicants accepted for scholarship were 70% male and 30% female ranging in age from 5 through 16. The children came from a diverse community of Latin-American, Asian, African-American and White families. This community is predominantly based on the Upper West Side although the program's reputation is beginning to draw interest from other areas of New York City. No prior art experience is necessary. Each class is grouped with students from two to three grade levels as well as being ethnically and socio-economically diverse. Class size is kept to twelve children. The organization has continued to reach out to many communities through advertising strategies that included local news publications, web sites, and a flyer handout campaign. AIAVAP continues to contact community organizations, schools and churches to reach families who are financially challenged but whose children could benefit from exposure to art expression. This year, the AIAVAP Afterschool program was able to acquire two assistants to help in most of the classes. The quality of learning improves markedly when the art instructor has assistance. AIAVAP established significant relationships with school counselors from several area high schools, notably LaGuardia, Beacon, and Bard. Through such contacts AIAVAP offered an opportunity for teens attending artbased high schools to fulfill their community service requirements in a creative venue and to encourage those high school students who may want to study teaching art as a college major. (80 students)
  Expenses $151,859

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

IRS record

EIN

56-2322737

Tax-exempt status

501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization

Foundation status

Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))

Donations deductible (Pub 78)

Public charity, 50% deduction limit

Exempt since

2004

Accounting year ends

June

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Arts, culture and humanities (A40)

Assets (IRS master file)

$4,260

Income (IRS master file)

$147,016

Filing history

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 56-2322737).

Questions about ARTS IN ACTION V A P INC

What is the EIN of ARTS IN ACTION V A P INC?

The employer identification number (EIN) of ARTS IN ACTION V A P INC is 56-2322737.

Is ARTS IN ACTION V A P INC tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.

Are donations to ARTS IN ACTION V A P INC tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does ARTS IN ACTION V A P INC file?

Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.

When is the next return of ARTS IN ACTION V A P INC due?

The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending June 30, 2027) is due November 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.

When did ARTS IN ACTION V A P INC last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2026.

Who are the officers and directors of ARTS IN ACTION V A P INC?

The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2026 lists 11 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $66,156 (Angela Tripi-Weiss, Executive Director).

How much revenue does ARTS IN ACTION V A P INC have?

On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2026 it reported revenue of $147,016, expenses of $151,859 and total assets of $4,260 at year end.

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