EIN 72-1502728

Friends of A Studio in the Woods

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
Year formed
2001
Most recent tax filings
2024-06-01
Description
To protect and preserve the Mississippi River bottomland hardwood forest and to provide a tranquil haven where artists can reconnect with universal creative energy and work uninterrupted within this natural sanctuary. To protect and preserve our Mississippi river bottomland hardwood forest and to provide A tranquil haven for artists to work uninterrupted. Provide A tranquil haven for artists to work uninterrupted.
Total revenues
$1,025,356
2024
Total expenses
$380,375
2024
Total assets
$812,448
2024
Num. employees
0
2024

Program areas at Friends of A Studio in the Woods

Artistic residencies provide A tranquil haven for artists to work uninterrupted and provide related public programming. A Studio in the Woods looks to facilitate A meaningful relationship between artists and the community. the people, environment, and culture of southeastern Louisiana influence our residents, and in turn artists and their work have A significant impact on the region. in advance of their arrival, staff assesses each artists needs and begins to build relationships with the community resources and collaborators that will be crucial in the evolution of their projects. Residencies are open to artists of all disciplines including visual, musician/composing, performance, literary, new media, and interdisciplinary. Both established and emerging artists are encouraged to apply, but students are not eligible. A rigorous work ethic, dedication to public engagement and demonstrated ability to work with colleagues and wider audiences are expected.
Kids in the Woods summer day camp interweaves arts with weeklong intensives in environmental sciences. At kids in the Woods camp, youth 7-11 years old learn about their relationship to the natural environment. Through hands-on arts activities children use both artistic and scientific skills to observe, identify and collect natural materials and processes. They then record their experiences through visual arts such as clay, paint, drawing, collage, and sculpture. They develop literary arts through journaling, poetry and storytelling. Campers also engage with performing arts through movement, music, and creating their own plays. Kids in the Woods camp features guests artists and scientists, providing deeper dives into subject matter.

Who funds Friends of A Studio in the Woods

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual ArtsProgram Support (Over 2 Years)$40,000
The Greater New Orleans FoundationArts/culture$11,065
Ruth U Fertel FoundationUnrestricted$2,000
...and 3 more grants received

Personnel at Friends of A Studio in the Woods

NameTitleCompensation
Ama RoganExecutive Director$0

Financials for Friends of A Studio in the Woods

RevenuesFYE 06/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,021,374
Program services$21,924
Investment income and dividends$3,365
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-21,307
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,025,356

Form 990s for Friends of A Studio in the Woods

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2024-062025-02-18990View PDF
2023-062024-02-15990View PDF
2022-062023-01-11990View PDF
2021-062021-12-07990View PDF
2020-062021-03-01990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Data update history
March 27, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
March 25, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
January 7, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $11,065 from The Greater New Orleans Foundation
November 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $2,000 from Ruth U Fertel Foundation
August 10, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,000 from Freeman-Woollam Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
Land and water conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
Conservation easementFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
13401 Patterson Rd
New Orleans, LA 70131
Metro area
New Orleans-Metairie, LA
County
Orleans Parish, LA
Website URL
astudiointhewoods.org/ 
Phone
(504) 392-4460
IRS details
EIN
72-1502728
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2001
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C30: Natural Resources Conservation and Protection
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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