EIN 81-0584718

Transformer

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
8
Year formed
2002
Most recent tax filings
2023-05-01
Description
To provide a consistent, supportive and professional platform for emerging artists to explore and present experimental artistic concepts, build audiences for their work and advance their careers, while increasing dialogue, understanding, and audiences for contemporary visual arts. Transformer is an artist-centered organization that connects and promotes emerging artists based locally, nationally and internationally through public exhibitions and educational programs.
Total revenues
$776,075
2023
Total expenses
$777,428
2023
Total assets
$76,121
2023
Num. employees
8
2023

Program areas at Transformer

Sale of emerging artists artwork, developing mentorship programs for emerging artists as well as ongoing professional development work to help artists help themselves.
Auction directly supporting artists through artist honoraria, exhibition material costs, and related programming support.

Who funds Transformer

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual ArtsProgram Support (Over 2 Years)$50,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$49,000
Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz FoundationArts & Humanities$25,000
...and 6 more grants received

Personnel at Transformer

NameTitleCompensation
Victoriia L ReisExecutive Director$0
Jennifer Wen MaDirector, Civilian Art Projects
Ken AshtonDirector, Pace Live
Autumn BannerDevelopment and Operations Manager
Katie LeeExhibitions and Programs Manager
...and 6 more key personnel

Financials for Transformer

RevenuesFYE 05/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$642,030
Program services$134,045
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$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$776,075

Form 990s for Transformer

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-052024-03-18990View PDF
2022-052023-01-25990View PDF
2021-052021-10-08990View PDF
2020-052021-12-14990View PDF
2019-052020-10-21990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $15,000 from CrossCurrents Foundation
May 27, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts
December 31, 2023
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Receives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1404 P St NW
Washington, DC 20005
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
District of Columbia, DC
Website URL
transformerdc.org/ 
Phone
(202) 483-1102
IRS details
EIN
81-0584718
Fiscal year end
May
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2002
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A90: Arts Service Organizations and Activities
NAICS code, primary
7113: Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events
Parent/child status
Independent
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