EIN 46-2925350

Upturn Arts

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
6
Year formed
2014
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
Upturn Arts offers a fun and creative program that empowers children in the New Orleans community to explore their artistic abilities and build self-confidence. Their mission is to provide "arts for all" through afterschool and day-long arts programming when school is out. The 2022 summer arts camp was held at three local charter schools, targeting youth aged 4-12 and offering teen leadership programs for those aged 13-18. In 2022, 44% of their campers received financial assistance to attend. Upturn Arts is located in New Orleans, LA.
Also known as...
Hope Stone New Orleans
Total revenues
$525,161
2022
Total expenses
$443,238
2022
Total assets
$176,110
2022
Num. employees
6
2022

Program areas at Upturn Arts

Summer camp: Upturn Arts held their 2022 summer Arts camp at three different local charter schools in addition to their onsite location in the central city neighborhood. The camp targets youth 4-12, 13-18 for teen leadership programs. In 2022, 44% of their 664 campers received a creartive grant. A total of 30 local teaching artists were trained and hired to reach 700 youth and provide more than 2,275 hours of Arts instruction. During summer camp participants are provided breakfast, lunch, snacks and weekly field trips.
Afterschool classes: Upturn Arts has partnered with a total of seven local schools to provide in-school and afterschool art programs. In 2022, onsite and offsite programs reached over 1,100 local youth and awarded $122,000 in financial aid. Afterschool classes included instruction two days a week for 20 weeks. Upturn Arts continues to maintain their relationship with whole village art therapy, providing over 25% of participants with special needs, autism or mental health issues one-on-one intervention with a therapist.
Holiday camp: Upturn Arts offered 16 days of holiday camp at their onsite location. Classes were offered to ages 4-12 and were offered for the following holiday's: mlk day, mardi gras break, spring break, labor day, fall break, thanksgiving break and winter break.

Who funds Upturn Arts

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Greater New Orleans FoundationArts/culture$46,124
Oscar J Tolmas Charitable TrustTo Assist in the Organization's Tax Exempt Mission$35,000
John K and Elizabeth W Knorr Char FoundationUpturn Arts Teen Leadership$10,000
...and 6 more grants received

Personnel at Upturn Arts

NameTitleCompensation
Dana ReedExecutive Director$76,902
Lara CarterBoard Treasurer$0
Maureen LongBoard President$0
Jerry W. LenazBoard Vice President$0
Dev NaikBoard Member$0
...and 3 more key personnel

Financials for Upturn Arts

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$341,004
Program services$191,731
Investment income and dividends$1,688
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$29
Net income from fundraising events$-9,615
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$324
Total revenues$525,161

Form 990s for Upturn Arts

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-09990View PDF
2021-122022-11-07990View PDF
2020-122021-09-13990View PDF
2019-122021-03-01990View PDF
2018-122019-12-06990View PDF
...and 4 more Form 990s

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Data update history
January 21, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
December 27, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $46,124 from The Greater New Orleans Foundation
August 19, 2023
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $35,000 from Oscar J Tolmas Charitable Trust
July 30, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsPerforming arts organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHuman services
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donations
General information
Address
1719 Toledano St
New Orleans, LA 70115
Metro area
New Orleans-Metairie, LA
County
Orleans Parish, LA
Website URL
upturnarts.org/ 
Phone
(504) 390-8399
IRS details
EIN
46-2925350
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2014
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A60: Performing Arts Organizations, Activities
NAICS code, primary
711190: Other Performing Arts Companies
Parent/child status
Independent
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