Form 990 for tax year 2023

Totals

Total revenue

$268,749

Total expenses

$353,645

Contributions and grants received

$148,283

Grants paid

$1,498

Program service revenue

$120,466

Investment income

$0

Other revenue

$0

Total assets, end of year

$174,759

Total liabilities, end of year

$5,493

Net assets or fund balances, end of year

$169,266

Program services expenses (Part IX)

$299,678

Management and general expenses

$21,539

Fundraising expenses

$32,428

Program service expenses (Part III)

$299,678

Program services were 84.7% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Mission and programs · 2023

• 1. Diverse Storytelling: Hosted over 35 events showcasing stories of diverse communities and people through multiple forms of performing arts and theatre, aligning with our vision to unite humanity through the arts.Community-Centered Programming:Collaborated with HealthierJC to integrate wellness and mental health themes into rogramming, using the arts as a medium for healing and dialogue.2. Expanded Arts Education InitiativesNew School Partnerships: Launched arts education programs in underserved schools in the Greenville neighborhood, including Hudson County Schools of Technology, PS 17, and Hudson Arts and Science Charter School: Global Arts Education and JCTC Youth Theatre Programs at JC Public Library, Summer Acting Program to provide students with workshops and performances that celebrate cultural diversity. Reached over 3,000 students, fostering a deeper appreciation for the arts and creating pathways for creative expression.3. Robust SeasonOriginal Productions: Developed and produced two original works that explored themes of war and peace, social justice, and personal identity.Cultural Exchange: Presented 32 performances featuring artists from over 9 countries, offering audiences a window into global perspectives with Voices International Festival and gave residences to 8 local artists to develop their works.Audience Growth: Attracted over 12,000 attendees, a 15% increase from the previous year, reflecting growing community interest and engagement.4. Capacity Building and FundraisingGrant Applications: Applied for funding from six major foundations and grantors, including the NEA, for a total of $240,000 to sustain and expand our programs.Community Support: Raised $25,000 through grassroots fundraising campaign HudsonGives, and individual donations.Staff Development: Added two three staff members (all consultants) to strengthen program delivery and community outreach.5. Artistic Excellence and InnovationInterdisciplinary Projects: Blended theater with technology, visual arts, and music to create cutting-edge performances that captivated diverse audiences.Artist Residencies: Supported seven emerging artists through residencies, providing them with resources to develop and showcase their work.Festival Highlights: Successfully hosted the JCTC Imagine Arts Festival, drawing over 1,000 participants and featuring local talent.6. Community ImpactAudience Feedback: Consistently received high praise for the quality and relevance to Jersey City diverse populations of our programming.Inclusivity Metrics: Increased participation from underserved communities by 25%, ensuring greater accessibility to the arts by providing free facilities for their community events.Partnership Growth: Expanded collaborations with over five local organizations, strengthening our role as a cultural hub in Jersey City. Established relationships with local government.

  Expenses $299,678 · Grants $1,498 · Revenue $120,466

As filed on the 2023 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Provenance

Return type

form_990

Tax year

2023

Filed

27 January 2025

IRS schema version

2023v6.0

Source object

202510279349301071

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