2013-11-15T10:36:50-06:00 2012-12-31 721088864 LAPORTE APAC 111 VETERANS MEMORIAL BLVD SUITE 600 METAIRIE LA 700054958 990 2012-01-01 720778258 ARTS COUNCIL OF NEW ORLEANS ARTS 5045231465 935 GRAVIER STREET NO 850 NEW ORLEANS LA 70112 MARY LEN COSTA 5045231465 2013-11-15 1 AMY E WALTERS CPA CCIFP P01078383 5048355522 2012 2016-02-25 16:41:14Z MARY LEN COSTA 935 GRAVIER STREET NO 850 NEW ORLEANS LA 70112 1577231 0 X ARTSCOUNCILOFNEWORLEANS.ORG X 1975 LA THE MISSION OF THE ARTS COUNCIL OF NEW ORLEANS IS TO SUPPORT AND EXPAND THE OPPORTUNITIES FOR DIVERSE ARTISTIC EXPRESSION AND TO BRING THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER IN CELEBRATION OF OUR RICH MULTI-CULTURAL HERITAGE. 27 27 10 100 0 0 1733151 1341790 146887 172086 11173 2970 39944 31658 1931155 1548504 632353 477581 0 0 549506 477732 0 24525 149148 585281 563949 1767140 1543787 164015 4717 1816949 1220389 834094 681113 982855 539276 X THE ARTS COUNCIL PROVIDES CULTURAL PLANNING, ADVOCACY, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, ARTS EDUCATION, ARTS MARKETING, PUBLIC ART, AND GRANT AND SERVICE INITIATIVES FOCUSED ON ITS VISION OF NEW ORLEANS AS A FLOURISHING INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR ARTS AND CULTURE. 0 0 122997 122997 DECENTRALIZED ARTS FUND:THE ARTS COUNCIL ACTS AS THE REGIONAL DISTRIBUTING AGENCY FOR THE LOUISIANA DIVISION OF THE ARTS' DECENTRALIZED ARTS FUND. IT SERVES ORLEANS, JEFFERSON, AND PLAQUEMINES PARISHES. FUNDS ARE PROVIDED ON A PER CAPITA BASIS USING THE MOST RECENT CENSUS FIGURES. FUNDS ALLOCATED TO EACH PARISH ARE TO BE USED FOR ARTS ACTIVITIES THAT TAKE PLACE IN THAT PARISH OR HAVE PRIMARY IMPACT ON THE RESIDENTS OF THAT PARISH. DECENTRALIZED ARTS FUND DOLLARS SUPPORT ARTS ACTIVITIES THROUGH NONPROFIT ARTS ORGANIZATIONS, OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES AND INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS DRIVEN PROJECTS. THE ARTS COUNCIL AWARDS GRANTS IN OPERATING SUPPORT, PROJECT ASSISTANCE AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CATEGORIES TO BRING THE ARTS INTO THE LIVES OF THE REGION'S CITIZENS. TYPES OF ACTIVITIES THAT RECEIVE SUPPORT INCLUDE TRADITIONAL THEATRE PERFORMANCES, ARTIST RESIDENCIES IN SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY CENTERS, DANCE OR MUSIC PERFORMANCES, VISUAL ARTS WORKSHOPS, MEDIA PROGRAMMING AND LITERARY PROGRAMMING. AWARDED GRANTS TO 56 ORGANIZATIONS. 353356 353356 COMMUNITY ARTS GRANTS PROGRAM:THE ARTS COUNCIL OF NEW ORLEANS HAS ADMINSTERED THE COMMUNITY ARTS GRANTS PROGRAM UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS SINCE 1983. THESE GRANTS PROVIDE MUCH-NEEDED OPERATIONAL SUPPORT FOR ORLEANS-BASED ARTS AND CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS AND SUPPORT FOR ARTS PROJECTS THAT HAVE COMMUNITY IMPACT. ALL FUNDED ACTIVITIES TAKE PLACE IN ORLEANS PARISH AND HAVE PRIMARY IMPACT ON ITS RESIDENTS. COMMUNITY ARTS GRANTS SUPPORT ESTABLISHED ORGANIZATIONS AND PROGRAMS AS WELL AS EMERGING ONES. ANNUALLY, GRANT REVIEW PANELS RECOMMENT FUNDING FOR OPERATING SUPPORT GRANTS AND PROJECT ASSISTANCE GRANTS. AWARDED GRANTS TO 56 ORGANIZATIONS. 226734 PUBLIC ART: THE ARTS COUNCIL OF NEW ORLEANS ADMINISTERS THE PUBLIC ART PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS AS WELL AS OTHER PUBLIC ART INITIATIVES THAT COMISSION AND PLACE ART IN THE PUBLIC VENUE. THE CITY'S PUBLIC ART PROGRAM IS SUPPORTED THROUGH FUNDING GENERATED BY 1% OF ELIGIBLE MUNICIPAL CAPITAL BONDS, AND IT INCLUDES COMMISSIONED SITE-SPECIFIC ARTWORK, PURCHASE OF EXISTING WORK, COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION INITIATIVES, ON-GOING MAINTENANCE OF THE COLLECTION, AND PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION. 558361 1228 172086 ARTSNEWORLEANS.ORG: $29,035ARTSNEWORLEANS.ORG IS A CENTRALIZED, ONLINE INTERACTIVE DIRECTORY OF LOCAL ARTS GROUPS, VENUES, AND ARTISTS OF ALL DISCIPLINES. IT IS ALSO DAILY UPDATED CULTURAL EVENTS CALENDAR. A FREE SERVICE PROVIDED BY THE ARTS COUNCIL OF NEW ORLEANS, THE SITE ADVANCES NEW ORLEANS LOCAL ARTS COMMUNITY AND OFFERS A WAY FOR INDIVIDUALS TO DISCOVER, PARTICIPATE IN AND ENJOY OUR CREATIVE CULTURE. ARTS MARKET OF NEW ORLEANS: $184,797THE ARTS MARKET IS A MONTHLY ARTS MARKET HELD THE LAST SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH WHICH FEATURES HANDMADE, AFFORDABLE ART FROM LOCAL AND REGIONAL ARTISTS AND ARTISANS. THE ARTS MARKET FEATURES LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, FOOD AND BEVERAGE BOOTHS, AND A CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES AREA. IT IS A PEER REVIEWED MARKET, WITH A ROTATING COMMITTEE OF PARTICIPATING ARTISTS JOINING ARTS COUNCIL STAFF TO SERVE AS THE JURY. ARTS BUSINESS PROGRAM: $147,132THE ARTS BUSINESS PROGRAM PROVIDES SERVICES TO INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS, START-UP ART BUSINESSES, AND ARTS NONPROFITS THROUGH BUSINESS AND CAREER PLANNING, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPSM PRO-BONO LEGAL ASSISTANCE, COLLABORATIVE ARTS MARKETING PROJECTS, AND GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE FOR ARTS BUSINESSES AND NONPROFITS. OTHER: $197,397OTHER SMALL PROGRAMS INCLUDE REGRANTS AWARDED FOR ARTIST RESIDENCIES. 558361 1228 172086 1261448 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 22 0 1 10 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 27 27 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 X THE ORGANIZATION 5045231465 935 GRAVIER STREET NO 850 NEW ORLEANS LA 70112 E TIFFANY ADLER 0.50 X 0 0 0 BRANDON BERGER 0.50 X 0 0 0 SHAWN M BARNEY 0.50 X 0 0 0 MEAGHAN RYAN BONAVITA 0.50 X 0 0 0 VIRGINIA BOULET 0.50 X 0 0 0 LUCY CHUN 0.50 X 0 0 0 DOROTHY CLYNE 0.50 X 0 0 0 WILLIAM H HINES 0.50 X X 0 0 0 CAMPBELL HUTCHISON 0.50 X 0 0 0 JULI JUNEAU 0.50 X 0 0 0 LEAH CHASE KAMATA 0.50 X 0 0 0 PAMELA REYNOLDS RYAN 0.50 X X 0 0 0 ALEX BEARD 0.50 X 0 0 0 PAMELA LUPIN 0.50 X 0 0 0 BEVERLY MATHENEY 0.50 X 0 0 0 DR R RANNEY MIZE 0.50 X 0 0 0 MARK PRESTON 0.50 X 0 0 0 THOMAS F REESE 0.50 X X 0 0 0 SUSAN BRENNAN 0.50 X 0 0 0 TARA CARTER HERNANDEZ 0.50 X 0 0 0 LEOPOLD Z SHER 0.50 X 0 0 0 DAVID TEICH 0.50 X 0 0 0 PAUL J TINES 0.50 X 0 0 0 KURT WEIGLE 0.50 X 0 0 0 THOMAS P WESTERVELT 0.50 X X 0 0 0 TIM WILLIAMSON 0.50 X 0 0 0 AMANDA MANTLE WINSTEAD 0.50 X 0 0 0 THOMAS B LEMANN 0.50 X X 0 0 0 MARY LEN COSTA 45.00 X 80000 0 13731 80000 0 13731 0 0 0 0 0 34238 902323 405229 1341790 ARTS MARKET 900099 149524 149524 CONTRACTED SERVICE REV 900099 22562 22562 172086 2970 2970 12000 0 12000 12000 12000 48385 28727 19658 19658 1548504 172086 0 34628 X 477581 477581 93731 68910 11709 13112 307068 225754 38359 42955 51448 37824 6427 7197 25485 18736 3184 3565 24525 24525 303290 241008 40950 21332 17020 12513 2126 2381 29230 21490 3651 4089 90408 66467 11294 12647 25914 19052 3237 3625 789 580 99 110 558 410 70 78 4597 3380 574 643 28151 20696 3517 3938 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 38344 28190 4790 5364 WEBSITE EXPENSE 9406 6915 1175 1316 BANK CHARGES 9046 6651 1130 1265 DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 5712 4199 714 799 1484 1092 185 207 1543787 1261448 133191 149148 861515 669963 211626 214326 203689 249346 15372 12131 163697 123882 41914 39815 450854 2829 31979 31979 1816949 1220389 670185 555118 163909 125995 834094 681113 X 41699 45954 656156 493322 285000 0 982855 539276 1816949 1220389 4717 -448296 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 2081560 1443894 1698313 1733151 1341790 8298708 2081560 1443894 1698313 1733151 1341790 8298708 830912 7467796 34100 8378 6802 18217 14970 82467 98232 125646 121356 770 346004 8727179 431562 0.85570 0.82000 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 163697 123882 39815 39815 X 1577231 28727 28727 1548504 0 1548504 1572514 28727 28727 1543787 0 1543787 DESCRIPTION OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS UNDER FIN 48: PART X, LINE 2: ACNO IS EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE U.S. INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, AND, ACCORDINGLY, NO PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES HAS BEEN REFLECTED IN THE ACCOMPANYING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. ACNO BELIEVES THAT IT HAS APPROPRIATE SUPPORT FOR ANY TAX POSITIONS TAKEN, AND AS SUCH, DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT ARE MATERIAL TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. ACNO'S FEDERAL EXEMPT ORGANIZATION BUSINESS INCOME TAX RETURNS (FORM 990T) FOR 2009, 2010, AND 2011 ARE SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE IRS, GENERALLY FOR THREE YEARS AFTER THEY WERE FILED. PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: FUNDRAISING DIRECT EXPENSES - $28,727.00 PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: FUNDRAISING DIRECT EXPENSES - $28,727.00 X X X X X X X 1 JANN DARSIE 1317 LOUISIANA AVENUE NEW ORLEANS LA 701152434 GRANTS, SUBMITTED APPLICATIONS, RESEARCHED PROSPECTIVE FUNDE 0 107045 24525 82520 107045 24525 82520 LA COMMUNITY ARTS AWARDS 48385 48385 28727 48385 48385 28727 28727 19658 1 ARTSPOT PRODUCTIONS INC 6100 CANAL BLVD NEW ORLEANS LA 70118 721499547 501(C)(3) 10650 FMV OPERATING SUPPORT CONTEMPORARY ARTS CENTER 900 CAMP STREET NEW ORLEANS LA 70130 720798830 501(C)(3) 20895 FMV OPERATING SUPPORT DELTA FESTIVAL BALLET PO BOX 7245 METAIRIE LA 70010 237057459 501(C)(3) 7190 FMV OPERATING SUPPORT EFFORTS OF GRACE INC (ASHE CULTURAL ARTS CENTER) 1712 ORETHA CASTLE HALEY BLVD NEW ORLEANS LA 70113 721266819 501(C)(3) 21295 FMV OPERATING SUPPORT FRIENDS OF WWOZ INC PO BOX 51840 NEW ORLEANS LA 70062 581702220 501(C)(3) 22575 FMV OPERATING SUPPORT GREATER NEW ORLEANS YOUTH ORCHESTRAS 170 BROADWAY SUITE 229 NEW ORLEANS LA 70118 721317229 501(C)(3) 6820 FMV OPERATING SUPPORT JEFFERSON BALLET THEATRE 3621 FLORIDA AVE KENNER LA 70065 721301631 501(C)(3) 6795 FMV OPERATING SUPPORT JEFFERSON PERFORMING ARTS SOCIETY 6823 ST CHARLES AVE BLDG CODE 68 NEW ORLEANS LA 70001 999999999 501(C)(3) 17575 FMV OPERATING SUPPORT KID SMART 1920 CLIO STREET NEW ORLEANS LA 70113 721437355 501(C)(3) 14060 FMV OPERATING SUPPORT LOUISIANA PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA 1010 COMMON STREET SUITE 2120 NEW ORLEANS LA 70112 721189023 501(C)(3) 21295 FMV OPERATING SUPPORT NEW ORLEANS BALLET ASSOCIATION 1 LEE CIRCLE NEW ORLEANS LA 70112 237122403 501(C)(3) 23425 FMV OPERATING SUPPORT NEW ORLEANS OPERA ASSOCIATION 1010 COMMON STREET SUITE 1820 NEW ORLEANS LA 70130 720272897 501(C)(3) 15760 FMV OPERATING SUPPORT NEW ORLEANS VIDEO ACCESS CENTER 1111 ST MARY STREET NEW ORLEANS LA 70117 237453854 501(C)(3) 6820 FMV OPERATING SUPPORT OGDEN MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN ART 925 CAMP STREET NEW ORLEANS LA 70130 721479496 501(C)(3) 19595 FMV OPERATING SUPPORT SOUTHERN REPERTORY THEATRE 333 CANAL STREET BOX 34 NEW ORLEANS LA 70130 721088017 501(C)(3) 15585 FMV OPERATING SUPPORT STAGE TO STAGE INC 305 BARONNE STREET SUITE 302 NEW ORLEANS LA 70112 721319092 501(C)(3) 8520 FMV OPERATING SUPPORT TENNESSEE WILLIAMS NEW ORLEANS LITERARY FESTIVAL INC 938 LAFAYETTE STREET SUITE 514 NEW ORLEANS LA 70113 721088036 501(C)(3) 10220 FMV OPERATING SUPPORT YOUNG AUDIENCES OF LOUISIANA 615 BARONNE STREET SUITE 201 NEW ORLEANS LA 70013 766027054 501(C)(3) 17040 OPERATING SUPPORT NEIGHBORHOOD STORY PROJECT PO BOX 19742 NEW ORLEANS LA 70179 262775048 501(C)(3) 5110 FMV OPERATING SUPPORT NEW ORLEANS FILM SOCIETY 900 CAMP STREET NEW ORLEANS LA 70130 721136068 501(C)(3) 11925 FMV OPERATING SUPPORT NEW ORLEANS FRINGE INC 732 FRANCE ST NEW ORLEANS LA 70117 262300034 501(C)(3) 6820 FMV OPERATING SUPPORT TIPITINA'S FOUNDATION INC 4040 TULANE AVENUE SUITE 6000 NEW ORLEANS LA 70119 562343978 501(C)(3) 10220 FMV OPERATING SUPPORT MOSCOW NIGHTS INC 412 BROOKMEADE DR GRETNA LA 70056 582491009 501(C)(3) 5900 FMV PROJECT ASSISTANCE 23 PROCEDURE FOR MONITORING GRANTS IN THE U.S.: PART I, LINE 2: SCHEDULE I, PART I, LINE 2: GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A GRANT CONTRACT INCLUDING 1.) A DESCRIPTION OF THE SCOPE OF SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES TO BE PROVIDED UNDER THE GRANT, 2.) A BUDGET INDICATING HOW GRANT FUNDS WILL BE SPENT AND 3.) THE ARTS COUNCIL CONDUCTS A PRE-GRANT INQUIRY TO ENSURE THAT THE GRANTEE IS APPROPRIATE, SUCH AS HAVING TAX-EXEMPT STATUS UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OR BEING A GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY. A SIGNED LETTER OF AGREEMENT DETAILS THE VARIOUS TERMS OF THE GRANT. IT PROHIBITS THE USE OF FUND FOR NON-CHARITABLE PURPOSES, FOR LOBBYING ACTIVITY, OR POLITICAL CAMPAIGN ACTIVITY. ALSO, THE GRANTEE IS REQUIRED TO RETURN ANY FUNDS NOT USED FOR THE DESIGNATED PURPOSE. AS PART OF THE AGREEMENT, GRANTEES ARE ASKED TO INFORM GRANT STAFF OF UPCOMING GRANT-FUNDED ACTIVITES; GRANT STAFF MAKES SITE VISITS TO MONITOR THE ACTIVITIES. GRANTEES MUST COMPLETE A DETAILED FINAL REPORT DOCUMENTING GRANT-FUNDED ACTIVITIES BY ANSWERING QUESTIONS ON A FINAL REPORT FORM, BY SUBMITTING FINANCIAL DOCUMENTATION FOR ALL GRANT EXPENDITURES, AND BY SUBMITTING PROMOTIONAL AND PROGRAM MATERIALS AND PHOTOS OF THE FUNDED ACTIVITIES. GRANTS STAFF REVIEWS AND APPROVES ALL FINAL REPORTS BEFORE MAKING FINAL GRANT PAYMENTS WHICH, IF APPROVED, ARE A DISBURSEMENT OF THE FINAL 25% OF THE GRANT AWARD. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS IS ALLOWED TO APPOINT BOARD MEMBERS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS IS ALLOWED TO APPOINT BOARD MEMBERS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 UPON COMPLETION OF THE FORM 990, A DRAFT WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE BOARD FINANCE COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO FILING. A COPY WIL BE PROVIDED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS AFTER FILING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY FOR BOARD MEMBERS IS IN PLACE AND IS PRESENTED TO ALL INCOMING MEMBERS UPON ACCEPTING NOMINATION TO SERVE. REVIEW/UPDATES ARE MADE ANNUALLY OR AS NEEDED. AN UPDATED EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK WAS COMPLETED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD IN THE FALL OF 2013. IT INCLUDES AN UPDATED CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES AND ADDRESSES THE EXPANSION OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT COULD POSSIBLY PRESENT ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST FOR STAFF. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE SALARY FOR THE PRESIDENT/CEO IS DETERMINED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS USING COMPARABILITY DATA FROM AMERICANS FOR THE ARTS AND GUIDESTAR, AND THEIR DECISION IS CONTEMPORANEOUSLY DOCUMENTED. THE PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION OF OTHER EMPLOYEES IS OUTLINED IN THE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK. IT CONTAINS A SCHEDULE FOR STAFF REVIEW THAT MUST OCCUR PRIOR TO ANY CHANGES IN COMPENSATION. COMPARABILITY DATA FOR COMPENSATION IS GATHERED FROM AMERICANS FOR THE ARTS AND GUIDESTAR. BOARD INPUT IS PROVIDED FOR DECISIONS REGARDING STAFF RETENTION AND DISMISSAL. ALL STAFF AND SALARY CHANGES ARE RECORDED IN THE BOARD MINUTES AND/OR WRITTEN NOTIFICATION TO FINANCIAL STAFF. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THIS INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. IN ADDITION, AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE LOUISIANA LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR'S WEBSITE. OTHER FEES FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G OTHER PROFESSIONAL FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 241,008. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 40,950. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 21,332. TOTAL EXPENSES 303,290. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR. PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENT FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 8 DURING THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012, MANAGEMENT DETERMINED THAT THREE FUNDS RECORDED AS ASSETS ON THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION WERE NOT ASSETS OF ACNO AND, THUS, TOTAL ASSETS WERE OVERSTATED AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR BY $454,188. AS A RESULT, TEMPORARILY AND PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS AT JUNE 30, 2011, WERE OVERSTATED BY $161,188 AND $285,000, RESPECTIVELY. THE ERROR HAS NO EFFECT ON THE CHANGE IN NET ASSETS FOR 2012. ADDITIONALLY, A PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENT TO REVENUE AND EXPENSE WAS ALSO MADE TO THE DECEMBER 31, 2011 STATEMENT OF ACTIVITY IN THE AMOUNT (NET) OF -$5,892 FOR THE INTEREST AND INVESTMENT INCOME RELATED TO THESE ASSETS.