2025-05-15T11:55:37-07:00 2024-06-30 873267876 Price Paige & Company CPAs LLP 570 N Magnolia Ave Ste 100 Clovis CA 93611 990 2023-07-01 942902674 Fresno Arts Council Inc FRES 5592379734 1245 Van Ness Ave Fresno CA 93721 Lilia Chavez Executive Dir. 2025-05-15 true true Henry Oum CPA P01552333 5592999540 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Lilia Chavez 1245 Van Ness Ave Fresno CA 93721 2483408 false X www.fresnoartscouncil.org X 1982 CA The Fresno Arts Council (FAC) is a private, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established in 1979 under the name of the "Alliance for the Arts" by local artists, arts organizations and interested individuals who wished to create a voice for the arts in the Central San Joaquin Valley. Our mission is to "enrich peoples lives through the arts." Our purpose is to foster an arts community that recognizes and honors the contributions of its citizens to the arts; advocate city, county, state and national institutions on issues of concern to valley artists; collaborate with community leaders, businesses, corporations, foundations, and other arts organizations to bring artists and audiences together. The Fresno Arts Council sponsors, promotes and encourages the arts throughout the city and county of Fresno and acts as an umbrella for artists and art organizations from all cultures and disciplines through advocacy, education, programs and services. 10 10 5 60 0 121096 520256 497002 102171 6 233054 247949 1627927 866053 2483408 0 0 446171 433180 0 0 527838 625912 974009 1059092 -107956 1424316 1667517 12165620 572570 9680014 1094947 2485606 The Fresno Arts Council (FAC) is a private, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established in 1979 under the name of the "Alliance for the Arts" by local artists, arts organizations and interested individuals who wished to create a voice for the arts in the Central San Joaquin Valley. Our mission is to "enrich peoples lives through the arts." Our purpose is to foster an arts community that recognizes and honors the contributions of its citizens to the arts; advocate city, county, state and national institutions on issues of concern to valley artists; collaborate with community leaders, businesses, corporations, foundations, and other arts organizations to bring artists and audiences together. The Fresno Arts Council sponsors, promotes and encourages the arts throughout the city and county of Fresno and acts as an umbrella for artists and art organizations from all cultures and disciplines through advocacy, education, programs and services. false false 874051 102171 Arts in Correction Project - Fresno Arts Council, in partnership with fellow local council of Kern, provides multiple workshops in visual arts, music, creative writing and theater to inmate participants at five facilities in the Central Valley.Arthop - A semi-monthly celebration of the arts that happens every first and third Thursdays of each month from 6pm - 8pm. Museums, studios, galleries and other venues open their exhibitions to the public for free. It is one of the most active and successful programs organized by the Fresno Arts Council. Art lovers and enthusiasts from all walks of life flock downtown Fresno and the Tower District on the first Thursday of each month, and the Arthop venues in the Fresno metro ares on the third Thursdays, to meet and greet with the artists and enjoy the reception and music. Arthop has received a remarkable response from the Fresno community. Over 50 participating artist studios, galleries, museums, and other venues exhibit art and artists reception during arthop. It has become both a cultural and special event for the community with a great deal of media coverage.Arts in Education - The Fresno Arts Council offers a series of workshops designed to train and prepare and deliver common core state standards and visual and performing arts standards, arts-integrated lessons and units of study along side teachers in classrooms. The artists share their considerable art skills with teachers and students within their lessons. Arts Alive- Arts Alive in agriculture exhibition and competition is an event to pay respect to the admirable attributes of our community tradition and resources. The Central Valley is a large flat valley covering the innermost portion of the state of California. Surrounded by the Sierra Nevada, Cascade and Tehachapi mountain ranges, the Central Valley is one of the world's most fruitful regions where nearly all non-tropical crops are grown. The Fresno Arts Council seeks to highlight the agriculture industry by showing thoughtful and compelling works from credible artists from the Central Valley.Horizon Awards - The Fresno Arts Council honors the exceptional contributions of individuals, organizations and businesses with its yearly hosted event called Horizon Awards. This much awaited event started in 1984 to provide recognition to the Fresno community dedicated in the excellence in the arts. Poetry Out Loud - Poetry Out Loud is a national recitation contest created by the National Endowment for the Arts & Poetry Foundation. The California Arts Council supports this exciting program to encourage the California youth master their public speaking skills, develop self-confidence and learn about their literary heritage. The Fresno Arts Council hosts the regional poetry out load competition, with instructional support and creative direction by former Fresno poet laureates. Social Network for the Arts - the Organization maintains and updates a list of over 1,800 e-mail addresses and over 2,000 mailing addresses for community notification of current arts and cultural information on a regular basis. WWW.Fresnoarts.net was originally created to engage artists, arts organizations and arts enthusiasts to learn, discuss and connect with one another. Approximately 500,000 page views a year and over 5,000 unique visitors per month utilize this resource. Fresnoarts.info list serve has also been established for the arts community to post/receive a daily digest of e-mails related to the local arts. The organization also offers to arts community the use of its space for workshops and receptions.Expanded Access to Arts and Culture - grant award program generated by the Measure P sales tax to nonprofit community-based organizations for the purpose of increasing access to the Arts in the City of Fresno. 874051 true true false false false false false false false false false false false false true true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 66 0 true 5 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 10 10 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true false false true false false CA X X Lilia Chavez 5592379734 1245 Van Ness Ave Fresno CA 93721 Lilia Chavez Executive Dir. 30.00 0.00 X 83000 0 0 Olga Gtierrez De Nunez President 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Karen Takeda Simpson Vice President 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Harpreet Gill Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Sal Lucatero Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Bruce Kalkowski Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Thomas Whit Ellis Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jolene Telles Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Tiffany Mangum Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jeff Meacham Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Julia Copeland Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 83000 0 false false false 0 436 148300 371520 520256 Arts Alive 31916 31916 Arts in Correction 400 400 Arts in Education 1500 1500 Breakbox Through Collecti 11350 11350 Other Programs 57005 57005 102171 233054 233054 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Contract Services 900099 225868 225868 Other Income 900099 288891 288891 Public Art Fee 900099 1108518 1108518 4650 4650 1627927 2483408 1730098 233054 0 0 0 0 83000 62250 20750 0 263195 215699 47496 0 59540 47803 11737 27445 22035 5410 0 0 0 0 0 0 16993 16993 4863 4863 0 7938 7938 0 16506 10829 5677 943 943 0 2275 2275 0 0 0 23051 630 22421 Independent Contractors 405630 405630 Other Program Expenses 43212 43212 Equipment & Software 28625 18701 9924 Printing and Publications 20699 20483 216 55177 18698 36479 1059092 874051 185041 0 1448197 762894 143433 9911888 0 74450 1490838 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1437 0 1667517 12165620 2422 15342 570148 9664672 572570 9680014 X 1094947 2485606 1094947 2485606 1667517 12165620 1424316 17306 -50963 X X false true X true false X 150182 31579 52166 121096 520256 875279 1271991 2392550 1150351 497002 102171 5414065 0 0 0 1422173 2424129 1202517 618098 622427 6289344 0 0 6289344 18 6 233054 233078 0 18 6 233054 233078 0 128551 247949 1627927 2004427 1422173 2424129 1331086 866053 2483408 8526849 0.73760 0.94250 0.02730 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Accrued Leave & Payroll 1901 Agency Funds 9508100 Fiscal Receivership 148710 Payroll Liabilities 5961 9664672 X 2500714 17306 17306 2483408 2483408 1059092 1059092 1059092 Part X : FIN48 Footnote FRESNO ARTS COUNCIL IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT IS EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. FRESNO ARTS COUNCIL HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED AS AN ENTITY THAT IS NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 509(A) AND QUALIFIES FOR DEDUCTIBLE CONTRIBUTIONS.GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES PROVIDE ACCOUNTING AND DISCLOSURES GUIDANCE ABOUT POSITIONS TAKEN BY AN ENTITY IN ITS TAX RETURNS THAT MIGHT BE UNCERTAIN. MANAGEMENT HAS CONSIDERED ITS TAX POSITIONS AND BELIEVES THAT ALL OF THE POSITIONS TAKEN IN ITS FEDERAL AND STATE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION TAX RETURNS ARE MORE LIKELY THAN NOT TO BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION. FRESNO ART COUNCIL RETURNS ARE SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY FEDERAL AND STATE TAXING AUTHORITIES, GENERALLY FOR THREE TO FOUR YEARS,RESPECTIVELY, AFTER THEY ARE FILED. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b A copy of the 990 is provided to the Organization for review prior to submission to the government. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Fresno Arts Council has a written policy for staff within their employee handbook that they are required to sign at the time of employment and any handbook revisions made bi-annually, if any. The Organization requires the Board of Directors to sign and declare annually a conflict-of-interest policy as part of the Board of Director procedures. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a All salary increases for the Executive Director require review and approval from the Board of Directors annually after an annual performance review. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The latest filed IRS Form 990 is on www.guidestar.org and the national center for charitable statistics at http://NCCS.urban.org. Anybody requesting information can write a request to the Organization so that the Organization can comply. Part XII Financial Statements and Reporting The Organization is currently undergoing their financial statement audit that has not been completed at the time of this filing.