irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $134KProvided meals and transportation of said meals to underserved communities and frontline COVID 19 workers
named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Helping Hearts NYC
Initiative providing free meals from local restaurants to healthcare workers and people most impacted by the pandemic, while supporting struggling local businesses
Open Call for Artistic Projects
Annual grant program funding creative, community-focused art projects that emphasize participatory and absurdist elements, with priority for underserved communities and alignment with Burning Man principles
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Artist Support Grants 2 activities
- Funding community-focused artistic projects through open callsConducts recurring open call funding cycles to award grants of up to $5,000 for artistic projects that bring art to underserved communities, with multiple grants awarded per cycle. The organization has conducted at least seven open calls between 2017 and 2023.
- Funding creative projects that incorporate absurdist play and community givingProvides grants of up to $5,000 to support creative projects that bring art to underserved communities and include elements of absurdist play and community giving.
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Art Museum Funding and Support 1 activity
- Funding awardees of the New York League of ArtsProvides additional financial support to recipients of awards from the New York League of Arts as part of its grantmaking initiatives.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Operating Helping Hearts NYC meal delivery programLaunched and operated the Helping Hearts NYC initiative during the pandemic to provide over 25,000 free meals to healthcare workers and vulnerable populations in New York City, while supporting local restaurants through meal procurement.
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Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
- Organizing annual fundraising eventsHosts an annual fundraising event, including a successful December 2021 event, to support its charitable programming and engage volunteers in event activities.
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Arts Education Access Programs 1 activity
- Providing direct arts programming and educationDelivers art, arts events, and arts education to communities, with a focus on expanding access in NYC for underserved populations and transforming audiences into creators to foster community wellbeing.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Building cross-sector partnerships for community impactEstablished operational partnerships with the New York Police Department, Parks Department, Small Business Administration, and local NYC venues in 2021 to expand program reach and impact.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$334K
Contributions & grants$333K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$457
expenses
Total expenses$347K
Program expenses79%
Admin / overhead21%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$35K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$143K
Cash$132K
Investments$11K
Liabilities$7K
Net assets$136K
Liquid reserves5.0 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -40.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 1
- Liah Alonso — Board Member
relationships · 37
Who they work with
- Brooklyn Hospital Partner — Hospital partner receiving meal donations during the pandemic.
- Bushwick Mutual Aid Partner — Grassroots volunteer network partner providing services to elderly and low-income immigrant families in Bushwick.
- Callen Lorde Partner — Community partner providing housing and medical treatment to homeless LGBTQ individuals during the pandemic.
- Coney Island Hospital Partner — Hospital partner receiving meal donations during the pandemic.
- Elmhurst Hospital Partner — Hospital partner receiving meal donations during the pandemic.
- FDNY EMS Partner — EMS partner receiving meal donations for ambulance stations and 911 dispatch centers during the pandemic.
- Housing Works Partner — Non-profit partner ensuring access to housing and healthcare for people living with HIV/AIDS.
- Kings County Hospital Partner — Hospital partner receiving meal donations during the pandemic.
- Maimonides Medical Center Partner — Hospital partner receiving meal donations during the pandemic.
- Metropolitan Hospital Partner — Hospital partner receiving meal donations during the pandemic.
- Mt. Sinai Beth Israel Partner — Hospital partner receiving meal donations for staff and patients during the pandemic.
- NYU Langone Health Partner — Hospital partner receiving meal donations during the pandemic.
- New York League of Arts Partner — Collaborates on funding initiatives by offering additional funds to the organization's awardees.
- New York League of Arts Partner — Collaborates on funding initiatives by offering additional grants to awardees of the New York League of Arts.
- New York League of Arts Partner — Collaborates on open call funding initiatives and provides additional funds to awardees.
- New York League of Arts Partner — Collaborates with Participatory Safety Inc. to support artistic projects through additional funding.
- New York League of Arts Partner — Collaborates with Participatory Safety to offer additional funds to awardees.
- New York Police Department Partner — Partnered with Participatory Safety Inc. in 2021 as part of its charitable programs and initiatives.
- New York Police Department Partner — Partnered with Participatory Safety Inc. in 2021 on community initiatives.
- New York Police Department Partner — Partnered with Participatory Safety Inc. in 2021 to support programs and initiatives.
- New York Police Department Partner — Partnered with in 2021 to support programs and initiatives.
- NewYork Presbyterian Columbia Partner — Hospital partner receiving meal donations during the pandemic.
- NewYork Presbyterian Cornell Partner — Hospital partner receiving meal donations during the pandemic.
- Parks Department Partner — Collaborated with Participatory Safety Inc. in 2021 on local programs.
- Parks Department Partner — Partnered with Participatory Safety Inc. in 2021 on programs and initiatives in New York City.
- Parks Department Partner — Partnered with Participatory Safety Inc. in 2021 to support programs and initiatives.
- Parks Department Partner — Partnered with in 2021 to support programs and initiatives.
- Small Business Administration Government — Partnered with Participatory Safety Inc. in 2021 to support community and small business initiatives.
- Small Business Administration Government — Partnered with Participatory Safety Inc. in 2021 to support local businesses through charitable initiatives.
- Small Business Administration Government — Partnered with in 2021 to support local businesses and community programs.
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strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Absurdist Play and Community Reciprocitymethodology: absurdist_play_and_reciprocityBy funding artistic projects that incorporate absurdist play and community reciprocity, we foster participatory culture and expand access to art in underserved communities, because shared creative experiences break down social barriers and redistribute cultural agency.
- Mutual Aid with Dual Economic and Social Supportmethodology: mutual_aid_local_economic_supportBy sourcing meals from local restaurants to serve healthcare workers and vulnerable populations during crises, we simultaneously address public health and economic instability, because supporting small businesses and frontline workers strengthens community resilience through reciprocal care networks.
- Participatory Co-Creation in Art and Governancemethodology: participatory_co-creationBy involving community members as co-creators in art projects and as reviewers in grantmaking, we deepen engagement and democratize cultural production, because participatory processes build ownership, trust, and collective investment in community wellbeing.
- Radical Inclusion as Pathway to Safety and Joymethodology: radical_inclusionBy applying radical inclusion to expand access to artistic resources for underserved communities, we advance personal and social transformation, because removing systemic barriers to creative participation fosters dignity, belonging, and collective safety.
- Values-Based Grantmaking Using Burning Man Principlesmethodology: values-based_grantmakingBy aligning funding decisions with the Burning Man principles—such as radical inclusion, gifting, and communal effort—we prioritize projects that embody mutual aid and participatory culture, because these values produce more resilient, creative, and equitable communities.