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HARLEM ARTS ALLIANCE
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 470873119 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE A230 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Small ($100K-$1M) · harlemaa.org
revenue
$514K
expenses
$512K
net assets
$220K
employees
0
program ratio
75%
mission · from form 990

THE ORGANIZATION NURTURES THE ARTISTIC GROWTH AND ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF ARTISTS AND ARTS ORGANIZATIONS BASED IN HARLEM AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Harlem Arts Alliance (HAA) supports the artistic and organizational development of artists and arts organizations based in Harlem and surrounding communities. Founded in 2001, the organization provides professional development workshops, networking opportunities, and showcase events to amplify member artists' voices. HAA also facilitates business-to-business referrals, fiscal sponsorship, and cross-marketing initiatives.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $117K
    ARTIST ADVANCEMENT: HOSTED VISUAL ART WORKSHOPS AND DEVELOPMENT SEMINARS FOR ARTISTS AND ART ORGANIZATIONS WITH AVERAGE ATTENDANCE OF 25 PERSONS PER SESSION. CULTURAL COUNCIL: REGRANTS TO ARTIST AND AFRICAN AMERICAN VISUAL ARTS COLLECTIVE
  2. #2 $205K
    SHOWCASE PROJECTS: SPONSORED EVENTS WITH A COMBINATION OF APPROXIMATELY 50 OR MORE VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTISTS AND ART ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH ARTZ, ROOTS AND RHYTHM. THE ORGANIZATION PRESENTED THE FOLLOWING: HARLEM jAZZ AND MUSIC FESTIVAL; GREAT DAY IN HARLEM. THESE EVENTS INCLUDED PERFORMANCE, EDUCATIONAL AND TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS. THE PROGRAMS FEATURED MULTIPLE VISUAL CRAFT. SERVICE EXHIBITIONS AND DEMONSTRATIONS.
named programs · 7 · from sources

What they call their work

ART EXHIBITIONS
Partners with local galleries and museums to present visual art by Harlem-based and international artists.
Artz, Rootz and Rhythm Festival
Annual festival showcasing multidisciplinary talent from Harlem’s artists and organizations, co-produced with New Heritage Theatre Group and the Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce.
B2B Intermediary Services
Facilitates business-to-business opportunities, referrals, and fiscal sponsorship for members seeking legal, production, artistic, and marketing support.
Creative Development Workshops
Workshops and seminars for artists at all levels covering craft development, collaboration, and business skills for artistic enterprises.
Harlem Arts Advocacy Month
October-long campaign promoting member productions through advocacy training, workshops, exhibits, and vendor tables.
Interactive Sessions
Monthly town hall meetings providing networking, updates on opportunities, and presentations from funders and regulatory agencies.
UOhnIt.com Collaboration
Digital partnership providing HAA members with global exposure through audio/video streaming, live broadcasts, merchandising, and digital support.
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
    • Co-produces and promotes multidisciplinary arts festivals
      Co-produces the Artz, Rootz and Rhythm Festival with the New Heritage Theatre Group and the Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce, showcasing multidisciplinary art forms and providing performance opportunities for member artists. Also sponsors large-scale events such as the Harlem Jazz and Music Festival and Great Day in Harlem featuring 50+ artists and organizations.
  • Arts Professional Advocacy & Equity Initiatives 1 activity
    • Conducts advocacy training and community forums
      Leads workshops and seminars during Harlem Arts Advocacy Month to train members in advocacy, and co-hosts public town hall meetings on cultural issues, such as discussions around Salman Rushdie’s “Midnight Children” at the Apollo Theater.
  • Artist Support Grants 1 activity
    • Funds artists and arts organizations through grantmaking programs
      Provides regrants and distributes funding to individual artists and arts organizations, including the African American Visual Arts Collective. Awarded $100,000 in collaboration with NYFA and the Rockefeller Foundation to those affected by September 11, and an additional $50,000 in grants to member artists and organizations.
  • Arts Education Professional Development 1 activity
    • Hosts artist workshops and professional development sessions
      Offers recurring visual art workshops, development seminars, and professional development programming for artists and arts organizations, with attendance ranging from 10 to 25 participants per session. Includes beginner through advanced levels, one-on-one sessions, conferences, and seminars focused on artistic skill-building and enterprise management.
  • Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
    • Organizes art exhibitions and showcases for member artists
      Produces and promotes exhibitions and public showcases of member artists’ work at venues including the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Black Expo, Harlem Week events, and outdoor festivals. Partners with local galleries, museums, and cultural institutions to present visual and performing artists.
  • Regional Arts Advocacy & Promotion 1 activity
    • Provides marketing and networking platforms for artists
      Supports artists and cultural entities through marketing and promotional services, monthly arts and culture town hall meetings, interactive networking sessions, and online community updates that share information on events, employment, and funding opportunities.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$514K
Contributions & grants$514K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$512K
Program expenses75%
Admin / overhead23%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$273K
Cash$52K
Investments$0
Liabilities$53K
Net assets$220K
Liquid reserves1.2 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +157.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 7
  • DONNA WALKER-KUHNE — DIRECTOR
  • GEOFFREY EATON — DIRECTOR
  • LINDA WALTON — DIRECTOR
  • LLOYD WILLIAMS — VICE CHAIRMAN
  • VOZA RIVERS — CHAIRMAN
  • WAYNE BENJAMIN — DIRECTOR
  • WILLIAM J COVINGTON ESQ — DIRECTOR
relationships · 20

Who they work with

  • 360 Marketing & Design Partner — Website development and marketing services provider
  • African American Visual Arts Collective Partner — Receives regrants from Harlem Arts Alliance to support artist development
  • Apollo Theater INC. Partner — Co-hosted town hall meetings on Salman Rushdie’s “Midnight Children”.
  • Arts & Business Council Funder — Provided technical assistance grant to HAA in 2002.
  • Black Programmer’s Consortium Partner — Co-produced a film screening at Columbia University’s Miller Theater.
  • Columbia University Partner — Hosted a HAA-produced film screening at Miller Theater in collaboration with the Black Programmer’s Consortium.
  • Department of Cultural Affairs Government — Provided grant funding and is listed as a supporting organization within HAA’s network.
  • Ford Foundation Funder — Provided grant funding to support HAA’s programs and artist opportunities.
  • Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce Partner — Co-produces the Artz, Rootz and Rhythm Festival with Harlem Arts Alliance.
  • Harlem Congregations for Community Improvement Partner — Collaborated on an outdoor arts festival featuring HAA member artists.
  • Harlem School of the Arts Funder — Provided grant funding to support HAA’s programs and artist opportunities.
  • Harlem Week INC Partner — Partnered with HAA to present member artist showcases during Harlem Week events.
  • JP Morgan Chase Foundation Funder — Provided an Emerging Organization grant to HAA in 2001.
  • Mertz Gilmore Foundation Funder — Provided grant funding to support HAA’s programs and artist opportunities.
  • New Heritage Theatre Group Partner — Co-produces the Artz, Rootz and Rhythm Festival with Harlem Arts Alliance.
  • New York Foundation for the Arts Partner — Collaborated to coordinate Leadership Circles workshops and distribute post-9/11 recovery grants to affected artists and organizations.
  • New York State Council on the Arts Funder — Provided grant funding to support HAA’s programs and artist opportunities.
  • Rockefeller Foundation Funder — Provided a $100,000 grant in 2002 distributed through HAA to support artists and arts organizations affected by September 11.
  • Theater at Riverside Partner — Collaborated with HAA to produce an outdoor family arts festival in 2002.
  • UOhnIt.com Partner — Collaborates with UOhnIt.com to provide digital streaming, global market exposure, audio and video services, merchandising, and tailored support for artists and performers.
strategies · 3

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.

  • Artist Advocacy and Visibility through Collective Campaigns
    methodology: artist_advocacy_campaign
    By promoting member productions via large-scale annual campaigns and advocacy training, the organization increases artist visibility and engagement in public discourse, because collective amplification strengthens individual artists' reach and influence within cultural and policy spaces.
  • Networked Membership Model to Strengthen Cultural Infrastructure
    methodology: membership_model
    By operating a membership-based platform that connects artists with funding, institutions, and audiences, the organization strengthens Harlem’s cultural fabric, because centralized access to resources, networks, and collaborative programming compounds impact across individuals and organizations.
  • Tiered Capacity Building for Artist Sustainability
    methodology: tiered_artist_development
    By offering tiered workshops and professional development across skill levels, the organization fosters artistic growth, business management, and collaboration, because structured, accessible learning pathways support long-term sustainability for emerging and established artists alike.