irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $62KCOMMUNITY PROGRAMS: AIMS TO MAKE THE ARTS ACCESSIBLE TO EVERY MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY; SUPPORT AND BUILD RECOGNITION FOR ARTISTIC ACHIEVEMENT; AND PROVIDE ARTISTS,ORGANIZATIONS, AND ARTS EDUCATORS WITH THE TECHNICAL, FINANCIAL, AND SOCIAL RESOURCES TO ENCOURAGE CULTURAL PRODUCTION. THIS IS ACHIEVED VIA WORKSHOPS, COACHING, AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH LIKE-MINDED ORGANIZATIONS, AND SPECIAL EVENTS.
- #2 $82KARTS AND EDUCATION: THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTED LOCAL TEACHING ARTISTS THROUGH RESIDENCIES AT PUBLIC SCHOOL CLASSROOMS AND SENIOR CENTERS, AND OFFERED FREE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT AND SKILLS TRAINING.
named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
DCLA Art Fund Grants
Supports individual artists and unincorporated art collectives who have previously received a Staten Island Arts grant, with awards from $750 to $5,000
DCLA Premier Grants
Grants for first-time applicants, including individual artists, art groups, and nonprofit organizations, awarding $750 to $3,000 for cultural projects on Staten Island
Howard Gilman Performing Artist Residency Cohort (PARC)
Grants for individual performing artists in dance, theater, and music at any career stage, supporting traditional and contemporary performance practices
NYSCA Arts Bring Change (ABC) Regrants
Supports partnerships between artists or cultural organizations and K-12 public schools for interdisciplinary arts education projects, with awards up to $2,500
NYSCA Creative Intervention Grants
Supports individual artists creating new work that raises awareness or addresses community issues through creative interventions
NYSCA Encore Grants
Funds Staten Island-based 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations presenting programming of artistic merit, with awards from $500 to $5,000
SU-CASA
Community engagement program placing artists in residence at senior centers on Staten Island
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Arts Education Professional Development 2 activities
- Delivering professional development and capacity-building programs for artistsOffers training workshops, coaching, and sequential programs such as the Staten Island Teaching Artist Institute (SI TAI) to build skills in grant writing, budgeting, arts administration, financial management, and marketing. Provides ongoing resources and hybrid programs to prepare artists for grant cycles and advance their practice.
- Supporting teaching artists through residencies and trainingPlaces local teaching artists in residencies in public school classrooms and senior centers, and provides free professional development and skills training to support their work in arts education and community engagement.
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Traditional & Cultural Performing Arts 1 activity
- Documenting and celebrating local cultural heritage and folklifeConducts multidisciplinary folklife projects that explore Staten Island’s cultural traditions, including food, music, storytelling, and maritime life. Initiatives include “Every Plate Tells a Story,” “Talking Drums,” “Working Waterfront,” and collaborations with community members on cultural documentation such as “Folktales from our Mothers” and oral histories of dancers.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Exhibiting contemporary and culturally significant artworkHosts exhibitions of contemporary work by Staten Island artists and curators, with a focus on emerging artists and cultural equity. Presents interdisciplinary shows exploring intersections of art, science, architecture, design, and the environment, including site-specific installations and thematic projects like #ArtOfTheProtest.
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Neighborhood Civic Engagement 1 activity
- Facilitating community planning and cultural strategy initiativesLeads community-driven strategic efforts such as developing recommendations for cultural sustainability on Staten Island’s North Shore waterfront and hosting gatherings to address local challenges. Organized initiatives like the 2023 Community Conversation on opening an art venue and developed a strategic plan with support from The Staten Island Foundation.
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Artist Support Grants 1 activity
- Funding arts and cultural projects on Staten IslandProvides grant funding to individual artists, art collectives, and nonprofit organizations for original work, cultural programming, and arts education projects based on Staten Island. Administers specific grant programs including DCA Premier Grants, NYSCA grants, ABC Regrants for K-12 school residencies, and SU-CASA Grants for senior center artist residencies.
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Regional Arts Advocacy & Promotion 1 activity
- Maintaining a public cultural calendar and resource hubOperates CultureCalendar, an open-submission platform where cultural producers can list events, exhibitions, and opportunities. Maintains a community-driven directory focused on Staten Island, with inclusion of citywide and national opportunities for artists and cultural workers.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Producing and presenting community arts programs and eventsOrganizes and presents public cultural events including Court Yard Fridays (a summer concert series), Cinema Connex film series, and creative placemaking initiatives like pilot public art projects on the Bay Street corridor. These programs aim to activate civic spaces and increase access to the arts for Staten Island residents.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$871K
Contributions & grants$868K100%
Program service revenue$9000%
Investment income$6930%
Other revenue$1K
expenses
Total expenses$823K
Program expenses81%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$249K
Grants paid out$293K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$873K
Cash$701K
Investments$38K
Liabilities$62K
Net assets$811K
Liquid reserves10.8 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +1.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIA AGRAWAL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - RESIGNED 1/15/2025 | 40 | $116K |
board members · 5
- CHARLES SULLIVAN — DIRECTOR - RESIGNED 7/1/2024
- CHRISTINA CARANNATE — VICE PRESIDENT
- KELLY YIM — PRESIDENT
- KEN TIRADO — SECRETARY
- QUANICE G FLOYD — TREASURER
relationships · 25
Who they work with
- Center for Arts Education Partner — Partner in creating the Staten Island Teaching Artist Institute (SI TAI).
- Department for the Aging Government — Co-administers the SU-CASA Grants program with Staten Island Arts.
- Department of Cultural Affairs Government — Co-administers the SU-CASA Grants program with Staten Island Arts.
- Design Trust for Public Space Partner — Collaborated on the Future Culture initiative to develop art and cultural activities on Staten Island's North Shore.
- Design Trust for Public Space Partner — Collaborating organization in the Future Culture: Connecting Staten Island’s Waterfront initiative
- Gena Mimozo Partner — Deputy Director providing one-on-one consultation support for cultural projects.
- LIKE-MINDED ORGANIZATIONS Partner — Collaborates with like-minded organizations to deliver community arts programs and events.
- Maker Park Radio Partner — Broadcast partner for the Creative Endeavors Radio Show.
- NYC Department of Small Business Services Government — Partner agency overseeing the Neighborhood 360 program, in which Staten Island Arts participates as a grantee.
- NYC Dept of Cultural Affairs Government — Provided funding support for Summerfest grants.
- Napela Inc Partner — Collaborated with Staten Island Arts Folklife to co-develop and sustain the Park Hill Community Market, focusing on cultural and economic empowerment of immigrant women.
- Napela Inc Partner — Partnered with Napela Inc to reinforce the Park Hill Community Market through the Creative Transformations initiative.
- Naturally Occurring Cultural Districts-New York Partner — Partnered with Staten Island Arts Folklife and Napela Inc to support the Park Hill Community Market under the Creative Transformations initiative.
- New York City Council Government — Funds the SU-CASA Grants for artist residencies in senior centers, administered by Staten Island Arts.
- New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Funder — Provides funding that supports Staten Island Arts' grant programs.
- New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Government — Provides public funding for Staten Island Arts’ grant programs.
- New York State Council on the Arts Funder — Provides funding that supports Staten Island Arts' grant programs.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Funds the ABC Regrants for artist residencies in K-12 schools administered by Staten Island Arts.
- New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) Government — Provides grant funding administered by Staten Island Arts for local artists and cultural projects.
- Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden Partner — Collaborates with Staten Island Arts on exhibitions and programming, including hosting grantee projects.
- Staten Island Chamber of Commerce Partner — Fellow Neighborhood 360 grantee collaborating on creative placemaking and downtown revitalization efforts.
- Staten Island Museum Partner — Hosts grant-funded site-specific audio installations developed by Staten Island artists.
- Sundog Theater Partner — Partner in creating the Staten Island Teaching Artist Institute (SI TAI).
- The Staten Island Foundation Funder — Provided financial support for the development of Staten Island Arts' Strategic Plan.
- local and citywide facilitators Partner — Collaborates with facilitators trained in grant writing and community building to deliver GrantsLab programming.
strategies · 4
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.
- Arts for Social Cohesionmethodology: arts-for-social-cohesionBy using artistic engagement to foster dialogues across race, socio-economics, religion, politics, and cultural values, the organization produces mutual recognition and collective strength because shared creative experiences build empathy and bridge social divisions.
- Community-Led Grantmaking and Cultural Productionmethodology: community-led_review, community-driven, open_submissions, community-driven programmingBy centering community voices in grant review panels, open submissions, and collaborative curation, the organization increases inclusivity and relevance in cultural programming because participatory decision-making ensures that funded projects reflect community-identified needs and values.
- Creative Placemaking and Cultural Connectivity in Urban Developmentmethodology: creative placemaking, cultural connectivity in urban development, cultural_sustainability_planningBy partnering with city agencies, developers, and property stakeholders to activate public spaces and embed cultural activities into urban change processes, the organization strengthens community ties and cultural sustainability because integrating arts into development planning ensures that growth does not displace local cultural identity.
- Equity-Centered Capacity Building for Artists and Organizationsmethodology: equity-focused capacity building, equity-centered_artist_support, resource_support_for_artists, facilitator-supported skill development, collaborative-professional-development, practical-skills-training, cultural_entrepreneurshipBy providing targeted financial, technical, and professional development support—especially to underrepresented artists and historically under-resourced organizations—the organization advances equity and inclusion in the local arts ecosystem because addressing systemic barriers enables more diverse cultural production and sustainability.