irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $565KARTS - CASITA MARIA'S COMMUNITY ARTS PROGRAM PRODUCES PERFORMANCES AND EXHIBITIONS THAT CELEBRATE THE BRONX NEIGHBORHOOD'S LEGACY AS AN ARTISTIC CENTER THAT NURTURED LEGENDARY ARTISTS SUCH AS THE LATE TITO PUENTE (A CASITA ALUMNUS) AND CULTURAL MOVEMENTS SUCH AS HIP HOP, AS WELL AS ITS ONGOING STATUS AS A CAPITAL OF LATINO CULTURE. OVER THE LAST YEAR, APPROXIMATELY 40,000 COMMUNITY MEMBERS HAVE ATTENDED EVENTS INCLUDING GALLERY EXHIBITIONS (WHICH INCLUDED AN EXHIBITION OF YOUNG CASITA ARTISTS) AND OUR ANNUAL SOUTH BRONX CULTURE TRAIL FESTIVAL.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
After-School & Summer Day Camp Programs
Free programs for K-8 students offering homework assistance, literacy and STEM support, and instruction in music, visual arts, and performance, operating after-school and on holidays.
Bronx Banda
Youth Latin jazz ensemble that performs at community events and festivals, including collaborations with professional musicians like Arturo O’Farrill & The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra.
Casita Maria Gallery
Community art gallery featuring local, national, and international artists that celebrates South Bronx cultures; includes free public exhibitions, tours, and educational programming.
South Bronx Culture Festival
Annual free two-day festival celebrating Latin, Afro-Caribbean, and hip hop cultures through music, dance, art activities, and community engagement, drawing thousands annually.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- After-school and summer youth arts programsProvides after-school, holiday, and full-day summer camp programming for up to 400 K-8 students daily, integrating Creative Youth Development and Social Emotional Learning in a safe environment. Programs include arts education, music, dance, and culturally relevant curriculum aligned with youth development goals.
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Public Awareness and Educational Outreach 1 activity
- Census outreach and community educationConducted community outreach and educational workshops to support participation in the 2020 Census, expanding efforts to inform community members about completing the census through targeted sessions and celebrations.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Community arts and cultural eventsHosts annual public festivals and community events including the South Bronx Culture Trail Festival and a two-day outdoor cultural festival at Father Gigante Plaza, featuring music, dance, and art activities for all ages. These free events draw thousands of attendees annually, with recent festivals attracting over 5,000 people.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Gallery exhibitions and public toursOperates exhibition galleries that feature artwork by local, national, and international artists celebrating South Bronx cultures. Presents curated solo and group exhibitions such as "Remember" by Ebony Bolt, offers free opening celebrations, and provides free public programs, tours, and educational content integrated into youth lesson plans.
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Student and Camp Transportation Services 1 activity
- Youth transportation and program accessProvides safe passage transportation for students from three partner schools to its Bronx facility and operates a satellite after-school program for middle school students at Harlem Village Academy in East Harlem, expanding geographic access to services.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.60M
Contributions & grants$2.68M103%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$2900%
Other revenue$-77K
expenses
Total expenses$3.34M
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising12%
Salaries & benefits$2.04M
Grants paid out$15K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$11.75M
Cash$286K
Investments$0
Liabilities$760K
Net assets$10.99M
Liquid reserves1.0 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -3.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FELIX URRUTIA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 35 | $164K |
| GAIL HEIDEL | ARTISTIC DIRECTOR | 35 | $132K |
board members · 15
- ALBERTO MARIACA — DIRECTOR
- BENIGNO RODRIGUEZ-CUBENAS — VICE-CHAIRPERSON
- DARLYN PORTES — DIRECTOR
- GAUTAM PATEL — TREASURER
- GEORGE CORTON — SECRETARY
- JACQUELINE WELD DRAKE — CHAIRPERSON
- JEAN SHAFIROFF — DIRECTOR
- JOHN L BERNBACH — DIRECTOR
- MARTHA BOGRAD — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL L ZEIGLER ESQ — DIRECTOR
- MICHELE GERBER KLEIN — DIRECTOR
- MIGUEL A FUENTES JR — DIRECTOR
- PATRICK MORAN — DIRECTOR
- SISSI FLEITAS — DIRECTOR
- THOMAS C QUICK — DIRECTOR
relationships · 39
Who they work with
- Al Quiñones Art Club presented by SPARCS Partner — Co-presents art activities and cultural programming at the South Bronx Culture Festival.
- Apple Partner — Corporate partner with which the artist has previously collaborated.
- Belongó Partner — Participates in offering cultural opportunities and art activities during the South Bronx Culture Festival.
- Bloomberg Arts Institute Partner — Participates in offering cultural opportunities and art activities during the South Bronx Culture Festival.
- Carnegie Hall Partner — Collaborates on programming as part of Carnegie Hall’s United in Sound: America at 250 citywide festival.
- Department of Education Partner — Collaborated on the development of Casita Maria's state-of-the-art educational and cultural facility on Simpson Street.
- Department of Youth and Community Development Government — Provides additional support for the South Bronx Culture Festival.
- Digital Bodega Partner — Serves as a media partner for the South Bronx Culture Festival, sharing social media highlights.
- Fashion Institute of Technology Partner — Alma mater and institution where artist served as Art Instructor for the Pre-College program.
- Gail Heidel Partner — Artistic Director who curates all exhibitions at the Casita Maria Gallery.
- Google Partner — Corporate partner with which the artist has previously collaborated.
- Harlem Link Charter School Partner — Partner institution where artist served as Art Teacher.
- Harlem Village Academy Partner — Host site for Casita Maria's satellite middle school after-school program.
- Howard Gilman Foundation Funder — Provides financial support for the South Bronx Culture Festival.
- Hudson River Museum Partner — Partner institution where artist led workshops and tours.
- MTA Arts & Design Partner — Partner institution with which the artist has previously collaborated through its Poster Program.
- Metropolitan Museum of Art Partner — Partners on specialized arts education initiatives.
- New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Government — Provides public funding for the Remember exhibition in partnership with the City Council.
- New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Government — Provides public funding support for the South Bronx Culture Festival in partnership with the City Council.
- New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Partner — Partner institution with which the artist has previously collaborated.
- New York City Department of Transportation Partner — Partner institution with which the artist has previously collaborated.
- New York Public Library Partner — Brings the Bookmobile to the festival site on Saturday to engage the community.
- New York Transit Museum Partner — Partner institution where artist led workshops and tours.
- P.S. 150, Charles J. Fox School Partner — Partner school for which Casita Maria provides safe passage services.
- Pharos Academy Partner — Partner school for which Casita Maria provides safe passage services.
- Pierre Matise Partner — Corporate supporter of Casita Maria
- Public Theater Partner — Participates in the South Bronx Culture Festival through program offerings.
- Public Theater / Public Works Partner — Collaborates on specialized arts education programming.
- Reina Del Barrio Partner — Serves as a media partner for the South Bronx Culture Festival, sharing social media highlights.
- Rockefeller Brothers Fund Funder — Provides additional funding for the Remember exhibition.
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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.
- Asset-Based, Youth-Driven Programmingmethodology: asset-based youth developmentBy positioning youth as assets and involving them in program design and leadership, Casita Maria increases engagement and development because youth ownership builds responsibility, self-efficacy, and community investment.
- Creative Youth Development through Arts Integrationmethodology: creative_youth_developmentBy integrating arts education with academic support and positive youth development, Casita Maria fosters holistic growth in youth because creative engagement strengthens academic, social, and emotional outcomes simultaneously.
- Culturally Responsive and Community-Grounded Educationmethodology: culturally responsive educationBy using culturally relevant art and locally rooted cultural forms as educational content, Casita Maria strengthens identity and learning because students engage more deeply when curriculum reflects and validates their lived experience and heritage.
- Social-Emotional Learning in a Safe Community Spacemethodology: safe-space-modelBy integrating social-emotional learning within a safe, empathetic, and family-centered environment, Casita Maria supports behavioral and relational growth because emotional safety and skill-building together enable youth to form positive relationships and make responsible decisions.