named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Creativity Pioneers
Global network of grassroots activists, artists, and cultural practitioners using creativity to drive community-level change; features storytelling and visibility initiatives
Our Collection
Over 1,500 unique artworks by international artists that promote creativity as a social change tool and support a culture of sharing and giving
Unconventional Educational Experiences
Programs providing youth from marginalized communities with tools and spaces to develop critical thinking, creative doing, and lifelong learning skills
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Civil Rights Advocacy & Litigation 1 activity
- Advocating for social solidarity and rights to education, expression, and informationPursues social solidarity by promoting the fundamental rights to education, freedom of expression, and access to information as part of its mission-driven advocacy work.
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Community Capacity Building & Leadership Networks 1 activity
- Building capacity of grassroots creative organizations and individualsSupports community-rooted creatives, activists, artists, and entrepreneurs working with youth by connecting them to a global network and recognizing their work in applying creativity to address local and global challenges.
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Community-Engaged Public Art Projects 1 activity
- Curating and maintaining an art collection to promote creativity as a tool for social changeCurates a collection of over 1,500 unique artworks created by artists to raise awareness about creativity’s role in social change and to foster a culture of sharing and giving.
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Public Awareness and Educational Outreach 1 activity
- Engaging the public in creative challenges and storytelling initiativesEncourages individuals to participate in creative challenges and share initiatives via social media, while distributing newsletters featuring personal stories of beneficiaries to build a global community centered on creativity and quality education.
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General Operating Support Grants 1 activity
- Funding and awarding grants to support youth creativity and social impact initiativesProvides financial support to sustain organizational operations and directs resources toward educational and social impact projects that promote creativity among youth, including grantmaking as a core mechanism.
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Arts Education Access Programs 1 activity
- Providing unconventional educational programs for youth in underserved communitiesDelivers educational experiences and tools designed to develop the creative potential of young people in marginalized and culturally deprived communities through hands-on, non-traditional learning approaches.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$378K
Contributions & grants$378K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$430%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$262K
Program expenses95%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$250K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$190K
Cash$190K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$190K
Liquid reserves8.7 mo
1 years on record · 2023–2023
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
board members · 4
- ADAMA SANNEH — SECRETARY AND CEO
- FABIO ROSCIGLIONE — TREASURER
- GABRIEL ZANGARI — VICE PRESIDENT
- MARIA SEBREGONDI — PRESIDENT
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Antonio Scarponi Partner — Artist who contributed a work titled 'Le Confessioni di Caliostro' in 2020 to the foundation's collection.
- Artepiù Venezia Partner — Artist group who contributed a work titled 'Perle di saggezza' in 2019 to the foundation's collection.
- Carlo Stanga Partner — Artist who contributed a work titled 'I had a dream' in 2019 to the foundation's collection.
- Creativity Pioneers Partner — Community-rooted activists, artists, and entrepreneurs supported through grants and network connections to develop youth creativity.
- Emanuele Enria Partner — Artist who contributed a work titled 'La stanza' in 2020 to the foundation's collection.
- Fabrice Monteiro Partner — Artist who contributed a work titled 'Logbook 2019' to the foundation's collection.
- Karima2G Partner — Artist who contributed a work titled 'The Transplanted Experience' in 2020 to the foundation's collection.
- Libri Finti Clandestini Partner — Artist group who contributed a work titled 'Vertigo' in 2019 to the foundation's collection.
- Lorenzo Petrantoni Partner — Artist who contributed a collage titled 'I Had a Dream' in 2019 to the foundation's collection.
- Lwando Xaso Partner — Artist who contributed a work titled 'The Family Tree' in 2019 to the foundation's collection.
- Moleskine Partner — Collaborates with the Moleskine Foundation by providing financial contributions, network access, personnel, and infrastructure.
- Rodrigo Mabunda Partner — Artist who contributed a work titled 'Diving in the heart of Venice' in 2020 to the foundation's collection.
- William Kentridge Partner — Artist who contributed a work titled 'I Am Still a Parable' in 2020 to the foundation's collection.
- international network of prominent intellectuals and researchers Partner — External international network providing intellectual and research support.
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.
- Art for Social Change and Cultural Transformationmethodology: art-for-social-changeBy using artistic expression as a vehicle for raising awareness and inspiring action, the organization drives social change and fosters a culture of sharing and generosity, because art engages emotions and identities in ways that rational appeals alone cannot.
- Creativity as a Transformative Skill Setmethodology: creativity-as-skillsBy treating creativity as a cultivatable skill set encompassing critical thinking, creative doing, and lifelong learning—rather than mere artistic expression—the organization fosters personal and societal change, particularly in underserved communities, because these skills enable individuals to become changemakers.
- Cross-Sector Integration for Social Impactmethodology: cross-sector expertise integrationBy combining expertise from social impact, education, entrepreneurship, and brand development, the organization drives change more effectively, because cross-sector integration enables innovative solutions that neither sector could achieve alone.
- Networked Amplification of Local Creative Leadershipmethodology: network-amplificationBy identifying and supporting local creative leaders and connecting them to a global network, the organization amplifies impact and inspires youth changemaking, because localized innovation gains scale and legitimacy through global solidarity and shared learning.