irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $108KQUEER ART MENTORSHIP IS AN INTERGENERATIONAL MENTORSHIP PROGRAM THAT SUPPORTS A YEAR-LONG EXCHANGE BETWEEN EMERGING AND ESTABLISHED ARTISTS WORKING IN FILM, LITERATURE, PERFORMANCE, VISUAL ART, AND CURATORIAL PRACTICE. THE PROGRAM SUPPORTS, ON AVERAGE, 10 NEW MENTOR/FELLOW PAIRS EACH YEAR AND CULMINATES IN AN ANNUAL EXHIBITION.
- #2 $33KQUEER ART AWARDS IS AN INITIATIVE OF GRANTS, PRIZES, AND RESIDENCIES THAT INCLUDES A SPECTRUM OF SUPPORT-MONETARY AND OTHERWISE-FOR LGBTQ ARTISTS. IT INCLUDES THE ANNUAL QUEER ART PRIZE AWARDS AND A GROWING NUMBER OF INDIVIDUAL GRANTS, SUCH AS THE BARBARA HAMMER LESBIAN EXPERIMENTAL FILMAKING GRANT AND GIVING CIRCLE RELIEF.
named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Queer Art Awards
Initiative providing grants, prizes, and residencies to LGBTQ+ artists, including the annual Queer Art Prize Awards and targeted grants such as the Barbara Hammer Lesbian Experimental Filmmaking Grant.
Queer Art Mentorship
Intergenerational mentorship program pairing emerging and established LGBTQ+ artists in film, literature, performance, visual art, and curatorial practice. Supports 10 new mentor/fellow pairs annually, culminating in an annual exhibition.
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 2 activities
- Commissions digital portraits celebrating LGBTQ+ artistsCommissions an annual series of digital portraits to honor and celebrate LGBTQ+ artists in the community, amplifying visibility and recognition.
- Produces annual and ongoing public artistic showcasesHosts an annual public showcase in June featuring work by mentorship participants, including screenings, readings, performances, and gallery exhibitions. Also produced a long-running multidisciplinary showcase from 2009 to 2020 and organizes public events highlighting collaborative projects by mentor-fellow pairs.
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LGBTQ+ Community Grantmaking 1 activity
- Administers grantmaking programs for LGBTQ+ artistsFunds a range of grant programs supporting LGBTQ+ artists across disciplines, including the Queer Art Awards initiative, which provides monetary and non-monetary support through awards such as the Barbara Hammer Lesbian Experimental Filmmaking Grant, Giving Circle Relief, and discipline-specific grants for designers, photographers, dancers, and Black trans women visual artists. In 2023, awarded $83,000 in total through these programs.
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Arts Education Professional Development 1 activity
- Conducts mock panel workshops for artist developmentHosts annual mock panel workshops across four disciplines—Literature, Performance, Film, and Visual Art—offering artists simulated application experiences and personalized feedback to strengthen their submissions.
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Arts Professional Advocacy & Equity Initiatives 1 activity
- Curates and supports artist opportunities and application resourcesProvides quarterly curated lists of grants, fellowships, residencies, and other opportunities for artists across disciplines. Also produces application advice based on insights from annual Mock Panels with arts professionals.
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Strategic Planning and Organizational Development 1 activity
- Develops strategic plans with community inputDeveloped a 2025–2030 strategic plan through a year-long process informed by engagement with the artist community.
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Film Festival and Screening Programming 1 activity
- Hosts monthly film screening series for LGBTQ+ artistsOrganizes a monthly screening series at the IFC Center where LGBTQ+ artists present and discuss films that have influenced their work, fostering community dialogue and artistic exchange.
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LGBTQ+ Community Events and Celebrations 1 activity
- Organizes annual Pride celebration with vendor participationHosts the annual Queer|Art x Body Hack Pride Celebration, featuring vendor booths; the 2023 event included 29 vendors.
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Mentorship and Professional Development Programs 1 activity
- Runs an intergenerational mentorship program for queer artistsOperates a 10-month mentorship program that accepts 12 fellows annually across film, literature, performance, and visual art, pairing them with established artists. The program includes structured activities, culminates in public showcases, and supports 10 new mentor-fellow pairs each year, with collaborative events and exhibitions highlighting their work.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Organizes special exhibitions and related public programmingCo-created and exhibited "Sacred and Profane" at the Leslie-Lohman Museum, exploring themes of slavery on Fire Island and contemporary race relations, accompanied by a public walkthrough and an online sale of limited-edition screen prints individually marked by the artists.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.25M
Contributions & grants$1.15M92%
Program service revenue$95K8%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$1K
expenses
Total expenses$1.09M
Program expenses83%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising7%
Salaries & benefits$293K
Grants paid out$31K
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$303K
Cash$226K
Investments$0
Liabilities$41K
Net assets$262K
Liquid reserves2.5 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +35.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| L MARMON | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $71K |
| RIO DE GRE | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $64K |
board members · 9
- BEE DAVIS — TREASURER
- ELLEN MARKS — BOARD MEMBER
- FRAN TIRADO — BOARD MEMBER
- IRA SACHS — BOARD MEMBER
- KEI WILLIAMS — SECRETARY
- LOLA FLASH — PRESIDENT
- LUCILA MOCTEZUMA — BOARD MEMBER
- MAX RIFKIND-BARRON — BOARD MEMBER
- NELSON SANTOS — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 71
Who they work with
- 21c Museum Hotels Funder — Additional support provider for Queer|Art
- ACRE Partner — Community and venue partner of Queer|Art
- Aaryn Lang Partner — Co-developed the ILLUMINations grant for Black trans women visual artists.
- Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Funder — Supports Queer|Art through CoSA NYC
- Andy Warhol Foundation for Visual Arts Funder — Lead support provider for Queer|Art
- Arison Art Foundation Funder — Supports Queer|Art through CoSA NYC
- Art Omi Partner — Community and venue partner of Queer|Art
- Arts FMS Partner — Financial management services provider for QUEER ART INC
- BOFFO Partner — Collaborated on artist residencies and the development of the "Sacred and Profane" exhibition featuring Pamela Sneed and Carlos Martiel.
- Banff Centre for Arts & Creativity Partner — Hosts multiple residency and workshop programs that QUEER | ART promotes to its audience.
- Barbara Hammer Lesbian Experimental Filmmaking Grant Partner — Administers the Barbara Hammer Lesbian Experimental Filmmaking Grant as part of its Queer Art Awards initiative.
- Board of Trustees Network — Collaborated with staff team to draft the strategic plan and shape organizational goals.
- Body Hack Partner — Co-organizes the annual Pride Celebration with Body Hack.
- Calamus Foundation Funder — Lead support provider for Queer|Art
- Coalition of Small Arts New York City Network — Network through which multiple foundations provide support to Queer|Art
- Cohen Family Foundation Funder — Lead support provider for Queer|Art
- DCTV Partner — Community and venue partner of Queer|Art
- Esseks-Ornstein Fund Funder — Additional support provider for Queer|Art
- Film Forum Partner — Community and venue partner of Queer|Art
- Grand Canyon Conservancy Partner — Hosts the Grand Canyon Artist in Residence program, which QUEER | ART promotes to artists.
- HBO Funder — Funding partner for the Queer|Art|Prize, which awards two $10,000 grants to LGBTQ artists in the United States.
- HONCHO Partner — Community and venue partner of Queer|Art
- Henry Luce Foundation Funder — Supports Queer|Art through CoSA NYC
- ICA LA Partner — Community and venue partner of Queer|Art
- IFC Center Partner — Co-presenting venue for the Queer|Art|Film monthly screening series.
- IFC Center Partner — Community and venue partner of Queer|Art
- IFC Center Partner — Venue partner hosting the monthly QUEER|ART|FILM screening series.
- Jim Hodges Studio Funder — Additional support provider for Queer|Art
- Julius’ Partner — Community and venue partner of Queer|Art
- Kala Partner — Offers artist-in-residence programs that QUEER | ART promotes to artists.
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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-Led Capacity Buildingmethodology: artist_led_modelBy using artist input and peer-led formats to shape programming and application support, the organization increases relevance and engagement because centering artist voices ensures responsiveness to unmet needs and builds ownership in the creative ecosystem.
- Comprehensive Multi-Modal Supportmethodology: comprehensive_artist_supportBy providing a spectrum of monetary and non-monetary resources—including grants, residencies, prizes, and curated opportunities—the organization advances LGBTQ+ artistic expression because diverse forms of support meet artists at different career stages and reduce systemic barriers to access.
- Intergenerational Mentorship and Dialoguemethodology: intergenerational_mentorshipBy facilitating sustained mentorship and dialogue between emerging and established LGBTQ+ artists, the organization fosters artistic development, community continuity, and collective resilience because intergenerational exchange strengthens cultural legacy and creative growth.