irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $49KTRAINING & EDUCATION - APPROXIMATELY 87 MUSEUM STAFF, VOLUNTEERS, ARTISTS, DEMENTIA CARE PROFESSIONALS AND STUDENTS IN ONLINE & IN PERSON TALKS AND WORKSHOPS IN THE US. IN TURN, WE ESTIMATE SERVICE TO HUNDREDS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DEMENTIA AND CAREGIVERS IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS.
- #2 $16KLEADERSHIP IN THE FIELD OF MUSEUM, ARTS & HEALTH - WORKSHOPS AND CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS FOR APPROXIMATELY 215 MUSEUMS, ARTS AND DEMENTIA CARE PROFESSIONALS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Arts & Minds en Español
Free art programs in Spanish for adults with memory loss and their caregivers, offered in person and online in collaboration with community partners.
Arts & Minds en Washington Heights
Art-centered programs for people with dementia and caregivers, delivered in partnership with Columbia Community Partnership for Health in New York City.
Customized Training & Professional Development
Onsite or virtual training for museum and care organizations to build capacity for delivering art programs for people with dementia and their care partners.
El Café de la Memoria
Monthly art engagement program held on the first Monday at the Metropolitan Museum of Art for Spanish-speaking participants with memory loss and their caregivers.
Engaging Arts & Minds Online Training Course
Professional development program for teaching artists, museum educators, and dementia care professionals, featuring self-paced learning and live sessions leading to a certificate of completion.
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Arts-Based Dementia Engagement Programs 3 activities
- Advocate for arts and health integration in dementia careAdvances the role of arts in health and dementia care through public advocacy, including expert commentary published in professional outlets like Neurology Today and delivery of workshops, conference presentations, and virtual talks to over 1,000 professionals and members of the public across the U.S., Japan, Italy, and Australia.
- Conduct research on art programs and dementia-related well-beingConducted research linking participation in museum-based art programs to reduced apathy in individuals with dementia and improved well-being among caregivers, contributing evidence-based insights to the field of arts and health.
- Deliver art programs for people with dementia and their care partnersOffers free, bilingual (English and Spanish) art-centered programs for adults with memory loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia and their care partners through group conversations about art and artmaking workshops. Programs are conducted in museums, community centers (including Older Adult Centers, Adult Day Centers, NORCs), homes, and online via Zoom, with regular weekly and monthly sessions offered at set times. Since 2010, the organization has hosted hundreds of such programs across New York City.
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Arts Education Professional Development 1 activity
- Provide professional training in dementia-inclusive art programmingOffers training, professional development, and certification programs for museum educators, teaching artists, dementia care specialists, social workers, medical professionals, and students in the Arts & Minds approach to engaging people with memory loss through art. Training is delivered through online courses, on-site workshops, and customized consulting for institutions including museums, botanical gardens, and memory care organizations, both nationally and internationally.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$336K
Contributions & grants$246K73%
Program service revenue$91K27%
Investment income$1340%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$358K
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$230K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$209K
Cash$208K
Investments$0
Liabilities$650
Net assets$208K
Liquid reserves7.0 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +32.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 9
- BERNA G HUEBNER — DIRECTOR
- HELEN FERNANDEZ MD — DIRECTOR
- JAMES M NOBLE MD — PRESIDENT
- JOYCE P VISCEGLIA MSW — DIRECTOR
- KAREN BEDROSIAN RICHARDSON — TREASURER
- MONIQUE HEDMANN MD — DIRECTOR
- OLAJIDE WILLIAMS MD — VICE PRESIDE
- RYAN C COMPTON ESQ — DIRECTOR
- SHANTA LAWSON — SECRETARY
relationships · 63
Who they work with
- American Academy of Neurology Partner — Presented research findings at the organization's Annual Meeting in Philadelphia.
- Bard Graduate Center Gallery Partner — Partner museum collaborating with Arts & Minds on art-centered programs for individuals with dementia.
- Brooklyn Museum Partner — Babs Peisch has worked with family and school audiences at the Brooklyn Museum in connection with Arts & Minds education initiatives.
- Centro León Partner — Angela Garcia served as Director of Curatorial Programs at Centro León, indicating an institutional affiliation relevant to Arts & Minds’ educational network.
- Columbia Community Partnership for Health Partner — Collaborates with Arts & Minds to offer the Arts & Minds en Washington Heights program.
- Columbia University Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center Partner — Collaborates on bilingual art workshops for older adults
- Corporate employers Partner — Partners with corporate employers through matching gift programs to increase individual donations.
- El Museo del Barrio Partner — Hosts Arts & Minds programs for people with dementia and their caregivers.
- El Museo del Barrio Partner — Hosts in-person Arts & Minds programs at its museum location in New York City.
- El Museo del Barrio Partner — Partner museum collaborating with Arts & Minds on art-centered programs for individuals with dementia.
- El Museo del Barrio Partner — Received training from Arts & Minds for professional development in dementia programming.
- Jewish Museum Partner — Hosts Arts & Minds programs in its gallery space for people with dementia and their care partners.
- Macculloch Hall Historical Museum Partner — Received training from Arts & Minds for professional development in dementia programming.
- Metropolitan Museum of Art Partner — Hosts Arts & Minds en Español and El Café de la Memoria programs.
- Morningside Retirement and Health Services Partner — Host site for Arts & Minds programs
- Museum of Modern Art Partner — Partner museum collaborating with Arts & Minds on art-centered programs for individuals with dementia.
- Museum of the City of New York Partner — Partner museum collaborating with Arts & Minds on art-centered programs for individuals with dementia.
- Museums Serving Elders Professional Development Program Partner — Collaborated with Arts & Minds for professional development in creative aging programs for elders with dementia in Taiwan.
- NYU Langone Alzheimer’s Disease & Related Dementias Family Support Program Partner — Collaborates to provide museum-based and online art programs for family members affected by Alzheimer’s and related dementias.
- NYU Langone Family Support Program Partner — Collaborates with Arts & Minds to offer virtual Spanish-language art programs for people with memory loss and caregivers.
- NYU Langone Family Support Program Partner — Receives museum-based and online art programs from Arts & Minds for members of its Alzheimer’s Disease & Related Dementias Family Support Program.
- Neurology Today Partner — Collaborated through expert contribution, with Arts & Minds President quoted in publication.
- New Orleans Museum of Art Partner — Partnered with Arts & Minds to develop and launch the Artful Minds at NOMA program for people with dementia.
- New-York Historical Society Partner — Partner museum collaborating with Arts & Minds on art-centered programs for individuals with dementia.
- Noguchi Museum and Sculpture Garden Partner — Received training from Arts & Minds for professional development in dementia programming.
- PSS Manhattanville Senior Center Partner — Host site for Arts & Minds programs
- Renewal Care Partners Partner — Received training from Arts & Minds for professional development in dementia programming.
- Riverstone Memory Center Partner — Host site for bilingual art programs
- SAGE Center Partner — Host site for Arts & Minds programs
- Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture Partner — Partner museum collaborating with Arts & Minds on art-centered programs for individuals with dementia.
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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.
- Art-Based Engagement for Dementia Caremethodology: art_based_engagement_for_dementiaBy facilitating structured art observation, dialogue, and creative expression through accessible media, we improve emotional and cognitive well-being, reduce social isolation, and strengthen communication for people with dementia and their care partners, because engagement with art stimulates personal reflection, fosters connection, and supports identity preservation in the context of memory loss.
- Person-Centered Creative Experience Designmethodology: person_centered_programmingBy tailoring art-centered sessions to individual interests, abilities, and cultural backgrounds, we increase engagement and emotional resonance for people with memory loss and their care networks, because personalized programming enhances relevance, comfort, and meaningful participation in group settings.
- Social Justice–Informed Dementia Programmingmethodology: social_justice_informed_dementia_careBy framing dementia care as a social justice issue, we advance human dignity and combat systemic inequities by challenging ageism and prioritizing inclusive access to arts programming for Black, Hispanic/Latinx, and other underserved communities disproportionately affected by dementia, because equitable outreach and culturally responsive design foster belonging and reduce disparities in care and support.