GREATER BALTIMORE CULTURAL ALLIANCE: Form 990, tax year 2017
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- Organization
- GREATER BALTIMORE CULTURAL ALLIANCE (EIN 26-0010594)
- Tax period
- 2017-01-01 to 2017-12-31
- Filed
- 2018-10-01
- IRS object ID
- 201822749349301082
- Schema version
- 2017v2.3
- Source
- Download XML · Original 990 at ProPublica
Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.
Return header ReturnHeader
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return | 2018-10-01T16:27:14-05:00 | ReturnTs |
| Tax Period End | 2017-12-31 | TaxPeriodEndDt |
Preparer Firm PreparerFirmGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Firm EIN | 202153727 | PreparerFirmEIN |
Preparer Firm Name PreparerFirmName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | SB & Company LLC | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
Preparer US Address PreparerUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 200 International Circle Suite 5500 | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | Hunt Valley | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | MD | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 21030 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return Type | 990 | ReturnTypeCd |
| Tax Period Begin | 2017-01-01 | TaxPeriodBeginDt |
Filer Filer
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| EIN | 260010594 | EIN |
Business Name BusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | Greater Baltimore Cultural Alliance Inc | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Control | GREA | BusinessNameControlTxt |
| Phone | 4102300200 | PhoneNum |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 120 W North Ave No 305 | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | Baltimore | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | MD | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 21201 | ZIPCd |
Business Officer BusinessOfficerGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person | Jeannie Howe | PersonNm |
| Person Title | Executive Director | PersonTitleTxt |
| Phone | 4102300200 | PhoneNum |
| Signature | 2018-10-01 | SignatureDt |
| Discuss With Paid Preparer | Yes (1) | DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd |
Preparer Person PreparerPersonGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Person | Pamela Gray | PreparerPersonNm |
| PTIN | P01237506 | PTIN |
| Phone | 4105840060 | PhoneNum |
| Preparation | 2018-09-27 | PreparationDt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Tax | 2017 | TaxYr |
| Build TS | 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z | BuildTS |
Form 990 IRS990
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Principal Officer | Jeannie Howe | PrincipalOfficerNm |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 120 W North Ave No 305 | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | Baltimore | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | MD | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 21201 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Receipts | $1,030,176 | GrossReceiptsAmt |
| Group Return For Affiliates | 0 | GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd |
| Organization501c3 | Yes (X) | Organization501c3Ind |
| Website Address | www.baltimoreculture.org | WebsiteAddressTxt |
| Type Of Organization Corp | Yes (X) | TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd |
| Formation | 2001 | FormationYr |
| Legal Domicile State | MD | LegalDomicileStateCd |
| Activity Or Mission | The Greater Baltimore Cultural Alliance (GBCA) nurtures and promotes a vibrant, diverse, and sustainable arts and cultural community essential to the region's quality of life. | ActivityOrMissionDesc |
| Voting Members Governing Body | 27 | VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt |
| Voting Members Independent | 27 | VotingMembersIndependentCnt |
| Total Employee | 10 | TotalEmployeeCnt |
| Total Volunteers | 30 | TotalVolunteersCnt |
| Total Gross UBI | $0 | TotalGrossUBIAmt |
| Net Unrelated Bus Txbl Incm | $0 | NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt |
| PY Contributions Grants | $971,525 | PYContributionsGrantsAmt |
| CY Contributions Grants | $967,089 | CYContributionsGrantsAmt |
| PY Program Service Revenue | $49,757 | PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
| CY Program Service Revenue | $52,899 | CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
| PY Investment Income | $197 | PYInvestmentIncomeAmt |
| CY Investment Income | $189 | CYInvestmentIncomeAmt |
| PY Other Revenue | $11,356 | PYOtherRevenueAmt |
| CY Other Revenue | $9,999 | CYOtherRevenueAmt |
| PY Total Revenue | $1,032,835 | PYTotalRevenueAmt |
| CY Total Revenue | $1,030,176 | CYTotalRevenueAmt |
| PY Grants And Similar Paid | $313,155 | PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt |
| CY Grants And Similar Paid | $305,525 | CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt |
| PY Benefits Paid To Members | $0 | PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt |
| CY Benefits Paid To Members | $0 | CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt |
| PY Salaries Comp Emp Bnft Paid | $439,190 | PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt |
| CY Salaries Comp Emp Bnft Paid | $496,401 | CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt |
| PY Total Prof Fndrsng Expns | $0 | PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt |
| CY Total Prof Fndrsng Expns | $0 | CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt |
| CY Total Fundraising Expense | $63,301 | CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt |
| PY Other Expenses | $388,493 | PYOtherExpensesAmt |
| CY Other Expenses | $321,240 | CYOtherExpensesAmt |
| PY Total Expenses | $1,140,838 | PYTotalExpensesAmt |
| CY Total Expenses | $1,123,166 | CYTotalExpensesAmt |
| PY Revenues Less Expenses | -$108,003 | PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt |
| CY Revenues Less Expenses | -$92,990 | CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt |
| Total Assets BOY | $678,187 | TotalAssetsBOYAmt |
| Total Assets EOY | $586,822 | TotalAssetsEOYAmt |
| Total Liabilities BOY | $103,583 | TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt |
| Total Liabilities EOY | $105,208 | TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances BOY | $574,604 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances EOY | $481,614 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt |
| Info In Schedule O Part III | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd |
| Mission | The Greater Baltimore Cultural Alliance (GBCA) nurtures and promotes a vibrant, diverse, and sustainable arts and cultural community essential to the region's quality of life.Created by cultural leaders and artists in 2001 to work toward common goals, GBCA convenes the sector around critical issues of strategic importance. Programming includes grants and awards for artists, as well as advocacy, professional development, tools for marketing, capacity building, while ensuring that the creative economy thrives and is recognized for its many contributions to the region's economic success and vitality. Membership includes arts, culture, history, heritage, humanities organizations, attractions and artists in Baltimore City and Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Harford, and Howard counties in Maryland. | MissionDesc |
| Significant New Program Srvc | 0 | SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd |
| Significant Change | 0 | SignificantChangeInd |
| Expense | $930,851 | ExpenseAmt |
| Grant | $305,525 | GrantAmt |
| Revenue | $62,898 | RevenueAmt |
| Desc | GBCA's programming and service accomplishments allow individuals and organizations to be active participants in and supporters of the region's art and culture community. GBCA's selected accomplishments highlight the organization's three areas of focus: Advocacy, equity and inclusion, and sector and member services. Continue on Schedule O | Desc |
| Total Program Service Expenses | $930,851 | TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt |
| Described In Section501c3 | Yes (1) | DescribedInSection501c3Ind |
| Schedule B Required | Yes (1) | ScheduleBRequiredInd |
| Political Campaign Acty | 0 | PoliticalCampaignActyInd |
| Lobbying Activities | 0 | LobbyingActivitiesInd |
| Subject To Proxy Tax | 0 | SubjectToProxyTaxInd |
| Donor Advised Fund | 0 | DonorAdvisedFundInd |
| Conservation Easements | 0 | ConservationEasementsInd |
| Collections Of Art | 0 | CollectionsOfArtInd |
| Credit Counseling | 0 | CreditCounselingInd |
| Temp Or Permanent Endowments | 0 | TempOrPermanentEndowmentsInd |
| Report Land Building Equipment | Yes (1) | ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd |
| Report Investments Other Sec | Yes (1) | ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd |
| Report Program Related Invst | 0 | ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd |
| Report Other Assets | 0 | ReportOtherAssetsInd |
| Report Other Liabilities | 0 | ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd |
| Include FIN48 Footnote | Yes (1) | IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd |
| Independent Audit Fincl Stmt | Yes (1) | IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd |
| Consolidated Audit Fincl Stmt | 0 | ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd |
| School Operating | 0 | SchoolOperatingInd |
| Foreign Office | 0 | ForeignOfficeInd |
| Foreign Activities | 0 | ForeignActivitiesInd |
| More Than5000 K To Org | 0 | MoreThan5000KToOrgInd |
| More Than5000 K To Individuals | 0 | MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd |
| Professional Fundraising | 0 | ProfessionalFundraisingInd |
| Fundraising Activities | 0 | FundraisingActivitiesInd |
| Gaming Activities | 0 | GamingActivitiesInd |
| Operate Hospital | 0 | OperateHospitalInd |
| Grants To Organizations | Yes (1) | GrantsToOrganizationsInd |
| Grants To Individuals | Yes (1) | GrantsToIndividualsInd |
| Schedule J Required | 0 | ScheduleJRequiredInd |
| Tax Exempt Bonds | 0 | TaxExemptBondsInd |
| Engaged In Excess Benefit Trans | 0 | EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd |
| PY Excess Benefit Trans | 0 | PYExcessBenefitTransInd |
| Loan Outstanding | 0 | LoanOutstandingInd |
| Grant To Related Person | 0 | GrantToRelatedPersonInd |
| Business Rln With Org Mem | 0 | BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd |
| Business Rln With Fam Mem | 0 | BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd |
| Business Rln With Officer Ent | 0 | BusinessRlnWithOfficerEntInd |
| Deductible Non Cash Contri | 0 | DeductibleNonCashContriInd |
| Deductible Art Contribution | 0 | DeductibleArtContributionInd |
| Terminate Operations | 0 | TerminateOperationsInd |
| Partial Liquidation | 0 | PartialLiquidationInd |
| Disregarded Entity | 0 | DisregardedEntityInd |
| Related Entity | 0 | RelatedEntityInd |
| Related Organization Ctrl Ent | 0 | RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd |
| Trnsfr Exmpt Non Chrtbl Rltd Org | 0 | TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd |
| Activities Conducted Prtshp | 0 | ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd |
| Schedule O Required | Yes (1) | ScheduleORequiredInd |
| IRP Document | 88 | IRPDocumentCnt |
| IRP Document W2 G | 0 | IRPDocumentW2GCnt |
| Backup Wthld Compliance | Yes (1) | BackupWthldComplianceInd |
| Employee | 10 | EmployeeCnt |
| Employment Tax Returns Filed | Yes (1) | EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd |
| Unrelated Bus Incm Over Limit | 0 | UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd |
| Foreign Financial Account | 0 | ForeignFinancialAccountInd |
| Prohibited Tax Shelter Trans | 0 | ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd |
| Taxable Party Notification | 0 | TaxablePartyNotificationInd |
| Nondeductible Contributions | 0 | NondeductibleContributionsInd |
| Quid Pro Quo Contributions | 0 | QuidProQuoContributionsInd |
| Form8282 Property Disposed Of | 0 | Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd |
| Indoor Tanning Services | 0 | IndoorTanningServicesInd |
| Info In Schedule O Part VI | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd |
| Governing Body Voting Members | 27 | GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt |
| Independent Voting Member | 27 | IndependentVotingMemberCnt |
| Family Or Business Rln | 0 | FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd |
| Delegation Of Mgmt Duties | 0 | DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd |
| Change To Org Documents | 0 | ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd |
| Material Diversion Or Misuse | 0 | MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd |
| Members Or Stockholders | 0 | MembersOrStockholdersInd |
| Election Of Board Members | 0 | ElectionOfBoardMembersInd |
| Decisions Subject To Approva | 0 | DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd |
| Minutes Of Governing Body | Yes (1) | MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd |
| Minutes Of Committees | Yes (1) | MinutesOfCommitteesInd |
| Officer Mailing Address | 0 | OfficerMailingAddressInd |
| Local Chapters | 0 | LocalChaptersInd |
| Form990 Provided To Gvrn Body | Yes (1) | Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd |
| Conflict Of Interest Policy | Yes (1) | ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd |
| Annual Disclosure Covered Prsn | Yes (1) | AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd |
| Regular Monitoring Enfrc | Yes (1) | RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd |
| Whistleblower Policy | Yes (1) | WhistleblowerPolicyInd |
| Document Retention Policy | Yes (1) | DocumentRetentionPolicyInd |
| Compensation Process CEO | Yes (1) | CompensationProcessCEOInd |
| Compensation Process Other | Yes (1) | CompensationProcessOtherInd |
| Investment In Joint Venture | 0 | InvestmentInJointVentureInd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | MD | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| Other Website | Yes (X) | OtherWebsiteInd |
| Upon Request | Yes (X) | UponRequestInd |
Books In Care Of Detail BooksInCareOfDetail
Business Name BusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | Jeannie L Howe | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Phone | 4102300200 | PhoneNum |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 120 W North Ave 305 | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | Baltimore | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | MD | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 21201 | ZIPCd |
Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionAGrp (28 entries)
| TitleTitleTxt | Average Hours Per WeekAverageHoursPerWeekRt | Individual Trustee Or DirectorIndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | OfficerOfficerInd | Reportable Comp From OrgReportableCompFromOrgAmt | Reportable Comp From Rltd OrgReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | Other CompensationOtherCompensationAmt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julia Marciari-Alexander | ||||||
| President | 1.00 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sheri Parks | ||||||
| Vice President | 1.00 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kevin Apperson | ||||||
| Secretary | 1.00 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Stacie Sanders Evans | ||||||
| Treasurer | 1.00 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeffrey Buchheit | ||||||
| Membership Chair | 1.00 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Patricia Egan | ||||||
| Finance Chair | 1.00 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Lee Kappelman | ||||||
| Development Chair | 1.00 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Bryn Parchman | ||||||
| Governance Chair | 1.00 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Chuck Adkins | ||||||
| Director | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Chris Bedford | ||||||
| Director | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Randi Benesch | ||||||
| Director | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Fred Bronstein | ||||||
| Director | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Amy Cavanaugh Royce | ||||||
| Director | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Sharayna Christmas | ||||||
| Director | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Navasha Daya | ||||||
| Director | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Wanda Draper | ||||||
| Director | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Margaret Footner | ||||||
| Director | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Chris Ford | ||||||
| Director | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rodney Foxworth | ||||||
| Director | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| John Hendricks | ||||||
| Director | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Samuel Hoi | ||||||
| Director | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Todd Marcus | ||||||
| Director | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Kathy O'Dell | ||||||
| Director | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Cjay Philip | ||||||
| Director | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Hana Sharif | ||||||
| Director | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Shodekeh Talifero | ||||||
| Director | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Jonathan Waller | ||||||
| Director | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Jeannie Howe | ||||||
| Executive Director | 40.00 | Yes (X) | $131,250 | $0 | $0 | |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Reportable Comp From Org | $131,250 | TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt |
| Tot Reportable Comp Rltd Org | $0 | TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt |
| Total Other Compensation | $0 | TotalOtherCompensationAmt |
| Indiv Rcvd Greater Than100 K | 1 | IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt |
| Former Ofcr Employees Listed | 0 | FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd |
| Total Comp Greater Than150 K | 0 | TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd |
| Compensation From Other Srcs | 0 | CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd |
| Cntrct Rcvd Greater Than100 K | 0 | CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt |
| Membership Dues | $83,866 | MembershipDuesAmt |
| All Other Contributions | $883,223 | AllOtherContributionsAmt |
| Total Contributions | $967,089 | TotalContributionsAmt |
Program Service Revenue ProgramServiceRevenueGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Desc | Program Service Revenu | Desc |
| Business | 900099 | BusinessCd |
| Total Revenue Column | $52,899 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Related Or Exempt Func Income | $52,899 | RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Program Service Revenue | $52,899 | TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
Investment Income InvestmentIncomeGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $189 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Exclusion | $189 | ExclusionAmt |
Other Revenue Misc OtherRevenueMiscGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Desc | Other Revenue | Desc |
| Business | 523999 | BusinessCd |
| Total Revenue Column | $9,999 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Related Or Exempt Func Income | $9,999 | RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Revenue Total | $9,999 | OtherRevenueTotalAmt |
Total Revenue TotalRevenueGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $1,030,176 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Related Or Exempt Func Income | $62,898 | RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt |
| Unrelated Business Revenue | $0 | UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt |
| Exclusion | $189 | ExclusionAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Info In Schedule O Part IX | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartIXInd |
Grants To Domestic Orgs GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $27,256 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $27,256 | ProgramServicesAmt |
Grants To Domestic Individuals GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $278,269 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $278,269 | ProgramServicesAmt |
Comp Current Ofcr Directors CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $131,250 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $92,492 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $22,163 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $16,595 | FundraisingAmt |
Other Salaries And Wages OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $306,522 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $216,006 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $51,759 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $38,757 | FundraisingAmt |
Other Employee Benefits OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $23,848 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $16,806 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $4,027 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $3,015 | FundraisingAmt |
Payroll Taxes PayrollTaxesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $34,781 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $24,510 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $5,873 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $4,398 | FundraisingAmt |
Fees For Services Accounting FeesForServicesAccountingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $52,361 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $45,030 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $7,331 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Fees For Services Other FeesForServicesOtherGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $131,787 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $113,337 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $18,450 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Advertising AdvertisingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $6,013 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $6,013 | ProgramServicesAmt |
Office Expenses OfficeExpensesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $12,802 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $10,882 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $1,920 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Occupancy OccupancyGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $30,352 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $25,799 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $4,553 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Travel TravelGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $35,044 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $35,044 | ProgramServicesAmt |
Depreciation Depletion DepreciationDepletionGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $43,609 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $34,887 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $8,722 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Insurance InsuranceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $2,480 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $1,240 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $1,240 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Other Expenses OtherExpensesGrp (4 entries)
| DescDesc | TotalTotalAmt | Management And GeneralManagementAndGeneralAmt | FundraisingFundraisingAmt | Program ServicesProgramServicesAmt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous expenses | $2,438 | $2,243 | $195 | |
| Dues and subscriptions | $1,995 | $299 | $1,696 | |
| Computer supplies | $1,601 | $320 | $1,281 | |
| Postage | $758 | $114 | $341 | $303 |
Total Functional Expenses TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $1,123,166 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $930,851 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $129,014 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $63,301 | FundraisingAmt |
Cash Non Interest Bearing CashNonInterestBearingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $445,002 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $350,924 | EOYAmt |
Pledges And Grants Receivable PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $21,738 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $39,975 | EOYAmt |
Accounts Receivable AccountsReceivableGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $15,770 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $13,409 | EOYAmt |
Prepaid Expenses Defrd Charges PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $4,148 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $7,515 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Land Bldg Equip Cost Or Other Bss | $254,255 | LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt |
| Land Bldg Equip Accum Deprec | $128,302 | LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt |
Land Bldg Equip Basis Net LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $142,672 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $125,953 | EOYAmt |
Investments Other Securities InvestmentsOtherSecuritiesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $48,857 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $49,046 | EOYAmt |
Total Assets TotalAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $678,187 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $586,822 | EOYAmt |
Accounts Payable Accr Expnss AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $57,743 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $44,035 | EOYAmt |
Grants Payable GrantsPayableGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $12,610 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $31,140 | EOYAmt |
Mortg Notes Pybl Scrd Invst Prop MortgNotesPyblScrdInvstPropGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $33,230 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $30,033 | EOYAmt |
Total Liabilities TotalLiabilitiesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $103,583 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $105,208 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Organization Follows SFAS117 | Yes (X) | OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind |
Unrestricted Net Assets UnrestrictedNetAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $227,659 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $112,025 | EOYAmt |
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets TemporarilyRstrNetAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $346,945 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $369,589 | EOYAmt |
Total Net Assets Fund Balance TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $574,604 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $481,614 | EOYAmt |
Tot Liab Net Assets Fund Balance TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $678,187 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $586,822 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Reconcilation Revenue Expnss | -$92,990 | ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 | OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt |
| Info In Schedule O Part XII | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartXIIInd |
| Method Of Accounting Accrual | Yes (X) | MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd |
| Accountant Compile Or Review | 0 | AccountantCompileOrReviewInd |
| FS Audited | Yes (1) | FSAuditedInd |
FS Audited Basis FSAuditedBasisGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Separate Basis Fincl Stmt | Yes (X) | SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Audit Committee | Yes (1) | AuditCommitteeInd |
| Federal Grant Audit Required | 0 | FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd |
Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Publicly Supported Org509a2 | Yes (X) | PubliclySupportedOrg509a2Ind |
Gifts Grants Contris Rcvd509 GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $1,137,397 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $869,153 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $858,440 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $975,525 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $967,089 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $4,807,604 | TotalAmt |
Gross Receipts Admissions GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $20,000 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $15,630 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $45,107 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $49,757 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $52,899 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $183,393 | TotalAmt |
Total509 Total509Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $1,157,397 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $884,783 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $903,547 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $1,025,282 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $1,019,988 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $4,990,997 | TotalAmt |
Amounts Rcvd Dsqlfy Person AmountsRcvdDsqlfyPersonGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $826,250 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $589,811 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $532,921 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $660,025 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $451,862 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $3,060,869 | TotalAmt |
Substantial Contributors Amt SubstantialContributorsAmtGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $0 | TotalAmt |
Subst And Dsqlfy Prsns Tot SubstAndDsqlfyPrsnsTotGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $826,250 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $589,811 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $532,921 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $660,025 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $451,862 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $3,060,869 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Public Support Total509 | $1,930,128 | PublicSupportTotal509Amt |
Gross Investment Income509 GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $216 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $182 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $190 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $197 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $189 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $974 | TotalAmt |
Investment Income And UBTI InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $216 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $182 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $190 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $197 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $189 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $974 | TotalAmt |
Other Income509 OtherIncome509Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $10,114 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $1,650 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $11,356 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $9,999 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $33,119 | TotalAmt |
Total Support Calendar Year TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $1,157,613 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $895,079 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $905,387 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $1,036,835 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $1,030,176 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $5,025,090 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Public Support CY509 | 0.38410 | PublicSupportCY509Pct |
| Public Support PY509 | 0.37090 | PublicSupportPY509Pct |
| Investment Income CY | 0.00020 | InvestmentIncomeCYPct |
| Investment Income PY | 0.00030 | InvestmentIncomePYPct |
| Thirty Thr Pct Suprt Tests CY509 | Yes (X) | ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY509Ind |
Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB
Contributor Information ContributorInformationGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Contributor | RESTRICTED | ContributorNum |
Contributor Business Name ContributorBusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | RESTRICTED | BusinessNameLine1 |
Contributor US Address ContributorUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | RESTRICTED | AddressLine1 |
| Address Line2 | RESTRICTED | AddressLine2 |
| City | RESTRICTED | City |
| State | RESTRICTED | State |
| ZIP Code | RESTRICTED | ZIPCode |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Contributions | RESTRICTED | TotalContributionsAmt |
Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD
Leasehold Improvements LeaseholdImprovementsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Cost Or Other Basis | $36,317 | OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt |
| Depreciation | $7,263 | DepreciationAmt |
| Book Value | $29,054 | BookValueAmt |
Equipment EquipmentGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Cost Or Other Basis | $16,192 | OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt |
| Book Value | $16,192 | BookValueAmt |
Other Land Buildings OtherLandBuildingsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Cost Or Other Basis | $201,746 | OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt |
| Depreciation | $121,039 | DepreciationAmt |
| Book Value | $80,707 | BookValueAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Book Value Land Buildings | $125,953 | TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt |
Other Securities OtherSecuritiesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Desc | Mutual Funds | Desc |
| Book Value | $49,046 | BookValueAmt |
| Method Valuation | F | MethodValuationCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Book Value Securities | $49,046 | TotalBookValueSecuritiesAmt |
| Footnote Text | Yes (X) | FootnoteTextInd |
| Total Rev Etc Audited Fincl Stmt | $1,030,176 | TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt |
| Revenue Not Reported | $0 | RevenueNotReportedAmt |
| Revenue Subtotal | $1,030,176 | RevenueSubtotalAmt |
| Revenue Not Reported Fincl Stmt | $0 | RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt |
| Total Revenue Per Form990 | $1,030,176 | TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt |
| Tot Expns Etc Audited Fincl Stmt | $1,123,166 | TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt |
| Expenses Not Reported | $0 | ExpensesNotReportedAmt |
| Expenses Subtotal | $1,123,166 | ExpensesSubtotalAmt |
| Expenses Not Rpt Fincl Stmt | $0 | ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt |
| Total Expenses Per Form990 | $1,123,166 | TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt |
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Form And Line Reference | Part X, Line 2: | FormAndLineReferenceDesc |
| Explanation | GBCA is a not-for-profit organization that is exempt from income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The provisions included in accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America provide consistent guidance for the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an entity's financial statements and prescribe a threshold of "more likely than not" for recognition of tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. GBCA performed an evaluation of uncertain tax positions as of December 31, 2017, and determined that there were no matters that would require recognition in the financial statements or which may have any effect on its tax-exempt status. As of December 31, 2017, the statute of limitations for fiscal years 2014 through 2017, remains open with the U.S. Federal jurisdiction or the various states and local jurisdictions in which GBCA files tax returns. It is GBCA's policy to recognize interest and/or penalties related to uncertain tax positions, if any, in income tax expense. | ExplanationTxt |
Schedule I IRS990ScheduleI
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Grant Records Maintained | Yes (1) | GrantRecordsMaintainedInd |
Recipient Table RecipientTable
Recipient Business Name RecipientBusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | MPT Foundation Inc | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | PO Box 332 | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | Owings Mills | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | MD | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 21217 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient EIN | 521224503 | RecipientEIN |
| Cash Grant | $27,256 | CashGrantAmt |
| Purpose Of Grant | General Operating | PurposeOfGrantTxt |
Grants Other Asst To Indiv In US GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Grant Type | Cash Grant | GrantTypeTxt |
| Recipient | 31 | RecipientCnt |
| Cash Grant | $278,269 | CashGrantAmt |
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Form And Line Reference | Part I, Line 2: | FormAndLineReferenceDesc |
| Explanation | Artists who created a Baker Artist Portfolio (www.bakerartist.org) were automatically eligible for one of five Baker Artist Awards, which include significant monetary prizes, an exhibition at the Baltimore Museum of Art, as well as a feature on Maryland Public Television's Artworks program. Artists must upload a portfolio of work samples and may include project descriptions, background information, and the artist's CV. An anonymous panel of local and national jurors selected finalists by reviewing all nominations on the site. Finalists are screened by staff and board representatives for geographic and age eligibility. The awards are based on artistic excellence and may be used by the artist for any purpose he or she sees fit. | ExplanationTxt |
Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (7 entries)
| Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDesc | ExplanationExplanationTxt |
|---|---|
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b | The Form 990 is presented to the Executive Committee for review and distrbuted to the full board electronically and at a board meeting before submission. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c | The policy is circulated to the board on an annual basis. Any potential conflicts are reviewed with the Executive committee for action if necessary. If a conflict arises, the Board member is contacted by the Executive Director or Board president. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 | Compensation for the executive director is based on experience, comparison to other Baltimore-based arts organizations represented by the Board of Directors, and is reviewed by the GBCA Executive Committee based upon the Executive Director's ability to meet the stated goals of GBCA and its strategic plan. The Executive Committee conducts an annual performance evaluation of the Executive Director. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 | The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request. |
| Form 990, Part IX, line 11g | Other professional fees: Program service expenses 113,337. Management and general expenses 18,450. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 131,787. |
| Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c: | The process has not changed from prior year. |
| Form 990, Page 2, Line 4a - Continuance of Program Service Accomplishments | ADVOCACY: GBCA continues to work independently and with partners to protect and increase local and national governmental support for the arts; further the engagement of artists and culture workers in the local and national political system; and plan for long-term engagement with regional leaders. During Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh's first year in office, GBCA has played a role in advocating on behalf of the cultural sector. Kibibi Ajanku, Equity and Inclusion Manager, was asked to serve on the Culture Transition Team and GBCA's Executive Director, provided support to the team throughout the process. GBCA's Executive Director was invited to serve on the Mayor's Task Force on Safe Arts Space, for which she led the Artist Space Needs Workgroup. Created in response to the tragic warehouse fire that occurred in Oakland, CA in December 2016, this task force was an immediate way to address the need for safe, affordable living and working space for Baltimore's artists. On a statewide level, GBCA partners with and supports Maryland Citizens for the Arts and participated in Maryland Arts Day in Annapolis. On a national level, GBCA participated in Americans for the Arts, Arts Advocacy Day as well as Museum Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill. EQUITY AND INCLUSION Urban Arts Leadership (UAL) is a program of the Greater Baltimore Cultural Alliance (GBCA) and was designed to increase the participation of groups that have been historically underrepresented, particularly those of color, in the management of cultural and artistic organizations. UAL is a pipeline for high achieving young leaders (college seniors or recent graduates) who have demonstrated a strong commitment to this goal. In its fifth year, the Urban Arts Leadership Program (UALP) continued to address the need for talented, aspiring leaders from groups that are currently underrepresented in the cultural workforce. Focusing particularly on recent college graduates of color, UALP offers in-depth training and work experience. UALP maintained its commitment to strengthening equitable practices for hiring and managing a diverse work force. In 2017, UALP created an alumni council to strengthen ongoing relationships and to track challenges and successes. What is known is that fellows have been hired into full-time positions by several host organizations, including the Arts Council of Ann Arundel County, Everyman Theatre, and Arts Everyday. Other organizations where fellows have been hired include the Baltimore Community Foundation, the National Women's Museum, and the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities. At GBCA, Development Assistant Janica Alston, a 2016-17 fellow, received a promotion to Assistant Program Manager after completing the program. Other alumni have gone on to pursue advanced degrees, or are working as entrepreneurs. During the summer, in partnership with Young Audiences of Maryland/Arts for Learning, GBCA co-organized the inaugural Bloomberg Summer Arts Internship, which supported the creation of 25 new, paid internships for rising seniors from Baltimore City schools. Students participated in a meaningful work experiences and special projects at a local arts and culture institution. Their curriculum also included preparation for the college application process. The program was so successful that Bloomberg Philanthropies is funding an expansion in 2018. SECTOR AND MEMBER SERVICES Sustainability/Audience Development GBCA is in its second phase of a partnership with Partners for Sacred Places/Making a Home for Art in Sacred Places. This program facilitates connections between artists seeking work/rehearsal/performance space and historically sacred places that have under- or unused space. In late 2017, a Baltimore-based project coordinator was hired to shepherd the matching process between artists, art organizations, and congregations. Catalyzed by a GBCA research project in 2014, GeoLoom was publicly launched in July as part of Baltimore Neighborhood Indicators Alliance (BNIA) annual Baltimore Data Day. GeoLoom is now fully incorporating cultural data into BNIA's neighborhood vitality reporting. Other partners include Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts and the Robert W. Deutsch Foundation. GBCA continues to maintain the region's most comprehensive event calendar, Culture Fly, which, on average, posts hundreds of events monthly and shares dozens of free and reduced-price events through its weekly Culture Flyer newsletter. The calendar has an annual average of 400 event postings from arts and cultural organizations and businesses with visibility to more than 94,000 unique users. The CultureFlyer is a half-priced/free ticket offer email blast, which is sent to over 16,000 subscribers weekly. GBCA's Director's Council is composed of cultural lay leaders who care about sustainability and creating positive, social change through the arts, the Council supports GBCA and engages in opportunities to explore thought leadership and trends of importance to the entire sector. GBCA's runs a ticket-share membership benefit through which staff of member organizations can reserve free tickets to events at member organizations. This benefit was designed to build new audiences, activate the use of excess inventory, and create a stronger connection between cultural organizations. GBCA is a partner in the cultural data collection project, GeoLoom. Housed at Baltimore Neighborhood Indicators Alliance (BNIA), it is incorporated into BNIA's neighborhood vitality reporting and as a tool for community development corporations, cultural organizations, and others. Other partners include Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts and the Robert W. Deutsch Foundation. Convening Arts and Culture Happy Hours Happy Hours take place regularly throughout the year to provide informal networking opportunities while exploring host organization's facilities and programming. Brown Bag House Talks These daytime programs invite experts from the field to discuss topics relevant to the cultural community such as equity and inclusion, fundraising, and audience development. The presentations provide interactive learning opportunities. In October, GBCA presented a seminar on equity and inclusion in the cultural workforce as part of its 15th Anniversary celebration. The featured speaker was Donna Walker-Kuhne, President of Walker International Communications Group. GBCA partnered with Brooklyn-based Outside the Wire to present Antigone in Ferguson, a dramatic reading of Sophocles' Greek tragedy about the violence that ensues following a clash between personal conviction and state law. The event took place at Coppin State University and had over 300 attendees. The cast included renown actors Paul Giamatti and Sonja Sohn. GBCA's Executive Director and Equity and Inclusion Manager participated on the panel talk Building an Inclusive Baltimore/A New Lens for Inclusion at the Baltimore Museum of Art. Other panelists included Tim Phillips of Beyond Conflict, artist Carrie Mae Weems, Rebbeca Saxe of MI, and Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool. Artists Services Rubys Artist Project Grants GBCA granted $131,250 through the Rubys Artists Grants Program. The Rubys are project-based funding of up to $10,000 for emerging and established Baltimore-regional artists to support the creation of innovative artistic projects. The grants support the region's gems, the local creative community of performing, visual, media, and literary artists. The Rubys were created in 2013 with the vision and start-up funding from the Robert W. Deutsch Foundation as a program of the Greater Baltimore Cultural Alliance to provide meaningful support to individual artists as well as enrich the arts and broader community of Baltimore and the five surrounding counties. Baker Artist Portfolios and Awards GBCA awarded $85,000 through the Baker Artist Portfolios to artists across disciplines. The Baker Artist Portfolios and Awards were created to support artists and promote Baltimore as a strong creative community. Through a sophisticated online portfolio and significant monetary prizes for the winners, the Baker Artist program serves artists of all disciplines who live and work in the Greater Baltimore region. The portfolio site and awards were established by the William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund and are a program of the Greater Baltimore Cultural Alliance. JobsPlus JobsPlus is the region's most expansive online listing of the latest employment opportunities in the cultural sector. The listings include internships, full-and part-time employment, classes, auditions and more. In 2017, JobsPlus, GBCA's popular online arts jobs database, helped fill over 200 positions across the Greater Baltimore region and received over 130,000 unique page views. |
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