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2016 · Form 990 · revenue $116K · expenses $122K · assets $45K
- EIN
- 03-0524939
- Address
- 125 WASHINGTON STREET NO 201, SALEM, MA 01970
- Website
- WWW.ARTSFEDERATION.ORG
- NTEE code
- -
- Exempt type
- -
- Ruling date
- -
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
WE WORK WITH OTHER NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO HELP THEM INCREASE THEIR PARTICIPATION AND SUCCESS IN PUBLIC-SECTOR WORKPLACE CHARITABLE FUND DRIVES. THE FEDERATION SCREENS APPLICATIONS FOR SUCH DRIVES, ASSISTS WITH THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM DONORS TO THE BENEFITING GROUPS, EDUCATES THE STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS OF THESE GROUPS SO THAT THEY BETTER UNDERSTAND WORKPLACE GIVING PROGRAMS, AND ASSISTS IN THE MARKETING OF SUCH GROUPS TO POTENTIAL DONORS.
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
None of the 6 people listed on these returns reported compensation from the organization. They are listed below.
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
6 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Judi Holley | DIRECTOR | 2010-2016 | 1 | $0 reported | 3 |
| Elaine Gerdine | PRESIDENT | 2010-2016 | 1 | $0 reported | 2 |
| Sisi Deng | TREASURER | 2014-2016 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Bill Yuhas | SECRETARY | 2013-2016 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Edward Nilsson | CHAIR | 2010-2016 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Michael Wartofsky (former) | SECRETARY | 2010-2013 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2016 · 5 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 0 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELAINE GERDINE | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| SISI DENG | TREASURER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BILL YUHAS | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| EDWARD NILSSON | CHAIR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JUDI HOLLEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 3 |
2015 · 5 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 0 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELAINE GERDINE | PRESIDENT & CEO | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| SISI DENG | TREASURER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| EDWARD NILSSON | CHAIR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JUDI HOLLEY | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 3 |
| BILL YUHAS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2014 · 5 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 0 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELAINE GERDINE | PRESIDENT & CEO | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| SISI DENG | TREASURER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| EDWARD NILSSON | CHAIR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JUDI HOLLEY | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 3 |
| BILL YUHAS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2013 · 5 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 0 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELAINE GERDINE | PRESIDENT & CEO | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| MICHAEL WARTOFSKY | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| EDWARD NILSSON | CHAIR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JUDI HOLLEY | TREASURER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 3 |
| BILL YUHAS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2012 · 4 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 0 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELAINE GERDINE | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| MICHAEL WARTOFSKY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| EDWARD NILSSON | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JUDI HOLLEY | TREASURER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 3 |
2011 · 4 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 0 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELAINE GERDINE | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| MICHAEL WARTOFSKY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| EDWARD NILSSON | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JUDI HOLLEY | TREASURER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 3 |
2010 · 4 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 0 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELAINE GERDINE | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| MICHAEL WARTOFSKY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| EDWARD NILSSON | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JUDI HOLLEY | TREASURER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 3 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who the money went to
Grants this organization reported paying: Schedule I Part II of the Form 990, or the grants-paid list on the 990-PF. Open a year for every recipient. Recipients link to their own page when the grant names an EIN we have (990-PF grants list no EIN, so those link only on an exact, unique name and state). Grants to individuals are counted; their names are not shown.
2016 · 3 grants to organizations · $35K
Listed grants add up to $35,303; the return's “grants paid” expense line says $89,193. Returns can differ here (grants paid vs. accrued, items listed elsewhere); check the filing.
2015 · 3 grants to organizations · $31K
Listed grants add up to $30,961; the return's “grants paid” expense line says $91,652. Returns can differ here (grants paid vs. accrued, items listed elsewhere); check the filing.
2014 · 5 grants to organizations · $58K
Listed grants add up to $58,240; the return's “grants paid” expense line says $122,640. Returns can differ here (grants paid vs. accrued, items listed elsewhere); check the filing.
2013 · 9 grants to organizations · $100K
Listed grants add up to $99,771; the return's “grants paid” expense line says $170,914. Returns can differ here (grants paid vs. accrued, items listed elsewhere); check the filing.
2012 · 9 grants to organizations · $96K
Listed grants add up to $95,600; the return's “grants paid” expense line says $156,384. Returns can differ here (grants paid vs. accrued, items listed elsewhere); check the filing.
2011 · 18 grants to organizations · $184K
Listed grants add up to $183,840; the return's “grants paid” expense line says $235,258. Returns can differ here (grants paid vs. accrued, items listed elsewhere); check the filing.
2010 · 10 grants to organizations · $99K
Listed grants add up to $99,278; the return's “grants paid” expense line says $174,359. Returns can differ here (grants paid vs. accrued, items listed elsewhere); check the filing.
Negative amounts are returned or refunded grants; they are listed last and left out of the totals of grants paid.
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $115,768 | $122,101 | $45,048 | $21,039 | $102,596 | $13,172 | $0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $118,916 | $116,001 | $61,861 | $27,372 | $107,976 | $10,940 | $0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $153,329 | $162,251 | $66,678 | $24,457 | $141,212 | $12,117 | $0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $216,622 | $217,323 | $88,532 | $33,379 | $203,197 | $13,425 | $0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $204,855 | $210,274 | $94,386 | $34,080 | $191,653 | $13,202 | $0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $295,183 | $288,538 | $112,943 | $39,499 | $278,653 | $16,530 | $0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $214,184 | $218,762 | $116,215 | $32,854 | $207,858 | $6,326 | $0 | 0 | 0 |
Connected to
Organizations that list some of the same people on their returns (officers, directors, key employees on this organization’s latest return), and related organizations it lists on Schedule R.
- PARTNERS FOR A BETTER WORLD INC Salem, MA · 2 people in common (Elaine Gerdine, Judi Holley)
- HEART HEALTH CHARITIES INC Salem, MA · 1 person in common (Judi Holley)
Funders of this organization
6 grantors reported grants to this organization, $384,169 in all, tax years 2009 to 2019. Exact: the grantor wrote this organization's EIN. Fuzzy: the grantor wrote only a name (foundations' 990-PF has no EIN field), matched to the same or a near-identical name in the same state; the name as filed is shown. From the latest return for each grantor and year, so amended returns aren't counted twice. CSV
| Grantor | Type | Match | Years given | Grants | Total | Latest year | Latest year's amount | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLOBAL IMPACT | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2009, 2011-2014, 2016 | 6 | $254,623 | 2016 | $31,483 | show |
| THE UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL MARYLAND INC | Public charity | Exact | 2009, 2011-2016 | 7 | $47,794 | 2016 | $6,609 | show |
| UNITED WAY OF SOUTH HAMPTON ROADS | Public charity | Exact | 2009-2013, 2016 | 6 | $36,648 | 2016 | $5,273 | show |
| GIVE BACK FOUNDATION | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2018-2019 | 2 | $33,240 | 2019 | $9,368 | show |
| FEDERAL EMPLOYEES SUPPORT FOR | Public charity | Exact | 2011 | 1 | $6,460 | 2011 | $6,460 | show |
| UNITED WAY OF LAKE COUNTY INC | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2010 | 1 | $5,404 | 2010 | $5,404 | show |
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| Organization | State | NTEE | Latest revenue | Latest expenses | Top-paid title | Top pay | Why similar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FREED SEED FEDERATION INC | MA | K99 | $101,878 | $88,892 | Executive Dir. | $50,000 | Similar name, revenue within 2x, same state |
| ID FEDERATION INC | OR | S41 | $134,625 | $180,107 | PRESIDENT/TR | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| USA SILAT FEDERATION INC | VA | X30 | $94,390 | $94,841 | Vice President | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x, similar mission |
| QUAIL FEDERATION INC | TX | D30 | $192,749 | $270,777 | Vice President | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| FEDERATION HOUSING II INC | NY | L21 | $191,054 | $128,306 | SECRETARY | $412,864 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| FEDERATION HOUSING INC | PA | Not reported | $67,225 | $1,757 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| ARTS IN ACTION INC | WV | P20 | $153,275 | $151,282 | FINANCE DIR | $21,000 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| WNC JEWISH FEDERATION INC | NC | Not reported | $104,141 | $123,685 | Chair | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| US POLE SPORTS FEDERATION INC | AZ | N03 | $73,592 | $72,316 | President | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| QUAIL FEDERATION INC | TX | D30 | $81,408 | $27,500 | Co-Chairman | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| USA DEAF SPORTS FEDERATION INC | MD | Not reported | $104,177 | $136,616 | Treasurer | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| KENT ISLAND FEDERATION OF ART INC | MD | A40 | $88,727 | $91,254 | Director | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| FEDERATION MANOR INC | NE | L22 | $319,955 | $321,589 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 5x |
| MARYLAND FEDERATION OF ART INC | MD | Not reported | $497,798 | $465,296 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $75,600 | Similar name, revenue within 5x |
| QUAIL FEDERATION INC | TX | D30 | $46,814 | $45,592 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 5x |
| QUAIL FEDERATION INC | TX | D30 | $463,129 | $322,636 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 5x |
| QUAIL FEDERATION INC | TX | D30 | $508,987 | $509,148 | President | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 5x |
| QUAIL FEDERATION INC | TX | D30 | $278,702 | $301,779 | CHAIRMAN | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 5x |
| CANCER FEDERATION INC | CA | G30 | $361,978 | $165,405 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 5x |
| GLOBAL SPORTS FEDERATION INC | GA | N63 | $274,148 | $328,498 | EXECUTIVE DI | $74,590 | Similar name, revenue within 5x |
| FUQUONS FEDERATION OF MARTIAL ARTS INC | NJ | Not reported | $43,355 | $44,635 | PRESIDENT | $14,000 | Similar name, revenue within 5x |
| AFRO PRIDE FEDERATION INC | FL | P88 | $544,948 | $533,291 | President | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 5x |
| INCENTIVE FEDERATION INC | VA | Not reported | $29,864 | $28,290 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & COUNSEL | $12,000 | Similar name, revenue within 5x |
| I-81 Federation | VA | Not reported | $55,500 | $16,088 | Chairman | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 5x |
| THE ARTS FEDERATION INC | IN | A26 | $1,027,310 | $1,015,588 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $88,390 | Similar name, revenue within 10x |
Who funds organizations like this
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2016 · Form 990 · $122,101 spent · pay $0 · grants $89,193 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $89,193 | $89,193 | - | - | 73.0% | |
| Other (as described) | SUPPORT SERVICES | $23,763 | $21,387 | $2,376 | - | 19.5% |
| Other (as described) | FILING FEES | $4,554 | $4,554 | - | - | 3.7% |
| Fees: accounting | $3,525 | - | $3,525 | - | 2.9% | |
| Insurance | $820 | - | $820 | - | 0.7% | |
| Travel | $129 | - | $129 | - | 0.1% | |
| Office expenses | $117 | - | $117 | - | 0.1% | |
| Total | $122,101 | 100% |
2015 · Form 990 · $116,001 spent · pay $0 · grants $91,652 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $91,652 | $91,652 | - | - | 79.0% | |
| Other (as described) | SUPPORT SERVICES | $20,069 | $18,062 | $2,007 | - | 17.3% |
| Fees: accounting | $3,354 | - | $3,354 | - | 2.9% | |
| Insurance | $747 | - | $747 | - | 0.6% | |
| Other (as described) | STATE FILING FEES | $179 | $179 | - | - | 0.2% |
| Total | $116,001 | 100% |
2014 · Form 990 · $162,251 spent · pay $0 · grants $122,640 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $122,640 | $122,640 | - | - | 75.6% | |
| Other (as described) | SUPPORT SERVICES | $35,111 | $31,600 | $3,511 | - | 21.6% |
| Fees: accounting | $3,650 | - | $3,650 | - | 2.2% | |
| Insurance | $671 | - | $671 | - | 0.4% | |
| Other (as described) | STATE FILING FEES | $179 | $179 | - | - | 0.1% |
| Total | $162,251 | 100% |
2013 · Form 990 · $217,323 spent · pay $0 · grants $170,914 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $170,914 | $170,914 | - | - | 78.6% | |
| Other (as described) | SUPPORT SERVICES | $41,500 | $37,350 | $4,150 | - | 19.1% |
| Fees: accounting | $4,000 | - | $4,000 | - | 1.8% | |
| Insurance | $671 | - | $671 | - | 0.3% | |
| Other (as described) | TAXES-OTHER | $179 | $179 | - | - | 0.1% |
| Office expenses | $59 | - | $59 | - | 0.0% | |
| Total | $217,323 | 100% |
2012 · Form 990 · $210,274 spent · pay $0 · grants $156,384 · events $28
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $156,384 | $156,384 | - | - | 74.4% | |
| Other (as described) | SUPPORT SERVICES | $49,000 | $44,100 | $4,900 | - | 23.3% |
| Fees: accounting | $3,800 | - | $3,800 | - | 1.8% | |
| Insurance | $701 | - | $701 | - | 0.3% | |
| Other (as described) | TAXES-OTHER | $234 | $234 | - | - | 0.1% |
| Office expenses | $127 | - | $127 | - | 0.1% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $28 | $28 | - | - | 0.0% | |
| Total | $210,274 | 100% |
2011 · Form 990 · $288,538 spent · pay $0 · grants $235,258 · events $124
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $235,258 | $235,258 | - | - | 81.5% | |
| Other (as described) | SUPPORT SERVICES | $48,000 | $43,200 | $4,800 | - | 16.6% |
| Fees: accounting | $4,200 | - | $4,200 | - | 1.5% | |
| Insurance | $744 | - | $744 | - | 0.3% | |
| Other (as described) | TAXES-OTHER | $179 | $179 | $0 | - | 0.1% |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $124 | $124 | - | - | 0.0% | |
| Office expenses | $33 | - | $33 | - | 0.0% | |
| Total | $288,538 | 100% |
2010 · Form 990 · $218,762 spent · pay $0 · grants $174,359 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $174,359 | $174,359 | - | - | 79.7% | |
| Other (as described) | SUPPORT SERVICES | $39,000 | $35,100 | $3,900 | - | 17.8% |
| Fees: accounting | $4,200 | - | $4,200 | - | 1.9% | |
| Insurance | $832 | - | $832 | - | 0.4% | |
| Other (as described) | TAXES-OTHER | $234 | $234 | - | - | 0.1% |
| Office expenses | $137 | - | $137 | - | 0.1% | |
| Total | $218,762 | 100% |
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