URBAN STUDIO UNBOUND INC
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2023 · Form 990EZ · revenue $70K · expenses $70K · assets $10K
- EIN
- 47-1401946
- Address
- 14 E 28TH ST APT 729, NEW YORK, NY 10016-7458
- Website
- www.urbanstudiounbound.org
- NTEE code
- A99
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
- Ruling date
- September 2014 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (public charity) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- Public charity supported by the public (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))
- Principal officer
- melissa starke (its 2024 Form 990-N)
- Form 990-N e-postcards
- 1 filed, 2024 (organizations with gross receipts normally $50,000 or less file this instead of a full Form 990) IRS data ↗
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
Urban Studio + Unbound creates and nourishes professional development through emphasizing participation and collaboration. Artists are engaged in a broad range of issues and topics and are encouraged to find new and diverse venues for their work. US+U was founded on the understanding that the art world has rapidly changed from the traditional role of museums and galleries to self created venues and community based opportunities. Artists are encouraged to participate in administrative art activities as well as hands on studio projects.
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Starke | Treasurer | 2014-2023 | 10 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Richard Pitts | President | 2014-2023 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Roddy Wildeman | Director | 2014-2023 | 20 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Stephanie Demanuelle (former) | BOARD MEMBER | 2018 | 10 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Britta Siddell (former) | BOARD MEMBER | 2018 | 10 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Karen Gentile (former) | BOARD MEMBER | 2018 | 10 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2023 · 3 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Starke | Treasurer | 10 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Richard Pitts | President | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Roddy Wildeman | Director | 20 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 3 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Starke | treasurer | 10 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Richard Pitts | president | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Roddy Wildeman | director | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2021 · 3 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Starke | treasurer | 10 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Richard Pitts | president | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Roddy Wildeman | director | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2020 · 3 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MELISSA STARKE | Treasurer | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| RICHARD PITTS | President | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| RODDY WILDEMAN | Director | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2018 · 5 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD PITTS | PRESIDENT | 10 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| STEPHANIE DEMANUELLE | BOARD MEMBER | 10 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BRITTA SIDDELL | BOARD MEMBER | 10 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KAREN GENTILE | BOARD MEMBER | 10 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MELISSA STARKE | BOARD MEMBER | 10 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2017 · 3 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Starke | Director | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Richard Pitts | Director | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Roddy Wildeman | Director | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2016 · 3 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Starke | Director | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Richard Pitts | Director | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Roddy Wildeman | Director | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2015 · 3 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Starke | Director | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Richard Pitts | Director | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Roddy Wildeman | Director | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2014 · 3 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Starke | Director | 15 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Richard Pitts | Director | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Roddy Wildeman | Director | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $69,500 | $70,435 | $9,844 | $9,844 | $69,500 | - | - | - | - |
| 2022 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $89,500 | $84,000 | $10,779 | $10,779 | $89,500 | - | - | - | - |
| 2021 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $94,500 | $94,500 | $5,279 | $5,279 | $94,500 | - | - | - | - |
| 2020 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $97,500 | $97,500 | $14,649 | $3,280 | $97,500 | - | - | - | - |
| 2018 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $46,500 | $46,750 | $3,603 | $3,603 | $46,500 | $0 | - | - | - |
| 2017 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $47,000 | $47,000 | $1,180 | $1,180 | $47,000 | - | - | - | - |
| 2016 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $33,700 | $33,720 | $1,180 | $1,180 | $33,700 | - | - | - | - |
| 2015 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $33,353 | $34,853 | $1,200 | $1,200 | $33,353 | - | - | - | - |
| 2014 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $16,305 | $13,605 | $2,700 | $2,700 | $16,305 | - | - | - | - |
Funders of this organization
Not reported: no grants to this organization appear in the filings we have (tax years 2010 to 2025).
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2023 · Form 990EZ · $70,435 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $61,500 | 87.3% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $8,935 | 12.7% | |
| Total | $70,435 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990EZ · $84,000 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $84,000 | 100.0% | |
| Total | $84,000 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990EZ · $94,500 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $88,000 | 93.1% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $5,300 | 5.6% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $1,200 | 1.3% | |
| Total | $94,500 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990EZ · $97,500 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $84,000 | 86.2% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $11,500 | 11.8% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $2,000 | 2.1% | |
| Total | $97,500 | 100% |
2018 · Form 990EZ · $46,750 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $38,800 | 83.0% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $7,700 | 16.5% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $250 | 0.5% | |
| Total | $46,750 | 100% |
2017 · Form 990EZ · $47,000 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $27,200 | 57.9% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $18,500 | 39.4% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $1,300 | 2.8% | |
| Total | $47,000 | 100% |
2016 · Form 990EZ · $33,720 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $26,995 | 80.1% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $6,725 | 19.9% | |
| Total | $33,720 | 100% |
2015 · Form 990EZ · $34,853 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $15,530 | 44.6% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $13,899 | 39.9% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $5,424 | 15.6% | |
| Total | $34,853 | 100% |
2014 · Form 990EZ · $13,605 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fees to independent contractors | $5,000 | 36.8% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $4,755 | 35.0% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $3,850 | 28.3% | |
| Total | $13,605 | 100% |
State business registration
- URBAN STUDIO UNBOUND INC NY, DOMESTIC NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION, Active, formed 2014-07-21
The same business name in the same state, from the state’s official registry data.
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