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| (i) Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) | (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2016 | (b) 2017 | (c) 2018 | (d) 2019 | (e) 2020 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | ||||||
| 2 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.... | ||||||
| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | ||||||
| 4 | Total. Add lines 1 through 3 | ||||||
| 5 | The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f).. | ||||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | ||||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2016 | (b) 2017 | (c) 2018 | (d) 2019 | (e) 2020 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | ||||||
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | ||||||
| 9 | Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. | ||||||
| 10 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. | ||||||
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | ||||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2016 | (b) 2017 | (c) 2018 | (d) 2019 | (e) 2020 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | 1,133,448 | 715,636 | 856,036 | 1,353,065 | 595,706 | 4,653,891 |
| 2 | Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose | 773,908 | 770,898 | 725,363 | 421,239 | 147,967 | 2,839,375 |
| 3 | Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 ..... | 28,485 | 32,376 | 13,973 | 12,329 | 2,355 | 89,518 |
| 4 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf... | ||||||
| 5 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge | ||||||
| 6 | Total. Add lines 1 through 5 | 1,935,841 | 1,518,910 | 1,595,372 | 1,786,633 | 746,028 | 7,582,784 |
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons | 765,000 | 161,575 | 390,000 | 880,097 | 81,485 | 2,278,157 |
| b | Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 7a and 7b.. | 765,000 | 161,575 | 390,000 | 880,097 | 81,485 | 2,278,157 |
| 8 | Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | 5,304,627 | |||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2016 | (b) 2017 | (c) 2018 | (d) 2019 | (e) 2020 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | 1,935,841 | 1,518,910 | 1,595,372 | 1,786,633 | 746,028 | 7,582,784 |
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | 38,486 | 23,997 | 21,331 | 19,925 | 10,455 | 114,194 |
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | 38,486 | 23,997 | 21,331 | 19,925 | 10,455 | 114,194 |
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. | 14,042 | 9,794 | 35,326 | 12,818 | 71,980 | |
| 12 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) .. | ||||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | 1,988,369 | 1,552,701 | 1,616,703 | 1,841,884 | 769,301 | 7,768,958 |
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
| e |
Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): |
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| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by 0.035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | 1 | |
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2
Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
2 | |
| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | 3 | |
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | 4 | |
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) | 5 | |
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | 6 | |
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | 7 | |
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8
Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
8 | |
| 9 Distributable amount for 2020 from Section C, line 6 | 9 | |
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | 10 | |
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2020 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2020 |
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| 1 Distributable amount for 2020 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2019 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI). See instructions. |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2020: | ||||
| a From 2015....... | ||||
| b From 2016....... | ||||
| c From 2017....... | ||||
| d From 2018....... | ||||
| e From 2019....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2020 distributable amount | ||||
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Carryover from 2015 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2020 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
| $ | ||||
| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2020 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2020, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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6
Remaining underdistributions for 2020. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2021. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2016..... | ||||
| b Excess from 2017..... | ||||
| c Excess from 2018..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2019..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2020..... | ||||
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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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| FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | TO BE A CONTEMPORARY FORUM FOR THEVISUAL ARTS THROUGH EDUCATION, EXPLORATION, COLLABORATION AND EXHIBITION, AND TO ENGAGE MINDS, EXPAND PERSPECTIVES AND INSPIRE GROWTH IN STUDENTS OF ALL AGES, TEACHERS, ARTISTS, AND THE COMMUNITY. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A | ART EDUCATION: THE ANN ARBOR ART CENTER ART EDUCATION PROGRAMS PROVIDE AN ARRAY OF EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES AND SKILL LEVELS. IN 2020 USING ZOOM, WE FACILITATED 75 ONLINE REMOTE COURSES, WORKSHOPS, AND YOUTH ART CAMPS FOR OVER 950 YOUTH AND ADULTS. CLASS MEDIUMS RANGED FROM TRADITIONAL (PAINTING, DRAWING, AND PRINTMAKING) TO CONTEMPORARY (POLYMER CLAY AND DIGITAL DRAWING). ALL CLASSES ARE TAUGHT BY EXPERIENCED INSTRUCTORS WITH MFA, BFA, OR ART EDUCATION DEGREES. WE ALSO LAUNCHED OUR ARTBOX PROGRAMMING FOCUSED ON ART PROJECTS AND INSPIRATION THAT IS DESIGNED TO BE PORTABLE AND DOES NOT REQUIRE A COMPUTER OR INTERNET CONNECTION. IN ADDITION TO OUR DIGITAL CLASSES AND PORTABLE ARTBOX PROGRAMMING WE ALSO PARTNERED WITH OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE FREE ART EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES (ANN ARBOR DISTRICT LIBRARY). |
| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B | ART PRESENTATION: THE GALLERIES PROGRAM AT THE ANN ARBOR ART CENTER INCLUDES THE 117 GALLERY, 117 GALLERY SHOP, AND THE AQUARIUM GALLERY. PRIOR TO THE PANDEMIC, THE 117 GALLERY HOSTED FOUR EXHIBITIONS THAT WERE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND OUR SMALL STREET-FACING AQUARIUM GALLERY HOSTED FIVE MICRO-EXHIBITIONS. WITH THE DESIRE TO CONTINUE PROVIDING OUR COMMUNITY WITH VISUAL ART EXPERIENCES DURING THE PANDEMIC, WE OPENED THE JURIED EXHIBITION, ART NOW: PHOTOGRAPHY, IN A VIRTUAL GALLERY. AFTER ART NOW: PHOTOGRAPHY CLOSED, THE EXHIBITIONS TEAM SHIFTED FOCUS TO PLANNING AND LAUNCHING A2AC MURALS. IN AUGUST, WE COMPLETED AND LAUNCHED A BRAND NEW ONLINE RETAIL SHOPPING PLATFORM AS PART OF OUR WEBSITE. THE A2AC SHOP NOW CAN VIRTUALLY SUPPORT THE ART CENTER'S 400+ ARTISTS AND IS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO SHOWCASE LOCAL AND REGIONAL ARTISTS' ARTWORK AND MAKE PURCHASING POSSIBLE WITH A SINGLE CLICK. IN 2020: 433 ARTISTS SUBMITTED 1,183 WORKS OF ART TO OPEN CALLS; OVER 415 ARTISTS EXHIBITED OR SOLD THEIR WORK IN THE 117 GALLERY OR 117 GALLERY SHOP; AND FOUR EXHIBITIONS INSTALLED IN THE CITY GALLERY AT CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C | COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND OUTREACH: WITH ACCESSIBILITY AS A PRIORITY, OUR ART IN PUBLIC PROGRAM PRODUCED A COLLECTION OF TEN MURALS ON VARIOUS BUILDINGS IN DOWNTOWN ANN ARBOR KNOWN AS A2AC MURALS. EARLY IN THE PANDEMIC, THE A2AC LAUNCHED MULTIPLE OUTREACH PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO KEEP YOUTH AND ADULTS ENGAGED WITH CREATIVE EXPRESSION WHILE SAFELY SHELTERED- IN-PLACE. OUR EDUCATION TEAM DEVELOPED AN ART RESOURCES SECTION ON OUR WEBSITE AND CREATED A SUITE OF "TAKE-A-BREAK & MAKE" VIDEOS, ALSO HOUSED ON OUR WEBSITE. BOTH FEATURED FUN AND EASY PROJECTS USING MATERIALS COMMONLY FOUND AROUND THE HOME AND ARE APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES. ARTBOX: OUTREACH PROVIDES A CREATIVE OUTLET-ART SUPPLIES AND PROJECT IDEAS IN A BOX- FOR KIDS TO USE AT HOME. BY PARTNERING WITH FUNDERS AND SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN NON-PROFIT AGENCIES, WE LEVERAGED THEIR EXISTING DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS AND PROVIDED ARTBOXES TO UNDERSERVED AND AT-RISK YOUTH. SINCE LAUNCH IN APRIL 2020, WE HAVE DISTRIBUTED OVER 4,600 ARTBOXES TO 35+ AGENCIES. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B | THE 990 WILL BE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BEFORE FILING. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C | AN OPERATING PRINCIPAL OF THE ORGANIZATION IS THAT ALL VENDORS OF 5,000 OR MORE MUST ACKNOWLEDGE ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS IN RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE ORGANIZATION. BOARD OF DIRECTORS MUST ACKNOWLEDGE ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST THEY MAY HAVE IN DISCUSSIONS AND VOTING ON ANY BUSINESS WITH THEIR COMPANIES. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A | YES - THE HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DOES PERIODIC REVIEWS COMPARING THE ART ASSOCIATION'S COMPENSATION LEVELS TO THAT OF SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS. COMPENSATION IS BASED ON SALARY RANGES FOR EACH POSITION AND PERIODIC PERFORMANCE REVIEWS. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B | YES - THE HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DOES PERIODIC REVIEWS COMPARING THE ART ASSOCIATION'S COMPENSATION LEVELS TO THAT OF SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS. COMPENSATION IS BASED ON SALARY RANGES FOR EACH POSITION AND PERIODIC PERFORMANCE REVIEWS. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 | ALL DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AT THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICE. |
| FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 | GALLERY COST OF GOODS SOLD 0 SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSES 0 RENTAL EXPENSES 0 GALLERY COST OF GOODS SOLD 0 SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSES 0 RENTAL EXPENSES 0 |
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