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Art 4 Life

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Arts, Culture and Humanities / Arts Education (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$1.78M (2023)

Expenses
$935k (2023)

Total Assets
$2.17M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$143k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,779,208
Expenses
$934,886
Net Income
$844,322
Net Assets
$2,029,582
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $1,775,976
99.8%
Investment Income $1,497
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,735
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $98,385
10.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $475,532
50.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,172,582
Total Liabilities $143,000
Net Assets $2,029,582
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sandra Santoro (President) $86,000 $0 $12,405
Melany Savitt (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Sue Rubin (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,140,542
Expenses
$791,443
Net Income
$1,349,099
Net Assets
$1,185,260
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $788,969
36.9%
Program Services $1,350,646
63.1%
Investment Income $927
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $87,417
11.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $408,048
51.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,444,027
Total Liabilities $258,767
Net Assets $1,185,260
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sandra Santoro (President) $68,659 $0 $1,418
Melany Savitt (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Sue Rubin (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$236,125
Expenses
$555,789
Net Income
-$319,664
Net Assets
-$163,839
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $39,464
16.7%
Program Services $196,020
83.0%
Investment Income $261
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $380
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $75,109
13.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $141,536
25.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $242,774
Total Liabilities $406,613
Net Assets -$163,839
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sandra Santoro (President) $73,691 $0 $1,418
Melany Savitt (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Sue Rubin (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$953,987
Expenses
$1,112,193
Net Income
-$158,206
Net Assets
$155,825
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $951,234
99.7%
Investment Income $2,753
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $79,683
7.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $643,932
57.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $157,788
Total Liabilities $1,963
Net Assets $155,825
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sandra Santoro (President) $79,683 $0 $1,418
Sue Rubin (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Melani Savitt (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,549,585
Expenses
$1,333,836
Net Income
$215,749
Net Assets
$314,031
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $100
0.0%
Program Services $1,547,270
99.9%
Investment Income $2,215
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $75,266
5.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $811,155
60.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $347,837
Total Liabilities $33,806
Net Assets $314,031
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sandra Santoro (President) $75,266 $0 $1,553
Melani Savitt (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Sue Rubin (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,282,649
Expenses
$1,245,412
Net Income
$37,237
Net Assets
$98,282
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $1,282,031
100.0%
Investment Income $618
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $73,435
5.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $747,183
60.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $276,498
Total Liabilities $178,216
Net Assets $98,282
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sandra Santoro (President) $73,435 $0 $2,400
Melani Savitt (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Sue Rubin (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,267,973
Expenses
$1,152,703
Net Income
$115,270
Net Assets
$61,045
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $209
0.0%
Program Services $1,266,710
99.9%
Investment Income $1,054
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $718,838
62.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $208,660
Total Liabilities $147,615
Net Assets $61,045
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sandra Santoro (President) $69,770 $0 $1,620
Melani Savitt (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Sue Rubin (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$989,705
Expenses
$1,066,179
Net Income
-$76,474
Net Assets
-$54,225
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $50
0.0%
Program Services $989,345
100.0%
Investment Income $310
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $637,285
59.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $101,993
Total Liabilities $156,218
Net Assets -$54,225
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sandra Santoro (President) $65,786 $0 $6,203
Melani Savitt (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Sue Rubin (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,000,058
Expenses
$1,081,269
Net Income
-$81,211
Net Assets
$22,249
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $999,597
100.0%
Investment Income $461
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $72,218
6.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $571,459
52.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $136,183
Total Liabilities $113,934
Net Assets $22,249
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sandra Santoro (President) $64,710 $0 $7,508
Melany Savitt (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Sue Rubin (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,014,012
Expenses
$966,978
Net Income
$47,034
Net Assets
$103,460
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $338
0.0%
Program Services $1,013,157
99.9%
Investment Income $517
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $64,923
6.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $522,433
54.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $203,103
Total Liabilities $99,643
Net Assets $103,460
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sandra Santoro (President) $57,785 $0 $7,139
Elizabeth Newll (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Sue Rubin (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$840,453
Expenses
$801,046
Net Income
$39,407
Net Assets
$56,426
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,314
0.3%
Program Services $837,298
99.6%
Investment Income $841
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $60,490
7.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $426,977
53.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $155,529
Total Liabilities $99,103
Net Assets $56,426

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$778,842
Expenses
$730,151
Net Income
$48,691
Net Assets
$17,019
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,103
0.1%
Program Services $777,298
99.8%
Investment Income $441
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $60,944
8.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $369,103
50.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $87,919
Total Liabilities $70,900
Net Assets $17,019

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$580,014
Expenses
$660,144
Net Income
-$80,130
Net Assets
-$31,672
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $579,892
100.0%
Investment Income $122
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $59,000
8.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $337,689
51.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $35,814
Total Liabilities $67,486
Net Assets -$31,672

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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