Art Encounter
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Connects people of all ages and backgrounds through interactive visual art encounters. For fiscal year 2025 it reported $598K in revenue, $573K in expenses, and $556K in net assets.Pt I
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Mural Arts
The goal of the program is to uplift and beautify neighborhoods with mural art through creative partnerships with community organizations, schools, and business districts. The Organization pairs professional artists with community members and youth to create large-scale public works of art that last for years to come.
Outreach School
School programs are at the heart of community engagement to bring art to youth across the Chicago area. The Organization empowers students from a broad range of backgrounds through engaging explorations of art that critical thinking, creativity, and self-discovery.
Non-Local Travel Tours
Trips offer the change to experience the art world in a fresh and stimulating new way. The Organization organizes unique and diverse opportunities for global exploration, provide otherwise unattainable access to private collections, artist studios, museums, and galleries, plus authentic local food and culture, all led by knowledgeable…
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Compensation history total reportable pay by year · 1 named individual · Part VII
| Name | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 | FY2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lea Pinsky | $78,750 | $79,560 | $65,271 | $48,643 | $60,000 | $59,583 |
Total reportable compensation (Form 990 Part VII column D / Schedule J column E) by filing year, matched by name within this organization. The Schedule J base / bonus / deferred breakdown is not parsed into this dataset.
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Same NTEE category, revenue band, and state where available. Descriptive — not a grade.
| Metric | This org | Peer median | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Program ratio | 70% | — | — |
| Overhead ratio | 17% | — | — |
| Fundraising cost ratio | 29% | — | — |
| Revenue growth | -10% | — | — |
| Investment management fee ratio | 0% | — | — |
| Legal fee ratio | 0% | — | — |
| Accounting fee ratio | 0% | — | — |
| Fundraising fee ratio | 0% | — | — |
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