# The Arts Connection Inc

Arts education nonprofit in New York, New York 10001. EIN 13-2953240. Data as of November 8, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/132953240-the-arts-connection-inc

## Mission (the organization's own words)

> The organization's purpose is to initiate and administer programs linking the resources of professional arts organizations with inner-city communities in nyc.

Source: Form 990, year ending Aug 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/132953240/202611329349301226/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Arts education (IRS activity code A25Z)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 1980
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | $4,004,151 | $3,850,307 | $1,623,901 | $1,037,412 | 132 | 23 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/132953240/202611329349301226/full) |
| Aug 2024 | $3,574,649 | $4,215,784 | $1,698,559 | $883,568 | 144 | 24 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/132953240/202521649349300037/full) |
| Aug 2023 | $5,209,422 | $5,050,070 | $1,793,003 | $1,520,549 | 152 | 22 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/132953240/202441979349301424/full) |
| Aug 2022 | $4,435,717 | $4,600,867 | $1,977,550 | $1,361,197 | 141 | 21 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/132953240/202411699349300956/full) |
| Aug 2021 | $4,972,330 | $4,025,766 | $2,703,336 | $1,491,347 | 153 | 21 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/132953240/202300609349300985/full) |

Expense split, year ending Aug 2025: programs $2,933,695 (76%), management $403,235 (10%), fundraising $513,377 (13%).

Revenue sources, year ending Aug 2025: gifts and grants $2,577,463, program fees $1,422,469, investment income $0.

Growth label: **Steady** (about -5% a year, Aug 2021 to Aug 2025). Growth label: we compare total revenue on the oldest and the newest return shown above. Growing means revenue rose by more than 10% a year on average, Shrinking means it fell by more than 10% a year, and Steady means a change between -10% and +10% a year. The rate is the compounded yearly average between the two returns, so it hides ups and downs in between (see the table). We only label groups with returns at least a year apart and at least $5,000 of revenue on the oldest one. This is our own calculation, not an IRS rating or a judgment of quality.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 5 of 31 arts education nonprofits in New York.
- Revenue $4,004,151 is higher than roughly 80 to 90% of 56 arts education nonprofits in New York; median $597,349.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- New York County, New York: about 220,513 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 224 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.0 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in New York: 488 licensed child care centers, 352 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/new-york/new-york
- New York rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/new-york

## Questions

**What is The Arts Connection Inc's EIN?**

The Arts Connection Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-2953240. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is The Arts Connection Inc a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists The Arts Connection Inc in New York, New York as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 1980. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to The Arts Connection Inc tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to The Arts Connection Inc as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does The Arts Connection Inc do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Aug 2025: "The organization's purpose is to initiate and administer programs linking the resources of professional arts organizations with inner-city communities in nyc." The IRS classifies it as: Arts education.

**How much money does The Arts Connection Inc take in?**

For the year ending Aug 2025, The Arts Connection Inc reported total revenue of $4,004,151 and total expenses of $3,850,307 on its Form 990 (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.