ILLUMINATION EVENTS INC
AI Summary
ILLUMINATION EVENTS INC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to producing large-scale public art festivals in New York City, with a focus on visual arts. Its mission is to empower local artists while providing families the opportunity to experience light-based art in an outdoor setting, exemplified by the distribution of 15,000 free tickets at its recent festival in Brooklyn. With an operating budget of $95.3K and total revenue of $92.8K for the 2024 filing year, the organization does not rely on a single funder for 50% or more of its revenue. More information can be found on their website at http://www.illumination.nyc.
Mission Statement
ILLUMINATION LIGHT ART FESTIVAL PRODUCES LARGE SCALE PUBLIC ART FESTIVALS IN NEW YORK CITY THAT HAND OUT FREE TICKETS TO THE COMMUNITY. LAST YEAR WE PRODUCED AN ART FESTIVAL IN BROOKLYN AND HANDED OUT 15,000 FREE TICKETS TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THE EVENTS ARE CONDUCTED BY THE ILLUMINATION NYC TEAM WHICH CONSISTS CURRENTLY OF RON FISHER, FLO TONG, ETHAN POPE, ROBERT MONTENEGRO, AND SAM SKALBECK WHO CO-PRODUCE THE EVENTS. EACH OF US DEDICATES 20% OF OUR TIME AND WE DO NOT TAKE A SALARY FOR OUR EFFORTS. ACTIVITIES ARE FUNDED THROUGH GRANTS, VIP TICKETS, AND MERCHANDISE & CONCESSION SALES. A LARGE PORTION OF THE FIRST FESTIVAL WAS FUNDED BY RON FISHER BUT WE ARE MOVING TOWARDS A MODEL THAT IS SUPPORTED BY GRANTS AND THE VIPS. OUR ACTIVITIES FURTHER OUR PURPOSE BY PROVIDING NEW YORK FAMILIES A CHANCE TO EXPERIENCE LIGHT-BASED ART IN AN OUTDOOR SETTING. OUR MISSION IS TO EMPOWER LOCAL ARTISTS TO BUILD THESE WORKS AND GIVE FAMILIES AN OPPORTUNITY TO ENJOY THEM.
Cause Areas
1
Visual arts
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Charity Verification Snapshot
IRS EO Business Master File Status
Listed as tax-exempt
IRS Pub 78 Status
Eligible for tax-deductible gifts
IRS Revocation Status
Listed as revoked
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Funder
Total Funding
Funding Share
PAYPAL CHARITABLE GIVING FUND
$708.8M
< 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ILLUMINATION EVENTS INC’s budget?
In 2024, ILLUMINATION EVENTS INC reported an annual operating budget of around $95 thousand. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does ILLUMINATION EVENTS INC support?
ILLUMINATION EVENTS INC supports work in Visual arts.
Where does ILLUMINATION EVENTS INC operate?
ILLUMINATION EVENTS INC is headquartered in BROOKLYN, NY.
Who funded ILLUMINATION EVENTS INC recently?
In 2024, ILLUMINATION EVENTS INC received grants from PAYPAL CHARITABLE GIVING FUND. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant ILLUMINATION EVENTS INC received in 2024?
The largest grant to ILLUMINATION EVENTS INC in 2024 exceeds $8,487.