University City Arts League Inc

“The 990 is prepared and provided to the governing body and the executive director for review. All comments and questions are answered. Once all he comments and questions have been resolved the executive director provides the authorization of the form 990 to be filed.”

“Board and committee members as well as key employees are required to complete a disclosures affiliation form annually.”

“The board of directors meets and discusses the annual compensation of the executive driector.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“Founded in 1967, the arts league (university city arts league, ucal, tal) is the neighborhood hub for arts education in west philadelphia. Our contemporary art center champions intergenerational learning with a wide array of visual and performing arts programs, classes, workshops, and residencies. We are committed to our relationships with surrounding schools, community centers, individuals, and our neighbors. Historically dedicated to cultivating and sustaining new talent by way of offering consistent paid opportunities, professional development,and exhibiting space to the broader arts community. The arts league functions as an amplifier for creative voices of all backgrounds,providing the space for exploration, growth, and joy. Our programming is split between three main areas community arts, classes and workshops.”

“Our community arts (ca) program is dedicated to offering comprehensive arts education to school age students in west philadelphia, ensuring accessibility by providing the program for free. Participants receive all necessary supplies and materials, along with transportation to and from the facility when needed. The initiative collaborates with three local elementary and middle schools, four recreational centers, public parks, and various organizations in west and southwest philadelphia, including university city. The program's reach extends to the 19104, 19131, 19151, 19139, 19143, 19142, 19145, and 19153 zip codes, serving an annual average of 3,000 people. Notably, 39% of the onsite program audience falls under the low-income category, while a higher percentage, 87%, of the outreach audience is considered low income.”