Civic Intelligence

Art Is My Weapon

EIN 82-5174855 • 501(c)3 • Minneapolis, MN

Pub. 78 Eligible990-N CoverageNTEE X20
5053 Vincent Ave NMinneapolis, MN 55430

artismyweapon.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

81st percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 81% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE X20 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

74th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 74% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE X20 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

29th percentile

-0.6%

Higher net margin than 29% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE X20 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

95th percentile

$51,325

Higher top officer pay than 95% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 27.6% of source-year revenue.

NTEE X20 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

28th percentile

-20%

Faster asset growth than 28% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE X20 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

94th percentile

121%

Faster revenue growth than 94% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE X20 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Down

$6,501

Down $1,592 (-20%) from 2023

Liabilities

$468

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

Down

$10,697

Down $79 (-0.7%) from 2023

Revenue

Up

$185,624

Up $101,806 (+121%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$186,720

Up $113,153 (+154%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$1,096

Down $11,347 (-111%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$15K$10K$5.0K$0Assets 2023: $8,093Net Assets 2023: $10,7762023Assets 2024: $6,501Liabilities 2024: $468Net Assets 2024: $10,6972024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$6,501
Liabilities$468
Net Assets$10,697

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2023: $83,818Expenses 2023: $73,567Net Income 2023: $10,2512023Revenue 2024: $185,624Expenses 2024: $186,720Net Income 2024: -$1,0962024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$185,624
Expenses$186,720
Net Income-$1,096

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Apr 2, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$185,624
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

SEE SCHEDULE O

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Community Engagement- We have delivered programming to over 600 students in Minneapolis Public Schools, and youth-serving organizations.-$39,089
Community Charity- We supported 60 or more youth families directly affected by gun violence. We cover their emergent and other basic needs.-$29,123
Community Outreach- Through Hennepin County Community Well Being, we ve reached hundreds of youth through art as a way to address gun violence-$11,292
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
NIKKI MCCOMBLead OrgainzerPT$51,325-$51,325
CHANDA SMITH BAKEREx Officio-$0--
HEATHER HUMBERTBoard Memeber-$0--
SHANNON SMITH JONESBoard Member-$0--
KERRY ANN MORGANBoard Member-$0--
KENZIE OKEEFEBoard Member-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Art Is My Weapon
EIN
82-5174855
Phone
6126364425
Address
5053 VINCENT AVE N, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55430

Signing Officer

Name
Nikki Mccomb
Title
Director
Phone
6126364425
Signed
2025-04-02
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
New Beginning Financial Group LLC
Address
3330 CUMBERLAND BLVD SUITE 500, ATLANTA, GA 30339
Preparer
Rickele M Wingo
Phone
8774836234
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part III

Art is My Weapon MN is a 501 C3 that aims to use art and creativity to spark social change.

Part I, line 16

Description: ADMINISTRATION Amount: 404

Part I, line 16

Description: ADVERTISING Amount: 1677

Part I, line 16

Description: AUTOMOBILE EXPENSES Amount: 4355

Part I, line 16

Description: BANK SERVICE CHARGES Amount: 328

Part I, line 16

Description: BUSINESS LICENSE AND FEES Amount: 103

Part I, line 16

Description: DEPRECIATION (FORM 4562) Amount: 760

Part I, line 16

Description: DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS Amount: 43

Part I, line 16

Description: EMERGENCY AND BASIC NEEDS FUND Amount: 29123

Part I, line 16

Description: FOOD SUPPORT/WORKSHOPS Amount: 3592

Part I, line 16

Description: LIABILITY INSURANCE Amount: 3282

Part I, line 16

Description: MEALS Amount: 3868

Part I, line 16

Description: MERCHANT FEES Amount: 14

Part I, line 16

Description: MISC EXPENSES Amount: 753

Part I, line 16

Description: MN DEPT OF REVENUE Amount: 223

Part I, line 16

Description: OFFICE EXPENSES Amount: 2502

Part I, line 16

Description: STAFF/PROGRAM INCIDENTALS Amount: 3265

Part I, line 16

Description: SUPPLIES Amount: 19085

Part I, line 16

Description: TRAVEL Amount: 271

Part I, line 16

Description: WORKSHOP SUPPLIES Amount: 3525

Part I, line 16

Description: YOUTH LED MARKETING/PROMO Amount: 1000

Part II, line 24

Description: 2008 CHEVY TAHOE BOY Amount: 3700 EOY Amount: 2940

Part II, line 26

Description: SMALL BUSINESS CHECKING BOY Amount: 0 EOY Amount: 468

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