Downtown Art Center
DOWNTOWN ART CENTER (DAC) WAS ESTABLISHED TO BUILD A THRIVING AND VIBRANT DOWNTOWN/CHINATOWN THROUGH THE POWER OF CREATIVITY AND THE ARTS. THE DAC IN THE CHINATOWN GATEWAY PLAZA PROVIDES CREATIVE ARTS EXPERIENCE TO ALL INCOMES, AGES AND SKILL LEVELS. PROVIDES COLLABORATING ARTS AND CULTURE NONPROFITS AFFORDABLE SPACES FOR OFFICES, CREATIVE MAKER SPACES, AND ART EXHIBITIONS, CLASSES, AND SPECIAL EVENTS. DAC SUPPORTS HAWAII'S ART COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES EXHIBIT AND SELL THEIR WORK TO THE GREATER COMMUNITY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$351K
+10.9% YoY
Revenue
$868K
+11.5% YoY
Net Investment Income
$9K
+68.9% YoY
Expenses
$836K
+4.3% YoY
About Downtown Art Center
Based on IRS filings
Downtown Art Center is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in HONOLULU, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $351K in total assets. Net investment income was $9K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $351,382 | $316,908 | $339,504 |
| Revenue | $868,359 | $779,022 | $658,744 |
| Expenses | $836,462 | $801,618 | $409,300 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $9,006 | $5,331 | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TWIGG-SMITH SHARON | PRESIDENT | 3 | — |
| LING FLORA | VICE PRESIDENT | 2.5 | — |
| MULLIKEN NOREEN | VICE PRESIDENT | 2.5 | — |
| MERRIAM MARK | TREASURY | 3 | — |
| LI SUSAN | SECRETARY | 2.5 | — |
| SANDRA POHL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 15 | $40,718 |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Downtown Art Center?
Downtown Art Center is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in HONOLULU, HI. It holds $351K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Downtown Art Center?
As of 2024, Downtown Art Center holds $351K in total assets with $868K in annual revenue.
Where does Downtown Art Center operate?
Downtown Art Center has awarded grants in Hawaii.
What is Downtown Art Center's EIN?
Downtown Art Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-0354745. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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