Chashama, Inc.
Chashama, Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
Chashama supports thriving communities by transforming temporarily vacant properties into spaces where art can flourish. It was founded by Anita Durst with the central purpose of keeping artists in New York by giving them the space to create. Since 1995, chashama has transformed more than 40 vacant properties, giving 7,500 artists access to subsidized space which supported approximately 10,000 public presentations for over 500,000 viewers. It operates in 11 locations and supports 100 to 120 visual, performance, and film artists daily. Chashama also provides stipends as well as technical and administrative support to artists for the creation of original work.
About
Space to create gives artists affordable studio space. It's one of the largest subsidized studio residency programs in New York, and it includes professional development workshops and annual open studio events. We currently have 137 studios across the city, many of which are located at our hub at the historic Brooklyn Army Terminal.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The mission of the non-profit, as stated in the filing, is “Since 1995, chashama has revitalized over 90 properties, providing invaluable opportunities to more than 12,000 artists. chashama empowers artists at any stage of their career with affordable space to live, create and present. chashama also brings vibrant, artistic programming to audiences of all ages and backgrounds by annually presenting over 130 free, public events to diverse neighborhoods throughout new york city. chashama's workspace program provides low-cost artist studios in a professionally, supportive, creative environment. our presentation program helps artists fully realize their creative visions through exhibition and performance space. with professional development workshops, visiting curator opportunities, and financial, logistical and marketing support, we invest in artists, increasing their prospects for success.”.
When referring to its tasks, they were described as: “Chashama brings together artists and property owners to provide space where artists can live, work, and present.”.
- The non-profit is operating legally in the state of NY.
- The non-profit's address for the year 2020 is listed as SAME AS C ABOVE, NEW YORK, NY, 10017 in the filing.
- The form submitted by the non-profit organization for 2020 reports 32 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $127,701.
- The CEO's salary plan within the organization is not subject to review and approval from a neutral entity.
- The organization has 14 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1995.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $880,361 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $186,890 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization pays grants to individuals.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.