The Ark
The Ark
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About this organization
Mission
The Ark is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the enrichment of the human spirit through the presentation, preservation, and encouragement of folk, roots and ethnic music and related arts. The Ark provides a safe and welcoming atmosphere for all people to listen to, learn about, perform and share music.
About
The organization provided for the preservation and presentation of folk and ethnic music by presenting 333 music programs to 80,471 audience members drawn from southeast Michigan and surrounding areas.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
From their filing, the objective of the non-profit is stated as “To provide for the preservation and presentation of american folk and ethnic music and folklore and to educate the public and musicians about the history, origins, and values of american and ethnic music”.
When talking about its functions, they were outlined as: “To provide for the preservation and presentation of american folk and ethnic music and folklore and to educate the public and musicians about the history, origins, and values of american and ethnic music”.
- The legally reported state of operation for the non-profit is MI.
- According to the filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 is 117 N First Street Suite 40, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104.
- The non-profit organization as of 2020 has a total of 15 employees reported on their form.
- 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 $171,183.
- The CEO's compensation within the organization is determined through a thorough evaluation by an impartial entity.
- The organization elects its board members.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 15 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1973.
- 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 $803,720 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $259,870 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- 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.