Arts for Learning Connecticut (formerly known as Young Audiences of Connecticut)
3074 Whitney Avenue
Building 2, 2nd Floor
Hamden CT 06518-2396
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Contact Information
Address 3074 Whitney Avenue
Building 2, 2nd Floor
Hamden, CT 06518-2396
Telephone (203) 230-8101 x
Fax 203-230-8131
E-mail info@aflct.org
Web and Social Media
Web Site http://www.aflct.org
2013 Artist Showcase Display
Sarah Noble School hosted AFLCT Apr. 2013
Mission
Mission:  Through Arts for Learning Connecticut's (AFLCT) diverse roster of artists, our mission is to engage participants of all ages and abilities in learning creatively through the arts.
 
Vision:  We envision people of all ages and abilities in CT actively participating in the arts.  AFLCT serves as an essential resource for arts engagement in the state.  This engagement flows from a roster of professional teaching and performing artists who spread their artistic expertise and inquiry into multiple disciplines to stimulate life long learning and creativity.  Our work transforms the public's understanding of the value of the arts as an active and natural part of everyone's life. 
A Great OpportunityHelpThe nonprofit has used this field to provide information about a special campaign, project or event that they are raising funds for now.
A Great Opportunity is AFLCT Family Literacy Evenings which consists of an evening at a greater New Haven area Title I School where an AFLCT storyteller presents an interactive storytelling session where family members of all ages are encouraged to take part in the stories. Concepts that are reinforced are:
The importance of oral storytelling and sharing stories
The importance of family reading time
The importance of story structure
The importance of building family libraries and visiting libraries.
AFLCT Family Literacy Evenings will take place in 12 Title I schools in greater New Haven and all families will receive a book to build their home library, that dovetails with the learning that takes place during the evening.
 
The AFLCT Family Literacy Evenings will benefit over 1,500 people and provide over 500 books for families.
 
The total cost of the ALFCT Family Literacy Evenings including artist fees, administration and books is $8,000. 
 
A Great Opportunity Ending Date Dec 30 2016
At A Glance
Year of Incorporation 1981
Former Names
Young Audiences Connecticut, Inc.
Organization's type of tax exempt status Public Supported Charity
Organization received a competitive grant from the community foundation in the past five years Yes
Leadership
CEO/Executive Director Ms. Eileen Carpinella
Board Chair Ms. Kelley Fournier
Board Chair Company Affiliation Achieve Hartford
Financial Summary
 
Projected Revenue $988,000.00
Projected Expenses $980,607.00
Statements
Mission
Mission:  Through Arts for Learning Connecticut's (AFLCT) diverse roster of artists, our mission is to engage participants of all ages and abilities in learning creatively through the arts.
 
Vision:  We envision people of all ages and abilities in CT actively participating in the arts.  AFLCT serves as an essential resource for arts engagement in the state.  This engagement flows from a roster of professional teaching and performing artists who spread their artistic expertise and inquiry into multiple disciplines to stimulate life long learning and creativity.  Our work transforms the public's understanding of the value of the arts as an active and natural part of everyone's life. 
Background

Established in 1979, Young Audiences of Connecticut Inc. began as an organization providing 500 classical and cultural music performances in Fairfield and New Haven counties. Since then, Arts for Learning Connecticut, Inc. (AFLCT) has grown and now includes providing educational arts experiences to over 350,000 children, families, and people of all ages and abilities annually, in every county in Connecticut. Each year, AFLCT delivers 1,000 performances, 1,000 workshops and 50 artist residencies engaging children, teachers, families and people of all ages in arts experiences that promote life-long learning. Our educational arts programs are held in schools, libraries, and community centers in 86% of towns and cities in Connecticut.

Goals: Arts for Learning Connecticut goals are threefold:

-To increase arts learning experiences to underserved areas, urban and rural, throughout Connecticut;

-To provide teachers opportunities to learn and implement arts integration in their classrooms;

-To impact learning through arts integration experiences in schools and after school settings throughout Connecticut.
Impact
Past year accomplishments include:
1. Over 350,000 children, teachers, families and elder learners impacted with arts learning in their communities through AFLCT programming.
2. 86% of the 169 towns and cities in CT had educational art learning programs in their schools, libraries and community centers through AFLCT.
3. Over 100 professional teaching artists participated in 1,000 performances, 1,000 workshops and 50 artist in residence programs, and 10 arts residency programs for children with disabilities statewide.
4. Over 10 schools participating in the Arts Partners Program which brings a model of arts integration right into the classrooms of the schools with teachers working along side the artists. 
 
Goals for Current Year
1) Board reorganization and new board expectations
2) Establishment of new 1,3 and 5 year Strategic Plan 
3) New focus on developing corporate support for our performing, cultural, and other arts programming and establishing corporate arts training programs
4) Outbound marketing effort by region to reach more schools in CT
5) Establishment of 5 new partnerships statewide, including education organizations, youth serving organizations, and other arts organizations
6) Increase school partnerships for the Arts Partners Schools Initiative, which provides Teaching Artist residencies in classrooms and professional development workshops for teachers and artists in arts integration methods.
 
 
 
Needs
1. Increase contributed income from corporate and foundation grants, and individual donations, to continually provide high-quality arts programming throughout Connecticut.
2.  Increase Board capacity for quality governance and financial oversight.
3.  Increase venues to host artists and arts programming to meet the need of all learning abilities, including: Pre-K - Grade 12 schools, libraries, community centers, pediatric hospitals; and to offer a variety of arts options, including: performances, workshops, residencies, and after-school programs.
4. Development of family engagement programming to positively impact reading readiness and literacy.
5. Increase volunteer base, which is currently 50 volunteers, to help set-up and break-down performance events, and to help at our signature fundraising events.
 
CEO Statement

For the past 20 years, I have been associated with  Arts for Learning Connecticut.  I have witnessed tremendous growth in our programming statewide and in the depth of educational impact that arts programming has on children, teachers and families and people of all abilities.  We have developed lifelong learning programs for our elder learners and developed professional training for our master teaching artists as well as entered into partnerships with schools to embed artists in their daily curriculum. 

AFLCT is unique because it brings professional artists together with children, teachers and families so that learning takes place around the state in numerous locations. AFLCT is the only organization in the state that is devoted solely to arts and education. Our artists reach children in 86% of the towns and cities in Connecticut annually impacting over 350,000 children.  The past years have been difficult ones as arts education funding has been slashed in our schools, making it all the more imperative that we aggressively seek funding and partnerships to insure that our programming continues in schools and communities.

Our roster is a diverse group of teaching artists that are artistically excellent who have all created programming-performances, workshops and residencies that incorporate core curriculum standards in literacy, math, social studies and science.  Our artists represent the best in all the arts disciplines-music, dance, theatre, storytelling, literary and visual arts.

 
Board Chair Statement
My first five minutes witnessing a teaching artist interact with a child convinced me:  Arts for Learning Connecticut programs transform lives.  When a teaching artist has connected with a student, the look of acknowledgement and appreciation of the power of the arts as a learning tool is immediately evident.  AFLCT's gifted artists convey the importance of the arts in shaping our perspective on the world.
 
With a growing number of programs tailored for adults as well as children, Arts for Learning Connecticut is truly the premier organization in CT for providing robust arts education programs for the public.  Our distinguished roster of teaching and performing artists translate their talents into valuable and influential teaching methods that unleash the creativity that dwells within us all.  That's just the first step.  To ensure that the arts remain integrated into the lives of those touched by the organization, AFLCT is the leading expert for training teachers and community leaders on how to integrate the arts into their curriculum.
 
For almost 35 years, AFLCT has built a reputation as a valued community partner to enhance education through the arts for people of all ages.  Your support is vital in ensuring that AFLCT can continue its important mission of supporting the arts as a precious discipline that fosters creativity and lifelong learning.
Service Categories
Primary Organization Category Arts,Culture & Humanities / Arts Education
Secondary Organization Category Youth Development / Youth Development Programs
Tertiary Organization Category Education / Primary & Elementary Schools
Areas Served
State wide
Ansonia
Bethany
Branford
Cheshire
Derby
East Haven
Guilford
Hamden
Lower Naugatuck Valley
Madison
Milford
New Haven
North Branford
North Haven
Orange
Oxford
Seymour
Shelton
Shoreline
Wallingford
West Haven
Woodbridge
Other
Arts for Learning Connecticut currently serves children, teachers and families in Fairfield, New Haven, Middlesex, Windham, Hartford, Litchfield, and New London Counties, reaching 86% of cities and towns in Connecticut.  AFLCT's board and staff continually strives to reach underserved areas to provide arts in education programming and educational arts experiences to people of all ages and abilities.
CEO/Executive Director/Board Comments
Arts for Learning Connecticut has the largest impact in arts education in the state.  Our programs are excellent models of arts integrated learning.  The Summer Arts Integration Institute is in its second year, impacting teachers and artists as they work together in teams bringing arts integration into classrooms.
Programs
VSA - The International Organization on Arts and Disabilities
Description
AFLCT works to create a society where all people with disabilities learn through, participate in, and enjoy the arts.  AFLCT provides:  workshops and residencies to support all learning styles, cultures, ethnic and socio-economic levels.  Professional Development:  Teaching artists provide arts training, forums and workshops for artists, educators and people who work with children and adults with disabilities throughout the state.  We provide opportunities for children and adults to engage in VSA National programs which include the Call for Children's Art, Playwright Discovery Award and the Young Soloist Program.  In addition, over 10 residencies a year are planned that impact learners with disabilities in  school settings.
BudgetHelpSome organizations have unified budgeting and do not budget by program. Because of this, some budget fields may be blank or represent an approximation. $14,000.00
CategoryHelpAs defined by the National Center for Charitable Statistics (NCCS), Program Classification codes are linked to the Nonprofit Program Classification (N.P.C.) coding system (http://nccsdataweb.urban.org). Arts, Culture & Humanities, General/Other / General Arts Education
Population Served Elderly and/or Disabled / Children and Youth (0 - 19 years) / Other Health/Disability
Program is linked to organization’s mission and strategy Yes
Program is frequently assessed based on predetermined program goals Yes
Short Term SuccessHelpOrganizations describe near term achievement(s) or improvement(s) that will result from this program. This may represent immediate outcomes occurring as a result of the end of a session or service.
1) Oral language skills of children with hearing loss has improved due to long term residencies in music and visual arts. 
2) The shared-ability arts programming featuring dancers using wheelchairs in collaboration with the New Haven Ballet is in the process of expanding to newly identified regions of Connecticut.
 3) As part of a collaboration with the State Department of Mental Illness, AFLCT produced an art exhbit for the State Legislative Office building to increase awareness of people suffering from mental illnesses.
4) Training artists to work with people of all abilities in their performances, workshops and residencies has been a priority. 
5) National Universal Design for Learning seminars are available to the State and partners across the state. 
6) Over 25 partnerships were developed which were instrumental in achieving inclusion which is a goal as the programs are designed.
Long Term SuccessHelpOrganizations describe the ultimate change(s) that will result from this program. This may be far into the future and represent an ideal state.
AFLCT is dedicated to creating a society where all people with disabilities learn through, participate in, and enjoy the arts. Every young person with a disability deserves access to high quality arts learning experiences.  All artists in schools and arts educators should be prepared to include students with disabilities in their instruction.  All children with disabilities should have complete access to cultural facilities and activities.  All individuals with disabilities who aspire to careers in the arts should have the opportunity to develop appropriate skills. Each year AFLCT strives to continue partnerships and collaborations while developing new ones throughout the state.
Program Success Monitored ByHelpOrganizations describe the tools used to measure or track program impact.
-  A Universal Design for Learning  survey is being used by all artists, and in partnership with teachers, which measures impact of program models. 
-  Interviews with educators, students, and artists are utilized to inform future projects and training for all.
-  Students and teachers self-report the fact that students are more self-confident with the knowledge of their abilities as an artist. 
Examples of Program SuccessHelpOrganization's site specific examples of changes in clients' behaviors or testimonies of client's changes to demonstrate program success.
The Studio Jams project, for young adults diagnosed with mental illness, in collaboration with the Community Mental Health Center in New Haven has been very successful.  This program allows young people  to select their art form for in-depth study with professional artists to develop their skills as an artist.  We are now moving into year three of this program.
Core Arts Learning
Description
The Arts for Learning Initiative  - core arts learning - connects multiple arts disciplines to national core standards and integrates them into arts performances, workshops and residencies. The arts open up multiple pathways to learning in every curricular area because it provides multiple forms of expression for all learning styles.  The strength of this integration directly corresponds to teachers' abilities to communicate curriculum content using the arts in their classroom. AFLCT uses the Core Signature Services developed by YA national where each participant will: experience the art form, understand the art form, create the art form, and connect the learning to other areas of study and to their life and world. These are elements that are present in all AFLCT programs to maximize student learning and impact 21st century learning skills. This is vital to providing a strong framework for AFLCT programs and has enabled AFLCT artists to work with teachers and students effectively. 
BudgetHelpSome organizations have unified budgeting and do not budget by program. Because of this, some budget fields may be blank or represent an approximation. $25,000.00
CategoryHelpAs defined by the National Center for Charitable Statistics (NCCS), Program Classification codes are linked to the Nonprofit Program Classification (N.P.C.) coding system (http://nccsdataweb.urban.org). Arts, Culture & Humanities, General/Other / General Arts Education
Population Served Children and Youth (0 - 19 years) / Infants to Preschool (under age 5) / Families
Program is linked to organization’s mission and strategy Yes
Program is frequently assessed based on predetermined program goals Yes
Short Term SuccessHelpOrganizations describe near term achievement(s) or improvement(s) that will result from this program. This may represent immediate outcomes occurring as a result of the end of a session or service.
AFLCT artists are fully engaged in connecting to curriculum strands, creating new programs and utilizing teaching models. 
Long Term SuccessHelpOrganizations describe the ultimate change(s) that will result from this program. This may be far into the future and represent an ideal state.
Core Arts Values of AFLCT include: the arts are essential to education.  The arts foster creativity, self-esteem and teamwork.  The arts reach children of all learning styles.  The arts play a crucial role in the development of the whole person and must be a part of the curriculum of all schools as the arts contribute to the well-being of all children.  AFLCT artists are highly qualified in their field and  reflect the cultural diversity of Connecticut's communities.   The AFLCT board remains engaged and committed to the Mission, Vision and Core Values.
Program Success Monitored ByHelpOrganizations describe the tools used to measure or track program impact.
To quote a local teacher  "the artists make the teaching of these subjects come alive for my students." One principal at a school where English is not the primary language spoken in the students households commented, "the earlier students can have Arts for Learning Connecticut programs, the stronger the students literacy skills can be as they progress through each grade level.
Examples of Program SuccessHelpOrganization's site specific examples of changes in clients' behaviors or testimonies of client's changes to demonstrate program success.
In the past year AFLCT artists have created new programs connecting to national core standards for the BOOST School programs in New Haven, and the CT After School Network.  These programs have included:  Music of Math, Nutrition Dance and Health, Music and Literacy, Dance, Physics and Science, Puppetry and Literacy.  These programs have been highly successful and continue to be improved.   
Multi-cultural arts learning programs
Description
Arts for Learning Connecticut incorporates an in-depth variety of programming exploring the wonderful ethnicities across the globe.  AFLCT artists include Chinese, Brazilian, Central American, South American, North American, African, Indian, Japanese, Russian, Trinidadian, Egyptian, Irish, Native American and Polynesian. AFLCT explores, celebrates and makes sure unique cultural opportunities are available to all residents of Connecticut. AFLCT programs are available and can be enjoyed by all ages as they learn about history, legends and cultural gifts.  Historical ethnic programs even include Greek mythology; Gilgamech and the Mesopotamian World are all discovered and explored through AFLCT multi-cultural programming.
BudgetHelpSome organizations have unified budgeting and do not budget by program. Because of this, some budget fields may be blank or represent an approximation. $5,000.00
CategoryHelpAs defined by the National Center for Charitable Statistics (NCCS), Program Classification codes are linked to the Nonprofit Program Classification (N.P.C.) coding system (http://nccsdataweb.urban.org). Arts, Culture & Humanities, General/Other / General Arts Education
Population Served Children and Youth (0 - 19 years) / Families / At-Risk Populations
Short Term SuccessHelpOrganizations describe near term achievement(s) or improvement(s) that will result from this program. This may represent immediate outcomes occurring as a result of the end of a session or service.
Students are exposed to new experiences by learning about different races, cultures and  languages from the world - Japan, China, Portugal, Brazil, Spain, South American, through a variety of different disciplines. AFLCT has opened the door to students and communities exploring these cultures more deeply with added appreciation and respect for differences and similiarities.  Short-term outcomes include increased curiosity about cultures outside the United States focusing on  social studies curriculum and language exploration.
Long Term SuccessHelpOrganizations describe the ultimate change(s) that will result from this program. This may be far into the future and represent an ideal state.
By bringing cultures of the world right to the students in their schools, communities and classrooms, the students learn about different cultures, languages and customs, through dance, music and stories.  This allows them to develop valuable interpersonal and tolerance skills as they navigate a changing and diverse world.
Program Success Monitored ByHelpOrganizations describe the tools used to measure or track program impact.
Pre and post evaluations administered by school personnel and teachers indicate an increase knowledge of other cultures.  This also has translated into a desire to investigate the world in which we live.   Teamwork, creativity, critical thinking skills and problem solving - 21st Century Learning Skills, are examples of the benefits of this multicultural arts education programming.
Examples of Program SuccessHelpOrganization's site specific examples of changes in clients' behaviors or testimonies of client's changes to demonstrate program success.
Many students have followed up with requests to continue learning about dances of Brazil, learn another language and to do independent studies of other cultures. Many schools have utilized this programming for cultural awareness in their community through programs, festivals and experiences.
Family Programs
Description
Arts for Learning Connecticut has exemplary family programming for communities, schools, libraries, and cultural centers.  Programming covers the breadth of artistic endeavors as well as educational areas such as physics, math, storytelling and the creative community.  Parents and Communities for Kids (PACK) in Hamden and the Bridgeport Housing Authority are examples of family night programming for which we are seeking new funding sources on an ongoing basis to continue this programming.
BudgetHelpSome organizations have unified budgeting and do not budget by program. Because of this, some budget fields may be blank or represent an approximation. $15,000.00
CategoryHelpAs defined by the National Center for Charitable Statistics (NCCS), Program Classification codes are linked to the Nonprofit Program Classification (N.P.C.) coding system (http://nccsdataweb.urban.org). Arts, Culture & Humanities, General/Other / General Arts Education
Population Served Families / People/Families with of People with Disabilities / At-Risk Populations
Program is linked to organization’s mission and strategy Yes
Program is frequently assessed based on predetermined program goals Yes
Short Term SuccessHelpOrganizations describe near term achievement(s) or improvement(s) that will result from this program. This may represent immediate outcomes occurring as a result of the end of a session or service.
With increasing demand from Title I schools (particularly pre-and primary) AFLCT is expanding partnerships with parent groups to provide additional programming in and out of school.  AFLCT's involvement with the CT Afterschool Network reflects numerous partnerships with a variety of organizations providing after-school programs in the New Haven area. Local PTAs/PTOs have consistently provided funding to bring AFLCT programs into schools. For family programming, AFLCT is the "go to" organization hroughout the State of CT.
Long Term SuccessHelpOrganizations describe the ultimate change(s) that will result from this program. This may be far into the future and represent an ideal state.
Principals/teachers/parents are consistently telling AFLCT that additional programs that provide literacy activities for the entire family are critical in CT schools.  As part of our strategic initiatives, AFLCT is providing more programming to Title I schools and has a much higher presence in these schools than ever before.  All studies show that parental involvement is key for student success.  AFLCT collaborations with schools have and are increasingly in demand, providing even greater opportunities for parents to be involved in their child's learning as "their child's first teacher".
Program Success Monitored ByHelpOrganizations describe the tools used to measure or track program impact.
Evaluations of programs by parents/children/artists has been a successful tool for family programming's changing needs. AFLCT has a high percentage of fathers participating in our PACK programs as a response to the kind of programming that men would enjoy with their children.  From the evaluations it has been determined that there is a strong demand for multi-cultural programming, particicularly in communities that are lacking diversity and schools are demanding additional programs that can encourage more  involvement from parents. 
Examples of Program SuccessHelpOrganization's site specific examples of changes in clients' behaviors or testimonies of client's changes to demonstrate program success.
The Keefe Center Family and Communities for Kids (PACK) program  in Hamden has been a success story for 7 years.  Attendance averages 50-100 multi-age famiy members for our 4-6 week program with a high percentage of fathers participating with their families.  This model has expanded into other communities as funding allows. Each program utilizes family programming using the signature core services where participants experience the art form, understand the art form, create the art form, and connect the learning to other areas of their life and world.
STEAM into Learning
Description AFLCT teaching artists conduct arts residencies connecting to math, science and engineering including mural making, songwriting, visual art constructions, digital design and theater programs.
BudgetHelpSome organizations have unified budgeting and do not budget by program. Because of this, some budget fields may be blank or represent an approximation. $50,000.00
CategoryHelpAs defined by the National Center for Charitable Statistics (NCCS), Program Classification codes are linked to the Nonprofit Program Classification (N.P.C.) coding system (http://nccsdataweb.urban.org). Arts, Culture & Humanities, General/Other / Artists-in-Residence
Population Served General/Unspecified / Children and Youth (0 - 19 years) /
Program is linked to organization’s mission and strategy Yes
Program is frequently assessed based on predetermined program goals Yes
Short Term SuccessHelpOrganizations describe near term achievement(s) or improvement(s) that will result from this program. This may represent immediate outcomes occurring as a result of the end of a session or service. By the end of STEAM residencies students are able to explain science and math concepts that they learned in the arts residencies.
Long Term SuccessHelpOrganizations describe the ultimate change(s) that will result from this program. This may be far into the future and represent an ideal state. Students experiencing STEAM residencies are 80% more engaged in learning science and math concepts
Program Success Monitored ByHelpOrganizations describe the tools used to measure or track program impact. Surveys are given to both students and teachers that assess learning in core science areas.
Examples of Program SuccessHelpOrganization's site specific examples of changes in clients' behaviors or testimonies of client's changes to demonstrate program success. Students that participates in photography residencies have retained environmental science concepts as well as learned math concepts associated with photography such as pixels and aperture.
Program Comments
CEO Comments
Arts for Learning Connecticut presents interactive and engaging arts programs in all disciplines of art including music, dance, theatre, storytelling and the visual arts.  Each of these programs, presented by an artist who has been auditioned by AFLCT and trained in the Core Signature Services, focus on learning objectives and connect directly to curriculum strands.
CEO/Executive Director
Ms. Eileen Carpinella
Term Start Feb 2004
Email ecarpinella@aflct.org
Experience
Ms. Carpinella has an undergraduate degree in Education from St. Joseph's College, and a Master's in Public Administration from the University of Hartford.  She was the founder of Arts Infused After-School Program in Hamden, CT and is a past educator for North Haven Public Schools, She is a board member of the Hamden Education Foundation and the Hamden Disabilities Commission. In addition, Ms. Carpinella has served as a member of the EmcArts Innovation Team for Young Audiences and has served for three years on the Steering Committee of the Ansonia High School Human Relations Club. Ms. Carpinella has over 20 years of experience in Arts Administration.
Staff
Number of Full Time Staff 3
Number of Part Time Staff 3
Number of Volunteers 50
Number of Contract Staff 1
Staff Retention Rate 80%
Staff Demographics - Ethnicity
African American/Black 0
Asian American/Pacific Islander 0
Caucasian 6
Hispanic/Latino 0
Native American/American Indian 0
Other 0 0
Staff Demographics - Gender
Male 1
Female 4
Unspecified 1
Plans & Policies
Organization has a Fundraising Plan? Yes
Organization has a Strategic Plan? Yes
Years Strategic Plan Considers 1
Date Strategic Plan Adopted July 2015
Management Succession Plan? Yes
Organization Policy and Procedures Yes
Nondiscrimination Policy Yes
Whistleblower PolicyHelpThe 2002 Sarbanes-Oxley Act provides certain protections for whistle-blowers and criminal penalties for actions taken in retaliation against whistle-blowers. The Act protects persons who risk their careers by reporting suspected illegal activities in the organization. It is illegal for a corporate entity, for-profit or nonprofit, to punish the whistle-blower in any manner. For more information, visit Independent Sector (http://www.independentsector.org). Yes
Document Destruction PolicyHelpThe 2002 Sarbanes-Oxley Act addresses the destruction of business records and documents and turns intentional document destruction into a process that must be carefully monitored.For more information, visit Independent Sector (http://www.independentsector.org). Yes
Senior Staff
Ms. Loraine Brown
Title Program Manager
Experience/Biography
Over 15 years of Program Management experience.
Mr. Mike Kachuba
Title Associate Director
Experience/Biography
Mr. Kachuba has over 20 years experience as an educator and Teaching Artist.
Formal Evaluations
CEO Formal Evaluation Yes
CEO/Executive Formal Evaluation Frequency Annually
Senior Management Formal Evaluation Yes
Senior Management Formal Evaluation Frequency Annually
Non Management Formal Evaluation Yes
Non Management Formal Evaluation Frequency Annually
Collaborations
AFLCT  works collaboratively with with  ACES, VSA National, Young Audiences, Inc., Capital Region Education Center- Hartford, Anti Defamation League, Ansonia Public High School Human Relations Club, New Britain Consolidated School District, Stepping Stones Museum, Keefe Community Center- Hamden, Libraries statewide,  Eli Whitney Museum, Hamden, Children's Medical Center- Hartford, Yale/New Haven Children's Hospital,  Arts Councils and Disability Commissions throughout the State.
Affiliations
AffiliationYear
Connecticut Association of Nonprofits1980
Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce1999
Awards
Award/RecognitionOrganizationYear
Artistic ExcellenceShoreline Arts Alliance2007
Eileen Carpinella - Reinvention AwardNew Haven Arts Council2011
Community Partnership AwardGoodwill Industies2013
Service Organization of the YearHamden Chamber of Commerce2015
Comments
CEO Comments
AFLCT is poised to enter new market and programming areas and have not added new staff members in many years. There is a need to better manage the AFLCT areas of programing and customer service. Work study students and volunteers have been able to support this position in the past; however, a staff position to manage these coordinators is becoming self evident. Keeping up with changing technology to keep the organization running efficiently is always a challenge. There is the simple need of desktop computers to software systems that would integrate the needs of all departments.  In general,  AFLCT needs the internal resources and operating support to make the operations of educating through the arts flawless throughout the state..
 
In the area of VSA - arts for all ages and all abilities, the federal dollars have been cut to include services only for children with disabilities.  Therefore, the need for financial support to continue programs for people of ALL ages with disabilities is great.
Board Chair
Ms. Kelley Fournier
Company Affiliation Achieve Hartford
Term July 2015 to June 2016
Board of Directors
NameAffiliation
Ms. Whitney A. Ammary
Ms. Whitney Barkman` UCONN - Marketing and Communications Manager
Ms Bonnie M. Etense Pumkin Delight School, Milford - Educator
Mr. Kristopher Henaire UCONN
Ms. Lorraine Mallet Consiglio Cigna Corporation - Assistant Director, Global Security
Mr. Michael Munoz Aetna, Sr. Diversity Business Consultant
Mr. Brian Penry Penry Creative, Inc
Mr. Vincent Pescosolido S & S Worldwide - Chief Financial Officer
Ms. Joann Pulisciano MT Mortgage
Mr. Jarrod Ruby Gem Advertising
Ms Patricia C. A. Sasser Loomis Chaffee School
Ms. Padma Srimatkandada UCONN
Ms. Patricia Wrigly Educator
Mr. Steven J. Zakrzewski Esq.Gordon & Rees LLP
Board Demographics - Ethnicity
African American/Black 1
Asian American/Pacific Islander 0
Caucasian 11
Hispanic/Latino 1
Native American/American Indian 0
Other 2 Indian
Board Demographics - Gender
Male 6
Female 9
Governance
Board Term Lengths 3
Board Term Limits 2
Board Meeting Attendance %HelpThe Better Business Bureau's Standards for Charity Accountability recommends at least 65% board attendance (http://us.bbb.org). 90%
Number of Full Board Meetings AnnuallyHelpThe Better Business Bureau's Standards for Charity Accountability recommends a minimum of three evenly spaced meetings per year of the full governing body, with a majority in attendance and face-to-face participation (http://us.bbb.org). The Standards for Excellence Institute recommends a minimum of four board meetings per year (www.standardsforexcellenceinstitute.org). 4
Written Board Selection Criteria Yes
Written Conflict of Interest Policy Yes
Percentage Making Monetary Contributions 100%
Percentage Making In-Kind Contributions 100%
Constituency Includes Client Representation Yes
Board Co-Chair
Mrs Bonnie Etense
Company Affiliation Orange Educator
Term July 2015 to June 2016
Standing Committees
Finance
Development / Fund Development / Fund Raising / Grant Writing / Major Gifts
Board Governance
Marketing
CEO Comments
AFLCT is continually challenged to generate funding to support educational arts programs in underserved communities. In 2014, AFLCT began the Arts Partners Initiative to provide Teaching Arts in Title I schools, incorporating arts experiences into core learning to help students connect to core learning through the arts.  In this initiative, AFLCT provides arts integration in underserved communities.  We work with five Arts Partners schools, with other schools in Greater New Haven interested in becoming Arts Partners.  We strive to meet the challenge of making arts integration affordable for schools by generating support from foundations, corporations, fundraising events, and through private donations.
 
 
Financials
Fiscal Year Start July 01 2015
Fiscal Year End June 30 2016
Projected Revenue $988,000.00
Projected Expenses $980,607.00
Endowment ValueHelpA legal definition of endowment is used in this system (i.e. restricted assets or a supporting foundation). Rainy day funds are not included in endowments figures. $0.00
Spending Policy N/A
Credit Line No
Reserve Fund No
Documents
Form 990s
Form 9902015
Form 9902014
Form 9902013
Form 9902012
Form 9902011
Form 9902010
Form 9902009
Form 9902008
Audit Documents
Audit for 2014-2015.pdf2015
Audit FY2013-20142014
Audit2013
Audit2012
Audit 20112011
Audit2010
Audit2009
Audit2008
Audit2007
IRS Letter of Exemption
501c3
Other Documents
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Annual Report2014View
Trifold2014View
Detailed Financials
Prior Three Years Total Revenue and Expense Totals ChartHelpFinancial data for prior years is entered by foundation staff based on the documents submitted by nonprofit organizations.Foundation staff members enter this information to assure consistency in the presentation of financial data across all organizations.
Fiscal Year201520142013
Total Revenue$937,038$802,417$817,655
Total Expenses$972,236$871,926$888,982
Prior Three Years Revenue Sources ChartHelpThe financial analysis involves a comparison of the IRS Form 990 and the audit report (when available) and revenue sources may not sum to total based on reconciliation differences. Revenue from foundations and corporations may include individual contributions when not itemized separately.
Fiscal Year201520142013
Foundation and
Corporation Contributions		$207,441$138,648$91,833
Government Contributions$1,492$3,000$0
Federal------
State$1,492----
Local------
Unspecified--$3,000--
Individual Contributions------

Indirect Public Support HelpIndirect public support represents revenue received through solicitation campaigns. This includes funding United Way and other federated fundraising organizations, but does not include donor designated contributions.

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Earned Revenue HelpEarned revenue represents income generated in direct exchange for a product or service.Earned income includes income from government contracts.

$713,427$647,649$726,358
Investment Income, Net of Losses$4,509$1,758$3,504
Membership Dues------
Special Events------
Revenue In-Kind------
Other$10,169$11,362($4,040)
Prior Three Years Expense Allocations Chart
Fiscal Year201520142013
Program Expense$792,003$722,999$742,869
Administration Expense$129,125$100,596$102,436
Fundraising Expense$51,108$48,331$43,677
Payments to Affiliates------
Total Revenue/Total Expenses0.960.920.92
Program Expense/Total Expenses81%83%84%
Fundraising Expense/Contributed Revenue24%34%48%
Prior Three Years Assets and Liabilities Chart
Fiscal Year201520142013
Total Assets$199,610$206,907$262,552
Current Assets$121,991$130,400$195,172
Long-Term Liabilities$49,394$29,105$26,777
Current Liabilities$11,557$1,438$76
Total Net Assets$138,659$176,364$235,699
Prior Three Years Top Three Funding Sources
Fiscal Year201520142013
Top Funding Source & Dollar AmountCT Dept. of Economic & Community Dev. $47,120Best Buy Children's Foundation $10,000Marjorie Moore Charitable Foundation $12,000
Second Highest Funding Source & Dollar AmountMet Life via National Young Audiences $25,000VSA $9,800Variety Children's Charity $10,000
Third Highest Funding Source & Dollar AmountVSA $15,050Marjorie Moore Foundation $8,500Evelyn W. Preston Memorial Fund $10,000
Solvency
Short Term Solvency
Fiscal Year201520142013
Current Ratio: Current Assets/Current Liabilities10.5690.682568.05
Long Term Solvency
Fiscal Year201520142013
Long-Term Liabilities/Total Assets25%14%10%
Capitial Campaign
Currently in a Capital Campaign? No
Capital Campaign PurposeHelpCapital Campaigns are defined as a fundraising efforts over-and-above an organization's annual operating budget. Campaigns might include the purchase of land or a building, major renovations, and major equipment purchases. Endowment campaigns may also be included if the funds are legally restricted. N/A
Goal $0.00
Comments
CEO Comments Arts for Learning continues to invest in its infrastructure to better reach our clients statewide and brand the organization.  The projected surplus of $7,397 for this year, for example, would be money used to for more programming for our clients, thus impacting youth throughout the state.
Foundation Staff Comments

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Address 3074 Whitney Avenue
Building 2, 2nd Floor
Hamden, CT 065182396
Primary Phone 203 230-8101
Contact Email info@aflct.org
Website http://www.aflct.org
CEO/Executive Director Ms. Eileen Carpinella
Board Chair Ms. Kelley Fournier
Board Chair Company Affiliation Achieve Hartford

 

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