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This project was completed on Feb 27, 2020
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Matched with MONICA J.
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Operating Budget
ESMoA/ artlab21 Foundation
Operating Budget
Project details
What we need
- A detailed Operating Budget covering at least one full fiscal year
- Expert advice on how to reconcile actual expenses with budgeted expenses
Additional details
We need help in creating a budget and reconciling it with the actual expenses.
We are using quickbooks for non profits.
What we have in place
- We have not created a professional yearly budget. Our organization is 6 years old. So far we have been working with an estimate about costs and never truly reconciled the actual expenses. It has been working out fine, but we want to improve and create a budget in our accounting software Quickbooks Plus online for non profits.
We have financial statements, chart of accounts and sample budgets available.
How this will help
This project will save us $9,114 , allowing us to expand our public programming.
We would like to have a better handle on our expenses and see, if money can be saved.
Project plan
Posted by
Eva S.
Director / co-founder
Our mission
artlab21 Foundation is a public, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization operating ESMoA. Defined as an Arts Laboratory rather than a traditional museum, ESMoA's mission is to act as a catalyst for creative thinking in the Los Angeles County South Bay -- Spreading The Spark of Creativity-- with a focus on experimental exhibitions, community engagement, and arts education. ESMoA seeks to recalibrate rules of understanding, knowing, and doing through the arts. ESMoA believes that art, art education, and the humanities are at the foundation of any society.
What we do
ESMoA's triangular programming structure is anchored by the following elements:
1) Experiences (our word for exhibitions):
Experimental, broadly themed exhibitions that take place over several months and are always free and open to the public. Each spotlights a theme featuring one or multiple contemporary artists. Experiences serve as the focal point for our educational curriculum and public programs.
2) Arts Education and Public Programs:
Developed to accompany each Experience exhibition, ESMoA's Public Programs are designed for all ages and abilities ranging from art making and artist engagements, to family and teen themed activities, to workshops, lectures, screenings and film festivals.
ESMoA's free School Field Trips create opportunities for equitable participation and access to high quality, robust, and stimulating arts education for students from all over the South Bay and LA County.
3) Artists in Residence:
ESMoA's priority to nurture diverse contemporary practices led to the creation of our two residency programs. The international AIR program is an on-site, 3 months residency for an international artist who is nominated by institutional partners. ESMoA's LAB residency is an open call for an LA-based artist to create an original, commissioned artwork, performance or composition that responds to the current Experience exhibition.
Testimonials
Monica is a fantastic accountant. She works very professionally, is a great communicator and has lots of patience with people like me, who are new at accounting. Monica created a great annual budget, which we will be using for future years to come. Her template makes it very easy to compare previous year expenses and income. Monica is also a master in the softwares Excel / Google sheet. I personally learned a lot. Our annual budget report looks very clean, which will help for future grant applications. This has been a great experience. Thank you Monica for all your wonderful help.
It has been a pleasure working with Eva (ESMoA/ artlab21 Foundation). Right from the initial interview phase till project completion, the whole experience has been extremely professional. Eva made it a point to respond to all my emails and communications promptly and also took great interest in understanding the requirements of the Budget to make the Operating Budget delivery a success. Thanks Eva! I wish Eva and everyone at ESMoA/ artlab21 Foundation the very best.
