Project Onward
Project Onward
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About this organization
Mission
Project Onward is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting career development for artists with mental and developmental disabilities. Operating as a studio and gallery, Project Onward provides access to workspace, art materials, and professional opportunities to artists who have exceptional abilities but face challenges ranging from autism to mental illness. Project Onward believes that artists with special needs deserve a voice in the world of art and ideas, and that their extraordinary work has a universal audience.
About
Studio program - The organization operates a studio for artists to assist in their development as artists. The studio is also open to the public serving as a space to promote art as a tool for understanding and valuing the real and potential contributions of those with disabilities as well as hosting public programs.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's aim, as indicated in the filing, is “To support the professional development of artists with exceptional talents and challenges, ranging from autism to mental ilness, and to provide these artists with workspace, materials, professional guidance, and exhibition opportunities to help advance their careers.”.
When referring to its functions, they were specified as: “To support the development of artists with exceptional talents, challenges, and disabilities.”.
- The non-profit has reported their operating state as IL, as required by law.
- As stated in the filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 was 1200 W 35TH ST 4TH FLOOR, CHICAGO, IL, 60609.
- The non-profit's form reports a total of 5 employees as of 2020.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$9,572.
- The organization has 13 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2012.
- The organization pays $154,611 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $36,840 in fundraising expenses.