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The Ark

Where Music Lives

Ann Arbor, MI   |  www.theark.org

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.

Ruling year info

1984

Executive Director

Marianne James

Main address

316 S. Main St.

Ann Arbor, MI 48104 USA

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EIN

38-1802396

NTEE code info

Music (A68)

Performing Arts (A60)

Arts, Cultural Organizations - Multipurpose (A20)

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.

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Programs and results

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Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

The Ark Calendar of Events

Over 300 nights of music and related arts programs presented at The Ark in downtown Ann Arbor. The Ark presents the broadest range of folk and roots music as well as folk arts such as storytelling and comedy.

Population(s) Served
Adults
Children and youth

Where we work

How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

done We shared information about our current feedback practices.

  • How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

    To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify what our members are most interested in when that attend an event at The Ark

  • Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

    We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We ask our volunteers for feedback annually

  • What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

    It is difficult to identify actionable feedback, Funding may prohibit us from making certain changes to our venue

Financials

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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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The Ark

Board of directors
as of 06/21/2023
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Ms. Kathryn Huss

Kathryn Huss

Susan McClanahan

Jeff Reece

Charlie Roehrig

Jocelyn Edin

Robert Gunzel

Jennifer Jones

Diana Kern

Bill Kinley

Jim Lee

Jill McDonough

Teresa Myers

Dave Lutton

Todd Nissen

Jim Reach

Curt Wolf

Board leadership practices

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? No
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? No
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? No
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? No
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 6/21/2023
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