Our Mission
As a nonprofit, Art Den is committed to building our community and ensuring that every artist has a place to thrive, learn, and grow.
Mission-Driven Focus
Our core mission is to foster a supportive, inclusive environment where artists of all skill levels can connect, collaborate, and grow. As a nonprofit, every action we take will align with this mission, ensuring that our community thrives and continues to inspire creativity.
Community-Funded Model
Art Den will rely on donations, fundraising efforts, and grants to cover operational costs. These funds will be used to maintain the website and community resources, organize events, workshops, and contests, as well as support underprivileged artists and art programs through special projects.
No Profit Distribution
Unlike for-profit companies, Art Den will not distribute profits to individuals or stakeholders. All revenue generated—whether through donations, fundraising, or other sources—will go directly back into the community to improve our platform and expand opportunities for our members.
Charitable Programs
One of our key goals is to give back to the broader art community. As we grow, we plan to launch initiatives like art supply donations to underfunded schools, scholarship programs to help artists access education, and fundraising for art programs that support mental health.
Transparent Financials
As a nonprofit, transparency is key. We will provide annual financial reports to our community, detailing how funds are raised and spent. This ensures that every member understands how their contributions and support help grow and maintain Art Den.
Volunteering and Community
Art Den will be driven by its members. We’ll offer opportunities for our community to get involved through volunteering efforts such as organizing events and moderation. We also value the voices of our community and will actively seek input on how to improve Art Den.
To ensure Art Den remains sustainable, we’ll explore partnerships with other nonprofits, art organizations, and companies that align with our mission. This will help us build long-term relationships and ensure the stability of the platform for years to come.
Nonprofit Status
As the closure of another site came quickly, we are in the process of filing the Nonprofit paperwork for Art Den. This is a timeline of events, assuming everything goes smoothly!
Initial Paperwork Submitted
Business Filings submitted
Paperwork processed
Sent to Secretary of State
Art Den is officially a Nonprofit!
Apply for 501(c)(3) status through the IRS: Depending on the complexity of your nonprofit this step can take as little as 2 weeks or as long as several months or even a year. – Kindful
We certainly hope it doesn’t take a year! Art Den is determined to keep pushing to receive a nonprofit status so we can give back to the art community.
Financial Information
We want to give a quick breakdown of operating costs. All prices are in USD and have all been paid as of September 1, 2024.
| Subscription | What is it? | Monthly | Annually | One-time? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hosted Server/2 vCPU / 4GB RAM 2 vCPU cores 4 GB RAM 100 GB NVMe SSD Storage | The ability to store images, keep the website alive, and provides dedicated tech service | 24.99 | 299.88 | |
| Domain Names | Hosted on NetSol, we have several domain names that lead back to artden.org | 8.25 | 99.00 | |
| Art Den Appearance Management | This plugin is an add-on for the Astra Theme. | 199.00 | ||
| Akismet Antispam Integration | Akismet checks forum posts with authors form submissions against their global database of spam to prevent the site from publishing malicious content. | 1.50 | 18.00 | |
| wpForo | Forum integration | 24.17 | 290.00 | |
| Dracula Dark Mode | Allows dark mode on the forum with special integration for ADA compliance | 49.00 | ||
| HubSpot | Marketing integration | 20.00 | 240.00 | |
| FooGallery | Allows media uploads and galleries | 179.99 | ||
| FooGallery User Uploads | Allows user uploads and user-created galleries | 89.00 | ||
| Monthly Total: 78.91 | Annual Total: 946.88 | One-Time Costs: 516.99 |
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