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NAVEL is a worker self-directed non-profit organization with 501(c)3 status, sustained via recurring giving through our Pollinators program, small donations, space rental income, ticket sales, public and private grants, and countless volunteer hours.

Since our launch we have attempted to maintain autonomy in our programming and projects by developing diverse streams of revenue including earned revenue with surplus which can be redistributed towards experimental arts and cultural programs & projects. As part of our commitment towards Fearless Accountability, we are in the process of making our finances, budgets, and labor practices more transparent and accessible. If you have any questions, get in touch at sustainability@navel.la.

Although we have been able to keep our lights on and doors open through pandemic relief support, these funding streams are ending even though the pandemic isn't over. Please consider supporting our work.

We have received the following funding:

NAVEL is supported by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture, as well as the California Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts. Additional recovery funding received from the Perenchio Foundation, California Humanities, the California Small Business Relief Grant Program, the SBA's Shuttered Venue Operator Grant, and the Center for Cultural Innovation. Funding has also been provided by California Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.

ASSEMBLIES is funded through grants received from the National Endowment for the Arts Grant for Arts Program, the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs Cultural Grants Program, and the Wilhelm Family Foundation.

NAVEL is a member of and supported by the Los Angeles Visual Arts (LAVA)Coalition. The LAVA Economic Recovery and Sustainability Fund is supported by the Metabolic Studio/Annenberg Foundation, Teiger Foundation, Krupp Family Foundation, Jerry and Terry Kohl Family Foundation, Ruth Foundation for the Arts, and Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. The LAVA Health Care Fund is supported by the Teiger Foundation.

In the face of the pandemic, we focused on investing in care and fostering a supportive environment for our artist-workers, showcasing our commitment to enhancing working conditions within our organization and beyond.

WORKER CARE PRACTICES TO COUNTER DOMINANT CONDITIONS FOR ARTS WORKERS:

• We maintain a $25-35/hr. wage and contractor pay scale, inclusive of interns.

• We offer up to $300 as a health insurance stipend for full-time workers.

• We provide a monthly wellness stipend and professional development funds.

• We have established flexible vacation, sick leave, and personal day policies.

• We prioritize rest and self-care for ourselves, our bodies, and each other.

HOW WE INVESTED IN COMMUNITY CARE DURING THE PANDEMIC:

• Deep, compensated community listening through the Chrysalis collective experiment.

• Adopted a worker-empowered structure, distributive and decentralized leadership model, and became a worker self-directed non-profit.

• Provided healing and political education virtual programming to nourish the community during challenging times.

• Kept our physical space open for free community-based events and gatherings.

As a 501(c)3 we are required to make public a copy of our annual 990 filings with the IRS. You can access ours below:

• 2021 NAVEL LA CO 990

• 2020 NAVEL LA CO 990

• 2019 NAVEL LA CO 990

• 2018 NAVEL LA CO 990