Municipal Art Society Of New York
- Assets
- $8.8m
- Revenue
- $3.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 29
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- 02/1933
- Data as of
- 09/2023
- EIN
- 13-5562288
Organization Overview
Municipal Art Society Of New York is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1933. According to its NTEE Classification (A40) the organization is classified as: Visual Arts, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Municipal Art Society Of New York employed 29 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Municipal Art Society Of New York is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 09/2023, Municipal Art Society Of New York generated $3.1m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.0m during the year ending 09/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.8%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Municipal Art Society Of New York has awarded 14 individual grants totaling $585,144. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE MUNICIPAL ART SOCIETY OF NEW YORK (MAS) LIFTS UP THE VOICES OF THE PEOPLE IN THE DEBATES THAT SHAPE NEW YORK'S BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND LEADS THE WAY TO A MORE LIVABLE CITY FROM SIDEWALK TO SKYLINE. MAS ENVISIONS A FUTURE IN WHICH ALL NEW YORKERS SHARE IN THE RICHNESS OF CITY LIFE - WHERE GROWTH IS BALANCED, CHARACTER ENDURES, AND A RESILIENT FUTURE IS SECURED. IN OVER 130 YEARS OF HISTORY, OUR ADVOCACY EFFORTS HAVE LED TO THE CREATION OF THE NEW YORK CITY PLANNING COMMISSION, PUBLIC DESIGN COMMISSION, LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMMISSION, AND THE TRIBUTE IN LIGHT; THE PRESERVATION OF GRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL, THE LIGHTS OF TIMES SQUARE, AND THE GARMENT DISTRICT; THE CONSERVATION OF MORE THAN 50 WORKS OF PUBLIC ART; AND THE FOUNDING OF CIVIC ARTS ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS THE PUBLIC ART FUND, THE NEW YORK LANDMARKS CONSERVANCY, P.S. 1, THE HISTORIC DISTRICTS COUNCIL, THE PARK AVENUE ARMORY CONSERVANCY, AND THE WATERFRONT ALLIANCE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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MAS WORKS ON THE GROUND IN ALL FIVE BOROUGHS MOBILIZING NEW YORKERS ON ISSUES THAT AFFECT OUR CITY. OUR ANNUAL JANE'S WALK WEEKEND IN 2023 BROUGHT MORE THAN 4,500 NEW YORKERS AND VISITORS TOGETHER FOR AN ANNUAL FESTIVAL CELEBRATING URBAN LIFE. OUR RENOWNED WALKING TOURS PROGRAM, WHICH WAS OFFERED VIRTUALLY AND IN PERSON DURING FISCAL YEAR 2023, SERVED AN AUDIENCE OF OVER 3,000 EXPLORING THE ART, ARCHITECTURE AND CULTURAL HISTORY OF NEW YORK'S FIVE BOROUGHS. WE ALSO CURATED THREE ART EXHIBITIONS AS PART OF THE VIRTUAL DORIS C. AND ALAN J. FREEDMAN GALLERY ON MAS.ORG. THESE INCLUDED IN THE WAKE, A GROUP SHOW FEATURING PHOTOGRAPHY OF THE AFTERMATH OF SUPERSTORM SANDY; SUMMER IN THE BRONX, A SERIES OF PHOTOGRAPHS BY EDWIN TORRES; AND CITY AS STAGE, A COLLECTION OF PHOTOS BY MASSIMO GIACHETTI. ALSO IN FY 2023, MAS PRESENTED 30 VIRTUAL PUBLIC PROGRAMS FROM PANEL DISCUSSIONS TO ARTIST SPOTLIGHTS AND BOOK TALKS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Name Not Listed Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Name Not Listed General Counsel | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Name Not Listed Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Name Not Listed Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Name Not Listed Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Name Not Listed Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $84,995 |
| Fundraising events | $894,028 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $101,640 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,668,238 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $245,154 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,748,901 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $63,179 |
| Investment income | $197,916 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $165,323 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$108,343 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,087,938 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $20,075 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $448,004 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $83,428 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,868,903 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $48,822 |
| Other employee benefits | $158,163 |
| Payroll taxes | $164,099 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $4,846 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $40,900 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $2,421 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $34,175 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $57,868 |
| Fees for services: Other | $173,097 |
| Advertising and promotion | $65,288 |
| Office expenses | $173,702 |
| Information technology | $101,178 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $388,526 |
| Travel | $12,391 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $25,011 |
| Interest | $42,058 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $33,956 |
| Insurance | $10,472 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,033,447 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $97,638 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $107,723 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $246,325 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $20,959 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $32,678 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $7,693,061 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $589,057 |
| Total assets | $8,787,441 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $165,272 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $140,500 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $107,930 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $398,017 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $747,240 |
| Total liabilities | $1,558,959 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$1,156,204 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $8,384,686 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $8,787,441 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Municipal Art Society Of New York has awarded $43,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
REGIONAL PLAN ASSOCIATION PURPOSE: CEQR REFORM | $22,000 |
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW PURPOSE: CEQR REFORM | $21,000 |