Grounds For Sculpture Inc
- Assets
- $61.2m
- Revenue
- $9.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 140
- Location
- Hamilton, NJ
- Founding
- 05/2000
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 22-3694371
Organization Overview
Grounds For Sculpture Inc, operating under the name Grounds For Sculpture, is located in Hamilton, NJ. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (A25) the organization is classified as: Arts Education, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Grounds For Sculpture employed 140 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Grounds For Sculpture 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 12/2023, Grounds For Sculpture generated $9.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $9.0m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.4% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
GROUNDS FOR SCULPTURE COMBINES ART AND BECKONING SPACES TO WELCOME, SURPRISE, AND ENGAGE ALL VISITORS IN THE ARTISTS ACT OF INVENTION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
VISITOR SERVICES: DESIGNED TO PROVIDE INFORMATION SERVICES, PROCESS MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS, COORDINATE TOUR GROUPS, PERFORM INTRODUCTORY LECTURES, ASSIST WITH SPECIAL EVENTS AND COLLECT ENTRANCE FEES. STAFF MONITORS MULTIPLE PARK ENTRY POINTS AS WELL AS INFORMATION DESKS LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE PARK. THE TICKETING PROCESS REMAINED MOSTLY AS AN ONLINE, ADVANCED PURCHASE TICKETING SYSTEM THAT HAD BEEN IMPLEMENTED SEVERAL YEARS EARLIER IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT; WITH MEMBERS PERMITTED TO VISIT ANYTIME DURING THE WEEK AS A PERK. WE WELCOMED OVER 250,000 VISITORS. GFS IS COMMITTED TO EQUITABLE ACCESS AND WELCOMING IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH ITS PARTNERSHIP WITH BOTH ART-REACH ACCESS AND FAMILIES FIRST DISCOVERY PASS PROGRAMS IN WHICH OVER 11,600 FREE ADMISSION TICKETS WERE ISSUED. ADDITIONALLY, REDUCED ADMISSION WAS OFFERED TO 5,453 FRONT-LINE HEALTH CARE WORKERS AND 2,228 VETERANS/ACTIVE MILITARY.
EXHIBITIONS: IN 2023, OVER 250,000 PEOPLE VISITED GFS. GFS EMBRACES A WIDE RANGE OF CONTEMPORARY SCULPTURE AND RELATED ART IN ITS EXHIBITIONS. THESE PROJECTS AFFIRM THE ORGANIZATIONS COMMITMENT TO BROADENING OUR EXHIBITION PROGRAM AND COLLECTION IN WAYS THAT REFLECT THE DIVERSITY OF THE REGION AND THE DYNAMIC WORLD AROUND US. GFS MAINTAINS THE WORK OF THE OUTDOOR COLLECTION AT THE HIGHEST STANDARDS, WITH ONGOING SCULPTURE RESTORATION PROJECTS PERFORMED DURING THE YEAR. IN 2023, GFS PRESENTED TWO DISTINCT INDOOR EXHIBITIONS AS PART OF OUR NEW PERSEPECTIVES SERIES - LOCAL VOICES: STORIES, MEMORIES, AND PORTRAITS, AND SPIRAL Q: THE PARADE. GFS ALSO CONTINUED ITS PLAN TO HAVE YEAR-ROUND EXHIBITIONS BY PRESENTING YEAR 3 OF OUR MULTI-SENSORY OUTDOOR EXHIBITION CALLED NIGHT FORMS.
ARTS EDUCATION: GFSS EDUCATION PROGRAMS ENCOURAGE EXPLORATION, DISCOVERY, AND DIRECT ENGAGEMENT WITH THE ARTS. OUR WELLNESS RELATED PROGRAMS CONTINUED TO BE HIGHLY ATTENDED, LEVERAGING THE UNIQUE HEALING POTENTIAL OF ART AND NATURE. THEY INCLUDED YOGA,TAI CHI,MEDITATION, MINDFULNESS, SOUND BATHS AND WELLNESS WALKS. ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMS ALSO INCLUDE WORKSHOPS TO LEARN NEW SKILLS BUT NOT LIMITED TO GUIDED TOURS, IMMERSIVE INTRODUCTIONS TO A WIDE VARIETY OF ART MAKING MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES, COURSES THAT ENCOURAGE BOTH SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND RELATIONSHIP BUILDING, AND SEASONAL ART AND HORTICULTURE OFFERINGS. FAMILY PROGRAMS PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO SHARE EXPERIENCES THAT INCLUDE HANDS-ON ARTMAKING, STORYTELLING AND GUIDED EXPLORATION OF OUR GALLERIES AND GARDENS. THERE ARE OVER 10,000 STUDENTS FOR GROUP VISITS EACH YEAR.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Gary Schneider Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $219,838 |
Kathleen Greene Chief Audience Officer | Officer | 40 | $140,465 |
Marissa Reibstein Chief Development Officer | Officer | 40 | $151,247 |
Robert Gross Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 40 | $154,991 |
Michelle Bajwa Trustee | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Nigel Brown Trustee | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Constellation Culinary Group Food Service | 12/30/23 | $184,904 |
Klip Collective Inc Artistic Fees | 12/30/23 | $475,000 |
Brightview Landscapes Llc Landscaping | 12/30/23 | $153,980 |
Jc Maintenance Solutions Custodial | 12/30/23 | $127,409 |
Integris Technology | 12/30/23 | $145,409 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $873,748 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $625,268 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,753,813 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $34,978 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,252,829 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $4,554,898 |
| Investment income | $933,843 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $494,329 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $177,484 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$164,269 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $9,249,114 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $756,404 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $413,566 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,856,896 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $84,213 |
| Other employee benefits | $396,599 |
| Payroll taxes | $219,451 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $23,101 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $44,746 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $429,848 |
| Advertising and promotion | $242,619 |
| Office expenses | $96,553 |
| Information technology | $155,819 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,119,374 |
| Travel | $30,511 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $66,793 |
| Interest | $63,867 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $613,434 |
| Insurance | $242,061 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $9,023,015 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $509,877 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $690,947 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $4,333,765 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $229,969 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $39,349 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $325,507 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $20,272,665 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $33,870,898 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $973,109 |
| Total assets | $61,246,086 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $755,431 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $238,614 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $587,972 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $950,000 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $2,532,017 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $25,373,047 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $33,341,022 |
| 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 | $61,246,086 |