New Jersey Center For Visual Arts A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation

Organization Overview

New Jersey Center For Visual Arts A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation is located in Summit, NJ. The organization was established in 1962. 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 06/2023, New Jersey Center For Visual Arts A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation employed 150 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. New Jersey Center For Visual Arts A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation 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 06/2023, New Jersey Center For Visual Arts A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation generated $3.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.7m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 0.5% per year over the past 8 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE VISUAL ARTS CENTER OF NEW JERSEY NURTURES THE CAPACITY FOR PERSONAL EXPRESSION, EXPANDS THE CREATIVE EXPERIENCE AND FOSTERS STRONGER COMMUNITIES BY EMPOWERING PEOPLE TO SEE, MAKE AND LEARN ABOUT ART.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THROUGH STUDIO SCHOOL CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS, THE VISUAL ARTS CENTER OF NEW JERSEY SERVES OVER 1,100 STUDENTS EVERY SEMESTER. THE VISUAL ARTS CENTER OF NEW JERSEY'S STUDIO SCHOOL IS THE LARGEST NON-UNIVERSITY ARTS PROGRAM IN THE STATE. STUDENTS OF PRE-SCHOOL AGE TO OCTOGENARIANS ENROLL EACH SEMESTER. A RENOWNED FACULTY OF PROFESSIONAL TEACHING ARTISTS OFFER CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS IN DRAWING, PAINTING, CERAMICS, PHOTOGRAPHY, DIGITAL MEDIA, PRINTMAKING, SCULPTURE, JEWELRY DESIGN AND MORE. THE ART CENTER'S STUDIO SCHOOL CALENDAR IS DIVIDED INTO THREE TEN-WEEK SEMESTERS, FALL, WINTER AND SPRING AND A SHORTER SIX-WEEK SUMMER SEMESTER. SUMMER SEMESTER INCLUDES A CHILDREN'S ART SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM SERVING NEARLY 1,000 STUDENTS AGES 4-18.


THE VISUAL ARTS CENTER OF NEW JERSEY IS A LEADING INSTITUTION OF CONTEMPORARY ART IN THE TRISTATE REGION. ITS MUSEUM EXHIBITION PROGRAM PRESENTS ARTISTICALLY AND CULTURALLY DIVERSE CONTEMPORARY ART EXHIBITIONS TO OVER 8,600 VISITORS ANNUALLY. TO ADDRESS AN INCREASINGLY GLOBAL SOCIETY, THE ART CENTER FEATURES ARTISTS FROM NEAR AND FAR. MANY ARE FROM NEW JERSEY AND NEARBY NEW YORK, FROM ACROSS THE US AND FROM AROUND THE WORLD. IN CONJUNCTION WITH EACH SEASON OF EXHIBITIONS, THE ART CENTER PRESENTS A VARIETY OF EXHIBITION RELATED PROGRAMMING TO PROVIDE UNIQUE AND INVALUABLE OPPORTUNITIES FOR VISITORS TO EXPERIENCE ART IN NEW AND EXCITING WAYS. APPROXIMATELY 34 VOLUNTEERS SUPPORT EXHIBITIONS AND PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION, INCLUDING THE ART CENTER DOCENT PROGRAM WHICH LEADS TOURS THAT SERVE ALMOST 600 PEOPLE PER YEAR.


THE VISUAL ARTS CENTER OF NEW JERSEY'S COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS ARE CLOSELY ALIGNED WITH OUR MISSION OF BRINGING ART AND PEOPLE TOGETHER AND OUR COMMITMENT TO MAKING ART ACCESSIBLE TO ALL AUDIENCES. THESE PROGRAMS SERVE OVER 1,000 INDIVIDUALS ANNUALLY, MAKE EDUCATIONAL VISUAL ARTS EXPERIENCES AVAILABLE TO UNDER-SERVED, ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED, AND MARGINALIZED AUDIENCES. THESE AUDIENCES INCLUDE AT-RISK YOUTH, THE ELDERLY, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, CHILDREN FROM DUAL WORKING PARENT HOUSEHOLDS, AND LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS. WE SERVE THE COMMUNITY OF SUMMIT AND SURROUNDING AREAS INCLUDING PEOPLE LIVING IN HUDSON, UNION, ESSEX, SUSSEX AND SOMERSET COUNTIES. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)PROGRAMS INCLUDE PROVIDING ARTS EDUCATION FOR FORMERLY HOMELESS WOMEN ATTENDING KENMORE HIGH SCHOOL IN JERSEY CITY; "ARTS ALIVE" A PROGRAM FOR ELIZABETH HIGH SCHOOL AND 8TH GRADE STUDENTS FROM THROUGHOUT THE ELIZABETH DISTRICT; AND THE ARTS FROM THE HEART PARTNERSHIP WITH SAGE ELDER-CARE FOR PEOPLE SUFFERING FROM DEMENTIA OR ALZHEIMER'S.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Anne Grissinger
Chair
$0
Suzanne Henry
Vice Chair
$0
Diego Rotsztain
Vice Chair
$0
David O'neill
Treasurer
$0
Amy Mahoney Harris
Secretary
$0
Paul Ciraulo
Secretary (thru 2/13/23)
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$58,198
Fundraising events$315,555
Related organizations$0
Government grants $188,560
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,471,051
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,033,364
Total Program Service Revenue$1,738,748
Investment income $153,256
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $10,511
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $3,937,094

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