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.
Form
990
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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Anne Grissinger Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Suzanne Henry Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Diego Rotsztain Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
David O'neill Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Amy Mahoney Harris Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Paul Ciraulo Secretary (thru 2/13/23) | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $211,920 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $142,710 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,339,866 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $6,437 |
Other employee benefits | $114,388 |
Payroll taxes | $114,517 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $22,500 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $25,652 |
Fees for services: Other | $81,161 |
Advertising and promotion | $26,338 |
Office expenses | $30,150 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $9,098 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $50,118 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $189,177 |
Insurance | $47,871 |
All other expenses | $86,272 |
Total functional expenses | $2,717,751 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $220 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,115,844 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $274,257 |
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 | $56,008 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,722,021 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,121,855 |
Investments—other securities | $505,449 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $182,156 |
Total assets | $11,977,810 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $187,385 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $552,886 |
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 | $1,266,460 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $2,006,731 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,533,787 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $5,437,292 |
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 | $11,977,810 |