Origami Usa Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1981. According to its NTEE Classification (A20) the organization is classified as: Arts & Culture, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Origami USA Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Origami USA Inc 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, Origami USA Inc generated $335.2k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 9 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $385.6k during the year ending 12/2023. 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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TO SHARE THE JOY AND APPRECIATION OF PAPERFOLDING, PRESERVE ITS HISTORY, NURTURE ITS GROWTH, BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER AND ENCOURAGE COMMUNITY AMONG PAPERFOLDERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE ANNUAL ORIGAMIUSA CONVENTION IS A UNIQUE EVENT BRINGING TOGETHER PAPERFOLDERS AND ORIGAMI ENTHUSIASTS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD. THE EVENT INCLUDES THE OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND CLASSES TO LEARN MODELS AND TECHNIQUES, AS WELL AS LECTURES ABOUT THE USES OF ORIGAMI. WELL-KNOWN AUTHORS OF ORIGAMI BOOKS TEACH MANY OF THESE CLASSES. ALL TEACHERS ARE ATTENDEES WHO ARE VOLUNTEERING THEIR TIME TO SHARE THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF ORIGAMI. THE CONVENTION ALSO INCLUDES A WORLD-CLASS EXHIBITION CREATED FROM ORIGAMI MODELS PROVIDED BY THE ATTENDEES. THIS EXHIBITION IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, PROVIDING VISITORS AND RESIDENTS OF NEW YORK CITY WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO SEE EXTRAORDINARY WORKS OF ART. HERE IS A LINK TO THE CONVENTION SECTION OF OUR WEBSITE. HTTPS://ORIGAMIUSA.ORG/CONVENTIONS.
SUPPLY CENTER EXPENSES
ORIGAMIUSA PRODUCES TWO REGULAR PUBLICATIONS FOR ITS MEMBERS. ONE IS A 32 -PAGE GLOSSY PRINT MAGAZINE THAT COMES OUT THREE OR FOUR TIMES A YEAR CALLED THE PAPER. THE OTHER IS AN ONLINE MAGAZINE CALLED THE FOLD, WHICH PRODUCES SIX ISSUES A YEAR. THE CONTENT OF THESE PUBLICATIONS IS SEPARATE AND DISTINCT. BOTH PUBLICATIONS INCLUDE ARTICLES OF INTEREST TO THE ORIGAMI COMMUNITY INCLUDING THE USES OF ORIGAMI IN MATH, SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, THERAPY AND EDUCATION. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE INFORMATION ABOUT ORIGAMI EXHIBITS IN ART MUSEUMS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERIES, THERAPEUTIC BREAKTHROUGHS, AND STORIES OF ORIGAMI GATHERINGS AROUND THE WORLD. BOTH PUBLICATIONS INCLUDE INSTRUCTIONAL ORIGAMI DIAGRAMS AND THE FOLD ALSO INCLUDES INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS.
ORIGAMIUSA IS HOUSED AUTONOMOUSLY IN THE AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY(AMNH). OUR OFFICE IN THE MUSEUM HOUSES A LARGE LIBRARY OF ORIGAMI BOOKS. WE REGULARLY HOLD IN-PERSON ORIGAMI CLASSES (CALLED SPECIAL SESSIONS) AT THE AMNH, AS WELL AS, FREE FOLDING SESSIONS (FOLDING SUNDAYS) FOR OUR MEMBERS. AS PART OF OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH THE AMNH ORIGAMIUSA PRODUCES A FABULOUS HOLIDAY TREE THAT IS DECORATED WITH ORIGAMI MODELS AND AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC FOR SEVEN WEEKS. WE ALSO HOLD REGULAR ONLINE CLASSES CALLED ORIGAMI CONNECT. WE ALSO OCCASIONALLY HOLD OTHER ONLINE EVENTS SUCH AS FOLDFEST IN APRIL AND WORLD ORIGAMI DAYS (OCT. 24 - NOV. 11). ORIGAMIUSA HAS AN EXTENSIVE WEBSITE THAT INCLUDES DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS OF ALL OUR ACTIVITIES: HTTP://ORIGAMIUSA.ORG.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Wendy Zeichner President | Trustee | 35 | $30,000 |
Patricia Grodner Vice Chair | Trustee | 25 | $0 |
David Kandel Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Marc Kirschenbaum Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Edith Kort Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Jason Ku Chair | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $78,338 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $31,677 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $110,015 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $179,806 |
Investment income | $3,376 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,750 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $37,278 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $335,224 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $88,524 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $2,963 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $8,500 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $32,565 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $33,454 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $6,000 |
Travel | $41,135 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $92,241 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $3,592 |
All other expenses | $22,598 |
Total functional expenses | $385,638 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $62,404 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,689 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $84,928 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $3,000 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $168,440 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $6,363 |
Total assets | $326,824 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $11,685 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $46,362 |
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 | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $58,047 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $268,777 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $326,824 |