Origami Usa Inc

Organization Overview

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.

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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Wendy Zeichner
President
$30,000
Patricia Grodner
Vice Chair
$0
David Kandel
Member
$0
Marc Kirschenbaum
Member
$0
Edith Kort
Member
$0
Jason Ku
Chair
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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

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