Arts Council Of The Morris Area
- Assets
- $1.4m
- Revenue
- $1.2m
- Investments
- $610.8k
- Employees
- 9
- Location
- Morristown, NJ
- Founding
- 11/1973
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 22-2012936
Organization Overview
Arts Council Of The Morris Area, operating under the name Morris Arts, is located in Morristown, NJ. The organization was established in 1973. According to its NTEE Classification (A26) the organization is classified as: Arts & Humanities Councils & Agencies, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Morris Arts employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Morris Arts 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 06/2022, Morris Arts generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 1.6% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
MORRIS ARTS' MISSION IS TO BUILD COMMUNITY THROUGH THE ARTS WITH ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAMS, COMMUNITY ARTS EVENTS, SUPPORT OF LOCAL ARTISTS AND ORGANIZATIONS AND ADVOCACY FOR FUNDING FOR THE ARTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
ARTS IN EDUCATION: THROUGH THE ARTS IN EDUCATION PROGRAM, WE SERVE A DIVERSE RANGE OF SCHOOLS CONNECTING THEM TO ASSEMBLIES, WORKSHOPS, AND CUSTOMIZED ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAMS IN THE VISUAL ARTS, DANCE, MUSIC, POETRY, THEATRE, CREATIVE WRITING, STORYTELLING, FILMMAKING, AND ENVIRONMENTAL ARTS. TWENTY-FIVE RESIDENCIES TOOK PLACE IN PERSON IN FY2022. HER WORDS, A PROGRAM FOR TEEN GIRLS AT RISK, WAS ALSO BACK IN PERSON FOR THE ENTIRE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR. OUR OTHER PROGRAM FOR AT RISK TEENS, YOUNG ARTISTS MENTORING PROGRAM, MET IN PERSON FOR 20 SESSIONS FROM DECEMBER 2021 THROUGH APRIL 19, 2022
ARTS PARTICIPATION AND ADVOCACYARTS PARTICIPATION AND ADVOCACY INITIATIVES CREATE AND PRESENT INNOVATIVE CULTURAL EVENTS THAT INTRODUCE THE ARTS TO LARGE AND DIVERSE AUDIENCES IN NON-TRADITIONAL VENUES AND SETTINGS. BECAUSE OF THE RESCHEDULING MADE NECESSARY BY COVID, TWO GIRALDA MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVALS WERE HELD IN FY2021 (AUGUST 2021 AND JUNE 2022) ENTERTAINING CLOSE TO 2,000 PEOPLE IN ATTENDANCE. OTHER ANNUAL EVENTS LIKE MEET ME IN MORRISTOWN AND PUMPKIN ILLUMINATIONS WERE ALSO LIVE AGAIN IN FY2022. IN MARCH, 2022, MORRIS ARTS AWARDED $6,500 IN COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS TO TWO AREA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS BASED ON ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE. MORRIS ARTS ADVOCATED LOCALLY, REGIONALLY AND NATIONALLY FOR THE ARTS COMMUNITY AND CONTINUED TO COMMUNICATE AND INFORM ITS CONSTITUENTS OF LOCAL ARTS EVENTS AND THE IMPORTANCE OF THE ARTS.
LOCAL ARTS :MORRIS ARTS CONTINUED ITS STRONG SUPPORT OF LOCAL ARTS ORGANIZATIONS WITH OVER $135,510 IN REGRANTS WITH FUNDS FROM THE NEA AND THE NJSCA. THIS LEVEL OF INCREASED SUPPORT WAS MADE POSSIBLE BY A FUNDING INCREASE FROM THE NJSCA. MORRIS ARTS ALSO PURCHASED NEW SOFTWARE TO MANAGE THE GRANT PROCESS, MAKING IT EASIER FOR ORGANIZATIONS TO APPLY TO THE PROGRAM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Tom Werder Executive Dir. | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $126,886 |
Frank J Vitoloesq President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Jonathan Villahermosa Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
David Brown Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Nieves Gruneiro - Roadcap Vice President | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Brett Hertzig Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $50 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $456,122 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $413,871 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $41,777 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $870,043 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $196,650 |
| Investment income | $24,984 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $140,119 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,231,796 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $150,510 |
| 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 | $426,296 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $28,192 |
| Fees for services: Management | $4,304 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $16,162 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $175,455 |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,097 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $1,242 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $7,051 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,698 |
| Insurance | $20,353 |
| All other expenses | $44,038 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,085,350 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $221,925 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $146,120 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $73,176 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $32,678 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $18,488 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $610,815 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $264,290 |
| Total assets | $1,367,492 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $71,914 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $68,024 |
| 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 | $139,938 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $661,052 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $566,502 |
| 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 | $1,367,492 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Arts Council Of The Morris Area has awarded $82,210 in support to 10 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Lambertville, NJ | | $15,000 |
Morristown, NJ | | $9,000 |
Chatham, NJ | | $8,800 |
Morristown, NJ | | $8,800 |
COUNTY COLLEGE OF MORRIS FOUN | | | $8,500 |
Morristown, NJ | | $7,640 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Arts Council Of The Morris Area has recieved totaling $96,600.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Princeton Area Community Foundation Inc Lawrenceville, NJ PURPOSE: New Jersey Arts and Culture Recovery Fund Grant Ap | $67,500 |
Hackensack Meridian Health Inc Edison, NJ PURPOSE: SPONSORSHIP | $10,000 |
American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE | $8,500 |
The Cestone Family Foundation Inc Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: FUNDING ARTS IN EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH AT-RISK IN MORRISTOWN AND OTHER NEARBY NEW JERSEY COMMUNITIES. | $5,000 |
Frank & Lydia Bergman Foundation Las Vegas, NV PURPOSE: THE GIRALDA MUSIC AND ARTS | $5,000 |
Mondelez International Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $600 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $317,527 |
| Earnings | -$53,237 |
| Ending Balance | $264,290 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Inc New York, NY | $12,296,474 | $4,161,213 |
Cny Arts Inc Syracuse, NY | $3,639,990 | $4,131,478 |
Artswestchester Inc White Plains, NY | $12,989,925 | $5,051,265 |
Brooklyn Arts Council Brooklyn, NY | $3,792,186 | $4,166,214 |
The Council For Canadian American Relations Inc New York, NY | $2,490,659 | $3,178,474 |
Newark Arts Council Newark, NJ | $1,947,360 | $2,660,381 |
Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance Philadelphia, PA | $2,137,622 | $2,196,078 |
Spaceworks Nyc Inc New York, NY | $311,147 | $269,250 |
Bronx Council On The Arts Inc Bronx, NY | $7,969,070 | $2,295,657 |
Dance Service New York City Inc New York, NY | $6,304,489 | $5,030,876 |
Flushing Council On Culture And The Arts Inc Flushing, NY | $1,674,385 | $1,969,249 |
Arts Council Of Princeton Princeton, NJ | $6,571,775 | $1,613,080 |