Philadelphia Sketch Club is located in Philadelphia, PA. The organization was established in 1991. According to its NTEE Classification (A40) the organization is classified as: Visual Arts, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 05/2024, Philadelphia Sketch Club employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Philadelphia Sketch Club 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 05/2024, Philadelphia Sketch Club generated $144.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $132.8k during the year ending 05/2024. While expenses have increased by 1.2% per year over the past 5 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE PHILADELPHIA SKETCH CLUB (PSC) HAS A MISSION TO PROVIDE A COMMUNITY FOR VISUAL ARTS, APPRECIATION OF THE VISUAL ARTS AND VISUAL ARTS EDUCATION. THE PSC HAS SERVED AS A MEETING PLACE, FORUM FOR IDEAS AND A VITAL BRIDGE BETWEEN THE CREATORS AND SUPPORTERS OF THE VISUAL ARTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ART WORKSHOPS - WITH GOOD SUCCESS WE HAVE REINSTATED AND INCREASED THE DRAWING, PAINTING AND PRINT MAKING WORKSHOPS THAT WERE IN PLACE BEFORE THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. WE OFFER OPEN WORKSHOPS SIX DAYS PER WEEK, WITH COSTUMED AND NUDE MODELS.THE PSC ALSO PARTNERED WITH CLASSICAL ARTS ATELIER TO OFFER CLASSICAL DRAWING CLASSES FOR TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS ON A DROP- IN BASIS. AFTER A THREE-MONTH PERIOD, THIS CLASS WAS DISCONTINUED DUE TO LOW ATTENDANCE.
EXHIBITIONS - THE PSC HELD 11 EXHIBITIONS IN OUR MAIN GALLERY, INCLUDING THE PSC WORKSHOP EXHIBITION, PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION, THE 2023 MEMBERS ART EXHIBITION, 163RD ANNIVERSARY GALA SILENT AUCTION, PHILLUSTRATION, WORKS UNDER $250, WORKS ON PAPER, SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT SHOW, ART OF THE FLOWER EXHIBITION, MEMBERS EXHIBITION, AND THE UNDER/ GRAD STUDENTS EXHIBITION. IN ADDITION, THERE WERE SIX SMALLER EXHIBITIONS IN THE STEWART ROOM GALLERY INCLUDING 40 YEARS OF PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGE MAKING, BY GARRY GRISSON, FUNDRAISING GALA SILENT AUCTION EXHIBITION, HISTORIC ITEMS FROM ARCHIVES AND ON LOAN TO COMPLIMENT SILENT AUCTION ITEMS AND TWO ADDITIONAL ARTISTS EXHIBITIONS.
ON-LINE GALLERY - IN ORDER TO KEEP MEMBERS INVOLVED IN EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITIES, WE UTILIZED AN ON-LINE GALLERY ON OUR WEBSITE FOR OUR MEMBERS TO SHOW THEIR WORKS. WE ALSO HAVE AN ON-LINE CRITIQUE THAT ALLOWS ARTISTS TO SEE COMMENTS MADE ABOUT THEIR ARTWORKS. ARTISTS WERE ALSO ENCOURAGED TO NOTE THEIR EXHIBITIONS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS ON THE CLUB WEBSITE AND IN OUR MONTHLY NEWSLETTER.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Richard A Harrington President | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Kenneth Weiner Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Elise Anzini Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
William C Patterson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 22 | $0 |
Andrew Gomsi Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Renard Edwards Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $20,405 |
Fundraising events | $8,430 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $29,764 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $18,753 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $77,352 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $58,097 |
Investment income | $6,655 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $1,125 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,120 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $144,349 |
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 | $27,792 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $376 |
Payroll taxes | $3,477 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $4,500 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,314 |
Office expenses | $4,009 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $17,586 |
Insurance | $10,140 |
All other expenses | $49,579 |
Total functional expenses | $132,776 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $62,942 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $3,485 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $428,821 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $194,568 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $12,702 |
Total assets | $702,518 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,578 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $865 |
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 | $7,443 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $695,075 |
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 | $702,518 |