The Center For Contemporary Art

Organization Overview

The Center For Contemporary Art is located in Bedminster, NJ. The organization was established in 1974. 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 12/2021, Center For Contemporary Art employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Center For Contemporary Art 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 12/2021, Center For Contemporary Art generated $555.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $530.6k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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A CONTEMPORARY CULTURAL CENTER PROVIDING ARTS EDUCATION, EXHIBITIONS AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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EDUCATIONTHE CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART OFFERS A FULL RANGE OF VIRTUAL AND IN PERSON STUDIO CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS TAUGHT BY PROFESSIONAL TEACHING ARTISTS YEAR-ROUND IN A VARIETY OF MEDIA INCLUDING OILS, ACRYLIC AND WATERCOLOR, PASTEL, WHEEL AND HAND-BUILT CERAMICS, GOUACHE, WATERCOLOR, PEN AND INK, DRAWING, SCULPTURE, PHOTOGRAPHY AND MIXED MEDIA. COURSES ARE MULTI-LEVEL AND DESIGNED FOR ALL AGES, LEVELS OF EXPERIENCE, AND ABILITY. WEEK-LONG SUMMER ART CAMPS ARE OFFERED JULY-AUGUST, IN PERSON AND WITH HYBRID OPTIONS (STUDENTS PARTICIPATE BOTH VIRTUALLY AND IN PERSON), AS WELL AS ART CAMPS FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.


EXHIBITIONSTHE CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART PRESENTS BOTH IN PERSON AND VIRTUAL ROTATING HIGH QUALITY EXHIBITIONS OF CONTEMPORARY ART BY EMERGING, MID-CAREER AND UNDER-REPRESENTED ARTISTS IN A VARIETY OF MEDIA AND SUBJECT MATTER. THE CENTER'S MEMBERS AND STUDENTS AND SOMERSET COUNTY SCHOOL CHILDREN ALSO BENEFIT FROM ANNUAL EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITIES. AN ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL JURIED EXHIBITION AWARDS CASH PRIZES AND SOLO EXHIBITION AWARDS. VIRTUAL OPENING RECEPTIONS AND ARTIST STUDIO VISITS ROUND OUT THE PROGRAM. GALLERY ADMISSION IS BY SUGGESTED DONATION AND EXHIBITIONS ARE FULLY-ACCESSIBLE.


OUTREACHTHE CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART RECOGNIZES THE DIVERSITY OF ITS COMMUNITY'S ABILITIES AND NEEDS AND IS COMMITTED TO ENABLING ALL VISITORS TO EXPERIENCE THE BENEFITS OF ARTS EDUCATION. OUTREACH PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED IN RESPONSE TO SPECIFIC NEEDS AND PROVIDE AN OUTLET FOR CREATIVE EXPRESSION IN A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE SETTING. SIX YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS SERVE CHILDREN WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER AND OTHER SPECIAL NEEDS, HOMELESS TEENS, YOUTH IN RECOVERY FROM SUBSTANCE ABUSE, ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES, PEOPLE AFFECTED BY CANCER, AND SENIOR CITIZENS. THE CERAMICS STUDIO ALSO INCLUDES THE AREAS ONLY WHEELCHAIR-ACCESSIBLE POTTERY WHEEL.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Elie Porter Trubert
Executive Dir.
$100,347
Lisa Mayle
Vice President
$0
Lisa Karbiner
President
$0
Eileen Mcnamara-Raisch
Treasurer
$0
Emily Barbour
Fmr. Secretary
$0
Isi Agbato
Trustee
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$21,390
Fundraising events$1,130
Related organizations$0
Government grants $102,962
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$85,280
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$210,762
Total Program Service Revenue$338,355
Investment income $347
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $4,720
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $555,167

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that The Center For Contemporary Art has recieved totaling $9,555.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
E J Grassmann Trust

Warren, NJ

PURPOSE: CAPITAL FUND SUPPORT

$7,000
Pannonia Foundation

Ramsey, NJ

PURPOSE: TO HELP ACTIVITIES OF VAR PUBLIC CHAR INST WHICH ARE EXEMPT UNDER 501 (C) (3)

$2,500
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$55
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