Dia Center For The Arts Inc
- Assets
- $215.2m
- Revenue
- $19.7m
- Investments
- $23.1m
- Employees
- 167
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- 09/1974
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 23-7397946
Organization Overview
Dia Center For The Arts Inc, operating under the name Dia Art Foundation, is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1974. 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 06/2021, Dia Art Foundation employed 167 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Dia Art Foundation 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 06/2021, Dia Art Foundation generated $19.7m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $18.3m during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.3%) per year over the past 6 years. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
DIA ART FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO ADVANCE, REALIZE, AND PRESERVE THE VISION OF ARTISTS DIA'S NAME COMES FROM THE GREEK WORD "THROUGH," WHICH REFLECTS ITS ROLE AS A CONDUIT FOR VISIONARY ART PROJECTS. SINCE ITS FOUNDING IN 1974, DIA HAS COMMISSIONED, SUPPORTED, PRESENTED, AND PRESERVED EXCEPTIONAL ARTWORKS, AND FOSTERED LASTING RELATIONSHIPS WITH INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS. DISTINGUISHED BY ITS CONSTELLATION OF SITES, DIA ADVANCES THE EXPERIENCE, APPRECIATION, AND SCHOLARSHIP OF ART THROUGH IN-DEPTH, SINGLE-ARTIST EXHIBITIONS, PERFORMANCES, PUBLICATIONS, PUBLIC AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND THE MAINTENANCE OF PERMANENT SETTINGS OF WORKS OF ART.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EXHIBITIONS AND LONG-TERM PROJECTS: DIA MAINTAINS 11 PERMANENT SITES AND LOCATIONS. DIA'S THREE LOCATIONS FOR PRESENTING CHANGING EXHIBITIONS ARE DIA BEACON IN BEACON, NY; DIA BRIDGEHAMPTON, IN BRIDGEHAMPTON, NY; AND DIA CHELSEA IN NEW YORK, NY. DIA'S LARGEST EXHIBITION FACILITY IS DIA BEACON, WHICH HOUSES 240,000 SQUARE-FEET OF EXHIBITION AND PUBLIC PROGRAM SPACE USED FOR PUBLIC VIEWING OF THE PERMANENT COLLECTION, TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS, A BOOKSHOP AND CAFE. DIA BRIDGEHAMPTON AND DIA CHELSEA PRESENT TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS.DIA'S LONG-TERM, SITE-SPECIFIC PROJECTS ARE LOCATED ACROSS THE UNITED STATES AND INCLUDE: WALTER DE MARIA'S THE LIGHTNING FIELD (1977) LOCATED IN NEW MEXICO, ROBERT SMITHSON'S SPIRAL JETTY (1970) LOCATED IN THE GREAT SALT LAKE IN UTAH, NANCY HOLT'S SUN TUNNELS (1973-76) LOCATED IN THE GREAT BASIN DESERT IN UTAH; TWO PERMANENT GALLERY INSTALLATIONS IN NEW YORK CITY BY WALTER DE MARIA, THE NEW YORK EARTH ROOM (1977) AND THE BROKEN KILOMETER (1979), AND THE DAN FLAVIN ART INSTITUTE LOCATED IN BRIDGEHAMPTON, NEW YORK. THESE INSTALLATIONS ARE FREE TO THE PUBLIC, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE LIGHTNING FIELD, FOR WHICH AN OVERNIGHT STAY IS REQUIRED. IN FISCAL YEAR 2021, DIA BEACON PRESENTED CONTINUED COLLECTION PRESENTATIONS AND INDIVIDUAL EXHIBITIONS OF MARIO MERZ, CHARLES GAINES, IMI KNOEBEL, CHARLOTTE POSENENSKE, AND FRANZ ERHARD WALTHER. DIA BRIDGEHAMPTON PRESENTED AN EXHIBITION OF WORK BY JILL MAGID, AND DIA CHELSEA PRESENTED AN EXHIBITION OF WORK BY LUCY RAVEN.
PUBLIC PROGRAMS AND EDUCATION: DIA OFFERS EDUCATIONAL AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS IN NYC AND BEACON, AND EMPLOYS 25 EDUCATORS ANNUALLY WHO DESIGN AND LEAD ORIGINAL PROGRAMS FOR WIDE-RANGING PUBLIC AUDIENCES. DIA'S 535 WEST 22ND STREET BUILDING HOSTS PUBLIC PROGRAMMING INCLUDING THE ARTISTS ON ARTISTS LECTURE SERIES, READINGS IN CONTEMPORARY POETRY, AND DISCUSSIONS IN CONTEMPORARY CULTURE, AS WELL AS WEEKLY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR HIGH-SCHOOL AGED YOUTH, AND APPRENTICESHIP AND FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AGES 18-24. DIA BEACON HOSTS AN ANNUAL ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAM; AN OUTREACH INITIATIVE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH EVERY SCHOOL IN THE BEACON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, SERVING ROUGHLY 300 STUDENTS PER YEAR. DIA BEACON ALSO OFFERS SEASONAL DIATALKS, EDUCATOR-LED TOURS, A YEAR-ROUND PROGRAM FOR HIGH-SCHOOL AGED YOUTH IN THE HUDSON VALLEY, EDUCATIONAL INTERNSHIPS, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEACHERS, AND ON- AND OFF-SITE COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING FOR ALL AGES. IN A TYPICAL PROGRAM YEAR, DIA SERVES APPROXIMATELY 10,000 VISITORS THROUGH RESPONSIVE PROGRAMS THAT SERVE A DIVERSE RANGE OF AUDIENCES. DESPITE LIMITATIONS ON IN-PERSON GATHERING RELATED TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, DIA MAINTAINS ITS FULL COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY PARTNERS, PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS, AND ITS BROADER AUDIENCES. DIA CURRENTLY OFFERS IN PERSON PROGRAMS AS POSSIBLE AND PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR DIGITAL LEARNING AND REMOTE ENGAGEMENT ACROSS AUDIENCES. ALL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, WHETHER ONLINE OR IN PERSON, IS OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE. ADDITIONALLY, BEACON RESIDENTS ENJOY FREE ADMISSION TO DIA BEACON EVERY DAY, AND RESIDENTS OF THE LARGER HUDSON VALLEY RECEIVE FREE ADMISSION ON THE LAST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH.
PUBLICATIONS: IN 2021, DIA PUBLISHED AN INTRODUCTION TO DIA'S LOCATIONS AND SITES AND LUCY RAVEN.IN 2020, DIA PUBLISHED CHARLOTTE POSENENSKE: WORK IN PROGRESS, ARTISTS ON BRUCE NAUMAN, FRANCOIS MORELLET, MEL BOCHNER: MEASUREMENTS (1968-1971), AND ARTISTS ON ROBERT SMITHSON.DIA IS SET TO CO-PUBLISH CARLA LONZI: SELF-PORTRAIT AND PUBLISH ARTISTS ON KAWARA, TRIO FOR STRINGS (LP BOX SET), JOAN JONAS: THE SHAPE, THE SCENT, THE FEEL OF THINGS; 15TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION, CARL CRAIG: PARTY/AFTER-PARTY (LP), AND CAMILLE NORMENT IN FY22.DIA'S PUBLICATION PROGRAM HAS PRODUCED OVER 75 VOLUMES INCLUDING MONOGRAPHS, ANTHOLOGIES, AND COLLECTIONS OF CRITICISM AND SCHOLARSHIP. THROUGH THESE PUBLICATIONS DIA HAS ESTABLISHED A TRADITION OF RIGOROUS SCHOLARSHIP AND STRIVES TO OFFER IN-DEPTH EXPLORATIONS OF ITS EXHIBITIONS, SITES, AND PERMANENT COLLECTION.
CURATORIAL RESEARCH, PRESS, MARKETING, PRINTED MATERIALS, IT SUPPORT
EXHIBITIONS AND LONG-TERM PROJECTS: DIA MAINTAINS 11 PERMANENT SITES AND LOCATIONS. DIA'S THREE LOCATIONS FOR PRESENTING CHANGING EXHIBITIONS ARE DIA BEACON IN BEACON, NY; DIA BRIDGEHAMPTON, IN BRIDGEHAMPTON, NY; AND DIA CHELSEA IN NEW YORK, NY. DIA'S LARGEST EXHIBITION FACILITY IS DIA BEACON, WHICH HOUSES 240,000 SQUARE-FEET OF EXHIBITION AND PUBLIC PROGRAM SPACE USED FOR PUBLIC VIEWING OF THE PERMANENT COLLECTION, TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS, A BOOKSHOP AND CAFE. DIA BRIDGEHAMPTON AND DIA CHELSEA PRESENT TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS.DIA'S LONG-TERM, SITE-SPECIFIC PROJECTS ARE LOCATED ACROSS THE UNITED STATES AND INCLUDE: WALTER DE MARIA'S THE LIGHTNING FIELD (1977) LOCATED IN NEW MEXICO, ROBERT SMITHSON'S SPIRAL JETTY (1970) LOCATED IN THE GREAT SALT LAKE IN UTAH, NANCY HOLT'S SUN TUNNELS (1973-76) LOCATED IN THE GREAT BASIN DESERT IN UTAH; TWO PERMANENT GALLERY INSTALLATIONS IN NEW YORK CITY BY WALTER DE MARIA, THE NEW YORK EARTH ROOM (1977) AND THE BROKEN KILOMETER (1979), AND THE DAN FLAVIN ART INSTITUTE LOCATED IN BRIDGEHAMPTON, NEW YORK. THESE INSTALLATIONS ARE FREE TO THE PUBLIC, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE LIGHTNING FIELD, FOR WHICH AN OVERNIGHT STAY IS REQUIRED. IN FISCAL YEAR 2021, DIA BEACON PRESENTED CONTINUED COLLECTION PRESENTATIONS AND INDIVIDUAL EXHIBITIONS OF MARIO MERZ, CHARLES GAINES, IMI KNOEBEL, CHARLOTTE POSENENSKE, AND FRANZ ERHARD WALTHER. DIA BRIDGEHAMPTON PRESENTED AN EXHIBITION OF WORK BY JILL MAGID, AND DIA CHELSEA PRESENTED AN EXHIBITION OF WORK BY LUCY RAVEN.
PUBLIC PROGRAMS AND EDUCATION: DIA OFFERS EDUCATIONAL AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS IN NYC AND BEACON, AND EMPLOYS 25 EDUCATORS ANNUALLY WHO DESIGN AND LEAD ORIGINAL PROGRAMS FOR WIDE-RANGING PUBLIC AUDIENCES. DIA'S 535 WEST 22ND STREET BUILDING HOSTS PUBLIC PROGRAMMING INCLUDING THE ARTISTS ON ARTISTS LECTURE SERIES, READINGS IN CONTEMPORARY POETRY, AND DISCUSSIONS IN CONTEMPORARY CULTURE, AS WELL AS WEEKLY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR HIGH-SCHOOL AGED YOUTH, AND APPRENTICESHIP AND FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AGES 18-24. DIA BEACON HOSTS AN ANNUAL ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAM; AN OUTREACH INITIATIVE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH EVERY SCHOOL IN THE BEACON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, SERVING ROUGHLY 300 STUDENTS PER YEAR. DIA BEACON ALSO OFFERS SEASONAL DIATALKS, EDUCATOR-LED TOURS, A YEAR-ROUND PROGRAM FOR HIGH-SCHOOL AGED YOUTH IN THE HUDSON VALLEY, EDUCATIONAL INTERNSHIPS, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEACHERS, AND ON- AND OFF-SITE COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING FOR ALL AGES. IN A TYPICAL PROGRAM YEAR, DIA SERVES APPROXIMATELY 10,000 VISITORS THROUGH RESPONSIVE PROGRAMS THAT SERVE A DIVERSE RANGE OF AUDIENCES. DESPITE LIMITATIONS ON IN-PERSON GATHERING RELATED TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, DIA MAINTAINS ITS FULL COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY PARTNERS, PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS, AND ITS BROADER AUDIENCES. DIA CURRENTLY OFFERS IN PERSON PROGRAMS AS POSSIBLE AND PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR DIGITAL LEARNING AND REMOTE ENGAGEMENT ACROSS AUDIENCES. ALL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, WHETHER ONLINE OR IN PERSON, IS OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE. ADDITIONALLY, BEACON RESIDENTS ENJOY FREE ADMISSION TO DIA BEACON EVERY DAY, AND RESIDENTS OF THE LARGER HUDSON VALLEY RECEIVE FREE ADMISSION ON THE LAST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH.
PUBLICATIONS: IN 2021, DIA PUBLISHED AN INTRODUCTION TO DIA'S LOCATIONS AND SITES AND LUCY RAVEN.IN 2020, DIA PUBLISHED CHARLOTTE POSENENSKE: WORK IN PROGRESS, ARTISTS ON BRUCE NAUMAN, FRANCOIS MORELLET, MEL BOCHNER: MEASUREMENTS (1968-1971), AND ARTISTS ON ROBERT SMITHSON.DIA IS SET TO CO-PUBLISH CARLA LONZI: SELF-PORTRAIT AND PUBLISH ARTISTS ON KAWARA, TRIO FOR STRINGS (LP BOX SET), JOAN JONAS: THE SHAPE, THE SCENT, THE FEEL OF THINGS; 15TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION, CARL CRAIG: PARTY/AFTER-PARTY (LP), AND CAMILLE NORMENT IN FY22.DIA'S PUBLICATION PROGRAM HAS PRODUCED OVER 75 VOLUMES INCLUDING MONOGRAPHS, ANTHOLOGIES, AND COLLECTIONS OF CRITICISM AND SCHOLARSHIP. THROUGH THESE PUBLICATIONS DIA HAS ESTABLISHED A TRADITION OF RIGOROUS SCHOLARSHIP AND STRIVES TO OFFER IN-DEPTH EXPLORATIONS OF ITS EXHIBITIONS, SITES, AND PERMANENT COLLECTION.
CURATORIAL RESEARCH, PRESS, MARKETING, PRINTED MATERIALS, IT SUPPORT
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jessica Morgan Nathalie De Gunzburg Director | Officer | 40 | $561,541 |
James Schaeufele Director Of Operations | Officer | 40 | $296,245 |
David Morehouse Deputy Director Of Advancement | Officer | 40 | $226,981 |
Rachel L Pivnick Deputy Director And COO | Officer | 40 | $197,625 |
Michelle V Bedford CFO (as Of Aug. 2020) | Officer | 40 | $154,112 |
Donna DE Salvo Senior Adjunct Curator | 32 | $144,231 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Eurostruct Construction | 6/29/21 | $6,760,367 |
Hirtle Callahan And Co Investment Management | 6/29/21 | $328,517 |
Architecture Research Office Architect | 6/29/21 | $543,293 |
Eurostruct Construction | 6/29/21 | $6,760,367 |
Paratus Project Management | 6/29/21 | $272,525 |
Hirtle Callahan And Co Investment Management | 6/29/21 | $328,517 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $1,431,833 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $3,011,352 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $8,857,621 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,856,769 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $13,300,806 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,024,344 |
| Investment income | $3,263,846 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $12,141 |
| Net Rental Income | $440,115 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,290,033 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $117,420 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $19,693,933 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $1,985,193 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $718,829 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $4,513,436 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $151,392 |
| Other employee benefits | $727,831 |
| Payroll taxes | $513,409 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $22,754 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $74,988 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $3,500 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $334,782 |
| Fees for services: Other | $568,619 |
| Advertising and promotion | $47,081 |
| Office expenses | $443,030 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $808,248 |
| Travel | $206,195 |
| 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 | $2,842,314 |
| Insurance | $408,130 |
| All other expenses | $184,941 |
| Total functional expenses | $18,310,645 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,611,694 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,721,353 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $16,440,917 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $45,700 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $219,588 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $597,041 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $62,781,602 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $103,194,709 |
| Investments—other securities | $23,081,093 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $515,565 |
| Total assets | $215,209,262 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,154,198 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $153,669 |
| 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 | $1,370,000 |
| Other liabilities | $59,455 |
| Total liabilities | $2,737,322 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $186,894,742 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $25,577,198 |
| 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 | $215,209,262 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Dia Center For The Arts Inc has recieved totaling $10,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Peter Marino Charitable Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: ADVANCING AND PRESERVING THE VISION OF ARTISTS | $10,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $82,771,553 |
| Earnings | $19,514,538 |
| Net Contributions | $300,533 |
| Other Expense | $3,823,097 |
| Ending Balance | $98,763,527 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Shed Nyc Inc New York, NY | $621,442,218 | $102,270,782 |
Westchester Academic Library Directors Organization Inc New York, NY | $47,276,623 | $38,534,511 |
Pro Publica Inc New York, NY | $60,782,681 | $36,005,300 |
Pittsburgh Trust For Cultural Resources Pittsburgh, PA | $189,016,990 | $50,601,813 |
Dia Center For The Arts Inc New York, NY | $215,209,262 | $19,693,933 |
Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute Utica, NY | $139,434,457 | $25,944,561 |
Bethel Woods Center For The Arts Inc Liberty, NY | $30,099,296 | $24,809,456 |
Artsquest Bethlehem, PA | $46,615,180 | $27,430,533 |
Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center Midland, PA | $37,610,958 | $11,880,429 |
Joan Mitchell Foundation Inc New York, NY | $163,093,074 | $7,287,755 |
African American Cultural Center Pittsburgh, PA | $15,275,830 | $8,128,417 |
Pioneer Works Art Foundation Brooklyn, NY | $17,838,425 | $7,041,619 |