The American Ceramic Society Inc
- Assets
- $14.9m
- Revenue
- $7.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 41
- Location
- Westerville, OH
- Founding
- 07/1982
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 31-4379422
Organization Overview
The American Ceramic Society Inc, operating under the name See Schedule O, is located in Westerville, OH. The organization was established in 1982. 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 12/2021, See Schedule O employed 41 individuals. This organization is a parent organization of an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. See Schedule O 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 12/2020, See Schedule O generated $7.2m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.5m during the year ending 12/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.1%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2017, See Schedule O has awarded 22 individual grants totaling $283,646. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO FOSTER THE STUDY, UNDERSTANDING, DEVELOPMENT, AND APPLICATION OF CERAMICS, GLASSES, AND RELATED MATERIALS FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR MEMBERS, INDUSTRY, AND THE GLOBAL SOCIETY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE SOCIETY PUBLISHED FOUR PEER-REVIEWED JOURNALS AND THREE MAGAZINESRELATED TO CERAMICS IN THE APPLICATION OF THE ARTS AND SCIENCES. NUMEROUS BOOKS WERE PUBLISHED, MEDIA CONTENT PRODUCED, AND MEDIA STREAMED ON THE APPLICATIONS OF CERAMIC ARTS AND ON THE PROCEEDINGS OF MEETING LECTURES AND PAPERS PRESENTED AT MEETINGS. THE SOCIETY'S 2021 MEETINGS INCLUDED THE 45TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE AND EXPO ON ADVANCED CERAMICS AND COMPOSITES (ICACC) IN DAYTONA BEACH, FL; THE 14TH PACIFIC RIM CONFERENCE ON CERAMIC AND GLASS TECHNOLOGY (PACRIM) HELD VIRTUALLY DUE TO COVID-19, AND THE SOCIETY'S 123RD ANNUAL MEETING WAS HELD IN-PERSON IN COLUMBUS, OHIO AS PART OF THE MATERIALS, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCES AND EXHIBITION. SEVERAL OTHER MEETINGS AND A CERAMIC ARTS TOUR (IRELAND) WERE HELD. THE SOCIETY'S FOUNDATION PROVIDED GRANTS FOR STUDENT OUTREACH AND TRAVEL ASSISTANCE, AND DISTRIBUTED MATERIALS SCIENCE CLASSROOM KITS TO MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mark Mecklenborg Executive Director & Secretary | Officer | 40 | $250,417 |
James Janeri Director Of Ceramics Arts Network | Officer | 40 | $164,249 |
Michael Johnson Director Of Finance & Operations | Officer | 40 | $159,915 |
Eileen Deguire Director Of Technical Content & Communications | 40 | $138,667 | |
Mark Kibble Director Of It | 40 | $123,875 | |
Mona Thiel National Sales Director | 40 | $118,942 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Chavous Intellectual Property Law Legal | 12/30/21 | $140,789 |
Fry Communications Inc Publishing & Printing | 12/30/21 | $275,569 |
Nimbleuser Software License & Consulting | 12/30/21 | $128,104 |
Mequoda Systems Llc Software And Marketing Consulting | 12/30/21 | $122,518 |
Strategic Fulfillment Group Fulfillment | 12/30/21 | $223,495 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $702,900 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $294,841 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $19,966 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $997,741 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $4,729,371 |
| Investment income | $176,301 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $656,779 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $172,739 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $109,351 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $7,163,335 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $49,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $10,000 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $695,748 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $33,186 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,123,925 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $100,772 |
| Other employee benefits | $330,598 |
| Payroll taxes | $201,759 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $70,034 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $30,648 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $80,788 |
| Fees for services: Other | $363,970 |
| Advertising and promotion | $133,268 |
| Office expenses | $62,203 |
| Information technology | $339,223 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $283,228 |
| Travel | $38,562 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $594,879 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $209,843 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $59,224 |
| Total functional expenses | $6,503,500 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $457,182 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $845,787 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $593,914 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $447,092 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $376,507 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $768,178 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $11,391,421 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $14,880,081 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $548,431 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $2,193,417 |
| 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 | $2,741,848 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $10,251,163 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,887,070 |
| 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 | $14,880,081 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, The American Ceramic Society Inc has awarded $38,300 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Westerville, OH PURPOSE: STUDENT TRAVEL GRANTS AND REGISTRATION WAIVERS FOR THE CONFERENCE ON GLASS PROBLEMS, STUDENT TOURS OF GLASS MANUFACTURING PLANTS, AND STUDENT AMBASSADOR PROGRAM | $20,000 |
Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIP FOR MATERIALS SCIENCE UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT | $12,800 |
City Of Industry, CA PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIP FOR MATERIALS SCIENCE UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT | $5,500 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that The American Ceramic Society Inc has recieved totaling $26,146.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,067 |
Optical Society Of America Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: Conference support | $10,000 |
Reldon & Hattie Cooper Charitable Foundation Saxonburg, PA PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIPS | $1,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $79 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $1,329,729 |
| Earnings | $214,509 |
| Net Contributions | $19,863 |
| Other Expense | $53,564 |
| Ending Balance | $1,510,537 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Painting Industry Insurance Fund Strongsville, OH | $10,051,774 | $13,147,287 |
The American Ceramic Society Inc Westerville, OH | $14,880,081 | $7,163,335 |
Museum Of Contemporary Art Cleveland Cleveland, OH | $27,997,238 | $2,174,653 |
Glass City Academy Toledo, OH | $3,212,958 | $2,938,051 |
Conservation Center For Art And Historic Artifacts Philadelphia, PA | $4,515,696 | $3,186,711 |
Clay Studio Philadelphia, PA | $16,944,971 | $9,873,164 |
Manchester Craftsmens Guild Pittsburgh, PA | $15,522,345 | $4,460,670 |
Unite Local 10 & Textile Maint Ind Philadelphia & Vicinity Welfare Philadelphia, PA | $3,000,579 | $1,742,913 |
Pewabic Society Inc Detroit, MI | $5,130,048 | $2,328,763 |
Artprize Grand Rapids Grand Rapids, MI | $1,087,754 | $2,849,118 |
Pittsburgh Glass Center Inc Pittsburgh, PA | $6,794,843 | $3,874,545 |
1hood Media Academy Pittsburgh, PA | $1,967,840 | $1,856,214 |