The Cherry Arts Inc is located in Ithaca, NY. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (A65) the organization is classified as: Theater, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Cherry Arts Inc employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Cherry Arts Inc 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 06/2023, Cherry Arts Inc generated $246.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 43.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $278.0k during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 35.4% per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THEATRICAL PERFORMANCE; PROVIDING SPACE FOR OTHER ART ORGANIZATIONS TO PERFORM; THEATRICAL & ART TRAINING
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CHERRY ARTS PRODUCTIONS & EXHIBITS: IN 2022-23 THE CHERRY CREATED OR PRESENTED THE PERFORMANCES: JUNE DANC, HEADING INTO NIGHT, E-MOTION, AQUERON AND VOICES OF UKRAIN ALONG WITH GALLERY EXHIBITIONS PAPA PREACH GOES NORF, AT THE THRESHOLD, ENTRE SOMBRAS & THE ARTHAUS COMMUNITY EXHIBITION.
CHERRY ARTS HOSTING: THE CHERRY HOSTED THE WORKS OF LOCAL PERFORMERS AND COMPANIES INCLUDING: LILYPAD PUPPET THEATER, ITHACA COLLEGE NEW VOICES CIRCUS CULTURE, SECOND STAGE, JAY LEEMING STORYTELLER; ITHACA SHAKESPEARE CO., KENNETH MCLAURIN, JASPEROO, WOW PRODUCTIONS, ACTING OUT NY, MAGIC BEYOND IMAGINATION & MANY OTHERS
CHERRY ARTS EDUCATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: THE CHERRY HOSTED BI-WEEKLY COMMUNITY ART HIVES, MONTHLY OPEN MICS AND MANY ONE-OFF COMMUNITY EVENTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Samuel Buggeln Artistic Director | Officer | 40 | $43,077 |
Penelope Chick President | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jim Bouderau Vice President | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Greg Carlson Treasurer | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Laura Miller Secretary | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Eric Brooks Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $102,480 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $59,618 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $162,098 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $82,380 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $246,567 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $4,116 |
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. | $43,077 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $43,077 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $72,429 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $9,006 |
Fees for services: Management | $58,216 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $4,268 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $7,040 |
Office expenses | $6,816 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $25,324 |
Travel | $12,391 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $8,771 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $277,962 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $43,517 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $43,517 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $58 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $50 |
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 | $74,533 |
Other liabilities | $1,295 |
Total liabilities | $75,936 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | -$32,419 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $43,517 |