Center For Arts - Design & Social Research is located in Wayland, MA. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (B60) the organization is classified as: Adult Education, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Center For Arts - Design & Social Research employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Center For Arts - Design & Social Research 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 12/2023, Center For Arts - Design & Social Research generated $135.6k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $584.5k during the year ending 12/2023. 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
THE CENTER FOR ARTS, DESIGN AND SOCIAL RESEARCH IS A PRIVATE, NONPROFIT INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION THAT PROVIDES INSTRUCTION IN AND CONDUCTS RESEARCH ON THE RELATIONSHIP OF ART AND DESIGN TO GLOBAL SOCIETIES. THE CENTER OFFERS UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE CLASSES; GRADUATE DEGREES, INCLUDING A MASTER OF FINE ARTS AND A PHD IN ARTS, DESIGN AND SOCIAL RESEARCH; AND RELATED PROGRAMS, INCLUDING ARTIST, DESIGNER, AND RESEARCHER RESIDENCIES; EXHIBITIONS; PUBLICATIONS; AND OTHER PUBLIC PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO DEEPEN THE UNDERSTANDING OF CULTURE AND ITS RELATIONSHIP TO DIVERSE COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE CENTER'S PROGRAMS INCLUDE YEAR-ROUND PUBLIC PROGRAMS OF EXHIBITIONS, LECTURES, SEMINARS, SYMPOSIA, AS WELL AS PROGRAMS DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR ARTISTS, DESIGNERS, AND HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCHERS, INCLUDING ORGANIZING COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH PROJECTS, MONTH-LONG RESIDENCIES, AND EDITED PUBLICATIONS OF RECENT RESEARCH.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Gaita Leboissetier Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Maria Luisa Molina Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Lisa Brock PHD Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Espi Sanjana Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Joseph Freeman Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 7 | $0 |
Christopher Bratton Executive Director | Officer | 45 | $75,000 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $64,000 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $64,000 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $59,178 |
| Investment income | $12,382 |
| 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 | $135,560 |
| 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. | $89,581 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $40,311 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $155,511 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $14,579 |
| Payroll taxes | $19,699 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $36,735 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $47,908 |
| Advertising and promotion | $7,340 |
| Office expenses | $11,255 |
| Information technology | $8,698 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $68,022 |
| Travel | $51,940 |
| 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 | $3,112 |
| Insurance | $945 |
| All other expenses | $3,615 |
| Total functional expenses | $584,453 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $42,401 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $30,000 |
| 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 | $623 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $73,024 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $55,928 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $55,928 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $17,096 |
| 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 | $73,024 |