SOCIETY FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF ARTS

EIN: 042649373 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

NEWBURYPORT, MA

Total Revenue
$1,546,778
Total Expenses
$1,807,565
Total Assets
$1,644,934
Net Assets
$1,169,999
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1978
Legal Domicile
MA
Principal Officer
JOHN MOYNIHAN
Phone
9784627336
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

SOCIETY FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF ARTS, founded in 1978, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 49% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.8M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 17% operating deficit.

Mission

THE SOCIETY FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ARTS & HUMANITIES OF GREATER NEWBURYPORT, INC. D/B/A THE FIREHOUSE CENTER FOR THE ARTS WAS FORMED IN 1978 TO INCREASE CULTURAL AWARENESS OF THE ARTS TO THE CITIZENS OF THE COMMUNITY AND THE SURROUNDING MERRIMACK VALLEY. THE ORGANIZATION MANAGES THE FIREHOUSE CENTER IN NEWBURYPORT, WHICH IS A CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS AND SERVES AS A VENUE FOR LOCAL, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL ARTISTS AND THEATRICAL GROUPS. THE ORGANIZATION'S REVENUE FOR PROGRAM SERVICES IS GENERATED PRIMARILY FROM TICKET SALES OF PERFORMANCES. THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVES PUBLIC SUPPORT PRIMARILY THROUGH MEMBERSHIP FEES, GRANTS AND CORPORATE DONATIONS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $600,433
Program Service Revenue $762,274
Investment Income $4,799
Other Revenue $179,272
TOTAL REVENUE $1,546,778

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $490,878
Fundraising Expenses $103,533
Program Expenses $1,325,056
Other Expenses $1,316,687
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,807,565

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,546,778 $1,037,619 +0.5%
Expenses $1,807,565 $1,649,382 +0.1%
Net Income $-260,787 $-611,763 -0.6%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
13
Volunteers
35

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
2
$0
Total Directors
7
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
TOM HOPP DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KRISTEN JACKMAN CLERK 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELLE MIAKOS DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHAUNA PIENIAZEK VICE PRESIDE 15.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LYDIA POLLARD DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MAUREEN POMEROY DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN STROMSKI DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NANCY CASWELL TREASURER 15.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
LISA WETENKAMP PRESIDENT 15.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,546,778 $1,807,565 $1,644,934 $-260,787
2022 $1,037,619 $1,649,382 $1,905,522 $-611,763
2021 $1,817,661 $983,212 $2,428,495 $834,449
2020 $888,815 $843,019 $1,591,523 $45,796
2019 $1,338,457 $1,444,970 $1,589,687 $-106,513
2018 $1,445,686 $1,471,444 $1,653,241 $-25,758
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