Essex Art Center Inc

EIN: 043238501 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Lawrence, MA

Total Revenue
$891,190
Total Expenses
$939,685
Total Assets
$1,176,798
Net Assets
$1,001,810
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1993
Legal Domicile
MA
Principal Officer
Monica Manoski
Phone
9786852343
Tax Period
2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

Essex Art Center Inc, founded in 1993, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $891K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 25% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

Essex Art Center is a community-based creative hub in Lawrence, Massachusetts, using art as a catalyst to bring people together, spark conversations that matter, and build community.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $715,646 Revenue: $229,035

We believe in the power of art to change not just the way we see the world, but the way we live. Essex Art Center sees everyone as an artist, and we help artists and art lovers connect with their...

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We believe in the power of art to change not just the way we see the world, but the way we live. Essex Art Center sees everyone as an artist, and we help artists and art lovers connect with their creativity. Each year, the Center reaches 10,000 individuals. Our arts education programs serve artists of all ages. We offer diverse studio courses, including ceramics, drawing, digital art, painting, animation, Risograph printing, and stained glass. We make learning accessible to everyone by providing affordable studio classes and workshops with special financial assistance to Lawrence residents, including 75% off for youth 18 years or younger and 30% off for adults. In addition, we hold public art and design entrepreneurship programs for teens and a work-mentorship program for high school and college students. Participants in our public art and design programs receive stipends for their work, as do students in our work-mentorship program. Essex Art Center's exhibition program sees art as a connector in our community and a platform for communication about issues that matter. Our galleries serve as a source of inspiration for our students and a teaching tool for our teachers. We are strategic in the artists we exhibit, working to amplify underrepresented voices and ensuring that the work is responsive to what's happening in the world and relevant to our community. Our exhibitions and their correlating programming are always free and open to the public.Essex Art Center's community outreach programs bring the creative experience beyond our walls. From off-site offerings in schools and community centers to special events, such as free figure drawing nights and art college admissions fairs, these programs put into practice our belief that art brings us together. Our summer block party, Fiesta en la calle!, brings together people of all ages to enjoy live music, dance performances, food, and artmaking. Throughout the year, our community outreach programs reach 3,000 individuals, with Fiesta en la calle!, connecting us with 2,000 residents from Greater Lawrence in just one day.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $624,382
Program Service Revenue $244,274
Investment Income $22,534
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $891,190

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $59,364
Salaries & Benefits $427,760
Fundraising Expenses $56,026
Program Expenses $715,646
Other Expenses $452,561
TOTAL EXPENSES $939,685

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $891,190 $715,289 +0.2%
Expenses $939,685 $755,872 +0.2%
Net Income $-48,495 $-40,583 +0.2%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
15
Volunteers
50

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
4
$92,128
Total Directors
11
$2,750
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Anne Thiam Chair 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Merylinda Santiago Vice Chair 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Paul Therkelsen Treasurer 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Allison Rieke Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Caitlyn Aguiar Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Juan Carlos Cedeno Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Milly Joseph Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Maria L Laboy Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jose Rodriguez Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Amy Bloom Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Felipe Collazo Director 2.00
Director
$2,750 $0 $2,750
Monica Manoski Executive Director 40.00
Officer
$89,366 $2,762 $92,128
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
2025 $891,190 $939,685 $1,176,798 $-48,495
2024 $715,289 $755,872 $1,245,501 $-40,583
2023 $563,654 $615,633 $1,020,000 $-51,979
2022 $781,644 $512,499 $860,046 $269,145
2021 $539,176 $443,495 $620,567 $95,681
2019 $442,330 $501,502 $422,242 $-59,172
2018 $464,954 $509,421 $471,648 $-44,467
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