FOUNDATION FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS INC

EIN: 131978163 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

NEW YORK, NY

Total Revenue
$4,337,330
Total Expenses
$3,136,109
Total Assets
$55,356,112
Net Assets
$54,129,788
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1963
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
KAY TAKEDA
Phone
2128077077
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

FOUNDATION FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS INC, founded in 1963, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $4.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 33% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. The organization ran a surplus of $1.2M, a strong 28% operating margin.

Mission

TO ENCOURAGE, SPONSOR, AND PROMOTE INNOVATIVE WORK IN THE ARTS CREATED AND PRESENTED BY INDIVIDUALS, GROUPS, AND ORGANIZATIONS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,297,951 Revenue: $0

GRANTS TO ARTISTS: UNRESTRICTED, $45,000 CASH AWARDS INTENDED TO PROVIDE RECIPIENTS WITH THE FINANCIAL MEANS TO ENGAGE IN WHATEVER ARTISTIC ENDEAVORS THEY WISH TO PURSUE. RECIPIENTS ARE CHOSEN...

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GRANTS TO ARTISTS: UNRESTRICTED, $45,000 CASH AWARDS INTENDED TO PROVIDE RECIPIENTS WITH THE FINANCIAL MEANS TO ENGAGE IN WHATEVER ARTISTIC ENDEAVORS THEY WISH TO PURSUE. RECIPIENTS ARE CHOSEN ANNUALLY THROUGH A CONFIDENTIAL PEER NOMINATION PROCESS, STAFF RESEARCH, AND SELECTION BY A COMMITTEE COMPRISING FCA'S BOARD AND GUEST EXPERTS. IN 2024, 23 GRANTS WERE MADE TO INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS. 11 OF THESE AWARDS ARE NAMED AFTER AND IN MEMORY OF ARTISTS: JOHN CAGE, MERCE CUNNINGHAM, VIOLA FARBER, HELEN FRANKENTHALER, ROY LICHTENSTEIN, ALVIN LUCIER, RICHARD POUSETTE-DART, ROBERT RAUSCHENBERG, DOROTHEA TANNING, CY TWOMBLY, AND C.D. WRIGHT. THE CAGE AND CUNNINGHAM AWARDS ARE MADE IN ALTERNATING YEARS.

Program 2
Expenses: $707,328 Revenue: $0

EMERGENCY GRANTS: GRANTS OF $500-$3,000, AWARDED ON A ROLLING BASIS TO ARTISTS AND COLLECTIVES WHO INCUR UNEXPECTED EXPENSES RELATED TO THE PUBLIC PRESENTATION OF THEIR WORK OR RECEIVE SUDDEN...

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EMERGENCY GRANTS: GRANTS OF $500-$3,000, AWARDED ON A ROLLING BASIS TO ARTISTS AND COLLECTIVES WHO INCUR UNEXPECTED EXPENSES RELATED TO THE PUBLIC PRESENTATION OF THEIR WORK OR RECEIVE SUDDEN OPPORTUNITIES TO PRESENT THEIR WORK PUBLICLY. APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED ON A ROLLING BASIS THROUGH AN OPEN APPLICATION PROCESS. STAFF REVIEW APPLICATIONS FOR ELIGIBILITY, AND EACH MONTH AN ARTIST PANEL REVIEWS THEM AND DETERMINES GRANT RECIPIENTS. IN 2024, FCA MADE 231 EMERGENCY GRANTS TOTALING $465,000.

Program 3
Expenses: $67,746 Revenue: $0

WARREN PRINDLE VISUAL ARTS SCHOLARSHIP (CVAS): FCA ADMINISTERS AN ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR COLLEGE-BOUND SENIORS FROM THE HOUSATONIC VALLEY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDY IN THE...

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WARREN PRINDLE VISUAL ARTS SCHOLARSHIP (CVAS): FCA ADMINISTERS AN ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR COLLEGE-BOUND SENIORS FROM THE HOUSATONIC VALLEY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDY IN THE FINE ARTS, WITH FUNDS CONTRIBUTED BY A CONNECTICUT FOUNDATION. SELECTION IS MADE BY A PANEL OF VISUAL ARTISTS BASED ON MERIT AND FINANCIAL NEED. SINCE 2023, EACH NEW SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT RECEIVES $80,000 OVER FOUR YEARS ($10,000 PER SEMESTER). $60,000 WAS DISTRIBUTED TO THREE STUDENTS IN 2024. FORMERLY THE CONTEMPORARY VISUAL ART SCHOLARSHIP, THE AWARD WAS NAMED AFTER HVRHS ART TEACHER WARREN PRINDLE UPON HIS RETIREMENT.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,305,523
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $2,031,261
Other Revenue $546
TOTAL REVENUE $4,337,330

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,605,000
Salaries & Benefits $983,651
Fundraising Expenses $256,460
Program Expenses $2,230,760
Other Expenses $547,458
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,136,109

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $4,337,330 $6,433,716 -0.3%
Expenses $3,136,109 $3,263,683 0.0%
Net Income $1,201,221 $3,170,033 -0.6%
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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
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
12
Volunteers
21

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
6
$445,327
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CECILY BROWN CO-CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIAN LETHBRIDGE CO-CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANTHONY B CREAMER III TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
EMILY WEI RALES SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNE COLLIER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIE C JONES DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD MAXWELL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEAN MOSS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
OKWUI OKPOKWASILI DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATANA ROBERTS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES WELLING DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN YAU DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH K TAKEDA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$244,276 $25,752 $270,028
KATHLEEN FLYNN DEPUTY DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$156,456 $18,843 $175,299
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 $4,337,330 $3,136,109 $55,356,112 $1,201,221
2023 $6,433,716 $3,263,683 $50,346,689 $3,170,033
2022 $8,053,660 $2,791,665 $41,728,764 $5,261,995
2021 $7,582,108 $5,403,452 $44,020,214 $2,178,656
2020 $5,398,750 $4,845,429 $41,344,934 $553,321
2019 $3,626,867 $2,113,019 $35,701,394 $1,513,848
2018 $3,391,809 $1,889,742 $30,628,285 $1,502,067
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