MANHATTAN GRAPHICS CENTER INC

EIN: 133344728 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Brooklyn, NY

Total Revenue
$255,326
Total Expenses
$423,958
Total Assets
$68,572
Net Assets
$46,068
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1986
Legal Domicile
NY
Phone
2122198783
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

MANHATTAN GRAPHICS CENTER INC, founded in 1986, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $255K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 6% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $424K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 66% operating deficit.

Mission

MGC's principle mission is to provide a printmaking studio in Manhattan that offers professional facilities at a reasonable cost, and an environment where artists can work and learn together. Continued on schedule O.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $134,398 Revenue: $20,739

Open Workshop: Open workshop is Manhattan Graphics founding program. It allows artists to use printmaking studio in a self-directed manner to produce artwork. Some artists are charged on an hourly...

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Open Workshop: Open workshop is Manhattan Graphics founding program. It allows artists to use printmaking studio in a self-directed manner to produce artwork. Some artists are charged on an hourly basis while others are charged based on bundled hours along with class enrollment (the charges are included in tuition). A few of the artists such as volunteer keyholders and scholarship artists receive complimentary open workshop hours. Manhattan Graphics also offers 24/7 studio access to the studio at a higher membership fee. During the year ended June 30, 2024, 417 artists used the open workshop.

Program 2
Expenses: $111,887 Revenue: $62,151

PRINTMAKING CLASSES:Classes is one of the foundational programs of Manhattan Graphics. The classes cover basic printmaking techniques such as intaglio, relief, screenprint and lithography as well as...

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PRINTMAKING CLASSES:Classes is one of the foundational programs of Manhattan Graphics. The classes cover basic printmaking techniques such as intaglio, relief, screenprint and lithography as well as specialized, advanced, creative, and innovative approaches. Manhattan Graphics offers classes throughout the year in terms of fall, spring, and summer. The core classes, which are classes that provide extended, advanced instruction in the basic techniques are offered in the fall, spring, and summer terms. The core classes also include shorter workshops that build on these skills. Shorter classes which are more exploratory and reach a wider audience are offered in the summer. During the year ended June 30, 2024, Manhattan Graphics delivered 47courses in its online and in-person classes with total enrollment of approximately 204 artists.

Program 3
Expenses: $51,543

Outreach:Outreach consists of several programs (Exhibitions, Artist Talks, Scholarships and Visiting Printmaker Workshop) that reach audiences beyond the studio walls of Manhattan Graphics...

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Outreach:Outreach consists of several programs (Exhibitions, Artist Talks, Scholarships and Visiting Printmaker Workshop) that reach audiences beyond the studio walls of Manhattan Graphics. Exhibitions -These consist of solo member shows, exchange exhibitions, juried shows, and its annual member show in two gallery spaces. During the year ended June 30, 2024, Manhattan Graphics held seven in-person exhibitions with 348 artists participating. There were no online exhibits. Artist Talks -These involve the regular invitation of artists to Manhattan Graphics studio to discuss their current practice with the public in gatherings that allow a free exchange of ideas. This program is funded by grants. Manhattan Graphics has temporarily moved the Artist Talks online due to the Covid-19 pandemic. During the year ended June 30, 2024, Manhattan Graphics hosted Artist Talks featuring 9 guest speakers, with 152 people participating. Scholarship-Manhattan Graphics awards 11 scholarships every year to artists who are new to the studio but whose financial situation precludes access. During the award term, each selected artist receives a tuition waiver for class (one long course or two short courses), unlimited open workshop time, access to storage, reimbursement for materials cost up to $125, as well as membership at Manhattan Graphics Center for one year. There were 9 scholarship students in fiscal year 2024. Visiting Printmaker Workshop-The Visiting Printmaker Workshop is an outreach youth education program. Manhattan Graphics teaching artists provide printmaking instruction onsite at Manhattan public high schools, together with the students' classroom art teacher. The sessions are supplemented by a field trip to a cultural institution. In fiscal year 2024, groups visited the main branch of the New York Public Library to view prints in the Polonsky Exhibition of The New York Public Librarys Treasurers, as well as for an overview of the Picture collection, and to the Manhattan Graphics Center workshop space where the students are given a demonstration of the printmaking techniques they use in the classroom. The program is entirely supported by grant funds. During fiscal year 2024, Manhattan Graphics Center provided five Visiting Printmaker workshops with students at The High School of Arts and Design with 110 students participating.

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $137,244
Program Service Revenue $82,890
Investment Income $8
Other Revenue $35,184
TOTAL REVENUE $255,326

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $144,411
Fundraising Expenses $14,291
Program Expenses $297,828
Other Expenses $279,547
TOTAL EXPENSES $423,958

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $255,326 $271,886 -0.1%
Expenses $423,958 $327,935 +0.3%
Net Income $-168,632 $-56,049 +2.0%
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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
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
5
Volunteers
42

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
$600
Total Directors
10
$5,100
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
FRED MERSHIMER BOARD MEMBER 4.00
Director
$4,500 $0 $4,500
LISA D ARCHIGIAN President 7.00
Officer Director
$600 $0 $600
KATIE COMMODORE BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RUTH MOSCOVITCH CO-VICE PRES. 7.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LUANDA LOZANO Secretary 7.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KRISTEN FLAHERTY BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
LEAH REID BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNE LAFOND CO-VICE PRES. 7.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KUO TSU Treasurer 7.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MILDRED BELTRE BOARD MEMBER 4.00
Director
$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
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $255,326 $423,958 $68,572 $-168,632
2023 $271,886 $327,935 $231,209 $-56,049
2022 $302,295 $313,216 $288,387 $-10,921
2021 $316,662 $298,005 $322,254 $18,657
2020 $421,606 $357,544 $301,484 $64,062
2019 $310,908 $285,416 $234,602 $25,492
2018 $270,416 $287,416 $202,471 $-17,000
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