ARTS COUNCIL OF THE MORRIS AREA

EIN: 222012936 501(c)(3)

Cedar Knolls, NJ

Total Revenue
$1,202,999
Total Expenses
$1,480,637
Total Assets
$989,366
Net Assets
$710,167
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1973
Legal Domicile
NJ
Principal Officer
Patsy Clew
Phone
9732855115
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

ARTS COUNCIL OF THE MORRIS AREA, founded in 1973, is a community nonprofit that reported $1.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 7% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $1.5M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 23% operating deficit.

Mission

TO BUILD COMMUNITY THROUGH THE ARTS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $376,792

Arts in Education: Through our Arts in Education program, we serve a diverse range of schools and other populations connecting them to assembles, workshops and customized artist-in-residency programs...

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Arts in Education: Through our Arts in Education program, we serve a diverse range of schools and other populations connecting them to assembles, workshops and customized artist-in-residency programs in the visual arts, dance, music, poetry, theatre, creative writing, storytelling, filmmaking, and environmental arts. In the 2024-2025 school year, Morris Arts served 4,300 students through 39 residencies at schools in Morris County, as well as in Essex, Somerset, Union, Passaic, Hunterdon and Mercer counties. Most of these programs are made possible through the school districts funding but Morris Arts was able to provide 4 of these residencies free of charge to provide access to the arts for under resourced populations. Another of our longest running and successful Arts in Education programs is our Young Artist Mentoring Program. This after-school program at Morristown High School works with students in need of guidance and additional instruction in refining their artistic skills, developing their own style and assembling a strong art portfolio. In 2025, the program ran for 17 sessions from October to March, 2025. The program ended with an exhibition of student artwork. Morris Arts helps fund the Storytelling Arts Program with Head Start of Morris County. This program is designed for children in preschool and elementary school who face substantial socio-economic obstacles that impede their ability to achieve school readiness and success. Storytelling Arts served 225 students with 60 sessions in 15 Head Start classes in Morris Plains, Dover and Wharton.

Program 2
Expenses: $261,765

Arts in Health: Arts in Health programming brings the healing power of the arts to residents of Morris County. In FY 2025, Morris Arts expanded its signature program, Her Words, to the Dover Middle...

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Arts in Health: Arts in Health programming brings the healing power of the arts to residents of Morris County. In FY 2025, Morris Arts expanded its signature program, Her Words, to the Dover Middle School where the program was enthusiastically received. We also embarked on a pilot program with CASA of Morris and Sussex counties for children in grades 6-12 in the foster care system in Morristown. Through a Horizon grant, Morris Arts partnered with Life Center Stage to present Making Art in Public Spaces. This program empowers individuals affected by opioid use disorder and related challenges through a series of drop-in programs in Morris County.

Program 3
Expenses: $181,558 Revenue: $143,819

Great Conversations is Morris Arts' renowned special event.Great Conversations is about rediscovering the vanishing art of live conversation. Great Conversations connects our guests with prominent...

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Great Conversations is Morris Arts' renowned special event.Great Conversations is about rediscovering the vanishing art of live conversation. Great Conversations connects our guests with prominent individuals from all walks of life who facilitate a thoughtful exchange of ideas around the dining table-in other words, a great conversation.Morris Arts Annual Fundraiser, Great Conversations, was held at the Birchwood Manor in April, 2025. This unique event, celebrating the art of conversation, brings interesting people (authors, chefs, entrepreneurs, climatologists, actors, authors, et.) for a lively evening of cocktails, dinner and discussion.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $781,137
Program Service Revenue $245,116
Investment Income $32,927
Other Revenue $143,819
TOTAL REVENUE $1,202,999

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $121,670
Salaries & Benefits $698,422
Fundraising Expenses $87,580
Program Expenses $1,178,245
Other Expenses $660,545
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,480,637

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,202,999 $1,288,317 -0.1%
Expenses $1,480,637 $1,333,825 +0.1%
Net Income $-277,638 $-45,508 +5.1%
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Governance

Voting Members
21
Independent Members
21
Employees
8
Volunteers
N/A

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
5
$190,619
Total Directors
22
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Tom Werder Former Exec Dir 40.00
Officer
$190,619 $0 $190,619
Stephen Aluotto President 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael F Lupton Treasurer 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Merle Johnson Vice President 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Becky Button Secretary 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Shital Kamble Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
David Brown Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Brett Hertzig Vice President 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
William Draper Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Janelle Edwards - Stewart Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Yahayra Mejorada Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Conor Evans Board Member 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Laurie Guzzinati Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tom Jones Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ayo Sanderson Wilson Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Julian Gomez Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Graham Ferrier Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Frank J Vitolo Esq Board Member 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kerry Mowry Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Daniel Sroka Board Member 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Bridget B Wilcox Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Doon Wintz Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Patsy Clew Interim Exe Dir 40.00
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 $1,202,999 $1,480,637 $989,366 $-277,638
2024 $1,288,317 $1,333,825 $1,173,279 $-45,508
2023 $1,092,783 $1,342,459 $1,220,865 $-249,676
2022 $1,231,796 $1,085,350 $1,367,492 $146,446
2021 $901,990 $885,436 $1,492,141 $16,554
2021 $901,990 $819,515 $1,558,062 $82,475
2020 $897,943 $945,739 $1,316,640 $-47,796
2019 $1,078,788 $1,033,359 $1,030,309 $45,429
2018 $1,055,330 $967,550 $1,013,313 $87,780
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