ART ASSOCIATION OF HARRISBURG

EIN: 236299916 501(c)(3)

HARRISBURG, PA

Total Revenue
$266,023
Total Expenses
$289,119
Total Assets
$153,269
Net Assets
$149,643
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1926
Legal Domicile
PA
Principal Officer
CARRIE WISSLER-THOMAS
Phone
7172361432
Tax Period
2024-06-01 to 2025-05-31

ART ASSOCIATION OF HARRISBURG, founded in 1926, is a small nonprofit that reported $266K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 7% compared to the prior year.

Mission

PROMOTES AND ENCOURAGES THE VISUAL ARTS THROUGH ART EXHIBITIONS AND ART EDUCATION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $87,942 Revenue: $81,516

THE ART ASSOCIATION OF HARRISBURG (AAH) OFFERS 20+ CLASSES IN EACH OF 4 SEMESTERS ANNUALLY, SERVING APPROXIMATELY 700 STUDENTS OF ALL AGES EACH YEAR. CLASSES INCLUDE WHEEL AND HAND-BUILT POTTERY...

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THE ART ASSOCIATION OF HARRISBURG (AAH) OFFERS 20+ CLASSES IN EACH OF 4 SEMESTERS ANNUALLY, SERVING APPROXIMATELY 700 STUDENTS OF ALL AGES EACH YEAR. CLASSES INCLUDE WHEEL AND HAND-BUILT POTTERY, CLAY SCULPTURE, OIL PAINTING, ACRYLIC PAINTING, WATERCOLOUR, BASIC DRAWING, PORTRAITURE, LINOCUT, MIXED MEDIA, DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY, FIGURE DRAWING, YOUTH DRAWING AND PAINTING, ART FORKIDS, AND OPEN STUDIO. CLASSES ARE OFFERED IN THE MAIN BUILDING AT 21 N. FRONT ST., HARRISBURG; STUDIOS IN RESERVOIR PARK RENTED FROM THE CITY; AND GIANT FOODS COMMUNITY ROOM, TRINDLE RD., CAMP HILL.

Program 2
Expenses: $45,763 Revenue: $27,302

AAH PRESENTS 10 EXHIBITIONS IN THE THE MAIN GALLERY ANNUALLY: 2 MEMBERSHIP SHOWS, A JURIED EXHIBITION, AND 7 INVITATIONAL EXHIBITIONS. ADDITIONALLY, AAH PRESENTS 64 ROTATING EXHIBITIONS IN 15...

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AAH PRESENTS 10 EXHIBITIONS IN THE THE MAIN GALLERY ANNUALLY: 2 MEMBERSHIP SHOWS, A JURIED EXHIBITION, AND 7 INVITATIONAL EXHIBITIONS. ADDITIONALLY, AAH PRESENTS 64 ROTATING EXHIBITIONS IN 15 COMMUNITY BUSINESSES AND INSTITUTIONS.

Program 3
Expenses: $56,101 Revenue: $52,212

THE ART ASSOCIATION MANSION HOUSES THREE CLASSROOM/STUDIOS, FIVE EXHIBITION GALLERIES, AND A SMALL GALLERY TO PROVIDE SPACE FOR ARTISTS TO MARKET THEIR WORKS. THE GALLERIES ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 7...

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THE ART ASSOCIATION MANSION HOUSES THREE CLASSROOM/STUDIOS, FIVE EXHIBITION GALLERIES, AND A SMALL GALLERY TO PROVIDE SPACE FOR ARTISTS TO MARKET THEIR WORKS. THE GALLERIES ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 7 DAYS PER WEEK, WITH NO ADMISSION CHARGE. GALLERY HOURS ARE: 9:30 AM TO 9 PM MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY, 9:30 AM TO 4 PM FRIDAY, 10 AM TO 4 PM SATURDAY, AND 2 TO 5 PM SUNDAY. THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES FREE CAREER COUNSELING TO ARTISTS, AND STRIVES TO PROMOTE ALL ARTISTS' WORKS TO THE PUBLIC. AAH FOUNDED HARRISBURG GALLERY WALK 37 YEARS AGO AND ORGANIZES IT ANNUALLY AS A FREE WALKING/DRIVING TOUR OF HARRISBURG EXHIBITION SITES. FOR 2024, 17 VENUES PARTICIPATED. THE ART ASSOCIATION MAINTAINS A PERMANENT COLLECTION OF WORKS DONATED BY ARTISTS AND COLLECTORS OVER THE COURSE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S EXISTENCE, WHICH IS PERIODICALLY EXHIBITED TO THE PUBLIC.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $103,460
Program Service Revenue $161,030
Investment Income $334
Other Revenue $1,199
TOTAL REVENUE $266,023

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $131,687
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $189,806
Other Expenses $157,432
TOTAL EXPENSES $289,119

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $266,023 $286,920 -0.1%
Expenses $289,119 $268,652 +0.1%
Net Income $-23,096 $18,268 -2.3%
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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
10
Employees
6
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
5
$56,227
Total Directors
11
$56,227
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
TRAVIS DINICOLA CHAIRMAN 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CYNTHIA GRAEFF VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BARBARA PASSERI-WARFEL SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT POTTER TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HALEY BAUMGARTEN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHAMAINE DANIELS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BENJAMIN FAESEL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRADLEY GEBHART DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JILLIAN BIEHL MORRISON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RUSSELL ORLANDO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARRIE WISSLER-THOMAS PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer Director
$55,577 $650 $56,227
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 $266,023 $289,119 $153,269 $-23,096
2024 $286,920 $268,652 $175,333 $18,268
2023 $246,468 $269,503 $154,109 $-23,035
2022 $275,670 $239,463 $181,495 $36,207
2021 $223,472 $195,736 $165,703 $27,736
2020 $187,172 $217,157 $162,933 $-29,985
2019 $257,332 $257,414 $153,882 $-82
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