FRICK ART & HISTORICAL CENTER INC

EIN: 251596285 501(c)(3)

PITTSBURGH, PA

Total Revenue
$9,256,939
Total Expenses
$8,884,522
Total Assets
$113,700,285
Net Assets
$113,230,306
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1988
Legal Domicile
PA
Principal Officer
AMANDA DUNYAK GILLEN
Phone
4123710600
Tax Period
2024-04-01 to 2025-03-31

FRICK ART & HISTORICAL CENTER INC, founded in 1988, is a community nonprofit that reported $9.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 15% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $8.9M left a modest 4% surplus.

Mission

THE FRICK PITTSBURGH IS THE STEWARD OF COLLECTIONS OF FINE AND DECORATIVE ARTS, VEHICLES, HISTORIC OBJECTS, AND BUILDINGS LEFT AS A LEGACY TO THE PEOPLE OF PITTSBURGH BY HELEN CLAY FRICK, DAUGHTER OF INDUSTRIALIST AND ART COLLECTOR HENRY CLAY FRICK. IN FY25 (APRIL 2024-MARCH 2025), IN SUPPORT OF OUR MISSION TO FURTHER THE VISION OF HELEN CLAY FRICK, OUR 10-ACRE GARDEN CAMPUS HOSTED AN EXTENSIVE ROSTER OF EXHIBITIONS, PROGRAMS, AND EVENTS SPANNING ART, HISTORY, AND NATURE TO THE INSPIRATION AND DELIGHT OF OUR VISITORS. IN FY25, THE FRICK PITTSBURGH: -WELCOMED 139,000 VISITORS -SHARED THREE DISTINCT EXHIBITIONS WITH 53,000 GUESTS -PRESENTED BLOCKBUSTER EXHIBITION, "VERMEER, MONET, REMBRANDT: FORGING THE FRICK COLLECTIONS IN PITTSBURGH & NEW YORK," THE BEST-ATTENDED EXHIBITION IN THE FRICK'S 54-YEAR HISTORY WITH A TOTAL OF 45,000 GUESTS ATTENDING IN SUMMER 2024 -COMPLETED PHASE 1 OF THE MULTI-PHASED CLAYTON EXTERIOR RESTORATION PROJECT -COMPLETED CLIMATE CONTROL REPAIRS TO FINE ART STORAGE IN THE FRICK ART MUSEUM -CELEBRATED SUMMER FRIDAYS AND FRICK WINTERFEST WITH 13,000 ATTENDEES -WELCOMED MORE THAN 3,000 SCHOOL CHILDREN ON CLASS VISITS -EARNED THE PENNSYLVANIA HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD VOTE TO RECOMMEND THE FRICK'S NATIONAL REGISTER APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL TO THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE -WON A PA MUSEUMS HISTORY AWARD FOR THE NEW "GILDEN, NOT GOLDEN" TOUR OF CLAYTON -WON A 2024 LEADERSHIP IN HISTORY AWARD FROM THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR STATE AND LOCAL HISTORY (AASLH) -COLLABORATED WITH 16 DIFFERENT COMMUNITY SCHOLARS AND EXPERTS ON EXHIBITION PLANNING AND PRESENTATION -OFFERED EXTENSIVE OUTREACH TO AREA SCHOOLS, DEVELOPING CUSTOMIZED PROGRAMS TO MEET THE SPECIAL NEEDS OF STUDENTS, MANY AT NO COST TO THE SCHOOLS

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $4,865,591 Revenue: $1,106,955

EXHIBITION & PRESERVATION: THE FRICK PITTSBURGH SERVES OUR COMMUNITY WITH AN APPEALING RANGE OF PUBLIC EXHIBITIONS, TOURS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND EVENTS OFFERED IN THREE MUSEUMS, AN EDUCATION...

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EXHIBITION & PRESERVATION: THE FRICK PITTSBURGH SERVES OUR COMMUNITY WITH AN APPEALING RANGE OF PUBLIC EXHIBITIONS, TOURS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND EVENTS OFFERED IN THREE MUSEUMS, AN EDUCATION CENTER, AND OTHER PUBLIC BUILDINGS ACROSS OUR BEAUTIFUL A 10-ACRE SITE OF MUSEUMS AND GARDENS. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)IN FY25, THE FRICK'S VARIED PROGRAM OF OFFERINGS INCLUDED THREE EXHIBITIONS: -"VERMEER MONET REMBRANDT: FORGING THE FRICK COLLECTIONS IN PITTSBURGH & NEW YORK" (APRIL 6 - JULY 14, 2024)-"TREASURED ORNAMENT" (AUGUST 17 OCTOBER 20, 2024)-"KARA WALKER AND HARPER'S PICTORIAL HISTORY (ANNOTATED)" MARCH 1 - MAY 25, 2025IN THE 54 YEARS SINCE THE FRICK ART MUSEUM FIRST OPENED ITS DOORS, WE HAVE WELCOMED MORE THAN 1 MILLION VISITORS TO THE FRICK PITTSBURGH. OUR COLLECTION OF MUSEUMS, VISITOR AMENITIES AND VERDANT CAMPUS ARE A TREASURE OF PITTSBURGH'S EAST END. PRESERVATION AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS COMPLETED OR BEGUN IN FY25 ENHANCED IT ALL FROM THE FRICK ART MUSEUM TO CLAYTON, FROM THE CAR AND CARRIAGE MUSEUM TO THE GREENHOUSE. TOGETHER THESE PROJECTS IMPROVE ACCESSIBILITY TO OUR SITE, PRESERVE OUR COLLECTIONS FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS, AND ENRICH THE BEAUTY AND SAFETY OF OUR GARDEN CAMPUS. ADDITIONALLY, THE FRICK COMPLETED PHASE 1 OF THE MULTI-PHASED CLAYTON EXTERIOR PROJECT. CLAYTON IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDED PAINT REMOVAL, REPOINTING, BRICK REPLACEMENT, RECOATING WITH KEIM BREATHABLE PAINT, AND NEW ROOFING IN SECTIONS.IN MAY 2025, THE PENNSYLVANIA HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD APPROVED THE FRICK'S NATIONAL REGISTER APPLICATION TO THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE. WE ARE THRILLED TO RECEIVE OUR NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED HISTORIC DESIGNATION.

Program 2
Expenses: $2,146,239 Revenue: $488,284

VISITOR EXPERIENCE & INTERPRETATION: EDUCATORS, STUDENTS, TOURIST AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS ACCESS THE FRICK PITTSBURGH IN VARIOUS WAYS. (CONTINUTED ON SCHEDULE O)- FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN PARTICIPATE IN...

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VISITOR EXPERIENCE & INTERPRETATION: EDUCATORS, STUDENTS, TOURIST AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS ACCESS THE FRICK PITTSBURGH IN VARIOUS WAYS. (CONTINUTED ON SCHEDULE O)- FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN PARTICIPATE IN DROP-IN EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AND ATTEND OUR SEASONAL FESTIVALS. IN FY25, MORE THAN 13,000 PEOPLE ATTENDED THE FOUR FREE OUTDOOR CONCERTS IN OUR POPULAR SUMMER FRIDAYS SERIES EVENINGS OF MUSIC, ARTMAKING, PICNICS, AND FOOD TRUCKS. AN ADDITIONAL 3,000 PEOPLE PARTICIPATED IN OUR TWO-DAY FRICK WINTERFEST, FEATURING GLASS-BLOWING DEMONSTRATIONS, ARTMAKING ACTIVITIES, LIVE MUSIC, FACE-PAINTING, AND MORE. THE FRICK'S SUMMER CAMPS AND FAMILY ACTIVITY DAYS OFFER ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE TO LEARN ABOUT SELF-EXPRESSION THROUGH ART AND MOVEMENT THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. -LEARNERS OF ALL AGES PARTICIPATE IN MUSEUM TOURS AND GALLERY CONVERSATIONS, COMMUNITY FIELD TRIPS, LECTURES, PANEL PRESENTATIONS, CONCERTS, AND ART-MAKING ACTIVITIES. -THE REFRESHED CLAYTON TOUR PLACES THE FRICK FAMILY'S STORY WITHIN THE LARGER CONTEXT OF PITTSBURGH'S HISTORY. FOCUSED ON THE MOMENTOUS YEAR OF 1892, IT ADDRESSES THE HOMESTEAD STRIKE, THE ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT ON FRICK'S LIFE, AND THE IMPACT OF THE GILDED AGE ON OUR LIVES TODAY. AWARDED AN INNOVATION PRIZE BY PA MUSEUMS, THE TOUR WON A PRESTIGIOUS "AWARD OF EXCELLENCE" FROM THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR STATE AND LOCAL HISTORY. -OUR INTIMATELY SCALED MUSEUMS AND COMMITMENT TO PERSONALIZED SERVICE DEFINES OUR EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS. SCHOOL GROUPS ENJOY FIELD TRIPS DEVELOPED SPECIFICALLY BY FRICK EDUCATORS WORKING WITH TEACHERS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF EACH CLASS, AND TEACHERS RETURN ON THEIR OWN FOR REGULARLY OFFERED TEACHER TRAINING WORKSHOPS. -FRICK TEACHERS WORK WITH COMMUNITY PARTNER AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS TO DEVELOP CURRICULA AND OFFER MEANINGFUL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES. THE FRICK ROUTINELY PROVIDES ART-MAKING SUPPLIES FOR SUCH ACTIVITIES AND LINKS LEARNING PROJECTS, WHEN POSSIBLE, TO MUSEUM VISITS. -THE FRICK STRIVES TO REMOVE COST BARRIERS TO PARTICIPATION. ADMISSION TO OUR PARKLIKE CAMPUS AND PERMANENT COLLECTIONS IS FREE TO ALL. WE PRIORITIZE OFFERING FREQUENT COMPLIMENTARY PUBLIC PROGRAMS AND FREE EXHIBITION ADMISSION DAYS. TEACHERS, STUDENTS, SENIORS, YOUTH AGED 17 AND UNDER, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, FIRST RESPONDERS, VETERANS, ACTIVE MILITARY, AND RESERVES RECEIVE DISCOUNTED PROGRAM AND MEMBERSHIP FEES. THE FRICK PARTICIPATES IN MUSEUMS FOR ALL, WHICH FEATURES A $1 EBT ADMISSION RATE.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,398,712
Program Service Revenue $1,064,454
Investment Income $3,394,893
Other Revenue $398,880
TOTAL REVENUE $9,256,939

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $3,000
Salaries & Benefits $4,522,388
Fundraising Expenses $628,932
Program Expenses $7,011,830
Other Expenses $4,338,114
TOTAL EXPENSES $8,884,522

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $9,256,939 $10,931,044 -0.2%
Expenses $8,884,522 $8,613,064 +0.0%
Net Income $372,417 $2,317,980 -0.8%
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Governance

Voting Members
33
Independent Members
33
Employees
184
Volunteers
44

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
7
$569,908
Total Directors
33
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ROBERT M HERNANDEZ CHAIR, TREASURER (ENTERED 09/24) 7.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
EDWARD H DANE VICE CHAIR 7.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVEN M PAVSNER SECRETARY 7.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KELLY MILLER TREASURER (EXITED 09/24), TRUSTEE 7.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KAHREN ARBITMAN TRUSTEE (ENTERED 12/24) 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY LOUISE BABST TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALICE BURDEN TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BERNARD CARTER TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES CASSARO TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHEN CASEY TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARGOT DERMODY TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM DONOVAN TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATE FREED TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BARTLEY GRIFFITH TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LEON E HAYNES III TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BARBARA NOBLE HOWARD TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN HUNTER TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIRK JOHNSON TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JONATHAN D KESSLER TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROL S MACPHAIL TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURA MILLER TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WHITNEY S MORGAN TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NATALIE DELLA ROSA TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL RUCK TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT SCHUETZ TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN SLOAN TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MAUREEN STALEY-SZABO TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT SYMINGTON TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ISABEL TRAFTON TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BONNIE VANKIRK TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRITTON P WEAN TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID WERNER TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN WONGCHAOWART TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH BARKER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (EXITED 12/24) 40.00
Officer
$277,699 $31,441 $309,140
AMANDA DUNYAK-GILLEN INTERIM EXEC. DIR. (ENTERED 11/24) 40.00
Officer
$86,724 $30,724 $117,448
LISA GEHRING DIRECTOR OF FINANCE 40.00
Officer
$110,753 $32,567 $143,320
ROBERT HENNINGER DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS 40.00
Highest
$107,874 $46,240 $154,114
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 $9,256,939 $8,884,522 $113,700,285 $372,417
2024 $10,931,044 $8,613,064 $112,726,826 $2,317,980
2023 $7,310,532 $8,682,938 $106,149,828 $-1,372,406
2022 $16,723,723 $7,847,396 $116,231,591 $8,876,327
2021 $11,420,206 $6,065,883 $114,709,586 $5,354,323
2020 $7,558,974 $7,246,810 $91,404,267 $312,164
2019 $7,216,283 $7,685,863 $102,253,488 $-469,580
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