ARS NOVA WORKSHOP INC

EIN: 383714248 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

PHILADELPHIA, PA

Total Revenue
$958,351
Total Expenses
$794,231
Total Assets
$796,137
Net Assets
$736,059
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2000
Legal Domicile
PA
Principal Officer
MARK CHRISTMAN
Phone
2158053376
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

ARS NOVA WORKSHOP INC, founded in 2000, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $958K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. The organization ran a surplus of $164K, a strong 17% operating margin.

Mission

TO PRESENT PROGRAMS, EVENTS, AND CONCERTS IN ALTERNATIVE SPACES SHOWCASING DIVERGENT AND CHALLENGING MUSICAL TRADTIONS AND PERSPECTIVES

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $518,867 Revenue: $294,282

TO PRESENT PROGRAMS, EVENTS, AND CONCERTS IN ALTERNATIVE SPACES SHOWCASING DIVERGENT AND CHALLENGING MUSICAL TRADITIONS AND PERSPECTIVE

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $663,862
Program Service Revenue $294,282
Investment Income $207
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $958,351

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $262,436
Fundraising Expenses $103,542
Program Expenses $518,867
Other Expenses $531,795
TOTAL EXPENSES $794,231

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $958,351 $906,093 +0.1%
Expenses $794,231 $760,089 +0.0%
Net Income $164,120 $146,004 +0.1%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
7
Employees
4
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
4
$87,465
Total Directors
8
$87,465
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BRIAN SHAPIRO INTERIM CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARC PRIZER TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RALPH ROSEN SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GERMAINE INGRAM BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PHILIP SUMPTER BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
E MITCHELL SWANN BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF YURCAN BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK CHRISTMAN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$87,465 $0 $87,465
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 $958,351 $794,231 $796,137 $164,120
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $729,956 $670,025 $456,896 $59,931
2023 $729,956 $670,025 $456,896 $59,931
2022 $339,730 $481,327 $377,080 $-141,597
2021 $376,105 $496,801 $532,680 $-120,696
2020 $723,800 $418,323 $672,483 $305,477
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