THE CENTER FOR CARTOON STUDIES

EIN: 412071791 501(c)(3) Education

WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, VT

Total Revenue
$1,235,550
Total Expenses
$1,202,724
Total Assets
$2,740,590
Net Assets
$2,480,867
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2002
Legal Domicile
VT
Principal Officer
MICHELLE OLLIE
Phone
8022953319
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

THE CENTER FOR CARTOON STUDIES, founded in 2002, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $1.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 14% compared to the prior year. Net assets of $2.5M represent 24 months of operating reserves.

Mission

CCS IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF EDUCATION TO STUDENTS INTERESTED IN CREATING VISUAL STORIES. CCS'S CURRICULUM OF ART, GRAPHIC DESIGN, AND LITERATURE REFLECT THE WIDE ARRAY OF SKILLS NEEDED TO CREATE COMICS AND GRAPHIC NOVELS. CCS EMPHASIZES SELF-PUBLISHING AND PREPARES ITS STUDENTS TO PUBLISH, MARKET, AND DISSEMINATE THEIR WORK. CCS, RECOGNIZING THE CENTRAL ROLE THAT SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE BUSINESSES CAN PLAY IN A COMMUNITY, WILL INITIATE AND BE RESPONSIVE TO INNOVATIVE WAYS TO IMPROVE THE LOCAL CULTURAL AND ECONOMIC QUALITY OF LIFE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $834,791 Revenue: $970,853

COMIC ART EDUCATION

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $265,123
Program Service Revenue $970,853
Investment Income $41,381
Other Revenue $-41,807
TOTAL REVENUE $1,235,550

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $27,000
Salaries & Benefits $511,320
Fundraising Expenses $75,191
Program Expenses $834,791
Other Expenses $664,404
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,202,724

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,235,550 $1,433,625 -0.1%
Expenses $1,202,724 $1,151,746 +0.0%
Net Income $32,826 $281,879 -0.9%
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
6
Employees
12
Volunteers
8

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
$241,924
Total Directors
9
$241,924
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
WARREN BINGHAM CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MATT DUNNE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANN HARGRAVES TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PEGGY KANNENSTINE DIRECTOR UNTIL JUNE 2023 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLES LIEF SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELLE OLLIE CCS, PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer Director
$101,830 $20,161 $121,991
JAMES STURM CCS, DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$88,474 $31,459 $119,933
STEVE KARCHER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DONNA ALEMDRALA DIRECTOR 1.00
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 $1,235,550 $1,202,724 $2,740,590 $32,826
2023 $1,433,625 $1,151,746 $2,674,360 $281,879
2022 $1,232,350 $1,058,713 $2,280,321 $173,637
2021 $1,110,844 $992,457 $2,138,742 $118,387
2020 $974,245 $947,818 $2,132,007 $26,427
2019 $1,078,772 $1,045,431 $2,004,171 $33,341
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