The Cherry Arts Inc

EIN: 472252738 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Ithaca, NY

Total Revenue
$246,567
Total Expenses
$277,962
Total Assets
$43,517
Net Assets
$-32,419
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2015
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
Sam Buggeln
Phone
6467342740
Tax Period
2022-07-01 to 2023-06-30

The Cherry Arts Inc, founded in 2015, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $247K in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Revenue decreased 11% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $278K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 13% operating deficit.

Mission

Theatrical Performance; providing space for other art organizations to perform; theatrical & art training

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

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Financial Overview (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $162,098
Program Service Revenue $82,380
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $2,089
TOTAL REVENUE $246,567

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $4,116
Salaries & Benefits $124,512
Fundraising Expenses $1,108
Program Expenses $111,532
Other Expenses $149,334
TOTAL EXPENSES $277,962

Year-over-Year Comparison

2022 2021 Change
Revenue $246,567 $275,544 -0.1%
Expenses $277,962 $275,117 +0.0%
Net Income $-31,395 $427 -74.5%
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
8
Employees
9
Volunteers
20

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
0
$0
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
1
$43,077
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Samuel Buggeln Artistic Director 40.00
Key Emp
$43,077 $0 $43,077
Penelope Chick President 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jim Bouderau Vice President 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Greg Carlson Treasurer 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Laura Miller Secretary 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Eric Brooks Board Member 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Gautam Hans Board Member 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kathy Lucas Board Member 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Karlem Sivira Board Member 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Megan Omohundro Board Member 0.50
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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $246,567 $277,962 $43,517 $-31,395
2022 $275,544 $275,117 $83,223 $427
2018 $127,795 $141,037 $17,050 $-13,242
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