EIN 46-1097738

Pioneer Works

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
100
Year formed
2012
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Pioneer Works is a non-profit foundation in Red Hook, New York City that fosters multidisciplinary creativity in the arts and sciences. Pioneer Works was founded by artist Dustin Yellin who purchased a colossal brick building in Red Hook in 2012.
Also known as...
Pioneer Works Art Foundation
Total revenues
$13,401,014
2023
Total expenses
$10,555,334
2023
Total assets
$23,495,508
2023
Num. employees
100
2023

Program areas at Pioneer Works

Arts programs:pioneer Works offered dozens of exhibits, performances, concerts, workshops,and book talks, many of which highlighted the intersection of science and technology with Art.
Community programs:through programs like community lunch, second sundays, k - 12 school visits, red hook regatta, and other specialized programs, Pioneer Works brought Art, science, and technology to local audiences throughout the year.
Sciences:thousands of people learned from Pioneer Works science programming through live events, lectures, hands-on science workshops, publications through Pioneer Works broadcast, and partnerships that encouraged curiosity, science education, and collaboration.
Residency - supporting artists with space, network connections, and a platform to develop and advance their craft in music, Art, and technology.signature programs - programs, events, and special activities celebrating the intersection of Art and science including book talks, record release, software for artist day, and collaborations with outside partners.

Grants made by Pioneer Works

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Red Hook InitiativeTo Support the Organization's Mission.$31,250
HeartShare Saint Vincents Services (HSVS)To Support the Organization's Mission.$28,750
Justice InnovationTo Support the Organization's Mission.$28,750
...and 5 more grants made

Who funds Pioneer Works

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Hearst FoundationsSupport Operations$1,000,000
The Austin and Gabriela Hearst FoundationGeneral$600,000
Simons FoundationScience Studios at Pioneer Works$540,167
...and 32 more grants received totalling $5,875,849

Personnel at Pioneer Works

NameTitleCompensation
Janna LevinDirector and Chief Science Officer / Chair and Director of Sciences / Director Science / Director of Sciences$192,308
Gabriel FlorenzFounding Artistic Director, Vice President
Jill EisenhardInterim Executive Director
Mara ManusExecutive Director
Stephanie HemshrotDirector of Operations$114,126
...and 20 more key personnel

Financials for Pioneer Works

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$11,709,988
Program services$970,411
Investment income and dividends$103
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$408,800
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$288,660
Miscellaneous revenues$23,052
Total revenues$13,401,014

Form 990s for Pioneer Works

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-15990View PDF
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-14990View PDF
2020-122021-08-12990View PDF
2019-122021-01-21990View PDF
...and 7 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 3, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
December 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $1,000,000 from Hearst Foundations
September 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
July 10, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $474,500 from The Austin and Gabriela Hearst Foundation
January 12, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
MembershipsPolitical advocacyLobbyingFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
159 Pioneer St
Brooklyn, NY 11231
Metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
County
Kings County, NY
Website URL
pioneerworks.org/ 
Phone
(718) 596-3001
Facebook page
PioneerWorksFoundation 
Twitter profile
@pioneerworks_ 
IRS details
EIN
46-1097738
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2012
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A25: Arts Education, Schools of Art
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
Free account sign-up

Want updates when Pioneer Works has new information, or want to find more organizations like Pioneer Works?

Create free Cause IQ account