EIN 68-0655296

Primary Information

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
4
Year formed
2007
Most recent tax filings
2024-06-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Primary Information is a non-profit organization that was founded in 2006 to publish artists books and artists writings. The organization advances the often-intertwined relationship between artists books and arts activism, creating a platform for history. In FY22, Primary Information advanced its mission through the publication of 7 books, including Dara Birnbaum's Note(s): Work(ing) Process(es) Re: Concerns (That Take On / Deal With) and Godzilla: Asian American Arts Network 1990-2001, both published in editions of 2,500.
Total revenues
$439,309
2024
Total expenses
$482,819
2024
Total assets
$460,359
2024
Num. employees
4
2024

Program areas at Primary Information

In FY24, Primary Information advance its mission through the publication of 8 books:- Greer Lankton's "Sketchbook, September 1977." Published in an edition of 2,500.- David Wojnarowicz's "Dear Jean Pierre." Published in an edition of 4,000.- Martin Wong's "Footprints, Poems, and Leaves." Published in an edition of 2,500.- Martin Wong's "Das Puke Book. Published in an edition of 1,500.- Tiffany Sia's "On and Off-Screen Imaginaries. Published in an edition of 2,000.- "The Fluxus Newspaper. Published in an edition of 2,500.- Jimmy DeSana's "Salvation. Published in an edition of 2,500.- Jimmy DeSana's "Quotations from Jimmy DeSana. Published in an edition of 1,300.By taking a distributable form, each publication facilitated new exposure for artists amongst a broad public, including those that might not otherwise have been able to experience the artists works. The publications provided Primary Informations audience of artists, students, and members of the general public interested in contemporary art with an accessible opportunity to experience new and archival artists books.

Who funds Primary Information

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Ford FoundationGeneral Support$50,000
Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual ArtsProgram Support (Over 2 Years)$50,000
Vanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramFor Recipient's Exempt Purpose$30,000
...and 11 more grants received

Personnel at Primary Information

NameTitleCompensation
Matthew WalkerExecutive Director$80,600
Barry RosenVice President$0
Miriam KatzeffTreasurer$0
Lia GangitanoSecretary$0
Alexander LauPresident$0
...and 1 more key personnel

Financials for Primary Information

RevenuesFYE 06/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$379,766
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$17
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-613
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$39,705
Miscellaneous revenues$20,434
Total revenues$439,309

Form 990s for Primary Information

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2024-062024-11-01990View PDF
2023-062024-05-09990View PDF
2022-062023-04-19990View PDF
2021-062022-05-03990View PDF
2020-062021-05-18990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s

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Data update history
January 10, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
January 3, 2025
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $6,500 from Helen Frankenthaler Foundation
December 19, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $2,500 from Brownstone Family Foundation
August 19, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMedia and communications organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
MembershipsReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
232 Third St A113
Brooklyn, NY 11215
Metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
County
Kings County, NY
Website URL
primaryinformation.org/ 
Phone
(347) 801-2619
IRS details
EIN
68-0655296
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2007
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A33: Printing, Publishing
NAICS code, primary
5111: Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers
Parent/child status
Independent
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