EIN 27-2691962

The Wassaic Project

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
9
Year formed
2010
Most recent tax filings
2023-03-01
Description
The Wassaic Project, Inc. (Wassaic Project) is an incubator for emerging artists located in The historic hamlet of Wassaic, new york.
Total revenues
$1,537,971
2023
Total expenses
$1,013,881
2023
Total assets
$2,263,729
2023
Num. employees
9
2023

Program areas at The Wassaic Project

Exhibitions - produces, curates and hosts a year round exhibitions of contemporary art. The organization's summer exhibition is open from may to september, free-of-charge to The general public in a rural community underserved by The arts. The summer exhibition presents a survey of emerging artists integrated into The unique architecture of The main facility, The maxon mills, a restored and repurposed grain elevator. To date The Wassaic Project has featured The work of over 1500 artists in our 8,000+ square foot gallery space. The organization is entirely responsible for overall management of its exhibitions, including The recuritment of artists, The preparation of grounds and facilities, business and risk management, promotion and event coordination.
Education - produces and provides educational programs, including tours, lessons, lectures and workshops to educate students and The general public about contemporary fine and performing arts. Programs are conducted on site in The free education center called The "art nest". Programs are developed with community and youth input and have served over 6,000 children and young adults. Teaching artists, in partnership with our education director, also work directly with students in The local public middle and high schools year round.
Public programs - produces and hosts community programs and seasonal events of contemporary art and performance in The hamlet of Wassaic. The programs and events are free of charge and open to The general public in a rural community underserved by The arts. Through thirteen seasons, The programs have served over 40,000 attendees and featured 400+ artists, dancers, musicans, and film-makers. The Wassaic Project is entirely responsible for overall management of The events, including The recruitment of artists and performers, The preparation of grounds and facilities, business and risk management, and promotion and events coordination.
Artist residency.

Grants made by The Wassaic Project

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Wassaic Fire CompanyIn Partnership With the Wassaic Fire Company Inc., the Whale Scholarship Funds Graduates of Webutuck and Dover High Schools Pursuing Higher Education and Vocational Opportunities. Scholarships Are Awarded Based on Application and Past Civic Engagement With the Fire Departments and the Wassaic Project.$6,244

Who funds The Wassaic Project

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Johnson Robert K Foundation-MainGeneral Operating$200,000
Bloomberg PhilanthropiesDigital Programs$175,000
The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation (BTCF)Mixed Media Artmaking With the Wassaic Project$68,975
...and 22 more grants received totalling $770,825

Personnel at The Wassaic Project

NameTitleCompensation
Julia W KivitzPresident and Chief Executive Officer / President / Director$0
Kendra LacroixDirector of Development
Tim Love LeeMusic Director
Will HutnickDirector of Artistic Programming
Jeff Barnett-WinsbyBoard Member$66,000
...and 5 more key personnel

Financials for The Wassaic Project

RevenuesFYE 03/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,271,241
Program services$231,456
Investment income and dividends$6,934
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$28,340
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,537,971

Form 990s for The Wassaic Project

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-032024-02-13990View PDF
2022-032023-02-15990View PDF
2021-032022-02-15990View PDF
2020-032021-10-14990View PDF
2020-032021-04-12990View PDF
...and 7 more Form 990s
Data update history
August 10, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $200,000 from Johnson Robert K Foundation-Main
June 5, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 19, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $22,000 from Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley
March 29, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
January 2, 2024
Received grants
Identified 11 new grant, including a grant for $175,000 from Bloomberg Philanthropies
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 220
Wassaic, NY 12592
Metro area
Poughkeepsie-Newburgh-Middletown, NY
County
Dutchess County, NY
Website URL
wassaicproject.org/ 
Phone
(855) 927-7242
IRS details
EIN
27-2691962
Fiscal year end
March
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2010
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A20: Arts, Cultural Organizations
NAICS code, primary
7113: Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events
Parent/child status
Independent
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