Nonprofit · EIN 20-4611534
CLAY ART CENTER INC
Tax-exempt · PORT CHESTER, NY 10573
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,903,453 | $1,895,801 | $7,652 | $3,062,185 | $2,078,823 | $983,362 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,705,306 | $1,658,189 | $47,117 | $2,972,237 | $1,996,527 | $975,710 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,755,793 | $1,515,125 | $240,668 | $1,813,866 | $885,273 | $928,593 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $683,964
- of which government grants
- $107,500
- Program service revenue
- $1,160,097
- Investment income
- $20,129
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$23,187
- Other revenue
- $39,263
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $125,649
- Other salaries and wages
- $598,251
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $837,197
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $35,007
- Occupancy
- $199,495
- Depreciation
- $69,213
- Program services (functional)
- $1,415,274
- Management and general (functional)
- $297,067
- Fundraising (functional)
- $183,460
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,972,237
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,062,185
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,078,823
- Net assets, end of year
- $983,362
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,119,695
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $983,362
- Gross receipts
- $1,937,050
- Employees
- 18
- Volunteers
- 115
- Year formed
- 2006
- State of legal domicile
- NY
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMILY PECK | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $121,474 |
| ROSE FOLEY SEE SCHEDULE O | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $802 |
| SALLY NG-BRIGGS SEE SCHEDULE O | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $715 |
| CLAIRE COHEN SEE SCHEDULE O | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $472 |
| DEBORAH HEID SEE SCHEDULE O | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $292 |
| EARLENE HARDIE COX SEE SCHEDULE O | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $150 |
| JESSICA BERKOWITZ | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| MICHAEL CARTER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| CAROL CHEVLOWE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| DAVID FISCH | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| LAURA MACKENZIE | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| EMMA MCKEE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMILY PECK | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $117,416 |
| JESSIE BERKOWITZ | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| VALERIE CALLOWAY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| MICHAEL CARTER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| CAROL CHEVLOWE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| EARLENE HARDIE COX | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| PATRICK HANKIN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| LAURA MACKENZIE | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| EMMA MCKEE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| CLAIRE COHEN SEE SCHEDULE O | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| ROSE FOLEY SEE SCHEDULE O | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| SALLY NG-BRIGGS SEE SCHEDULE O | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| DIANA SANTAMARIA-CLAY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| JUDITH WEBER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMILY PECK | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $105,000 |
| ROBIN HENSCHEL SEE SCHEDULE O | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $6,837 |
| SALLY NG-BRIGGS SEE SCHEDULE O | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $1,319 |
| ROSE FOLEY SEE SCHEDULE O | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $605 |
| CLAIRE COHEN SEE SCHEDULE O | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $511 |
| EARLENE HARDIE COX SEE SCHEDULE O | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $504 |
| JESSIE BERKOWITZ | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| VALERIE CALLOWAY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| MICHAEL CARTER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| CAROL CHEVLOWE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| PATRICK HANKIN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| ROBERT KLEIN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| LAURA MACKENZIE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| EMMA MCKEE | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| JOE ORLANDO | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| DIANA SANTAMARIA-CLAY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| JUDITH WEBER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 40 BEECH STREET, PORT CHESTER, NY 10573-5056
- In care of
- % EARLENE HARDIE COX
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- EMILY PECK, 40 BEECH STREET, PORT CHESTER, NY 10573
- Signed the 990
- EMILY PECK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (914) 937-2047
- Website
- WWW.CLAYARTCENTER.ORG
- Return prepared by
- VARGAS & RIVERA CPA'S LLP
Mission
CLAY ART CENTER IS DEDICATED TO EDUCATION, CREATIVITY, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT THROUGH CLAY BY PROVIDING AN INCLUSIVE SPACE FOR LEARNING, STUDIO PRACTICE, EXHIBITIONS, PERSONAL GROWTH, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN CERAMIC ARTS.
Program accomplishments
- ADULTS & YOUTH CLASSES: CLAY ART CENTER (THE CENTER) PRESENTS CLASSES RANGING IN EXPERIENCE LEVEL FROM BEGINNER TO ADVANCED IN WHEEL THROWING, POTTERY, SCULPTURE, & HAND BUILDING. THE CLASSES ARE AVAILABLE TO ADULTS AND CHILDREN AND SERVE THE WESTCHESTER & CONNECTICUT COMMUNITIES. THE CENTER OFFERS AFTER-SCHOOL AND WEEKEND CLASSES FOR CHILDREN AS WELL AS MORNING, AFTERNOON, AND FULL DAY CLASSES IN THE SUMMER. THE CENTER ALSO OFFERS OPEN STUDIO HOURS TO STUDENTS WHO ARE ENROLLED IN WEEKLY CLASSES. THE OPEN STUDIO HOURS GIVE STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK ON THEIR PROJECTS OUTSIDE OF CLASS TIME AND TO DEVELOP THEIR ARTISTIC SKILLS. WORKSHOPS: TO FURTHER ENHANCE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, THE CENTER PRESENTS MONTHLY WORKSHOPS BY NATIONALLY KNOWN ARTISTS. VARYING IN LENGTH FROM ONE TO FIVE DAYS, THEY ARE A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS TO LEARN AND BE INSPIRED BY TEACHERS AND WORKING ARTISTS. COMMUNITY ARTS: CLAY ART CENTER IS DEDICATED TO MAKING A LASTING IMPACT LOCALLY AND REGIONALLY BY PUTTING CLAY INTO THE HANDS OF THOSE WHO NEED IT MOST. WE DEVELOP MEANINGFUL PROGRAMS THAT BRING THE POWER OF CERAMIC ARTS TO INDIVIDUALS WHO MAY NOT OTHERWISE HAVE ACCESS, COLLABORATING WITH ORGANIZATIONS TO OFFER CLAY AS A TOOL FOR HEALING, SELF-EXPRESSION, AND ENRICHMENT. WE PARTNER WITH SCHOOLS, ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES, SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS, AND COMMUNITY GROUPS IN PORT CHESTER, WESTCHESTER COUNTY, AND BEYOND. THROUGH GRANT FUNDING AND GENEROUS CONTRIBUTIONS, WE OFFER FREE AND LOW-COST PROGRAMS AND SCHOLARSHIPS, ENSURING THAT FINANCIAL BARRIERS NEVER STAND IN THE WAY OF EXPERIENCING THE TRANSFORMATIVE BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH CLAY.Expenses $1,041,002 · revenue $958,100
- STUDIO ART PROGRAM: THE CENTER OFFERS ACCESS TO PRIVATE AND SHARED STUDIO SPACE FOR ARTISTS TO CONTINUE WORKING IN A COMMUNITY SETTING. ASSOCIATE ARTISTS HAVE ACCESS TO GLAZING AND FIRING FACILITIES. THE ARTIST, ONCE JURIED IN BY A PEER ARTIST COMMITTEE, PLAY A SIGNIFICANT ROLE IN SHARING RESPONSIBILITIES AND BEING A PART OF A VIBRANT COMMUNITY. THE CENTER'S STUDIOS ARE A PLACE WHERE CREATIVITY AND COMMUNITY SPIRIT FLOURISH. ALL ARTISTS MUST DEMONSTRATE THEIR COMMITMENT TO ASSIST WITH THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND OTHER STUDIO CHORES. THE STUDIOS ARE WELL EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRIC WHEELS, EXTRUDERS, SLAB ROLLERS, PUG MILLS, ELECTRICK, AND GAS KILNS AND A COMMON, WELL STOCKED GLAZE AREA. EACH ARTIST HAS UNLIMITED ACCESS TO THE CENTER'S FACILITIES. RESIDENCY PROGRAM: THE ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCY PROGRAM BEGINS EACH SEPTEMBER AND IS AWARDED ANNUALLY TO THREE BACHELOR AND MASTERS OF FINE ARTS (BFA/MFA) GRADUATES. IT IS DESIGNED FOR EMERGING ARTISTS WHO NEED TIME AND SPACE TO DEVELOP THEIR VOICE. THEY GAIN INVALUABLE EXPERIENCE TEACHING CLASSES AND CONTRIBUTE THEIR TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE BY MANAGING MANY JOBS AT THE STUDIO. RESIDENTS RECEIVE PRIVATE STUDIO SPACE, FULL ACCESS TO THE STUDIO'S FACILITIES AND A SHOW IN THE GALLERY AT THE END OF THE RESIDENCY.Expenses $166,207 · revenue $154,937
- EXHIBITIONS: THE FOCUS OF THE GALLERY IS DEDICATED TO EXHIBITING CERAMICS; TO SHOWCASE THE WORK OF EMERGING AND UNDER RECOGNIZED, MID CAREER AND MATURE ARTISTS. ANNUALLY, THERE ARE JURIED SOLO AND GROUP INVITATIONAL EXHIBITIONS FEATURING EMERGING AND ESTABLISHED ARTISTS. THE SHOP AT THE CENTER HIGHLIGHTS HANDMADE POTTERY AND OBJECTS FOR THE HOME BY THE CENTER'S ARTISTS AND INVITED GUESTS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY. THE ANNUAL CLAY ARTS CENTER ARTIST HOLIDAY SHOW HAS BECOME KNOWN AS THE SHOWCASE FOR HANDMADE CERAMICS IN THE COUNTY, WHILE RISING STARTS ANNUAL STUDENT EXHIBITION FEATURES TALENT FROM THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.Expenses $208,065 · revenue $47,060
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-4611534
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2007
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A25)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,062,185
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,937,050
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $1,903,453 | $1,895,801 | $3,062,185 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2024 | $1,705,306 | $1,658,189 | $2,972,237 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2023 | $1,755,793 | $1,515,125 | $1,813,866 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $1,415,924 | $1,308,103 | $907,054 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-4611534).
Questions about CLAY ART CENTER INC
- What is the EIN of CLAY ART CENTER INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CLAY ART CENTER INC is 20-4611534.
- Is CLAY ART CENTER INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
- Are donations to CLAY ART CENTER INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CLAY ART CENTER INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of CLAY ART CENTER INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CLAY ART CENTER INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CLAY ART CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names EMILY PECK.
- Who are the officers and directors of CLAY ART CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $121,474 (EMILY PECK, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does CLAY ART CENTER INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,903,453, expenses of $1,895,801 and total assets of $3,062,185 at year end.
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