Nonprofit · EIN 23-7258510
THE CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART
Tax-exempt · BEDMINSTER, NJ 07921
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $620,320 | $659,129 | -$38,809 | $198,145 | $121,703 | $76,442 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $586,723 | $645,399 | -$58,676 | $243,162 | $127,911 | $115,251 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $637,378 | $621,716 | $15,662 | $293,487 | $119,560 | $173,927 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $161,997
- of which government grants
- $62,175
- Membership dues
- $15,444
- Program service revenue
- $442,733
- Investment income
- $7,132
- Other revenue
- $8,458
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $56,250
- Other salaries and wages
- $231,247
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $308,149
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $16,777
- Occupancy
- $68,339
- Travel
- $647
- Depreciation
- $4,272
- Program services (functional)
- $510,355
- Management and general (functional)
- $104,547
- Fundraising (functional)
- $44,227
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $243,162
- Total assets, end of year
- $198,145
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $121,703
- Net assets, end of year
- $76,442
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $25,001
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $70,306
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $6,136
- Gross receipts
- $620,320
- Employees
- 14
- Volunteers
- 79
- Year formed
- 1970
- State of legal domicile
- NJ
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherry Wrana | Executive Dir. Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $56,250 |
| Shourabh Mukherji | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Simone Christen | Trustee Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Isabel Evans | Secretary Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Meeta Garg | Trustee Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Sean Blinn | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Louise Cullen Robinson | Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyndi Wish | Fmr Exec Direc. Officer | 40 | $90,000 |
| Shourabh Mukherji | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Sherry Wrana | President Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Sean Blinn | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Louise Cullen Robinson | Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyndi Wish | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $90,000 |
| Etta Jane Marshall | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Isi Agbato | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Mary Lev | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Eileen McNamara-Raisch | Fmr. Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Lisa Mayle | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Louisa Robinson | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Sherry Wrana | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Shourabh Mukherji | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Sean Blinn | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Lisa Karbiner | Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2020 BURNT MILLS RD, BEDMINSTER, NJ 07921-2617
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Sherry Wrana, 2020 BURNT MILLS ROAD, BEDMINSTER, NJ 07921
- Signed the 990
- Sherry Wrana, President
- Phone
- (908) 234-2345
- Website
- CCABEDMINSTER.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Morey Nee Buck & Oswald LLC
Mission
To provide a vibrant, contemporary cultural center through arts education, exhibitions and community outreach that will inspire creativity and enhance people's lives
Program accomplishments
- EducationThe Center for Contemporary Art offers a full range of virtual and in person studio classes and workshops taught by professional teaching artists year-round in a variety of media including oils, acrylic and watercolor, pastel, wheel and hand-built ceramics, Gouache, watercolor, pen and ink, drawing, sculpture, photography and mixed media. Courses are multi-level and designed for all ages, levels of experience, and ability. Week-long summer art camps are offered July-August, in person and with hybrid options (students participate both virtually and in person), as well as art camps for children with special needs.Expenses $430,180 · revenue $420,826
- Exhibitions/GalleryThe Center for Contemporary Art presents both in person and virtual rotating high quality exhibitions of contemporary art by emerging, mid-career and under-represented artists in a variety of media and subject matter. The Center's members and students and Somerset County school children also benefit from annual exhibition opportunities. An annual International Juried Exhibition awards cash prizes and solo exhibition awards. Virtual opening receptions and artist studio visits round out the program. Gallery admission is by suggested donation and exhibitions are fully-accessible.Expenses $80,175 · revenue $21,907
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-7258510
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1974
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A250)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $198,145
- Income (IRS master file)
- $620,320
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $620,320 | $659,129 | $198,145 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $586,723 | $645,399 | $243,162 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $637,378 | $621,716 | $293,487 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $590,474 | $566,741 | $282,050 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 23-7258510).
Questions about THE CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART
- What is the EIN of THE CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART is 23-7258510.
- Is THE CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1974.
- Are donations to THE CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART 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 THE CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THE CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Sherry Wrana.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $56,250 (Sherry Wrana, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does THE CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $620,320, expenses of $659,129 and total assets of $198,145 at year end.
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