Nonprofit · EIN 85-4221229
CRAFTNOW PHILADELPHIA
Tax-exempt · PHILADELPHIA, PA 19102
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $345,464 | $368,055 | -$22,591 | $226,308 | $5,542 | $220,766 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $353,519 | $335,791 | $17,728 | $269,626 | $26,626 | $243,000 |
| December 31, 2021 | 990 | $324,794 | $171,492 | $153,302 | $254,651 | $913 | $253,738 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $340,246
- of which government grants
- $31,750
- Program service revenue
- $9,935
- Investment income
- $2,503
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$7,220
- Other revenue
- -$7,220
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $90,913
- Other salaries and wages
- $90,898
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $199,242
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $11,960
- Occupancy
- $13,567
- Travel
- $569
- Program services (functional)
- $245,159
- Management and general (functional)
- $54,914
- Fundraising (functional)
- $67,982
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $269,626
- Total assets, end of year
- $226,308
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $5,542
- Net assets, end of year
- $220,766
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $51,187
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $169,579
- Gross receipts
- $364,904
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 2020
- State of legal domicile
- PA
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Edelstein | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $85,000 | $5,913 |
| Elissa Topol | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Josephine Burri | Vice-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David Seltzer | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Frances Hoover | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Clara Hollander | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Hague | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Patricia Fowler | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Doug Bucci | BOARD MEMBER (EFF. 05/07/2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Albert LeCoff | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Martin | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mollie McEnteer | BOARD MEMBER (EFF. 09/10/2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer-Navva Miliken | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michelle Shuman | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| William Salvatore | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Stark | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Vanessa Stella | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Emily Zilber | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Edelstein | executive director Officer | 40 | $41,846 | $3,000 |
| Leila Carter | executive director Officer | 40 | $35,195 | $2,152 |
| Elissa Topol | chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Josephine Burri | vice-chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David Seltzer | treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Clara Hollander | secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tariem Burroughs | Board Member (til 9/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Hague | board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Frances Hoover | board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Albert LeCoff | board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MiKyoung Lee | Board Member (til 10/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jacqueline Lewis | Board Member (til 5/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Martin | BOARD MEMBER (eff. 9/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer-Navva Milliken | board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| William Salvatore | BOARD MEMBER (eff. 3/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Julie Siglin | board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Paul Stark | board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Vanessa Stella | board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Emily Zilber | board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Zwilling | Board Member (til 8/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michelle Shuman | board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2021: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEILA CARTIER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $70,000 | $4,410 |
| ELISSA TOPOL | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSIE BURRI | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID SELTZER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CLARA HOLLANDER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINA COPELAND | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL GEHRMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA FOWLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANCES HOOVER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALBERT LECOFF | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MI-KYOUNG LEE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JACQUELINE LEWIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENTON MCCLOSKEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER-NAVVA MILLIKEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE SIGLIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL STARK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THAD SUZENSKI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY ZILBER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER ZWILLING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 320 S BROAD ST STE 201, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19102-4953
- In care of
- % ORGANIZATION
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DAVID SELTZER, 1315 Walnut Street300, Philadelphia, PA 19107
- Signed the 990
- DAVID SELTZER, TREASURER
- Phone
- (215) 873-6371
- Website
- CRAFTNOWPHILA.ORG
- Return prepared by
- WITHUMSMITHBROWN PC
Mission
CraftNOW unites, celebrates, and supports the people, businesses, and institutions of the craft community of Philadelphia.
Program accomplishments
- CRAFTECON - IS A SERIES OF PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY THROUGH CRAFT. CRAFTNOW IS UTILIZING RESOURCES, PARTNERSHIPS, AND NETWORKS TO IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS THAT FURTHER ADVANCE THE LOCAL CRAFT AND MAKER INDUSTRY IN PHILADELPHIA. THESE PROGRAMS WILL UNITE CREATIVE BUSINESSES, INCREASE THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF THE ARTISANAL SECTOR, AND SUPPORT POLICIES THAT ENCOURAGE INVESTMENT IN THE FIELD. This portfolio includes Tools of the Trades - a hybrid conference focused on connecting artisans and makers to business resources in Philadelphia and beyond. This three-day event provides a concentrated period for creative learning to help craft-focused businesses accelerate growth and find success however they choose to define them.Expenses $28,154 · revenue $9,935
- CRAFTMONTH - IS AN ANNUAL PORTFOLIO OF EVENTS AND MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES CURATED EACH NOVEMBER. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, CRAFTNOW ACTIVATES THE CITY, THE DAYS AND WEEKS SURROUNDING THE PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF ART CONTEMPORARY CRAFT SHOW WITH THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA'S ART IN CITY HALL AND OFFICE OF ARTS, CULTURE AND THE CREATIVE ECONOMY HAVING ISSUED A PROCLAMATION NAMING NOVEMBER CRAFTMONTH. EACH YEAR, CRAFTNOW HOSTS A SYMPOSIUM TO PROVIDE A PLATFORM FOR CRITICAL DISCOURSE IN CONTEMPORARY CRAFT.Expenses $127,723
- CRAFTNOW CREATE - SUMMER CAMP EDITION IS ORGANIZED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PHILADELPHIA'S DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION. THROUGH THIS COLLABORATIVE, CRAFTNOW BRINGS THE WONDER AND IMAGINATION OF THE CRAFT STUDIO INTO PHILADELPHIA NEIGHBORHOOD REC CENTERS THROUGHOUT THE CITY. OUR PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS COORDINATE THEIR EFFORTS TO ENSURE WE CAN OFFER AN IN-PERSON CRAFT WORKSHOP AT ALL 129 SUMMER CAMPS DELIVERING APPROXIMATELY 15,000 STUDENT-HOURS OF CRAFT INSTRUCTION AND REACHING 6,000 CAMPERS. IN ADDITION, THE PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF ART PROVIDES TAKE-HOME KITS WITH ART SUPPLIES AND FREE PASSES TO THE MUSEUM FOR EACH STUDENT AND UP TO FIVE MORE MEMBERS OF THEIR FAMILY. CRAFTNOW ALSO HOSTED 4 "GAP WEEK" CAMPS AT REC CENTERS, WHICH PROVIDED CHILDREN WITH CRAFT LESSONS AS WELL AS FIELD TRIPS TO LOCAL MUSEUMS, GALLERIES AND CRAFT ORGANIZATIONS.Expenses $89,282
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 | Not 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
- 85-4221229
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A26)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $226,308
- Income (IRS master file)
- $364,904
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $345,464 | $368,055 | $226,308 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $353,519 | $335,791 | $269,626 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $285,055 | $311,558 | $246,780 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | $324,794 | $171,492 | $254,651 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 85-4221229).
Questions about CRAFTNOW PHILADELPHIA
- What is the EIN of CRAFTNOW PHILADELPHIA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CRAFTNOW PHILADELPHIA is 85-4221229.
- Is CRAFTNOW PHILADELPHIA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to CRAFTNOW PHILADELPHIA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CRAFTNOW PHILADELPHIA 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 CRAFTNOW PHILADELPHIA due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CRAFTNOW PHILADELPHIA last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of CRAFTNOW PHILADELPHIA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names DAVID SELTZER.
- Who are the officers and directors of CRAFTNOW PHILADELPHIA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 18 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $85,000 (Emily Edelstein, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does CRAFTNOW PHILADELPHIA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $345,464, expenses of $368,055 and total assets of $226,308 at year end.
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