Arts Council of the Morris Area
TO BUILD COMMUNITY THROUGH THE ARTS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.2M
-3.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$23K
-57.4% YoY
Grant Count
3
-62.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
+13.6% YoY
About Arts Council of the Morris Area
Based on IRS filings
Arts Council of the Morris Area is a nonprofit organization, based in MORRISTOWN, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $23K. Net investment income was $109K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,173,279 | $1,220,865 | $1,367,492 |
| Revenue | $1,288,317 | $1,092,783 | $1,231,796 |
| Expenses | $1,333,825 | $1,342,459 | $1,085,350 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $108,677 | $25,086 | $24,984 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Arts Council of the Morris Area
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Arts By The People ($9,600), Art in the Atrium ($7,300), Lakeland Youth Symphony ($6,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Art in the Atrium Morristown, NJ | — | $7,300 |
| Arts By The People Morristown, NJ | — | $9,600 |
| Lakeland Youth Symphony Parsippany, NJ | — | $6,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Werder | Executive Dir. | 40 | $135,843 |
| Stephen Aluotto | President | 5 | — |
| Michael F Lupton | Treasurer | 5 | — |
| Merle Johnson | Vice President | 7 | — |
| Becky Button | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Nieves Gruneiro - Roadcap | Vice President | 2 | — |
| David Brown | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Brett Hertzig | Vice President | 5 | — |
| William Draper | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Janelle Edwards - Stewart | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Yahaya Mejorada | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Conor Evans | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Laurie Guzzinati | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Tom Jones | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Ayo Sanderson Wilson | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Julian Gomez | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Frank J Vitolo Esq | Board Member | 5 | — |
| Kerry Mowry | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Daniel Sroka | Board Member | 5 | — |
| Bridget B Wilcox | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Doon Wintz | Board Member | 5 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Arts Council of the Morris Area?
As of 2024, Arts Council of the Morris Area holds $1.2M in total assets with $1.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $23K in 2024.
Where does Arts Council of the Morris Area operate?
Arts Council of the Morris Area has awarded grants in New Jersey.
What size grants does Arts Council of the Morris Area award?
In 2024, Arts Council of the Morris Area awarded 3 grants totaling $23K — an average of about $8K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Arts Council of the Morris Area's EIN?
Arts Council of the Morris Area's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2012936. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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