Studio in a School Association Inc
Studio in a School Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in New York, NY that has been tax-exempt since February 1980. The organization enriches young lives through visual arts education by partnering with practicing professional artists, schools, and cultural institutions across New York City's five boroughs. The organization operates two programmatically and financially independent LLCs, including Studio In A School NYC, LLC, which provides quality visual arts instruction to approximately 30,000 students annually.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$25.0M
+9.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$563K
+154.8% YoY
Grant Count
76
+230.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$7K
-22.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: From classrooms to careers, Studio in a School expands access to visual arts education and professions in the arts by partnering with practicing artists, schools, and cultural institutions.
The organization fosters the creative and intellectual development of students of all ages and collaborates with and supports educators through quality visual arts programs led by arts professionals. Primary focus areas include:
- Visual Arts Education: Drawing, painting, printmaking, and sculpting instruction
- Arts Education in Schools: Comprehensive art classes and collaborative staff support to public schools that otherwise lack arts education programs
- Teacher Professional Development: Training and support for educators to link art with academics, especially literacy
- Teen Programs: Out-of-school programs building teens' capacity as artists and participants in the arts, supported by artist instructors, college mentors, and staff
- Early Childhood Programs: Linking artistic development with early childhood learning strategies
- Research and Curriculum Development: The Studio Institute conducts federally-funded research and develops curriculum integrating visual arts with Math, English Language Arts, and Technology
Grantmaking
Studio in a School Association engages in grantmaking activities with total giving of $719,077 in the most recent fiscal year (2024). Grant awards typically range from $5,040 to $21,510.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization operates throughout New York City's five boroughs, with presence in more than 150 locations including approximately 120 schools throughout New York City and a variety of museums. Since its founding in 1977, the organization has served over 800,000 children, ranging from 4-year-olds to 24-year-olds.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Fiscal Year Ending June 2024:
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $11,953,388 |
| Total Expenses | $11,418,832 |
| Net Income | $534,556 |
| Total Assets | $24,987,374 |
| Total Liabilities | $1,020,000 |
| Number of Employees | 300 |
Revenue Composition (FY 2024):
- Contributions: 85.0% of total revenue
- Program services: 4.8%
- Investment income: 3.7%
- Other revenue: 6.7%
The organization maintains a strong financial position with assets exceeding $24 million and a four-star rating reflecting excellent accountability and financial management.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $24,987,374 | $22,813,587 | $22,912,697 |
| Revenue | $11,953,388 | $8,309,707 | $9,343,625 |
| Expenses | $11,418,832 | $10,101,533 | $8,408,257 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,240,186 | $397,248 | $120,452 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
111 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Dave Weiner: Interim President, Studio NYC
The organization was founded in 1977 by Agnes Gund, President Emerita of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA).
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS CAHILL | PRESIDENT - STUDIO INSTITUTE | 35 | $339,973 |
| ALISON SCOTT-WILLIAMS | PRESIDENT - STUDIO NYC | 35 | $270,977 |
| GREGORY PIERSON | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 35 | $181,325 |
| TRICIA BLANCHARD | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT | 35 | $166,303 |
| LIN WANG | DIRECTOR OF HR | 35 | $114,176 |
| AGNES GUND | FOUNDER | 2 | — |
| HASNA MUHAMMAD EDD | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| KENNETH COOPER | VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| DOROTHY LICHTENSTEIN | VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| MARY MATTINGLY | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| PATRICIA HEWITT | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| JYOTSNA BEAN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| TONY BECHARA | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| PHONG BUI | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JENNIFER CECERE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| GREGORY CLARICK | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ERIKA FAUST | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ISABELLA HUTCHINSON | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| LUCY JOFFE | DIRECTOR (AS OF 10/2023) | 2 | — |
| JANE KLEIN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| TATIA MAYS-RUSSELL | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| KATHRYN MCAULIFFE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JOANNA MILSTEIN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| SHANE NEUFELD | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| HILARY PECK | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| AMANDA TAYLOR | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| PATRICIA WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| FRED WILSON | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DR VIVIAN PAN | DIRECTOR (thru 08/2023) | 2 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The organization received a $100,000 grant from the KeyBank Foundation in support of its programs. Additionally, Studio in a School received recognition through a prestigious Chapman Price award.
[PDF] NYSCA FY2026: Support for Organization AwardsRelated Funders
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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