Essex Art Center Inc

Lawrence, MA, 01840 (978) 685-2343 Est. 1993 EIN 04-3238501

A250 - Arts, Culture & Humanities 990 - Public charity return 501(c)(3)

www.essexartcenter.org

Mission

Essex Art Center is a community-based creative hub in Lawrence, Massachusetts, using art as a catalyst to bring people together, spark conversations that matter, and build community.

Financials

Total Revenue

$891,190

Total Expenses

$939,685

Net Assets

$1,001,810

15 employees 50 volunteers

From latest filing (tax period ending 2025-09-30)

Financial Health

Operating Reserve

12.8 months Healthy

Net assets / monthly expenses

Year-over-Year Change

Revenue ↑ 24.6%

Expenses ↑ 24.3%

Revenue Sources

Contributions 70.1% Earned revenue 27.4% Investment 2.5%

Expense Breakdown

Program 76.2% Management 17.9% Fundraising 6.0%

Officers & Key Employees (12)

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Grants Received (88)

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Filing History (6 filings)

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Net Assets
2024 990 - Public charity return Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025	$891,190 ↑	$939,685	$1,001,810
2023 990 - Public charity return Oct 1, 2023 to Sep 30, 2024	$715,289 ↑	$755,872	$1,028,474
2022 990 - Public charity return Oct 1, 2022 to Sep 30, 2023	$563,654 ↓	$615,633	$799,695
2021 990 - Public charity return Oct 1, 2021 to Sep 30, 2022	$781,644 ↑	$512,499	$826,771
2020 990 - Public charity return Oct 1, 2020 to Sep 30, 2021	$539,176 ↑	$443,495	$606,965
2017 990 - Public charity return Oct 1, 2017 to Sep 30, 2018	$464,954	$509,421	$458,154