BALL & SOCKET ARTS INC
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2024 · Form 990 · revenue $3.2M · expenses $697K · assets $9.3M
- EIN
- 45-4079423
- Address
- 493 W MAIN ST, CHESHIRE, CT 06410-2421
- Website
- WWW.BALLANDSOCKET.ORG
- NTEE code
- A20
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
- Ruling date
- July 2013 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (public charity) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- Public charity supported by the public (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))
- Principal officer
- ILONA SOMOGYI (its 2012 Form 990-N)
- Form 990-N e-postcards
- 1 filed, 2012 (organizations with gross receipts normally $50,000 or less file this instead of a full Form 990) IRS data ↗
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
BALL & SOCKET ARTS IS TRANSFORMING AN ABANDONED INDUSTRIAL CAMPUS INTO AN INNOVATIVE AND DYNAMIC ARTS DESTINATION FOR THE CENTRAL CONNECTICUT REGION (AND BEYOND). BUILT ON THE ETHOS OF SUSTAINABILITY AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION, BALL & SOCKET ARTS OFFERS VIBRANT ARTS & CULTURE PROGRAMMING AND PROVIDES ACCESSIBLE AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCES TO A BROAD PUBLIC AUDIENCE.
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
1 person paid across every filing: current people first, then by total pay from this organization. Organizations counts every nonprofit each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Latest year pay | Total pay from here | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilona Somogyi | PRESIDENT | 2014-2024 | $47,209 | $101,182 | 1 |
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
33 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Bergamo | CHAIRMAN | 2019-2024 | 20 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Karin Arai | TREASURER | 2019-2024 | 10 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Regina Thornton | SECRETARY | 2019-2024 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Anthony Carter | DIRECTOR | 2019-2024 | 3 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Roberta Havlick | DIRECTOR | 2019-2024 | 3 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Ryan Roth | DIRECTOR | 2019-2024 | 3 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Joel Renker | DIRECTOR | 2020-2024 | 3 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Courtney Cullinan | DIRECTOR | 2023-2024 | 3 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Patti Flynn Harris | DIRECTOR | 2019-2024 | 3 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Greg Wolff | DIRECTOR | 2023-2024 | 3 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Nicole Demers Corcoran | DIRECTOR | 2024 | 3 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Cheryl Sharp (former) | DIRECTOR | 2023 | 3 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Corey Nash (former) | DIRECTOR | 2019-2022 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Courtney Cullin (former) | DIRECTOR | 2021-2022 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Edward Metcalf (former) | DIRECTOR | 2021-2022 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Kathy Smith (former) | DIRECTOR | 2021-2022 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Philip Anderson (former) | DIRECTOR | 2014-2021 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Sharon Bergamo (former) | DIRECTOR | 2019-2020 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Chris Deangelis (former) | DIRECTOR | 2019-2020 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Carlos Wells (former) | DIRECTOR | 2020 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Richard Lau (former) | DIRECTOR | 2014-2019 | 3 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Andrew Martelli (former) | DIRECTOR | 2016-2019 | 3 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Deb Kaszas (former) | DIRECTOR | 2019 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Kevin Daly (former) | PRESIDENT | 2013-2018 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jeffrey Guimond (former) | SECRETARY | 2013-2017 | 10 | $0 reported | 1 |
| David Drescher (former) | DIRECTOR | 2016-2017 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Patricia Nozell (former) | DIRECTOR | 2016-2017 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Debbie Hesse (former) | DIRECTOR | 2013-2016 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Sheldon Dill (former) | DIRECTOR | 2013-2015 | 1 | $0 reported | 3 |
| Matthew Hall (former) | DIRECTOR | 2013-2015 | 1 | $0 reported | 2 |
| Ann Marie Hearn (former) | DIRECTOR | 2013-2015 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Zsuzsanna Somogyi (former) | DIRECTOR | 2013-2015 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Illona Somogyi (former) | TREASURER | 2013 | 10 | $0 reported | 2 |
People by year
2024 · 12 people listed · 1 paid, $47K · 5 employees · 20 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ILONA SOMOGYI | PRESIDENT | 40 | $47,209 | $0 | $0 | $47,209 | 1 |
| RON BERGAMO | CHAIRMAN | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KARIN ARAI | TREASURER | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| REGINA THORNTON | SECRETARY | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANTHONY CARTER | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROBERTA HAVLICK | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RYAN ROTH | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOEL RENKER | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| COURTNEY CULLINAN | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PATTI FLYNN HARRIS | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GREG WOLFF | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| NICOLE DEMERS CORCORAN | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 12 people listed · 1 paid, $46K · 4 employees · 20 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ILONA SOMOGYI | PRESIDENT | 40 | $46,473 | $0 | $0 | $46,473 | 1 |
| RON BERGAMO | CHAIRMAN | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KARIN ARAI | TREASURER | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| REGINA THORNTON | SECRETARY | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANTHONY CARTER | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROBERTA HAVLICK | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RYAN ROTH | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOEL RENKER | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| COURTNEY CULLINAN | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PATTI FLYNN HARRIS | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GREG WOLFF | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CHERYL SHARP | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 12 people listed · 1 paid, $8K · 3 employees · 20 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ILONA SOMOGYI | PRESIDENT | 40 | $7,500 | $0 | $0 | $7,500 | 1 |
| RON BERGAMO | CHAIRMAN | 15 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KARIN ARAI | TREASURER | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| REGINA THORNTON | SECRETARY | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANTHONY CARTER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROBERTA HAVLICK | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| COREY NASH | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RYAN ROTH | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOEL RENKER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| COURTNEY CULLIN | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| EDWARD METCALF | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KATHY SMITH | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2021 · 13 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 20 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ILONA SOMOGYI | PRESIDENT | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RON BERGAMO | CHAIRMAN | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KARIN ARAI | TREASURER | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| REGINA THORNTON | SECRETARY | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PHILIP ANDERSON | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANTHONY CARTER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROBERTA HAVLICK | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| COREY NASH | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RYAN ROTH | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOEL RENKER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| COURTNEY CULLIN | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| EDWARD METCALF | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KATHY SMITH | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2020 · 13 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 20 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ILONA SOMOGYI | PRESIDENT | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RON BERGAMO | CHAIRMAN | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KARIN ARAI | TREASURER | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| REGINA THORNTON | SECRETARY | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PHILIP ANDERSON | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SHARON BERGAMO | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANTHONY CARTER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CHRIS DEANGELIS | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROBERTA HAVLICK | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| COREY NASH | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RYAN ROTH | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOEL RENKER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CARLOS WELLS | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2019 · 15 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 20 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ILONA SOMOGYI | PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KARIN ARAI | TREASURER | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| REGINA THORNTON | SECRETARY | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PHILIP ANDERSON | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RICHARD LAU | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANDREW MARTELLI | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SHARON BERGAMO | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RON BERGAMO | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANTHONY CARTER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CHRIS DEANGELIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PATTI FLYNN-HARRIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROBERTA HAVLICK | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DEB KASZAS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| COREY NASH | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RYAN ROTH | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2018 · 5 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 20 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEVIN DALY | PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ILONA SOMOGYI | TREASURER | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PHILIP ANDERSON | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RICHARD LAU | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANDREW MARTELLI | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2017 · 8 people listed · none paid · 0 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEVIN DALY | PRESIDENT | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JEFFREY GUIMOND | SECRETARY | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ILONA SOMOGYI | TREASURER | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PHILIP ANDERSON | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RICHARD LAU | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DAVID DRESCHER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANDREW MARTELLI | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PATRICIA NOZELL | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2016 · 9 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 9 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEVIN DALY | PRESIDENT | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JEFFREY GUIMOND | SECRETARY | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ILONA SOMOGYI | TREASURER | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PHILIP ANDERSON | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RICHARD LAU | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DAVID DRESCHER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DEBBIE HESSE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANDREW MARTELLI | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PATRICIA NOZELL | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2015 · 10 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 10 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEVIN DALY | PRESIDENT | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JEFFREY GUIMOND | SECRETARY | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ILONA SOMOGYI | TREASURER | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SHELDON DILL | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 3 |
| MATTHEW HALL | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| ANN MARIE HEARN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DEBBIE HESSE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ZSUZSANNA SOMOGYI | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PHILIP ANDERSON | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RICHARD LAU | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2014 · 10 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 10 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEVIN DALY | PRESIDENT | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JEFFREY GUIMOND | SECRETARY | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ILONA SOMOGYI | TREASURER | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SHELDON DILL | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 3 |
| MATTHEW HALL | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| ANN MARIE HEARN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DEBBIE HESSE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ZSUZSANNA SOMOGYI | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PHILIP ANDERSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RICHARD LAU | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2013 · 8 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEVIN DALY | PRESIDENT | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| JEFFREY GUIMOND | SECRETARY | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| ILLONA SOMOGYI | TREASURER | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 2 |
| SHELDON DILL | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 3 |
| MATTHEW HALL | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 2 |
| ANN MARIE HEARN | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| DEBBIE HESSE | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| ZSUZSANNA SOMOGYI | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $3,172,794 | $696,685 | $9,326,986 | $6,101,457 | $3,184,837 | $420 | $47,209 | 5 | 20 |
| 2023 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $1,340,974 | $604,400 | $8,591,242 | $3,608,605 | $1,328,161 | $1,568 | $46,472 | 4 | 20 |
| 2022 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $1,247,243 | $425,708 | $7,725,090 | $2,843,167 | $1,237,720 | $0 | $30,000 | 3 | 20 |
| 2021 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $1,260,388 | $69,359 | $7,637,773 | $1,978,145 | $1,249,561 | $0 | - | 0 | 20 |
| 2020 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $151,938 | $43,792 | $2,953,138 | $790,247 | $151,934 | $0 | - | 0 | 20 |
| 2019 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $111,084 | $22,289 | $2,698,286 | $682,101 | $120,410 | $0 | - | 0 | 20 |
| 2018 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $78,481 | $38,885 | $2,552,341 | $593,306 | $63,836 | $0 | - | 0 | 20 |
| 2017 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $176,045 | $59,717 | $2,462,108 | $554,297 | $161,546 | $0 | - | 0 | - |
| 2016 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $117,295 | $29,212 | $2,379,954 | $439,218 | $114,295 | $0 | - | 0 | 9 |
| 2015 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $296,899 | $64,779 | $2,257,346 | $351,135 | $298,236 | $0 | - | 0 | 10 |
| 2014 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $91,647 | $45,060 | $2,236,032 | $119,015 | $84,921 | $0 | - | 0 | 10 |
| 2013 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $44,013 | $4,564 | $74,193 | $71,693 | $44,013 | - | - | - | - |
Funders of this organization
6 grantors reported grants to this organization, $234,976 in all, tax years 2014 to 2025. Exact: the grantor wrote this organization's EIN. Fuzzy: the grantor wrote only a name (foundations' 990-PF has no EIN field), matched to the same or a near-identical name in the same state; the name as filed is shown. From the latest return for each grantor and year, so amended returns aren't counted twice. CSV
| Grantor | Type | Match | Years given | Grants | Total | Latest year | Latest year's amount | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONNECTICUT TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION | Public charity | Exact | 2014, 2022 | 2 | $60,000 | 2022 | $10,000 | show |
| FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2023-2024 | 2 | $54,150 | 2024 | $37,500 | show |
| FORGOOD INC | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2021-2023 | 3 | $51,943 | 2023 | $11,119 | show |
| CONNECTICUT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2017, 2023, 2025 | 3 | $36,383 | 2025 | $7,500 | show |
| ION BANK FOUNDATION INC | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “BALL & SOCKET ART INC”, “BALL & SOCKET ARTS INC” | 2020-2025 | 11 | $21,900 | 2025 | $4,475 | show |
| CONNECTICUT HUMANITIES COUNCIL | Public charity | Exact | 2021 | 1 | $10,600 | 2021 | $10,600 | show |
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| CORNELIUS ARTS COMMUNITY CENTER INC | NC | A20 | $3,492,245 | $3,794,752 | Executive Dir. | $173,809 | Same NTEE code A20, revenue within 2x |
| JEWISH FOOD SOCIETY INC | NY | A20 | $4,994,939 | $4,726,330 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $180,000 | Same NTEE code A20, revenue within 2x |
| CENTER FOR THE ARTS OF HOMER INC | NY | A20 | $1,729,416 | $1,761,740 | Executive Dir. | $58,191 | Same NTEE code A20, revenue within 2x |
| MCLEAN PROJECT FOR THE ARTS INC | VA | A20 | $3,532,027 | $1,040,468 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $75,880 | Same NTEE code A20, revenue within 2x |
| COTUIT CENTER FOR THE ARTS INC | MA | A20 | $3,248,958 | $3,077,515 | EXECUTIVE DI | $145,549 | Same NTEE code A20, revenue within 2x |
| INDIGO ARTS ALLIANCE | ME | A20 | $2,333,486 | $1,329,491 | Executive Dir. | $108,150 | Same NTEE code A20, revenue within 2x |
| PHIPPS CENTER FOR THE ARTS INC | WI | A20 | $2,278,218 | $2,015,465 | EXECUTIVE DI | $109,622 | Same NTEE code A20, revenue within 2x |
| EDISON ARTS FOUNDATION INC | TX | A20 | $1,622,491 | $750,223 | TREASURER | $0 | Same NTEE code A20, revenue within 2x |
| THE ART EFFECT OF THE HUDSON VALLEY INC | NY | A20 | $1,769,199 | $2,115,430 | EXECUTIVE DI | $133,702 | Same NTEE code A20, revenue within 2x |
| BOSTON PUBLIC ART TRIENNIAL INC | MA | A20 | $3,324,142 | $3,484,448 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $147,966 | Same NTEE code A20, revenue within 2x |
| DOGWOOD ARTS FESTIVAL INC | TN | A20 | $1,837,675 | $2,194,876 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $109,765 | Same NTEE code A20, revenue within 2x |
| RYE ART CENTER INC | NY | A20 | $1,718,056 | $1,733,015 | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT | $147,500 | Same NTEE code A20, revenue within 2x |
| LAWRENCE ARTS CENTER INC | KS | A20 | $2,798,794 | $3,353,201 | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT | $118,425 | Same NTEE code A20, revenue within 2x |
| JAMAICA CENTER FOR ARTS AND LEARNING INC | NY | A20 | $3,107,790 | $3,240,878 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $133,717 | Same NTEE code A20, revenue within 2x |
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Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2024 · Form 990 · $696,685 spent · pay $322,874 · grants $0 · events $13,151
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $277,266 | $155,704 | $59,444 | $62,118 | 39.8% | |
| Occupancy | $97,347 | $97,347 | - | - | 14.0% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $72,576 | $72,576 | - | - | 10.4% | |
| Other (as described) | WORKSHOP AND PROGRAM EXPS | $47,070 | $47,070 | - | - | 6.8% |
| Interest | $45,871 | $45,871 | - | - | 6.6% | |
| Fees: accounting | $28,700 | - | $28,700 | - | 4.1% | |
| Insurance | $26,502 | $26,502 | - | - | 3.8% | |
| Office expenses | $25,371 | - | $25,371 | - | 3.6% | |
| Other employee benefits | $24,379 | - | $12,189 | $12,190 | 3.5% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $22,235 | - | - | $22,235 | 3.2% | |
| Payroll taxes | $21,229 | $11,888 | $4,458 | $4,883 | 3.0% | |
| Fees: other services | $3,726 | $1,000 | $2,726 | - | 0.5% | |
| Other (as described) | PROPERTY TAXES | $2,598 | $2,598 | - | - | 0.4% |
| Fees: investment management | $1,815 | $1,815 | - | - | 0.3% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $13,151 | $13,151 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $696,685 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990 · $604,400 spent · pay $262,800 · grants $0 · events $16,009
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $179,552 | $122,433 | $20,452 | $36,667 | 29.7% | |
| Occupancy | $79,142 | $79,142 | - | - | 13.1% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $77,592 | $77,592 | - | - | 12.8% | |
| Other (as described) | WORKSHOP AND PROGRAM EXPS | $46,814 | $46,814 | - | - | 7.7% |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $46,472 | $23,236 | $11,618 | $11,618 | 7.7% | |
| Interest | $29,410 | $29,410 | - | - | 4.9% | |
| Insurance | $28,554 | $28,554 | - | - | 4.7% | |
| Fees: accounting | $27,625 | - | $27,625 | - | 4.6% | |
| Payroll taxes | $19,107 | $14,567 | $3,207 | $1,333 | 3.2% | |
| Other employee benefits | $17,669 | $17,669 | - | - | 2.9% | |
| Office expenses | $16,190 | $60 | $16,130 | - | 2.7% | |
| Fees: legal | $16,079 | - | $16,079 | - | 2.7% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $9,958 | - | - | $9,958 | 1.6% | |
| Other (as described) | PROPERTY TAXES | $4,421 | $4,421 | - | - | 0.7% |
| Fees: other services | $4,000 | $4,000 | - | - | 0.7% | |
| Fees: investment management | $1,815 | $1,815 | - | - | 0.3% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $16,009 | $16,009 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $604,400 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990 · $425,708 spent · pay $196,972 · grants $0 · events $17,565
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $135,624 | $135,624 | - | - | 31.9% | |
| Occupancy | $63,457 | $63,457 | - | - | 14.9% | |
| Interest | $50,670 | $50,670 | - | - | 11.9% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $33,889 | $33,889 | - | - | 8.0% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $30,000 | $15,000 | $7,500 | $7,500 | 7.0% | |
| Fees: accounting | $26,073 | - | $26,073 | - | 6.1% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $25,284 | - | $25,284 | - | 5.9% | |
| Office expenses | $20,137 | - | $20,137 | - | 4.7% | |
| Other employee benefits | $16,620 | $16,620 | - | - | 3.9% | |
| Payroll taxes | $14,728 | $13,581 | $573 | $574 | 3.5% | |
| Other (as described) | WORKSHOP EXPENSES | $4,496 | $4,496 | - | - | 1.1% |
| Insurance | $2,415 | $2,415 | - | - | 0.6% | |
| Fees: investment management | $2,315 | $2,315 | - | - | 0.5% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $17,565 | $17,565 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $425,708 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990 · $69,359 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $14,403
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees: other services | $11,795 | - | $11,795 | - | 17.0% | |
| Office expenses | $11,525 | - | $11,525 | - | 16.6% | |
| Insurance | $10,328 | $10,328 | - | - | 14.9% | |
| Occupancy | $9,349 | $9,349 | - | - | 13.5% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $8,812 | - | $8,812 | - | 12.7% | |
| Fees: legal | $8,486 | - | $8,486 | - | 12.2% | |
| Fees: accounting | $3,250 | - | $3,250 | - | 4.7% | |
| Other (as described) | SUPPLIES | $2,783 | $2,783 | - | - | 4.0% |
| Other (as described) | DONATIONS | $2,630 | - | $2,630 | - | 3.8% |
| Other (as described) | MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE | $150 | - | $150 | - | 0.2% |
| Travel | $144 | - | $144 | - | 0.2% | |
| Interest | $107 | - | $107 | - | 0.2% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $14,403 | $14,403 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $69,359 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990 · $43,792 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $10,516
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occupancy | $15,552 | $15,552 | - | - | 35.5% | |
| Fees: legal | $11,149 | - | $11,149 | - | 25.5% | |
| Other (as described) | OUTSIDE CONTRACT SERVICES | $6,110 | $6,110 | - | - | 14.0% |
| Office expenses | $3,751 | - | $3,751 | - | 8.6% | |
| Other (as described) | SUPPLIES | $3,060 | $3,060 | - | - | 7.0% |
| Fees: accounting | $3,000 | - | $3,000 | - | 6.9% | |
| Insurance | $655 | - | $655 | - | 1.5% | |
| Other (as described) | MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE | $470 | - | $470 | - | 1.1% |
| Interest | $30 | - | $30 | - | 0.1% | |
| Other (as described) | OTHER COSTS | $15 | - | $15 | - | 0.0% |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $10,516 | $10,516 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $43,792 | 100% |
2019 · Form 990 · $22,289 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $10,143
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occupancy | $10,138 | $10,138 | - | - | 45.5% | |
| Office expenses | $4,999 | - | $4,999 | - | 22.4% | |
| Fees: accounting | $3,500 | - | $3,500 | - | 15.7% | |
| Other (as described) | SUPPLIES | $1,221 | $1,221 | - | - | 5.5% |
| Fees: legal | $1,080 | - | $1,080 | - | 4.8% | |
| Insurance | $608 | - | $608 | - | 2.7% | |
| Other (as described) | DONATIONS | $500 | - | $500 | - | 2.2% |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $121 | - | $121 | - | 0.5% | |
| Other (as described) | OTHER COSTS | $75 | - | $75 | - | 0.3% |
| Other (as described) | MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE | $47 | - | $47 | - | 0.2% |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income - | $10,022 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $22,289 | 100% |
2018 · Form 990 · $38,885 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $5,814
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occupancy | $25,253 | $25,253 | - | - | 64.9% | |
| Fees: accounting | $4,000 | - | $4,000 | - | 10.3% | |
| Office expenses | $3,471 | - | $3,471 | - | 8.9% | |
| Other (as described) | OUTSIDE SERVICES | $2,550 | - | $2,550 | - | 6.6% |
| Insurance | $1,884 | - | $1,884 | - | 4.8% | |
| Other (as described) | SUPPLIES | $940 | $940 | - | - | 2.4% |
| Other (as described) | OTHER COSTS | $579 | - | $579 | - | 1.5% |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $115 | - | $115 | - | 0.3% | |
| Other (as described) | MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE | $51 | - | $51 | - | 0.1% |
| Interest | $32 | - | $32 | - | 0.1% | |
| All other expenses | $10 | - | $10 | - | 0.0% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $5,699 | $5,699 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $38,885 | 100% |
2017 · Form 990 · $59,717 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $291
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occupancy | $26,018 | $26,018 | - | - | 43.6% | |
| Other (as described) | OUTSIDE SERVICES | $6,150 | - | $6,150 | - | 10.3% |
| Other (as described) | SUPPLIES | $5,467 | $5,467 | - | - | 9.2% |
| Other (as described) | PROMOTIONAL ITEMS | $5,354 | $5,354 | - | - | 9.0% |
| Office expenses | $4,904 | - | $4,904 | - | 8.2% | |
| Fees: accounting | $4,000 | - | $4,000 | - | 6.7% | |
| Fees: legal | $3,432 | - | $3,432 | - | 5.7% | |
| Travel | $1,768 | - | $1,768 | - | 3.0% | |
| Insurance | $1,276 | - | $1,276 | - | 2.1% | |
| Interest | $897 | - | $897 | - | 1.5% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $291 | - | $291 | - | 0.5% | |
| Other (as described) | MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE | $160 | - | $160 | - | 0.3% |
| Total | $59,717 | 100% |
2016 · Form 990 · $29,212 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees: accounting | $10,000 | - | $10,000 | - | 34.2% | |
| Other (as described) | SUPPLIES | $9,284 | $8,025 | - | $1,259 | 31.8% |
| Occupancy | $4,988 | $4,988 | - | - | 17.1% | |
| Other (as described) | OUTSIDE SERVICES | $1,200 | - | $1,200 | - | 4.1% |
| Interest | $1,137 | - | $1,137 | - | 3.9% | |
| Fees: legal | $1,120 | - | $1,120 | - | 3.8% | |
| Office expenses | $1,088 | - | $1,088 | - | 3.7% | |
| Other (as described) | MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE | $395 | - | $395 | - | 1.4% |
| Total | $29,212 | 100% |
2015 · Form 990 · $64,779 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees: other services | $26,763 | - | $25,480 | $1,283 | 41.3% | |
| Occupancy | $10,174 | $10,174 | - | - | 15.7% | |
| Fees: accounting | $10,000 | - | $10,000 | - | 15.4% | |
| Fees: legal | $9,192 | - | $9,192 | - | 14.2% | |
| Office expenses | $2,228 | - | $2,228 | - | 3.4% | |
| Other (as described) | SUPPLIES | $1,907 | - | - | $1,907 | 2.9% |
| Interest | $1,359 | - | $1,359 | - | 2.1% | |
| Insurance | $1,273 | - | $1,273 | - | 2.0% | |
| Other (as described) | MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE | $542 | - | $542 | - | 0.8% |
| Advertising and promotion | $500 | - | - | $500 | 0.8% | |
| Travel | $448 | - | $448 | - | 0.7% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $393 | - | $393 | - | 0.6% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $15,836 | - | reported apart | |||
| Total | $64,779 | 100% |
2014 · Form 990 · $45,060 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees: other services | $27,599 | - | $27,599 | - | 61.2% | |
| Occupancy | $6,473 | $6,473 | - | - | 14.4% | |
| Office expenses | $3,340 | - | $3,340 | - | 7.4% | |
| Other (as described) | MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE | $2,360 | - | $2,360 | - | 5.2% |
| Travel | $1,914 | - | $1,914 | - | 4.2% | |
| Other (as described) | SUPPLIES | $862 | - | - | $862 | 1.9% |
| Fees: accounting | $750 | - | $750 | - | 1.7% | |
| Insurance | $724 | - | $724 | - | 1.6% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $607 | - | $607 | - | 1.3% | |
| Interest | $431 | - | $431 | - | 1.0% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $4,226 | - | reported apart | |||
| Total | $45,060 | 100% |
2013 · Form 990EZ · $4,564 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $2,788 | 61.1% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $1,776 | 38.9% | |
| Total | $4,564 | 100% |
Federal grants and contracts
Awards from USAspending.gov to a recipient with this organization's name and zip code. Obligations by federal fiscal year (October to September); each award links to its page on usaspending.gov.
| Fiscal year | Grants and other assistance | Contracts | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $24,854 | $0 | 1 |
| 2023 | $625,000 | $0 | 1 |
Largest awards · 2 shown
| Year | Agency | Kind | Program | Description | Obligated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | National Endowment for the Humanities | Grant or other assistance | PROMOTION OF THE HUMANITIES PUBLIC PROGRAMS 45.164 | STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR HISTORICAL INTERPRETATION AT THE BALL AND SOCKET MANUFACTURING SITE [BALL & SOCKET ARTS REQUESTS FUNDING TO CONVENE HISTORIANS AND EXHIBI | $24,854 |
| 2023 | Small Business Administration | Grant or other assistance | CONGRESSIONAL GRANTS 59.059 | FY 23 CONGRESSIONAL COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING BALL & SOCKET ARTS, INC | $625,000 |
State business registration
- BALL & SOCKET ARTS, INC. CT, Non-Stock, Active, formed 2011-09-01
The same business name in the same state, from the state’s official registry data.
Trademarks
2 US trademarks, 2 live.
- Ball & Socket Arts, Inc. 2 marks, CT EXACT high confidence: identical full name and state
| Mark | Serial | Filed | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BALL & SOCKET ARTS | 97527870 | 2022-07-31 | Registered | TRCFECO2, file of 2024-03-27 |
| BALL & SOCKET | 97527864 | 2022-07-31 | Registered | TRCFECO2, file of 2024-03-27 |
The newest marks of the trademark owners above, matched to this record by name (and state).
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