2025-08-22T17:05:53-05:00 2024-12-31 131655065 LUTZ AND CARR CPAS LLP 551 FIFTH AVENUE SUITE 400 NEW YORK NY 10176 990 2024-01-01 874010592 WOMENS ART CENTER OF THE HAMPTONS INC WOME 6319537695 PO BOX 3163 EAST HAMPTON NY 11937 WENDY VAN DEUSEN VICE PRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE DIR. 6319537695 2025-08-06 1 1 FREDERICK MARTENS P00298107 2126972299 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z JULIE JENSEN PO BOX 3163 EAST HAMPTON NY 11937 459251 0 X WACHAMPTONSNY.ORG X 2022 DE THE WOMEN'S ART CENTER OF THE HAMPTONS SUPPORTS AND ELEVATES WOMEN THINKERS AND MAKERS THROUGH EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES, COMMUNITY PROGRAMS, EXHIBITIONS AND EVENTS FOR THE ENJOYMENT AND ENRICHMENT OF THE HUMAN SPIRIT WITH ACCESSIBILITY FOR ALL. 3 2 2 9 0 0 339092 346185 32189 76154 0 3467 12963 14851 384244 440657 0 0 0 0 206874 217332 0 0 111341 115237 178476 322111 395808 62133 44849 161440 347714 32011 173436 129429 174278 X THE WOMEN'S ART CENTER OF THE HAMPTONS SUPPORTS AND ELEVATES WOMEN THINKERS AND MAKERS THROUGH EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES, COMMUNITY PROGRAMS, EXHIBITIONS AND EVENTS FOR THE ENJOYMENT AND ENRICHMENT OF THE HUMAN SPIRIT WITH ACCESSIBILITY FOR ALL. 0 0 214262 91005 2024: A YEAR OF GROWTH AND ENGAGEMENTCULTURAL TRAVEL: BROADENING CREATIVE HORIZONSIN MAY, OUR WACH TRAVELS GROUP EMBARKED ON AN ENRICHING JOURNEY TO THE SOUTH OF FRANCE, IMMERSING THEMSELVES IN THE REGION'S RICH ARTISTIC HERITAGE, STUNNING LANDSCAPES, AND VIBRANT CULTURAL OFFERINGS. THE ITINERARY INCLUDED VISITS TO EXHIBITIONS, CONTEMPORARY ART SPACES, AND HISTORIC SITES, WITH A FOCUS ON WOMEN ARTISTS AND DESIGNERS. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE TRIP INCLUDED PRIVATE TOURS OF THE MARC CHAGALL, HENRI MATISSE, AND PABLO PICASSO MUSEUMS, AS WELL AS EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO THE EPHRUSSI GARDENS AND VILLA KRYLOS. A SPECIAL HIGHLIGHT WAS VISITING THE ATELIERS OF ANSELM KIEFER AND JOANNA STANISZKIS, WHERE TRAVELERS EXPERIENCED FIRSTHAND THE CREATIVE SPACES OF THESE ARTISTS. WACH WAS THRILLED TO HOST 16 PARTICIPANTS ON THIS UNFORGETTABLE CULTURAL EXPERIENCE.IN SEPTEMBER, WACH TRAVELS CELEBRATED NEW YORK TEXTILE MONTH WITH A DAY TRIP TO NEW YORK CITY. PARTICIPANTS ENJOYED A PRIVATE, DOCENT-LED TOUR OF SONYA CLARK: WE ARE EACH OTHER AT THE MUSEUM OF ARTS AND DESIGN, WHICH SPARKED ENGAGING CONVERSATIONS THAT CONTINUED BEYOND THE TRIP. THE GROUP ALSO VISITED FASHION DESIGNER MARY JAEGER IN HER BROOKLYN ATELIER, WHERE SHE HOSTED A RECEPTION AND ARTIST TALK WITH TWO FELLOW DESIGNERS. THIS INTIMATE AND INSPIRING TRIP WELCOMED 15 PARTICIPANTS.A NEW HOME IN BRIDGEHAMPTONA MAJOR MILESTONE FOR WACH IN 2024 WAS OPENING OUR DOORS AT OUR NEW MAIN STREET LOCATION IN BRIDGEHAMPTON ON JUNE 1. THIS NEW SPACE, FEATURING A GALLERY, COURTYARD, AND OFFICES, HAS QUICKLY BECOME A WELCOMING CENTER FOR CREATIVE ENGAGEMENT.EXHIBITIONSWACH PROUDLY PRESENTED FOUR EXHIBITIONS IN 2024, EACH EXPLORING UNIQUE ARTISTIC THEMES AND ENGAGING A DIVERSE AUDIENCE:NEW HORIZONS: LIGHT, SPACE, AND LANDSCAPE (JUNE 1 - JULY 15) LAUNCHED WACH'S EXHIBITION PROGRAM, FEATURING NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS. THE OPENING RECEPTION WELCOMED OVER 100 GUESTS, AND AN ESTIMATED 500 VISITORS VIEWED THE EXHIBITION OR ATTENDED ARTIST TALKS.SUMMER BLOOMS (JULY 26 - AUGUST 25) CAPTIVATED AUDIENCES WITH ITS CELEBRATION OF FLORA AND FAUNA. WACH HOSTED A SERIES OF RELATED PROGRAMS THAT OFFERED VISITORS THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE THEMES OF ARTISTRY IN MANY FORMS. THE EXHIBITION AND RELATED PROGRAMMING DREW OVER 600 ATTENDEES. PLEIN AIR PAINTING SERIES - LED BY LOIS BENDER, PARTICIPANTS LEARNED THE ART OF WATERCOLOR PAINTING, INSPIRED BY OUR FLOWER-FILLED COURTYARD. JEWELRY EXHIBITION - IMMEDIATE CONNECTIONS WAS A JEWELRY SHOW AND EXHIBITION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH JEWELRY CURATOR BELLA NEWMAN. THREE TALENTED JEWELRY DESIGNERS DISPLAYED THEIR HANDMADE PIECES AND DISCUSSED THEIR CREATIVE PROCESSES. TURKISH ARTISAN RUG TRUNK SHOW - A SPECIAL EVENT HIGHLIGHTING HANDMADE RUGS CRAFTED BY WOMEN ARTISANS IN TURKEY.FEAST: A STILL LIFE (AUGUST 29 - OCTOBER 31) WAS A CELEBRATION OF OUR DAILY FARE WITH ARTWORKS THAT LOOKED GOOD ENOUGH TO EAT. TO COMPLEMENT THE THEMES OF FOOD, GATHERING, AND SHARING EXPLORED IN FEAST - A STILL LIFE, WACH HOSTED A SERIES OF ENGAGING EVENTS THAT BROUGHT THE EXHIBITION TO LIFE THROUGH BOOKS, FOOD, AND TOGETHERNESS. THE EXHIBITION AND ITS RELATED EVENTS WELCOMED APPROXIMATELY 500 VISITORS. BOOK SIGNING AND RECEPTION - TWO WOMEN COOKBOOK AUTHORS DISCUSSED THEIR WORK, AND SHARED INSIGHTS ON CREATING IN THE KITCHEN. OYSTER TASTING - A LOCAL, FAMILY-OWNED SHELLFISH COMPANY PROVIDED A TASTING EXPERIENCE AND SPOKE WITH GUESTS ABOUT THE TRADITIONS OF BAYMEN ON THE LONG ISLAND'S EAST END. SINCE SEVERAL PAINTINGS FEATURED HYPER REALISTIC DEPICTIONS OF OYSTERS, THIS EVENT DELIGHTED GUESTS AND PROVIDED A WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT TO ENJOY ART AND FOOD. HALLOWEEN OPEN HOUSE - AS PART OF A COMMUNITY-WIDE FAMILY EVENT, WACH OPENED ITS DOORS FOR A FESTIVE HALLOWEEN GATHERING WITH BOTH ADULTS AND CHILDREN VISITING DRESSED IN COSTUMES. LUSTER: TEXTILE/TACTILE (NOVEMBER 9 - JANUARY 5, 2025) INVITED AUDIENCES TO ENGAGE WITH THE TACTILE NATURE OF TEXTILES, TAPESTRIES, AND SCULPTURAL WORKS. THE EXHIBITION ATTRACTED OVER 300 VISITORS.CULTIVATING CREATIVITY AND COMMUNITYIN DECEMBER, WACH HOSTED A SERIES OF HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE ARTMAKING AND FOSTER A SENSE OF CONNECTION AMONG PARTICIPANTS. THESE WELL-RECEIVED PROGRAMS WELCOMED PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND PROVIDED OPPORTUNITIES FOR CREATIVE EXPRESSION. SHIBORI DYEING WORKSHOP - PARTICIPANTS EXPLORED THE ANCIENT JAPANESE RESIST DYEING TECHNIQUE, CREATING UNIQUE FABRIC PIECES. HOLIDAY ORNAMENT CRAFTING - A FESTIVE AND ENGAGING WORKSHOP WHERE ATTENDEES DESIGN HANDCRAFTED ORNAMENTS USING VARIOUS MATERIALS. 214262 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 6 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 NY X THE ORGANIZATION 6319537695 2418 MONTAUK HWY BRIDGEHAMPTON NY 11932 JULIE JENSEN PRESIDENT 2.00 X X 0 0 0 WENDY VAN DEUSEN VICE PRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X X 120000 0 0 ANNE MARIE BELZNER TREASURER/SECRETARY 2.00 X X 0 0 0 120000 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 5000 341185 346185 TRAVEL PROGRAM, NET 900099 70852 70852 PROGRAM FEES 900099 5302 5302 76154 3467 3467 33445 18594 14851 14851 440657 91005 0 3467 X 120000 54000 30000 36000 70000 45500 24500 12022 7814 4208 15310 8478 1676 5156 9439 4943 1490 3006 75240 27024 24072 24144 1197 1197 30097 16790 10279 3028 30214 20043 10171 4541 4162 254 125 4185 3640 28 517 2820 1551 1059 210 EXHIBITION INSTALLATION 17475 17371 104 OTHER EXPENSES 3268 1749 1243 276 395808 214262 70205 111341 87306 94491 113258 1071 51585 70216 2847 6144 0 82236 161440 347714 32011 9662 83820 0 79954 32011 173436 X 129429 174278 129429 174278 161440 347714 44849 0 X 1 X 0 0 0 X 186450 339092 346185 871727 15224 40835 91005 147064 201674 379927 437190 1018791 170000 296500 291750 758250 0 170000 296500 291750 758250 260541 3467 3467 3467 3467 201674 379927 440657 1022258 X PART III, COLUMN (C) 2022 WAS THE ORGANIZATION'S INITIAL TAX PERIOD, WHICH REPRESENTS THE SHORT PERIOD FROM INCEPTION FEBRUARY 6, 2022 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2022. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 SECURITY DEPOSIT 3100 OPERATING LEASE RIGHT-OF-USE ASSET 79136 82236 OPERATING LEASE LIABILITY 79954 79954 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8B THE ORGANIZATION HAS NO COMMITTEES WITH THE AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BODY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S PRESIDENT, AND PROVIDED TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS, PRIOR TO FILING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE ORGANIZATION HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY WHICH APPLIES TO THE CORPORATION'S DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES ("COVERED PERSONS"). EACH COVERED PERSON IS REQUIRED TO ACKNOWLEDGE, NOT LESS THAN ANNUALLY, THAT HE OR SHE HAS READ AND IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE POLICY. WHEN A COVERED PERSON BECOMES AWARE OF A PROPOSED TRANSACTION THAT MIGHT BENEFIT A COVERED PERSON ("COVERED TRANSACTION"), HE OR SHE HAS A DUTY TO IMMEDIATELY DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE AND CIRCUMSTANCES OF SUCH COVERED TRANSACTION IN WRITING, EITHER TO THE CORPORATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS (THE "BOARD") OR ANY AUTHORIZED COMMITTEE THEREOF, REFRAIN FROM USING HIS OR HER PERSONAL INFLUENCE TO ENCOURAGE THE CORPORATION TO ENTER INTO THE COVERED TRANSACTION, AND EXCUSE HIMSELF OR HERSELF FROM PARTICIPATION IN ANY DISCUSSIONS REGARDING THE COVERED TRANSACTION WITH DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND EMPLOYEES OF THE CORPORATION AND AT MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OR AUTHORIZED COMMITTEE THEREOF, EXCEPT TO RESPOND TO REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THE COVERED TRANSACTION. IN ORDER TO ASSIST THE CORPORATION IN IDENTIFYING POTENTIAL COVERED TRANSACTIONS, EACH COVERED PERSON IS REQUIRED TO ANNUALLY COMPLETE A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, AND TO UPDATE SUCH STATEMENT AS NECESSARY TO REFLECT CHANGES DURING THE COURSE OF THE YEAR. COMPLETED DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION BY ANY MEMBER OF THE BOARD AND MAY BE REVIEWED BY THE CORPORATION'S LEGAL COUNSEL. THE BOARD IS RESPONSIBLE FOR REVIEWING DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS OR REPORTS REGARDING SAME, RECEIVING DISCLOSURES OF PROPOSED COVERED TRANSACTIONS, REVIEWING PROPOSED COVERED TRANSACTIONS TO DETERMINE WHETHER THEY MEET THE STANDARD FOR APPROVAL OF COVERED TRANSACTIONS, AND KEEPING, OR CAUSING TO BE KEPT, MINUTES AND SUCH OTHER DOCUMENTATION AS MAY BE NECESSARY AND APPROPRIATE TO DOCUMENT THE REVIEW OF COVERED TRANSACTIONS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A THE COMPENSATION FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S PRESIDENT IS DETERMINED BY REFERENCING COMPENSATION SURVEYS AND REPORTS, INCLUDING THOSE PUBLISHED BY GUIDESTAR, THE NONPROFIT TIMES, AND THE COUNCIL ON FOUNDATION. THE PRESIDENT'S COMPENSATION IS APPROVED BY THE INDEPENDENT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND DOCUMENTED IN THE MINUTES FOR THE MEETING AT WHICH THE APPROVAL TOOK PLACE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G PROGRAM AND ADMINISTRATIVE CONSULTANT: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 24,000. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 24,000. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 24,000. TOTAL EXPENSES 72,000. GRAPHIC DESIGN: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 3,024. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 72. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 144. TOTAL EXPENSES 3,240.