NonprofitsPioneer Works Art Foundation

Arts, Culture & Humanities

Pioneer Works Art Foundation

BROOKLYN, NY

Total revenue

$10.0M

Total expenses

$8.2M

Net assets

$19.6M

Grants received

$16.0M

118 grants

EIN

461097738

Tax year

2024

Mission

To promote the creation of and participation in the arts and sciences.

Programs

3 programs

Sciences:despite being closed to the public for eight months in 2024, pioneer works continued to deliver science programming through select live events, online broadcasts, publications, and partnerships. Hundreds of people engaged with lectures, hands-on science workshops, and educational content that promoted curiosity, science education, and collaboration.

Expenses: $1.4M

Signature programs:pioneer works continued to host a selection of flagship programs that celebrate the intersection of art, science, and community. These included press play, a weekend fair of books, records, and talks, and second sundays, our monthly open-house event featuring live music and open studios. Select special events and collaborations rounded out the year's programming.

Expenses: $724K

Residency:supporting artists with space, network connections, and a platform to develop and advance their craft in music, art, and technology.community programs:pioneer works prioritized educational and community engagement programs, including k12 school visits and special initiatives designed to connect local audiences with art, science, and technology. Despite limited public access, the organization remained committed to serving its immediate community through accessible, education-focused programming.

Expenses: $932KGrants: $286K

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$9.1M
Program service revenue$607K
Investment income$390
Other revenue$297K
Total revenue$10.0M

Expenses

Grants paid$286K
Salaries & benefits$4.2M
Fundraising$1.4M
Other expenses$3.7M
Total expenses$8.2M
Total assets$30.6M
Net assets$19.6M

People

28 listed

NameRoleCompensation

MARA MANUS

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Board

$300K

40 hrs/wk

GABRIEL MOLLIN

FOUNDING ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

Board

$219K

40 hrs/wk

JANNA LEVIN

DIRECTOR/CHIEF SCIENCE OFFICER

Board

$200K

40 hrs/wk

RON ELUM

TREASURER

Board

1 hrs/wk

KYRA BARRY

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

JULIA BATOR

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

ALEX BLACK

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

LEYLI ZOHRENEJAD

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

MARK DALIO

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

TIFFINEY DAVIS

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

NICOLE EISENBERG

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

MATTHEW HARRIS

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

AUSTIN HEARST

CHAIR

Board

1 hrs/wk

TOM LEE

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

CHARLES MEYER

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

ABBY PUCKER

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

RICHARD SARNOFF

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

CULLEN SINCLAIR

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

ALISSANDRA ARONOW

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

THEO SPIELBERG

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

PEDRO TORRES-MACKIE

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

NEAL KATYAL

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

DAVID BELT

VICE CHAIR

Board

1 hrs/wk

STEPHANIE INGRASSIA

VICE CHAIR

Board

1 hrs/wk

DUSTIN YELLIN

FOUNDER & PRESIDENT

Board

1 hrs/wk

MARY CUNNEY

SECRETARY

Board

1 hrs/wk

STEPHANIE HEMSHROT

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Staff

$207K

40 hrs/wk

BECCA KEATING

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

Staff

$184K

40 hrs/wk

Independent contractors

YORKE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

CAPITAL RENOVATIONS

$6.2M

JNR FLOORING INC

FLOORING INSTALLATION

$552K

NEW YORK BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIO

FINANCING SOLUTIONS

$393K

PETERSON RICH OFFICE ARCHITECTS PLLC

ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN

$268K

MOMENTOUS INSURANCE BROKERAGEINC

INSURANCE BROKERAGE

$232K

Grants received

Showing 118 of 118

FromAmountPurposeYear
$350K
To support the construction of a public observatory
2024
$175K
ARTS AND CULTURE
2024
$150K
ARTS AND CULTURE
2024
$100K
General Operating Grant
2024
$35K
SUPPORT FOR ARTISTS
2024
$5K
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$5K
PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT.
2024
$2K
PROGRAM SUPPORT
2024
$1M
RESTRICTED TO SUPPORT NYC'S FIRST PUBLIC OBSERVATORY
2023
$1M
Support operations
2023
$540K
SCIENCE STUDIOS AT PIONEER WORKS
2023
$490K
IN SUPPORT OF CREATEING AND ADMINISTERING THE ART FOR SOCIAL IMPACT EMERGING PRACTICE ARTIST FELLOWSHIP, AWARDING FELLOWSHIPS TO EARLY CAREER ARTISTS WHO ARE DRIVING COLLECTIVE ACTION TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF NEW YORKERS
2023
$485K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2023
$364K
COMMUNITY OUTREACH & ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS
2023
$350K
General and Unrestricted
2023
$330K
ARTS AND CULTURE
2023
$100K
A GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE.
2023
$80K
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2023
$75K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$50K
ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES
2023
$50K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
$30K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT - ARTS
2023
$20K
GENERAL PURPOSE
2023
$15K
GRANT FOR EXHIBITIONS OF ART
2023
$15K
HUMAN SERVICES
2023
$10K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
$10K
GENERAL EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES
2023
$5K
ART PROGRAMS
2023
$5K
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
$538K
SCIENCE STUDIOS AT PIONEER WORKS
2022
$333K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2022
$325K
RESTRICTED TO SUPPORT CAPACITY BUILDING
2022
$310K
ARTS AND CULTURE
2022
$300K
IN SUPPORT OF CREATEING AND ADMINISTERING THE ART FOR SOCIAL IMPACT EMERGING PRACTICE ARTIST FELLOWSHIP, AWARDING FELLOWSHIPS TO EARLY CAREER ARTISTS WHO ARE DRIVING COLLECTIVE ACTION TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF NEW YORKERS
2022
$200K
$50,000: support for Capital Campaign; $50,000: support for Village Fete (no tickets or tangible benefits); $100,000: general operating support
2022
$173K
COMMUNITY OUTREACH & ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS
2022
$125K
A GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE.
2022
$125K
DONEE'S STATED PURPOSE
2022
$100K
General & Unrestricted
2022
$100K
Midsummer Benefit and Village Fete
2022
$83K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$75K
CHARLES ATLAS: THE MATHETICS OF CONSCIOUSNESS
2022
$75K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2022
$50K
PW bookstore
2022
$50K
Charitable Event
2022
$50K
Capital Support
2022
$30K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2022
$15K
GENERAL PURPOSE
2022
$10K
FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$7K
LITERARY PROGRAM
2022
$5K
GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
2022
$3K
GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSE
2022
$400K
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS & OTHER STUDENT SVC
2021
$225K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2021
$225K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2021
$203K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2021
$155K
CULTURE & ARTS
2021
$133K
ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES
2021
$93K
GENERAL PURPOSE
2021
$60K
Best use of funds
2021
$25K
COMMUNITY OUTREACH & ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS
2021
$600K
TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2020
$511K
SCIENCES AT PIONEER WORKS
2020
$390K
CULTURE & ARTS
2020
$163K
General support
2020
$100K
TO FURTHER EDUCATIONAL, RELIGIOUS, MEDICAL, CULTURAL, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CAUSES.
2020
$80K
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2020
$75K
Core support for the exhibition, Brand New Heavies
2020
$60K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2020
$55K
CULTURE & ARTS
2020
$53K
ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES
2020
$50K
TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS
2020
$50K
RESTRICTED TO THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR OPERATING RESERVES
2020
$50K
RESTRICTED TO THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR OPERATING RESERVES
2020
$50K
TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS
2020
$50K
General & Unrestricted
2020
$50K
Charitable Event
2020
$30K
COMMUNITY OUTREACH & ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS
2020
$25K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2020
$25K
GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT
2020
$16K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2020
$10K
GENERAL PURPOSE
2020
$100K
ARTS, CULTURE, HUMANITIES
2019
$66K
ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES
2019
$63K
General support
2019
$55K
CULTURE & ARTS
2019
$38K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2019
$250K
ARTS, CULTURE, HUMANITIES
2018
$21K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2018
$225K
General Support
2017
$75K
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
2017
$20K
FOR GRANT RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSES
2017

Funded by

$16.0M from 52 funders · 118 grants · 2017–2024

The Simons Foundation Inc

$1.6M · 3 grants · 2020–2023

Dalio Family Fund Inc

$1.5M · 6 grants · 2020–2023

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund

$1.4M · 8 grants · 2017–2023

William Randolph Hearst Foundation

$1.4M · 2 grants · 2023–2024

The Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund

$1.0M · 6 grants · 2019–2023

California Community Foundation

$1.0M · 1 grant · 2019

The James Family Charitable Trust

$895K · 4 grants · 2018–2021

Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund

$815K · 3 grants · 2022–2024

Details

EIN461097738
NTEE codeA20
Subsection03
Ruling date2013-03
Formed2012
Employees93
Volunteers23
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