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EIN 23-7442268

Center for Exploratory and Perceptual Arts (CEPA)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
18
City
Buffalo
State
New York
Year formed
1974
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
A40: Visual Art Organizations, Services
Description
Center for Exploratory and Perceptual Arts (CEPA) enhances community through contemporary photography, visual arts exhibitions, and accessible educational programs for all ages.
Total revenues
$409,364
2023
Total expenses
$382,440
2023
Total assets
$551,094
2023
Num. employees
18
2023

Program areas at CEPA

To support the visual Arts through art exhibitions and education in both Cepa's permanent gallery and satellite locations.

Who funds Center for Exploratory and Perceptual Arts (CEPA)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Joy of Giving Something (JGS)Support Artists Working in Photography and Related Media$35,000
Foundation 214Charitable$20,333
John R Oishei FoundationEducation Programming for School Year 2021-2022$20,000

Personnel at CEPA

NameTitleCompensation
Claire LeggettFormer Executive Director$46,158
Nathan ElyEducation Director
Ruby MerrittGallery Manager and Installer
Sophie BarnerAssistant Curator and Gallery Manager
Veronique CotePast Former Executive Director$65,725
...and 14 more key personnel

Financials for CEPA

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$347,647
Program services$44,876
Investment income and dividends$88
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-3,193
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$19,946
Total revenues$409,364

Form 990s for CEPA

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-04-24990View PDF
2022-062023-03-30990View PDF
2021-062021-11-05990View PDF
2020-062021-04-27990View PDF
2019-062021-01-27990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
November 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $35,000 from Joy of Giving Something (JGS)
November 8, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
October 26, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
May 22, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 20, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Receives government fundingAuction fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
617 Main St Suite 201
Buffalo, NY 14203
Metro area
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY
County
Erie County, NY
Website URL
cepagallery.org/ 
Phone
(716) 856-2717
IRS details
EIN
23-7442268
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1974
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A40: Visual Art Organizations, Services
NAICS code, primary
7113: Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events
Parent/child status
Independent
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