2026-06-30T08:17:13+00:00 2025-08-31 311119890 Barnes Dennig & Co LTD 150 East 4th St Cincinnati OH 45202 990 2024-09-01 310590095 The Contemporary Arts Center CONT 5133458400 44 East Sixth Street Cincinnati OH 45202 Lacy Schutz Interim Executive Director 2026-06-30 true Paula L Hume P00537516 5132418313 2026-06-30 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Lacy Schutz 44 East Sixth Street Cincinnati OH 45202 3402035 false X www.contemporaryartscenter.org X 1940 OH The CAC is a lab for understanding ourselves, others, and the world around us through the experience and creation of all contemporary art forms. 16 16 56 42 -459 0 2778941 2653323 57081 68454 323731 -37195 13720 23194 3173473 2707776 0 0 0 0 2065353 1835038 0 0 662002 2855692 2581659 4921045 4416697 -1747572 -1708921 25381839 24498408 895866 1315027 24485973 23183381 X The CAC is a lab for understanding ourselves, others, and the world around us through the experience and creation of all contemporary art forms. false false 1514741 11213 As the premier venue in the Cincinnati region for contemporary art, the Contemporary Arts Center (CAC) is a place for displaying, learning about, and making art. The CAC's exhibition program catalyzes dialogue and discovery in Greater Cincinnati by presenting five to seven major exhibitions of cutting-edge contemporary art each year to over 35,000 individuals in our Zaha Hadid-designed building located in the center of downtown Cincinnati. 1104291 24773 The Contemporary Arts Center (CAC) aims to provide critical reflection and interpretation of today's culture, challenge conventional wisdom and experience, encourage social engagement, preserve cultural history, and create experiences for connecting with others. The CAC produces a range of educational programs that aid our visitors in exploring and engaging with our exhibitions. These reach more than 19,000 individuals of all ages and backgrounds, including roughly 3,000 underserved Cincinnati teens. Educational programs for students and teachers feature content aligned with state and national academic standards. Other programs are designed for homeschooled children, teens, adult learners, and seniors experiencing memory loss. Additionally, the CAC's Creativity Center is an interactive art gallery and hands-on art-making space that serves communities of all incomes and backgrounds across Greater Cincinnati. 291750 32468 The Contemporary Arts Center's (CAC) Visitor Experience program ensures an accessible, welcoming, and engaging first point of contact for all guests. Through front desk admissions, and visitor assistance, the team provides highquality customer service that enhances each guest's interaction with the CAC's exhibitions and programs. Visitor Experience staff help connect individuals with contemporary art by facilitating smooth entry, answering questions, and supporting an inclusive and visitorcentered environment. 216151 32441 The CAC's gift shop offers artinspired merchandise and publications that extend the visitor experience and promote engagement with contemporary art. In addition, the CAC provides versatile event and venue rental options that serve the community and generate missionsupporting revenue. 216151 32441 3126933 true true false false false false false true false true true false false false true true true false false false false false false false true false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 40 0 true 56 true true true false false false false false false false false false false false X 16 16 false false false false false false false true true false false false true true true true true true true true false false OH X Finance Office 5133458400 44 East Sixth Street Cincinnati OH 45202 Amy Goodwin Co-VP 1.0 X X 0 0 0 Brian Sedra Secretary 1.0 X X 0 0 0 Emily Kokenge At-Large 1.0 X X 0 0 0 Gale Beckett Chair 1.0 X X 0 0 0 Rick Michelman PhD At-Large 1.0 X X 0 0 0 Bernie Calonge Board Member 1.0 X 0 0 0 Bruce Lazarus Board Member 1.0 X 0 0 0 Charlie Key Board Member 1.0 X 0 0 0 Chuck Lohre Board Member - Exit 02/25 1.0 X 0 0 0 Claudia Kohlman Board Member 1.0 X 0 0 0 Damian Hoskins Board Member - Exit 09/24 1.0 X 0 0 0 Denise Osterhues Board Member 1.0 X 0 0 0 Emily Hanako Momohara Board Member - Exit 06/25 1.0 X 0 0 0 Eric Kearney Board Member 1.0 X 0 0 0 George Kurz Board Member 1.0 X 0 0 0 Jenell Hubbard Board Member 1.0 X 0 0 0 Jennifer Krivickas Board Member - Exit 08/25 1.0 X 0 0 0 Lucinda Barnes Board Member 1.0 X 0 0 0 Maria Espinola PhD Board Member - Exit 02/25 1.0 X 0 0 0 Michael Kelley Board Member 1.0 X 0 0 0 Murray Sinclaire Jr Board Member 1.0 X 0 0 0 Reginald Harris Board Member - Exit 09/24 1.0 X 0 0 0 Theo Erasmus Board Member - Exit 02/25 1.0 X 0 0 0 Christina Vassallo Executive Director - Exit 01/25 50.0 X 164252 0 7287 Carolyn Hefner Chief of External Affairs 50.0 X 103647 0 11781 267899 0 19068 2 true true false Kramer Roofing 9171 Harrison Pike Unit 12 Cleves OH 45002 Construction 423565 Your Part-Time Controller 1500 Walnut St Suite 1200PA Philadelphia PA 19102 Accounting Services 181776 CoolCo LLC PO Box 7410060 Chicago IL 60674 Utilities 174919 Trane - Dallas TX PO Box 845053 Dallas TX 75284 HVAC 133960 The Phillip Collection 1600 21st NW Washington DC 20009 Art Collection 125000 5 285600 56058 145106 279020 1887539 17703 2653323 Educational Program Revenue 900099 66530 66530 Other Program Income 900099 1924 1924 0 0 0 0 68454 155504 155504 857 857 144910 145369 -459 0 -459 -459 297530 490229 -192699 0 -192699 -192699 0 145106 46240 -46240 -46240 44862 12421 32441 32441 Insurance Procceds 900099 24537 24537 Miscellaneous Income 900099 12058 12058 0 0 0 0 36595 2707776 100895 -459 -45983 171539 42885 42885 85769 1400381 1085122 15099 300160 137875 97356 10496 30023 125243 85569 10628 29046 260858 260858 13549 13549 19713 19713 267771 145762 4391 117618 27408 29 27379 91888 69511 7644 14733 365350 314576 39087 11687 21608 13596 7707 305 41046 41046 831021 768104 29521 33396 67960 5918 62042 Exhibitions and Program 447339 446952 59 328 Bank and Payroll Fees 33965 15126 17277 1562 Miscellaneous 33204 11870 17257 4077 Subscriptions and books 22872 10635 9275 2962 36107 13951 19199 2957 4416697 3126933 627762 662002 1028224 573518 1300416 836242 7619 0 0 0 0 0 69918 73165 208310 63492 32419420 16410602 16823547 16008818 5796273 6128846 147532 158517 0 0 655810 25381839 24498408 276641 258300 47325 37850 0 0 571900 971900 0 46977 895866 1315027 X 21006869 19859291 3479104 3324090 24485973 23183381 25381839 24498408 X -1708921 395344 10985 X X false true true false X 2682620 3284820 4107154 2778941 2653323 15506858 0 0 2682620 3284820 4107154 2778941 2653323 15506858 859019 14647839 420167 303060 332372 194306 156361 1406266 0 29 0 0 0 29 0 2963 316314 43109 30215 392601 17305754 625629 0.84641 0.82613 X Schedule A, Part II, Line 10 Other Income DESCRIPTION - , COLUMN A - , COLUMN B - 2963.0, COLUMN C - 316314.0, COLUMN D - 43109.0, COLUMN E - 30215.0, COLUMN F - 392601.0; RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED X X true 5796273 665603 319211 13819 6128846 13116951 1010379 8331057 5796273 17366715 80000 955271 5285035 13116951 21355547 33332 -2607561 1414603 17366715 19342139 9886 3373936 1280699 89715 21355547 0.95 0.05 0.0 false false 863000 863000 17555138 9758989 7796149 10830984 4013625 6817359 3170298 2637988 532310 16008818 Federal Income Taxes Finance Lease Liability 46977 46977 X 3252182 395344 168775 564119 2688063 19713 0 19713 2707776 4554774 157790 157790 4396984 19713 0 19713 4416697 Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 Intended uses of endowment funds The Center's endowment consists of funds established to provide income to operations. Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 FIN 48 (ASC 740) footnote The Center is exempt from income taxes under Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code and a similar provision of Ohio law. However, the Center is subject to federal income tax on any unrelated business taxable income. The Center's IRS Form 990 is subject to review and examination by federal and state authorities. The Center believes it has appropriate support for any tax positions taken, and therefore, does not have any uncertain income tax positions that are material to the financial statements. Schedule D, Part XI, Line 2(d) Other revenues in audited financial statements not in form 990 Rental Expense - 145369 Change in Beneficial Interest In Trust - 10985 COGS - 12421 Schedule D, Part XII, Line 2(d) Other expenses in audited financial statements not in form 990 Rental Expenses - 145369 COGS - 12421 Cuisine Art Cocktails 144286 144286 0 23963 9762 6316 0 0 144286 144286 0 23963 9762 6316 40041 -40041 X false false false false false false false false false Christina Vassallo Executive Director - Exit 01/25 164252 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7287 0 171539 0 0 0 Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Description of other program services (Expenses $ 216,151 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 32,441) The CAC's gift shop offers artinspired merchandise and publications that extend the visitor experience and promote engagement with contemporary art. In addition, the CAC provides versatile event and venue rental options that serve the community and generate missionsupporting revenue. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body A copy of the form 990 is provided to the governing body prior to filing. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy Compliance is reviewed quarterly and those who have not completed the disclosure forms are asked to do so. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process to establish compensation of top management official The Executive Director's compensation package will be reviewed and presented to him or her within six weeks of the face-to-face annual performance review. The Executive Committee, whose duties include determining the yearly evaluation of the salary of the Chief Executive of the organization, will hold a discussion concerning compensation that will include completion of objectives established in the annual budget and strategic plan. The Committee will benchmark compensation for the position utilizing industry-specific reports and other studies. The Executive Committee will recommend a compensation package to the President and Executive Committee upon their approval, the President will present a summary of the performance review with salary and bonus recommendations to the full board in an Executive session of a board meeting. Upon the approval of the board, the compensation package will be presented to the Chief Executive. The President will communicate changes in the compensation package to the Human Resources Director. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public The governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are made available to the public by request. Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances Change in Benficial Interest in Trust - 10985; Total - 10985; Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c Change of oversight process or selection process There have been no changes in the process during the year.