MANHATTAN GRAPHICS CENTER INC DBA MGC Community Print Studio

What it reported doing in 2024

Outreach: Outreach consists of several programs (Exhibitions, Artist Talks, Fellowships and Visiting Printmaker Workshop) that reach audiences beyond the studio walls of Manhattan Graphics. Exhibitions -These consist of solo member shows, exchange exhibitions, juried shows, and its annual member show in two gallery spaces. As a result of the ongoing construction in the new space, during the year ended June 30, 2025, Manhattan Graphics Center held 0 exhibitions. In fiscal year 2024, Manhattan Graphics held seven in-person exhibitions with 348 artists participating. There were no online exhibits in fiscal year 2025 or 2024.Artist Talks -These involve the regular invitation of artists to Manhattan Graphics studio to discuss their current practice with the public in gatherings that allow a free exchange of ideas. This program is funded by grants. Manhattan Graphics has temporarily moved the Artist Talks online due to the Covid-19 pandemic. During the year ended June 30, 2025, Manhattan Graphics hosted Artist Talks featuring 4 guest speakers with 20 people participating. In fiscal year 2024, Manhattan Graphics hosted Artist Talks featuring 9 guest speakers, with 152 people participating. Fellowships-Manhattan Graphics awards fellowships every year to artists who are new to the studio, but whose financial situation precludes access. During the award term, each selected artist receives a tuition waiver for class (one long course or two short courses), unlimited open workshop time, access to storage, reimbursement for materials cost up to $125, as well as membership at Manhattan Graphics for one year. There were 14 fellowships in fiscal year 2025, as we reopened the studio. There were 9 fellowships students in fiscal year 2024. Visiting Printmaker Workshop-The Visiting Printmaker Workshop is an outreach youth education program. Manhattan Graphics teaching artists provide printmaking instruction onsite at Manhattan public high schools, together with the students' classroom art teacher. The sessions are supplemented by a field trip to a cultural institution. In fiscal year 2025 groups were invited to attend the Brooklyn Fine Art Print Fair for a demonstration of printmaking techniques and to view various prints from international artists. The program is entirely supported by grant funds. During fiscal year 2025, Manhattan Graphics provided six Visiting Printmaker workshops with students at The High School of Arts and Design as well as East Brooklyn Achievement First High School with 125 students participating. In fiscal year 2024, groups visited the main branch of the New York Public Library to view prints in the Polonsky Exhibition of The New York Public Librarys Treasures, as well as for an overview of the Picture collection, and to the Manhattan Graphics workshop space where the students were given a demonstration of the printmaking techniques they use in the classroom. The program is entirely supported by grant funds. During fiscal year 2024, Manhattan Graphics provided five Visiting Printmaker workshops with students at The High School of Arts and Design with 110 students participating

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 60.7%; rating input score 61
• Program expense ratio: 65.3%; rating input score 65
• Fundraising efficiency: $13.56 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 48; 48th percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 64th percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: Limited
• Foreign activity oversight: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: Limited
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 5 of 7 controls in place; rating input score 71
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: NotApplicable
  • Other executive compensation review process: NotApplicable
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Fail
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Fail

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 7.1%; rating input score 55; 55th percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 0.54; rating input score 26; 26th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.16; rating input score 22; 22nd percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 0%; rating input score 69; 69th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: -0.2% per year; rating input score 0; 30th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 1.6% per year; rating input score 100; 32nd percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: -6.8% per year; rating input score 0; 8th percentile among comparable filings