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INTERNATIONAL FINE PRINT DEALERS ASSOCIATION INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 133427975 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · ifpda.org
revenue
$2.2M
expenses
$2.0M
net assets
$1.2M
employees
3
program ratio
94%
mission · from form 990

TO SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF ETHICS AND CONNOISSEURSHIP AMONG DEALERS, GALLERIES AND PUBLISHERS OF PRINTS AND PROMOTE A GREATER APPRECIATION OF FINE PRINTS AMONG COLLECTORS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

profile · synthesized from sources

International Fine Print Dealers Association Inc. (IFPDA) is a nonprofit trade association supporting dealers, galleries, and publishers of fine prints. It promotes ethical standards and connoisseurship in the print market and fosters public appreciation through its annual New York fair, educational programs, and a foundation dedicated to research and scholarship. The organization also administers a membership vetting process and awards for academic excellence.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

IFPDA Book Award
Annual award recognizing scholarly excellence and original research in the field of print studies
IFPDA Foundation
Charitable arm supporting research, education, and dialogue about prints and drawings for new generations
IFPDA Online Viewing Rooms
Digital platform for member galleries to showcase and promote prints and drawings year-round
IFPDA Print Fair
Annual art fair in New York City dedicated to printmaking and drawing, featuring member galleries and publishers
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 2 activities
    • Operating online viewing rooms and digital exhibitions
      Operates and curates rotating online viewing rooms accessible through rolling submissions, featuring prints from old master to contemporary periods, and promotes member participation through these digital platforms.
    • Organizing annual print fair and exhibitions
      Organizes an annual art fair in New York City dedicated to printmaking and drawing, and produces curated group exhibitions such as "Spell It Out" and the 2026 Summer Salon, featuring works by multiple artists. Also hosts traveling exhibitions like "Verse in Print" at venues including the Anderson Ranch Arts Center.
  • Art Appreciation and Public Engagement 1 activity
    • Advancing public appreciation and ethical standards in print dealing
      Promotes high standards of ethics and connoisseurship among fine print dealers, galleries, and publishers, and works to increase public and collector appreciation of fine prints.
  • Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
    • Awarding scholarly recognition in printmaking
      Recognizes scholarly excellence and original research in the field of printmaking and drawing through an annual Book Award.
  • Art Museum Funding and Support 1 activity
    • Funding exhibitions and programs through the IFPDA Foundation
      Supports exhibitions and educational initiatives such as the German Romantic prints exhibition at the Milwaukee Art Museum through grants and programming administered by the IFPDA Foundation.
  • Professional Networking Events 1 activity
    • Hosting member-exclusive events and seminars
      Hosts exclusive online seminars and events for IFPDA members to foster professional engagement and dialogue within the print dealing community.
  • Business Member Promotion Services 1 activity
    • Supporting member promotion and visibility
      Enhances visibility for member dealers through monthly newsletters distributed to 32,000 subscribers, maintains member profile pages on the IFPDA website, and promotes member exhibitions and fair participation.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.21M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$2.17M99%
Investment income$32K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$2.01M
Program expenses94%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$251K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.29M
Cash$843K
Investments$450K
Liabilities$61K
Net assets$1.23M
Liquid reserves7.7 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -26.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JENNY GIBBS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $168K
board members · 15
  • AMY RAEHSE — DIRECTOR
  • ANDERS BERGSTROM — DIRECTOR
  • CAROLINA NITSCH — VICE PRESIDENT
  • DAKOTA SICA — DIRECTOR
  • DAVID TUNICK — PRESIDENT
  • HARRIS SCHRANK — DIRECTOR
  • JOHN SZOKE — DIRECTOR
  • LARISSA GOLDSTON — TREASURER
  • MARC ROSEN — DIRECTOR
  • MATTHIAS KUNZ — DIRECTOR
  • NIELS BORCH-JENSEN — DIRECTOR
  • PAMELA PAULSON — DIRECTOR
  • PETER OSBORNE — VICE PRESIDENT
  • SHAYE REMBA — DIRECTOR
  • VALERIE WADE — SECRETARY
relationships · 24

Who they work with

  • Anderson Ranch Arts Center Partner — Collaborates to host the "Verse in Print" exhibition at its Patton-Malott gallery.
  • Carolina Nitsch Partner — Carolina Nitsch is represented by the Vice President of the IFPDA and participates in multiple leadership committees.
  • Carolina Nitsch Partner — Current IFPDA Member and Chair of the Membership Committee who receives recommendations for new candidates.
  • David Tunick, Inc. Partner — David Tunick, Inc. is represented by the President of the IFPDA and is part of the organization's leadership network.
  • Gemini G.E.L. at Joni Moisant Weyl Partner — Gemini G.E.L. at Joni Moisant Weyl is represented by a Board Member and is part of the organization's leadership network.
  • Goya Contemporary Partner — Goya Contemporary is represented by a Board Member and participates in leadership committees.
  • Hauser & Wirth Partner — Hauser & Wirth is represented by a Board Member and is part of the organization's leadership network.
  • Highpoint Center for Printmaking Partner — Co-hosted the 2025–2026 Jerome Early Career Printmakers Residency exhibition.
  • IFPDA Network — Member organization presenting and curating online viewing rooms.
  • Jerome Foundation Funder — Provided funding support for the 2025–2026 Jerome Early Career Printmakers Residency.
  • John Szoke Gallery Partner — John Szoke Gallery is represented by a Board Member and is part of the organization's leadership network.
  • Kim Schmidt Fine Art Partner — Collaborates with Kim Schmidt Fine Art to present the 2026 Summer Salon exhibition.
  • Knust Kunz Gallery Editions Partner — Knust Kunz Gallery Editions is represented by a Board Member and participates in leadership committees.
  • Leslie Feely Partner — Leslie Feely is represented by the Secretary of the IFPDA and is part of the organization's leadership network.
  • Long-Sharp Gallery Partner — Long-Sharp Gallery is represented by a Board Member and is part of the organization's leadership network.
  • Milwaukee Art Museum Partner — Collaborated on the exhibition "Seeking Revelation: German Romantic Prints and Drawings."
  • Osborne Samuel Partner — Osborne Samuel is represented by a Vice President of the IFPDA and is part of the organization's leadership network.
  • Pace Prints Partner — Co-presented the exhibition 'Spell It Out' with Pace Prints.
  • Planthouse Partner — Planthouse is represented by a Board Member and participates in leadership committees.
  • Powerhouse Arts Partner — Partnered with for the presentation of "Verse in Print" at the Brooklyn Fine Art Print Fair.
  • Sarah Sauvin Gallery Partner — Sarah Sauvin Gallery is represented by a Board Member and participates in international outreach efforts.
  • The Old Print Shop Partner — The Old Print Shop is represented by a Board Member and participates in leadership committees.
  • Wall Street Journal Government — Featured the "Verse in Print" exhibition in a print fair recap article.
  • William Shearburn Gallery Partner — William Shearburn Gallery is represented by the Treasurer of the IFPDA and is part of the organization's leadership network.
strategies · 4

How they approach the work

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  • Artistic Dialogue Bridging Tradition and Innovation
    methodology: tradition-and-innovation-dialogue
    By curating exhibitions and programs that juxtapose traditional and contemporary print media, the organization fosters a living artistic dialogue, because positioning innovation in conversation with historical practice sustains relevance and evolves the cultural form of printmaking.
  • Cultural Preservation through Curated Exhibitions
    methodology: cultural_preservation_through_exhibition
    By hosting curated exhibitions and salon-style shows of fine printmakers across generations, the organization advances public appreciation and scholarly engagement with historical and contemporary printmaking, because structured artistic presentation fosters deeper understanding and continuity of cultural heritage.
  • Field Advancement through Ethical Standards and Selective Membership
    methodology: professional-standards-and-public-education
    By maintaining selective membership based on expertise, ethics, and reputation, and by promoting professional standards, the organization strengthens trust and quality in the fine print trade, because high barriers to entry and shared norms elevate the integrity and connoisseurship of the field.
  • Public Engagement through Networked and Digital Access
    methodology: public_engagement_network
    By leveraging networked public programs, online viewing rooms, and digital curation, the organization expands access to fine prints and stimulates discourse on print collecting, because combining member-curated digital platforms with public programming broadens engagement beyond traditional art market gateways.