irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021
What they reported doing
- #2 $1.91MThis is the expense incurred during the year for operating the performance space and studio residency program for artists.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Artist Residencies
Provides fully funded studio residencies for local, national, and international artists in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, including living support and access to facilities.
CFGNY Shop
Curated retail space offering artist publications, records, and merchandise, supporting artists and generating supplemental revenue.
Open Studios
Biannual event in Brooklyn and Chiusure, Italy, where resident artists open their studios to the public for tours and engagement.
Public Programs
Hosts free public events including exhibitions, performances, film screenings, lectures, book launches, and community gatherings at Amant’s campus.
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Literary and Cultural Publishing 2 activities
- Host independent publishing and small press marketOrganizes an all-day market event to support independent publishers and small presses from across the United States, providing a platform for public engagement and direct sales.
- Support artistic publications and literary projectsSupports the publication of artist comics and literary works, including Margaret Barry's comic in BOMB magazine and the release of a book of creative prompts titled "three six five: prompts, acts, divinations (an inexhaustible compendium for writing)."
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Arts and Cultural Workforce Training 1 activity
- Deliver youth and early-career capacity-building programsRuns a tri-annual 6-week internship for high school students, a curatorial internship program, and a fellowship for PhD students and early-career curators focused on archival research, exhibition development, and public programming.
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Artist Support Grants 1 activity
- Fund artistic and cultural initiatives through grantmakingFunds individual artists and cultural projects, including support for Riobamba, founder of APOCALIPSIS record label, through the Six to Nine program.
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LGBTQ+ Community Events and Celebrations 1 activity
- Host community events and performance seriesProduces and hosts community events such as the Cooper Park Block Party, the North Brooklyn Showcase with St. Nicks Alliance, and the dance party "Body Journey" to support queer and trans talent and conduct community crowdfunding.
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Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 1 activity
- Operate artist residency programs in Brooklyn and SienaProvides studio residencies and performance spaces for artists in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, and Siena, Italy, including funding for living expenses during the residency period. Residency cycles host four participants each and occur twice annually in spring and fall.
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Cultural Facility Development and Management 1 activity
- Operate multi-building arts campus in BrooklynManages a 31,000-square-foot campus in Brooklyn comprising five buildings with exhibition galleries, performance space, artist studios, a café, bookstore, and restaurant to support artistic and public programming.
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Nonprofit Retail and Merchandise Sales 1 activity
- Operate on-site retail space for artist collectivesHosts CFGNY's store at Amant, where visitors can shop for garments and interact directly with members of the fashion collective.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Organize exhibitions and public programsHosts multidisciplinary exhibitions, performances, workshops, and public events—including guided tours, artist talks, and community block parties—to foster artistic experimentation and public engagement. Exhibitions feature both emerging and established artists, with free admission to all programs. Recent exhibitions include works by Lu Yang, Mimosa Echard, and Women’s History Museum.
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Equitable Access Admission Programs 1 activity
- Provide free public access to arts and cultural programmingOffers free admission to all exhibitions, performances, workshops, and public programs, ensuring broad community access. Also provides digital resources and dialogue-based guided tours developed collaboratively with artists and curators to engage diverse audiences.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$1.46M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$1.46M
expenses
Total expenses$5.21M
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.85M
Grants paid out$1.06M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$22.72M
Cash$191K
Investments$0
Liabilities$23.80M
Net assets$-1.07M
Liquid reserves0.4 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -81.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Pilato | Executive Director | 40 | $253K |
| Tobi Maeir | Artistic Director | 40 | $172K |
board members · 2
- James Flatt — Trustee
- Leontine Ebers — Trustee
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- BOMB Partner — Collaborated to publish Margaret Barry's comic in BOMB's 2026 Summer issue.
- BOMB Partner — Collaborates with Amant to host the Small Press Flea.
- Bourse de Commerce Partner — Collaborating institution where Klein's work has been exhibited.
- CFGNY Partner — Collaborates with CFGNY to host their store at Amant.
- Galerie Buchholz Partner — Collaborating institution where Klein's work has been exhibited.
- Jeff Wall Production Partner — Collaborates with Amant Foundation USA through the Siena residency program.
- Kunstverein München Partner — Collaborating institution where Klein's work has been exhibited.
- Riobamba Partner — Cultural activist and DJ supported through the Six to Nine program.
- Siglio Press Partner — Published Lucy Ives' book in collaboration with Amant.
- St. Nicks Alliance Partner — Co-hosted the North Brooklyn Showcase student performance event
- St. Nick’s Alliance Partner — Partner in a tri-annual, 6-week internship program for high school students.
- Tate Britain Partner — Collaborating institution where Klein's work has been exhibited.
- The High School for Enterprise, Business and Technology Partner — Partner in a tri-annual, 6-week internship program for high school students.
- artists Partner — Collaborate with Amant to develop educational activities and tour content
- community organizers Partner — Facilitate Amant’s educational activities on and offsite
- curators Partner — Collaborate with Amant to develop educational activities and tour content
- curators, writers, artists, and other professionals in the arts and humanities Partner — Professionals invited to nominate candidates for the residency program.
- the Barbican Partner — Collaborating institution where Klein's work has been exhibited.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Artist Residency as Platform for Public Dialoguemethodology: artist-residencies-and-public-engagementBy integrating artist residencies with public programs and exhibitions, the organization fosters artistic experimentation and community dialogue, because open access to the creative process builds shared ownership and cross-disciplinary exchange.
- Culturally Grounded Activism Through Artistic Programmingmethodology: cultural-programming-for-activismBy using dance events and cultural programming to uplift marginalized voices, the organization mobilizes communities around social causes, because art rooted in identity and lived experience catalyzes collective action and fundraising.
- Dialogue-Centered Education Modelmethodology: dialogue_centered_educationBy using dialogue-centered tours and co-developed activities, the organization connects art to personal experience, because participatory conversation increases relevance and engagement for diverse audiences.
- Free and Open Access to Art Spacesmethodology: free_and_open_access_modelBy providing free and open access to art spaces, the organization lowers barriers to participation in contemporary art, because removing financial and structural obstacles increases community engagement and inclusivity.
- Process and Research-Centered Artistic Engagementmethodology: process_and_research_centeredBy centering artistic and educational programming on process and research, the organization fosters deeper critical engagement and self-directed learning, because sustained inquiry enables artists and participants to develop work that is intellectually and socially grounded.