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SERPENTINE AMERICAS FOUNDATION FKA AMERICAS FOUNDATION OF THE SERPENTINE GA
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 472264962 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE A11 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Medium ($1M-$10M) · serpentineamericas.org
revenue
$2.6M
expenses
$2.4M
net assets
$431K
employees
0
volunteers
15
program ratio
82%
mission · from form 990

SERPENTINE AMERICAS FOUNDATION ("SAF") WAS FORMED FOR THE PURPOSE OF HELPING MAKE ART, ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN ACCESSIBLE TO ALL SECTORS OF THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY.

profile · synthesized from sources

Serpentine Americas Foundation is a New York-based nonprofit that connects supporters from North and South America with the Serpentine Galleries in London. It facilitates engagement through exclusive art programs, studio visits, and events tied to major art fairs. The organization supports contemporary art, architecture, and interdisciplinary initiatives globally, with a focus on American artists and audiences.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Fall and Spring Programs in New York
Dynamic meetings with Serpentine leadership featuring presentations by renowned and emerging artists, studio visits, and private museum exhibition views.
International Travel Programs
Invitations to exclusive international trips to cities including Mexico City, Hong Kong, Seville, Shanghai, Venice, and Rome; additional fees apply.
Programs in London
Key events including special access during Frieze London, live events with artists, and participation in The Summer Party.
Programs in Los Angeles
Exclusive itinerary of artist studio, gallery, and private collection visits during Frieze LA week, led by Serpentine leadership.
Programs in Miami Beach
Annual brunch at Casa Tua during Art Basel Miami Beach, private collection and studio visits with participating artists.
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Art Appreciation and Public Engagement 2 activities
    • Expanding access to art, architecture, and design globally
      Works to increase access to art, architecture, and design for diverse global communities through programming and engagement initiatives.
    • Organizing programs during Frieze London
      Organizes London-based programs during Frieze London, including live events with artists such as Barbara Chase-Riboud and Theaster Gates’ The Black Monks.
  • Art Museum Funding and Support 1 activity
    • Funding interdisciplinary arts initiatives in London
      Provides financial support for the Serpentine Galleries' interdisciplinary initiatives, special exhibitions, and education programs in London.
  • Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
    • Organizing member programs in New York
      Organizes fall and spring programs in New York featuring presentations by internationally recognized and emerging artists, including private studio visits with artists such as JR, Hank Willis Thomas, KAWS, and Bjarke Ingels.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Conducting programs during Frieze LA
      Conducts exclusive Los Angeles programs during Frieze LA, including private studio visits with artists such as Refik Anadol, Mark Bradford, The Haas Brothers, and Jonas Wood & Shio Kusaka.
    • Hosting annual events during Art Basel Miami Beach
      Hosts an annual brunch at Casa Tua during Art Basel Miami Beach, accompanied by private studio and collection visits with artists such as Germane Barnes, Leo Castañeda, Harmony Korine, and Hernan Bas.
    • Organizing international travel programs for members
      Organizes international travel programs for members, with past destinations including Mexico City, Hong Kong, Seville, Shanghai, Venice, and Rome.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.63M
Contributions & grants$2.60M99%
Program service revenue$34K1%
Investment income$12K0%
Other revenue$-11K
expenses
Total expenses$2.41M
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$91K
Grants paid out$1.70M
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$431K
Cash$42K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$431K
Liquid reserves0.2 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +14.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
DIANA CARROLL TOOLE PRESIDENT (THRU 6/30/2024); SECRETARY 5 $15K
board members · 11
  • ABIGAIL BARATTA — DIRECTOR, TREASURER
  • BRIAN DONNELLY — DIRECTOR
  • DEBRA AUGUST — DIRECTOR
  • KASSEEM DEAN — DIRECTOR (UNTIL 5/2/2024)
  • LAUREN SCHOR GELLER — DIRECTOR (EFF. 10/28/2024)
  • MARINA ABRAMOVIC — DIRECTOR
  • RIRKRIT TIRAVANIJA — DIRECTOR
  • ROBIN SAUNDERS — DIRECTOR, VICE PRESIDENT
  • SARAH ARISON — DIRECTOR
  • SUSAN DANILOW — BOARD CHAIR, PRESIDENT (EFF. 10/28/2024)
  • TED VASSILEV — DIRECTOR
relationships · 3

Who they work with

  • Bloomberg Philanthropies Partner — Hosts and documents events for Serpentine Americas Foundation, including breakfasts and conversations with artists.
  • Michael R. Bloomberg Government — Chairman of Serpentine and host of events for Serpentine Americas Foundation, including breakfasts and receptions.
  • Serpentine Network — Serpentine Americas Foundation serves as the North and South American support network for Serpentine Galleries in London.
strategies · 1

How they approach the work

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  • Interdisciplinary Art Programming
    methodology: interdisciplinary_art_programming
    By connecting art with fields like ecology, civic engagement, and technology, we produce more innovative and socially relevant artistic experiences because interdisciplinary collaboration fosters novel perspectives and broader public resonance.