irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $105KFENCES - THE FENCE IS A LARGE-SCALE TRAVELING PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION REACHING MILLIONS OF VISITORS ANNUALLY THROUGH OPEN-AIR EXHIBITIONS IN CITIES ACROSS NORTH AMERICA.
- #2 $552KOTHER PROGRAMS - RANGING FROM GALLERY EXHIBITIONS, ARTIST-LED WORKSHOPS AND PRESENTATIONS, AND PUBLIC ART INSTALLATIONS ACROSS NORTH AMERICA AND WORLDWIDE, PHOTOVILLE HAS APPROACHED ITS GOAL OF BUILDING UP A WIDE, DIVERSE AUDIENCE FOR PHOTOGRAPHIC NARRATIVES WITH UNRELENTING ZEAL, WORKING CLOSELY WITH PHOTO FESTIVALS, CITY AGENCIES, AND OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO CREATE NEW AND INNOVATIVE EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITIES.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
New York Portfolio Review
Free annual event co-produced with The New York Times and CUNY Journalism School, connecting photographers with photo editors and publishers.
Photoville & PhotoWings Educator Exhibition Grant
Grant program supporting student photography exhibitions, such as Design Works High School's "Future Perfect" project.
Photoville Festival
Annual open-air photography festival in New York City featuring over 85 exhibitions across multiple boroughs, including Brooklyn Bridge Park.
The Brian Lehrer Show’s “The Best Photo Sitting on Your Phone”
Annual collaboration with WNYC to select and exhibit the best listener-submitted smartphone photograph of the year.
The Fence
A large-scale traveling photography exhibition displayed in public spaces across eight cities in the U.S. and Canada, reaching millions of visitors annually.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 6 activities
- Creates permanent and commemorative public photography exhibitionsDevelops permanent and special-occasion public photography exhibitions, such as the permanent installation honoring the 75th anniversary of Bronx River Houses and its community legacy, to celebrate and document local histories and contributions.
- Organizes public exhibitions highlighting community stories and contributionsProduces public exhibitions that showcase community narratives, such as the New York Proud exhibition highlighting immigrant contributions and the Community Heroes 2025 exhibition in Fort Greene and Commodore Barry Parks, fostering civic engagement and representation.
- Produces and tours large-scale public photography exhibitions nationally and internationallyProduces and manages domestic and international touring of large-scale public photography exhibitions, including The Fence, which has been presented in cities across the United States and Canada. Each installation is on view for three months, reaching millions of visitors annually through open-air displays.
- Produces annual Photoville festival and city-wide public photography exhibitionsOrganizes the annual Photoville festival and other city-wide open-air photography exhibitions in New York City, including multi-borough events such as the 2024 festival held across Brooklyn Bridge Park and all five boroughs. The festival has become a central part of NYC’s photography culture, drawing international participants and audiences.
- Provides end-to-end exhibition production and management servicesOffers comprehensive exhibition services including curation, design, print production, mounting, crating, installation, and event management for photography exhibitions. The organization has produced hundreds of exhibitions over the past decade, supporting both its own programs and external partners.
- Supports public exhibitions of photography by emerging and professional artistsCreates paid exhibition opportunities for photographers through Photoville in New York and Los Angeles, commissions artists for specific projects, and partners with organizations like National Geographic to showcase visual storytelling.
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Youth Photography Education 2 activities
- Develops and maintains open-access educational resources for visual storytellingCurates and maintains a resource library with artist talk videos, lesson plans, and toolkits for educators and families to use in teaching and engaging youth in visual storytelling and photography.
- Provides free educational programming and resources for youth and educators in visual storytellingOffers year-round educational initiatives including workshops, field trips to Photoville, in-class artist visits, and lesson plans for middle and high school students. Programs are designed to engage young people in visual storytelling and support educators with tools and resources.
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Website Accessibility Implementation 1 activity
- Advances accessibility of digital platforms for people with disabilitiesInvests in website accessibility improvements, including implementation of the UserWay Website Accessibility Widget to meet WCAG 2.1 standards and provision of customer support for users experiencing accessibility difficulties.
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Teacher & Classroom Innovation Grants 1 activity
- Funds educators to produce public exhibitions of student photographyAwards grants to educators to support the production of outdoor photo exhibitions featuring student work at the annual Photoville festival in New York City, such as the grant awarded to Design Works High School.
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Community-Engaged Public Art Projects 1 activity
- Hosts collaborative public events and programs with media and cultural partnersOrganizes collaborative events such as portfolio reviews with The New York Times and CUNY, and annual programs with WNYC’s The Brian Lehrer Show to exhibit listener-submitted photos, expanding public engagement with photography.
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Arts Education Professional Development 1 activity
- Offers professional development and workshops for educators in photography and storytellingProvides professional development series and workshops for educators focused on visual storytelling, social-emotional learning in the arts, and innovative photography education techniques, enabling peer collaboration and engagement with artists.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.79M
Contributions & grants$1.02M57%
Program service revenue$762K43%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$6K
expenses
Total expenses$1.84M
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$738K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$82K
Cash$7K
Investments$0
Liabilities$607K
Net assets$-525K
Liquid reserves0.1 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +7.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Barzilay | Co-President | 40 | $55K |
| David Shelley | Co-President | 40 | $51K |
board members · 11
- Ashley Thompson DiNardo — Board Member
- Dr Deborah Willis — Board Member
- Gwendolyn Adams Norton — Board Member
- Jamel Shabazz — Board Member
- Justin Lunin-Pack — Treasurer
- Kit Von Dalwig — Board Member
- Kristi Brown — Board Member
- Laura Roumanos — Secretary
- Nagesh Chetan — Board Member
- Paul Samulski — Chairman
- Viktor Koen — Board Member
relationships · 42
Who they work with
- Abrons Art Center Partner — Provided physical space for the Educator Labs event.
- Africa Center Partner — Hosted multiple Photoville exhibitions including "Resistance in Memory" and "Points of Resonance".
- Annenberg Space for Photography Partner — Partnered with United Photo Industries to co-present Photoville in Los Angeles.
- Authority Collective Partner — Collaborated with United Photo Industries to bring community engagement and photography programming to Los Angeles through Photoville.
- Boston University Partner — Hosts the outdoor photo exhibition "The Shadow of Taliban Rule" by Marcus Yam in partnership with Photoville.
- Bronx Documentary Center Partner — Co-hosts the Youth Artist Exchange Panel with United Photo Industries Inc.
- City Agencies Government — Works with city agencies to host public art installations and exhibitions.
- Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY Partner — Co-produces the New York Portfolio Review with Photoville and The New York Times.
- Division of Human Rights Government — Entity with which employees may file complaints alleging violations of the New York State Human Rights Law regarding sexual harassment.
- End Fund Partner — Presented the "Reframing Neglect" exhibit at UN HQ and The Africa Center in partnership with Photoville.
- Global Ties U.S. Partner — Collaborated with Photoville and the U.S. Department of State on the "Impact of Exchange" exhibition.
- Griffin Museum of Photography Partner — Partners with Photoville on the annual Vision(ary) public art exhibition.
- Hunter's Point Park Conservancy Partner — Collaborates with Photoville on the "You Are Here" group exhibition exploring humanity and ecology.
- International Center of Photography Partner — Co-hosts the Youth Artist Exchange Panel with United Photo Industries Inc.
- Lens on Life Partner — Participates in the Youth Artist Exchange with United Photo Industries Inc.
- Magnum Foundation Partner — Has participated in Photoville since its inception, featuring documentary photography projects and connecting with global colleagues through the festival.
- NYIC Partner — Collaborated on the creation of the New York Proud exhibition showcasing immigrant stories in New York City.
- NYIC Partner — Partnered with Photoville on the "New York Proud" exhibition showcasing immigrant stories.
- National Geographic Partner — Collaborated with United Photo Industries to present visual storytelling and photographer exhibitions at Photoville since 2013.
- NeOn Photography Partner — Participates in the Youth Artist Exchange with United Photo Industries Inc.
- Non-Profit Organizations Partner — Partners with other nonprofit organizations to expand access to photographic narratives through joint programming.
- Photo Festivals Partner — Collaborates with photo festivals to create new and innovative exhibition opportunities.
- PhotoWings Partner — Collaborates with Photoville Education to offer free artist classroom visits for NYC educators.
- PhotoWings Partner — Collaborates with Photoville on a year-long intergenerational photography project in New York City and the Bay Area.
- PhotoWings Partner — Produces the Photoville Education program in partnership with United Photo Industries Inc.
- Red Hook Community Justice Center Partner — Partners with Photoville on youth photography exhibitions including "With a Click of a Shutter" and "Beyond the Map".
- South Street Seaport Museum Partner — Presented the "Signs of Origin" exhibition in partnership with Photoville.
- Steven Kasher Gallery Partner — Hosted solo exhibitions by artists previously featured in United Photo Industries programs.
- Studio Museum in Harlem Partner — Co-hosts the Youth Artist Exchange Panel with United Photo Industries Inc.
- The New York Times Partner — Collaborates with Photoville and the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY to produce the New York Portfolio Review.
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strategies · 3
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.
- Community-Engaged Visual Storytellingmethodology: community-engaged_visual_storytellingBy co-creating public photography exhibitions with community organizations, amplifies underrepresented voices and promotes inclusion, because shared authorship and lived experience strengthen public narratives and deepen community connection.
- Inclusive Representation Through Curationmethodology: cultural_equity_through_representationBy ensuring curatorial practices reflect diverse genders, races, classes, and cultural backgrounds, fosters cultural equity and broad public engagement, because representation in visual storytelling validates marginalized identities and challenges dominant narratives.
- Visual Storytelling for Education and Social-Emotional Learningmethodology: creative_social_emotional_learningBy integrating visual storytelling into educational settings with a focus on empathy and creative expression, supports youth development and educator capacity, because multimodal personal storytelling and collaborative dialogue foster self-awareness, healing, and inclusion—especially in special education contexts.