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THE PARRISH ART MUSEUM INC

WATER MILL, NY · EIN 111782495 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE A510 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Large ($10M-$50M) · parrishart.org
revenue
$14.7M
expenses
$7.3M
net assets
$44.0M
employees
67
volunteers
52
program ratio
76%
mission · from form 990

THE MUSEUM ENCOURAGES AN APPRECIATION OF MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY ART THROUGH EXHIBITIONS, EDUCATION, AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS FOR DIVERSE AUDIENCES.INSPIRED BY THE NATURAL SETTING AND HISTORICAL ARTISTIC COMMUNITY OF LONG ISLAND'S EAST END, THE PARRISH ART MUSEUM CELEBRATES ITS LEGACY THROUGH A DISTINCTIVE CONTEMPORARY LENS AND SOCIALLY CONSCIOUS GLOBAL CONTEXT. THE PARRISH ILLUMINATES THE CREATIVE PROCESS AND HOW ART, ARCHITECTURE, AND DESIGN TRANSFORM OUR EXPERIENCES AND OUR COMMUNITIES, AND HOW WE RELATE TO THE WORLD. ACCESS TO RELEVANT CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT, ARTISTIC INSPIRATION, A NATURAL ENVIRONMENT, AND ARCHITECTURAL INGENUITY CHARACTERIZES THE MUSEUM EXPERIENCE AS UNIQUE DESTINATION FO THE REGION, THE NATION, AND THE WORLD.

profile · synthesized from sources

Art museum located in Water Mill, NY, dedicated to modern and contemporary art with a focus on the artistic legacy of Long Island's East End. Offers exhibitions, education programs, and public events for diverse audiences. The museum integrates architecture and natural setting into the visitor experience, positioning itself as a cultural destination for regional, national, and international audiences.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Education Programs
Public education initiatives managed by Education Programs Manager, including programming for diverse audiences and community engagement
Exhibitions Program
Curatorial program featuring modern and contemporary art, including works by Photorealist artists and artists from diverse backgrounds; led by chief curator and associate curators
Midsummer Gala
Annual fundraising event chaired by board members, serving as a major cultural and philanthropic gathering
Salon Series Concerts
Curated classical music salon concerts hosted at the museum, initiated by trustee Lou Meisel
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
    • Hosts art exhibitions and maintains permanent collection
      The Parrish Art Museum hosts temporary and permanent exhibitions of modern and contemporary art in 10 sky-lit galleries with 12,200 square feet of exhibition space. It maintains a permanent collection of over 3,600 works, including paintings, sculptures, works on paper, and mixed media, displayed using natural light to enhance the viewing experience.
  • Event Venue Rental Services 1 activity
    • Hosts private and corporate events
      The museum hosts private events such as cocktail parties and elegant dinners for up to 300 guests, serving clients including international fashion designers, automotive companies, and financial institutions, utilizing its covered terrace and event lawn.
  • Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
    • Offers educational programs and public events
      The museum offers year-round art classes and workshops for adults, children, and families in dedicated studio spaces, along with docent-led tours available monthly. It also hosts public programs such as live music, dance, film screenings, talks, and special events in a 200-seat theater and outdoor spaces, including summer jazz concerts co-presented with Hamptons JazzFest.
  • Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
    • Organizes family and community engagement events
      The museum hosts Art Splash, an annual family day event featuring artist-led projects, live music, and creative activities that support free educational programming for children and families. It also offers Member Morning events with docent interaction and complimentary refreshments for museum members.
  • Equitable Access Admission Programs 1 activity
    • Provides free admission initiatives
      The museum offers free general admission to Bank of America, Merrill, or Bank of America Private Bank cardholders during the first full weekend of each month, increasing access to its exhibitions and programs.
  • Arts and Cultural Workforce Training 1 activity
    • Provides internships for students in museum studies
      The museum offers internships for graduate and undergraduate students in museum studies, supporting professional development and capacity building in the museum and cultural sector.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Publishes scholarly catalogs and research publications
      The museum publishes fully illustrated catalogs and scholarly books in conjunction with exhibitions and collection works, including co-publications with Hatje Cantz. Notable publications include "Endless Limits: The Work of James Howell, 1962–2014," featuring essays by scholars and Hiroshi Sugimoto.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$14.73M
Contributions & grants$12.92M88%
Program service revenue$1.17M8%
Investment income$325K2%
Other revenue$317K
expenses
Total expenses$7.30M
Program expenses76%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising15%
Salaries & benefits$3.71M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$46.42M
Cash$1.37M
Investments$5.38M
Liabilities$2.41M
Net assets$44.01M
Liquid reserves11.1 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +212.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 8
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Monica Ramirez-Montagut Executive Director 40 $347K
Paul Andrews Dep Dir Princ Gfts 35 $197K
Alexandra Robertson Dir. Finance & Adm 35 $155K
Corinne Erni Development Offic. 35 $150K
Melanie Tolan Dir. Donor Communi 35 $138K
Martha Stotzky Former Deputy Director 35 $132K
Nina Madison Former Director Corporate 35 $121K
Dulzania Pena CAFE ASST MANAGER 35 $106K
board members · 17
  • Alexandra Stanton — Co-Chair
  • Andrea Pemberton — Board Member
  • Astrid Hill Lloyd — Board Member
  • Catherine Gillis Carmody — Board Member
  • Charlotte Lucas Pilaro — Board Member
  • David Granville-Smith — Board Member
  • Deborah F Bancroft — Board Member
  • Dr Harvanit Gahunia — Board Member
  • Ejim Peter Achi — Board Member
  • Frederic M Seegal — Co-Chair
  • George Wells — Treasurer
  • Henry Richardson — Board Member
  • Joey Wolffer — Board Member
  • Kimberley Taylor — Board Member
  • Laurence Milstein — Board Member
  • Lisa Green — Board Member
  • Louis K Meisel — Board Member
relationships · 31

Who they work with

  • ARUP Lighting Partner — Lighting design consultant for the museum
  • Bank of America Partner — Collaborates with Bank of America on the Museums on Us® program to provide free admission to cardholders and employees during the first full weekend of each month.
  • Ben Krupinski Builder Partner — General contractor for construction of the museum
  • Crozier Fine Arts Funder — Provides support for the Member Opening event of UNTIL THE MOON COMES OVER THE MOUNTAIN.
  • DelMonico Books ● D.A.P. Partner — Distributor for the 2021 publication "Tomashi Jackson: The Land Claim"
  • Douglas Moyer Architect PC Partner — Executive architect for the museum project based in Sag Harbor, NY
  • Duggal Visual Solutions Funder — Provides in-kind support for the exhibition UNTIL THE MOON COMES OVER THE MOUNTAIN.
  • Facebook Partner — Platform used for sharing event information; linked in social sharing tools
  • Facebook Partner — Shares events on Facebook through social media integration
  • Hamptons JazzFest Partner — Co-presents summer jazz concerts at the Parrish Art Museum.
  • Hamptons Magazine Partner — Featured in an article highlighting the Parrish Art Museum as one of the chicest wedding venues on the East End.
  • Hatje Cantz Partner — Co-publisher of the 2025 catalog "Endless Limits: The Work of James Howell, 1962–2014"
  • Herzog & de Meuron Partner — Architectural design firm responsible for the design of the Parrish Art Museum building
  • Herzog & de Meuron Partner — Selected architectural firm to design the Museum's new building in Water Mill.
  • Konstantin Grcic Industrial Design Partner — Industrial designer who collaborated on interior furniture and fixtures
  • New York State Council on the Arts Funder — Provides support for the Parrish Art Museum's programs with the backing of the Governor and State Legislature.
  • New York State Council on the Arts Government — Provides partial funding for the Parrish Art Museum’s programs with support from Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature.
  • Prestel Partner — Co-publisher of the 2014 publication "Chuck Close Photographer"
  • Reed Hilderbrand Landscape Architecture Partner — Landscape architect responsible for site design
  • Southampton School District Government — Property taxpayers from the district support the Museum's programs.
  • Stewart F. Lane and Bonnie Comley Foundation Funder — Funder of the museum's 5,000 sq ft event lawn
  • Tanya Taylor Partner — Sponsor of the Art Splash 2026 event
  • The Cultivist Partner — Sponsor of the Art Splash 2026 event
  • The FLAG Art Foundation Partner — Co-presents the two-part exhibition UNTIL THE MOON COMES OVER THE MOUNTAIN with the Parrish Art Museum.
  • The FLAG Art Foundation Partner — Collaborates with the Parrish Art Museum on the FRESH PAINT exhibition series.
  • Tuckahoe Common School District Government — Property taxpayers from the district support the Museum's programs.
  • Twitter Partner — Platform used for sharing event information; linked in social sharing tools
  • Twitter Partner — Shares events on Twitter through social media integration
  • Vision Maker Productions, Inc. Partner — Photography provider credited for visitor image at the museum
  • Yale University Press Partner — Distributor for the 2018 publication "Abstract Climates: Helen Frankenthaler in Provincetown"
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strategies · 4

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.

  • Architectural and Landscape Integration as Educational Context
    methodology: context-responsive design
    By designing the museum’s architecture to reflect regional atmospheric conditions and historic artist studio typologies, it enhances the understanding of art because the built environment itself becomes a pedagogical tool that contextualizes artistic practice.
  • Community Engagement Through Interactive Art-Making
    methodology: community-engaged art-making
    By involving diverse audiences in large-scale, hands-on art-making with contemporary artists, the museum strengthens community connection and accessibility because participatory experiences foster personal investment and lower barriers to cultural participation.
  • Contemporary and Socially Conscious Interpretation
    methodology: contextual-contemporary interpretation
    By interpreting regional artistic heritage through a contemporary and socially conscious lens, the museum deepens public engagement with art because it connects historical legacies to current social issues and global perspectives.
  • Equity and Representation in Arts Programming
    methodology: diversity-equity-access-inclusion
    By advancing diversity, equity, access, and inclusion through arts-based initiatives and professional opportunities for underrepresented groups, the museum addresses social injustices because representation in curation, education, and staffing fosters systemic change and broader audience relevance.