irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $74KARTS & CRAFTS
- #2 $6KWEBINARS
named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Arts & Crafts Conference
Annual multi-day conference exploring the Arts & Crafts Movement through site visits, expert lectures, and curated tours in historically significant locations such as the Brandywine River Valley; includes thematic focus on figures like Wharton Esherick and George Nakashima
Webinars
Online educational sessions on topics related to art, craft, and architecture; part of CIAC’s broader programming to extend access beyond in-person events
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Global Sustainability Convenings & Forums 2 activities
- Facilitating cross-sector dialogue in the jewelry industryConvenes professionals across the jewelry value chain—industry, government, NGOs, academia, and museums—to advance dialogue on responsible practices and shared sustainability goals through joint activations with CIBJO and other collaborative forums.
- Organizing International Gold + Diamond ConferenceHosts an annual international conference on responsible practices in the jewelry sector, titled "Resilience" (2026), "Expanding Horizons" (2024), and "Maintaining Purpose" (2023), featuring industry leaders, government representatives, NGOs, and academics. The event promotes artisanry, sustainability, and ethical sourcing in precious metals and diamonds, with recent editions held in New York.
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Professional Conference & Symposium Organization 2 activities
- Organizing annual American Art ConferenceHosts an annual conference series on American Art, ongoing since 1996, featuring talks, panels, private previews at auction houses (e.g., Heritage Auctions), gallery receptions, and curated museum visits. Recent themes include "Boundless Horizons," "Multiple Modernities," and "Crafting the Dream," with events held in New York City and other cultural centers.
- Organizing annual Arts & Crafts ConferenceHosts an annual conference focused on the Arts & Crafts Movement, exploring its historical roots, key figures, architecture, and contemporary influence. Events include lectures, site visits, studio tours, archival access, and discussions of restoration projects, with recent conferences held in Central New York and the Brandywine River Valley.
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Art Appreciation and Public Engagement 1 activity
- Conducting multidisciplinary arts education programsProvides educational programming in visual culture, including the Arts and Crafts Movement, fabrication, connoisseurship, cultural patrimony, and preservation. Activities include lectures, exhibitions, publications, and guided access to historic sites and non-public collections.
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Human Rights & Peace Education Curriculum 1 activity
- Hosting educational webinars on responsible practices in art and jewelryConducts webinars on topics including human rights in the gold industry, responsibly sourced gold, and broader arts and crafts education. These are part of an ongoing educational programming effort, with scheduled events in 2026 and prior sessions integrated into conference cycles.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Presenting awards for leadership and contributions in the jewelry industryPresents two annual awards during the Gold + Diamond Conference: the Responsible Practice in Jewelry Leadership Award and the Extraordinary Contributions to the Diamond and Jewelry Industries Award, recognizing individuals and organizations advancing ethical standards and excellence in the field.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$219K
Contributions & grants$219K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$20%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$184K
Program expenses78%
Admin / overhead22%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$54K
Cash$42K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$54K
Liquid reserves2.7 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +27.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 3
- CAROL SPERO — TREASURER
- DAVID L BECKER — SECRETARY
- LISA KOENIGSBERG — PRESIDENT
relationships · 125
Who they work with
- Adrienne L. Childs Partner — Presenter at IAC's 28th Annual American Art Conference
- Alliance for Responsible Mining Partner — Co-founded by Cristina Echavarría, who presented at the 2024 conference.
- Amanda C. Burdan Partner — Presenter at IAC's 28th Annual American Art Conference
- American Fine Art Magazine Partner — Provided media sponsorship for the 2025 American Art Conference.
- American Fine Art Magazine Partner — Provided media sponsorship for the Multiple Modernities conference.
- American Fine Arts Magazine Funder — Provided sponsorship support for the conference.
- AngloGold Ashanti Partner — Participates in IAC webinars on human rights in the gold and precious metals industry.
- AngloGold Ashanti Partner — Represented by Stewart Bailey at the 2024 conference as a presenter.
- ArtNet Partner — Represented by Andrew Russeth, contributor, as a presenter at the 2024 conference.
- Artisanal Gold Council Partner — Participates in IAC webinars on defining responsibly sourced gold.
- Arts & Crafts Homes and the Revival Funder — Provided sponsorship support for the conference.
- Arts and Crafts Society of Central New York Partner — Provided invaluable support and input into the conference planning and execution.
- BULOVA Funder — Provided financial support as a conference sponsor.
- Baltimore Museum of Art Partner — Features curators and directors from the Baltimore Museum of Art as presenters in its events.
- Barbara Nitchie Fuldner Funder — Provided financial support as a conference sponsor.
- Barbara Nitchie Fuldner Funder — Sponsored the 2024 Arts & Crafts Conference.
- Barnes–Hiscock Mansion Partner — Supported the conference as a partner site.
- Beth Sholom Synagogue Partner — Listed as a sponsor and partner for the 2024 Arts & Crafts Conference.
- Bohemian National Hall Partner — Hosts IAC's Gold + Diamond Conferences in New York, NY.
- Brandywine Conservancy and Museum of Art Partner — Partnered with the Brandywine Conservancy and Museum of Art for conference events, including talks and exhibition visits.
- Brooklyn Museum Partner — Features curators from the Brooklyn Museum as presenters at the conference
- Bulova Funder — Sponsored the 2024 Arts & Crafts Conference.
- CIBJO Partner — CIBJO is the Conference Partner for the 2024 Gold + Diamond Conference "Expanding Horizons."
- CIBJO Partner — CIBJO is the Conference Partner for the Gold + Diamond Conference.
- CIBJO Partner — Engages leaders from CIBJO as presenters at its conference.
- CIBJO Partner — Represented by Gaetano Cavalieri and John Mulligan as presenters at the 2024 conference.
- CIBJO, The World Jewellery Confederation Partner — Enduring partnership involving four joint activations per year, including panel discussions and brainstorming sessions on responsible practices in the jewelry industry.
- California College of the Arts Partner — Features faculty from California College of the Arts as presenters at the conference
- CollisArt LLC Funder — Provided funding support for the 2025 American Art Conference.
- CollisArt LLC Funder — Provided funding support for the Multiple Modernities conference.
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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.
- Convening as Catalyst for Critical Inquirymethodology: critical-inquiry-conveningBy convening multidisciplinary conferences and forums, the organization advances critical inquiry and challenges accepted thinking in American art and the jewelry sector, because structured dialogue among diverse professionals and stakeholders fosters innovative perspectives and field-wide change.
- Cross-Disciplinary Integration to Foster Innovationmethodology: cross-disciplinary_approachBy integrating perspectives across disciplines and sectors, the organization generates new insights in visual culture and industry practices, because exposure to diverse fields disrupts conventional thinking and enables transformative understanding in art and craft-based industries.
- Cultural-Contextual Framework for Contemporary Understandingmethodology: cultural-contextual analysisBy examining art through its cultural, socio-political, and economic contexts, the organization deepens understanding of contemporary art and lived experience, because situating creative expression within broader structural forces reveals the interplay between individual agency and societal conditions.
- Ethos-Centered Interpretation of Artistic Movementsmethodology: ethos-based interpretationBy analyzing the Arts & Crafts Movement through its underlying ethos, philosophical foundations, and principles rather than solely stylistic features, the organization achieves deeper understanding of its regional expressions and lasting influence, because ideological continuity reveals non-derivative adaptations across time and place.
- Inclusive Dialogue for Industry Transformationmethodology: inclusive_dialogueBy fostering inclusive dialogue among diverse stakeholders in the jewelry industry, the organization inspires systemic change, because equitable participation from varied sectors builds shared responsibility and aligns cultural tradition with human rights and responsible practices.