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Peters Valley Craft Center Inc

EIN 22-1920050 · Layton, NJ

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Peters Valley School of Craft is a non-profit educational center specializing in fine craft and art. Peters Valley enriches lives through the teaching of, appreciation of, and practice of fine craft making through programs of craft education and is dedicated to the sustainability of the crafts community. Peters Valley works in partnership with the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area through the National Park Service. This partnership is governed by a General Agreement between the National Park Service and Peters Valley. Peters Valley School of craft Inc. serves four general groups of constituents.1. Students who come to Peters Valley to be introduced to and enriched by learning skills relating to the creation of art and fine craft, the exploration of design and supporting material sciences, and for the hands-on creative process.2.Peters Valley from time to time provides hands on art and craft experiences to the General Public combined with their visit and exposure to the beauty

Income
$1.9 million
Spending
$1.7 million
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
-0.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 47%
Employees
20
Volunteers
113
Highest pay
$117,820, executive dir.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (employment, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 33% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 54% of charities in its peer group (employment, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $1.3 million spent. PRODUCES VOCATIONAL HANDS ON IMMERSIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING IN FULLY EQUIPPED STUDIOS IN BLACKSMITHING, CERAMICS, FIBER/TEXTILE ARTS, FINE METALS/JEWERLY, GLASS, PHOTOGRAPHY, PRINTMAKING, MIXED MEDIA/SPECIAL TOPICS, WOODWORKING FOR ADULTS AND YOUTH ART PROGRAMS. PRODUCES VIRTUAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING INCLUDING INSTRUCTION AND FREE ARTIST LECTURES AND PANEL DISCUSSIONS. ADDITIONALLY, THE SCHOOL HAS PUBLIC OUTREACH PROGRAMS WHICH INCLUDE DEMONSTRATING THE ARTISTS IN SCHOOLS, PUBLIC EVENTS AND ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES. THE SCHOOL ENGAGES EMERGING AND ESTABLISHED ARTISTS AS INSTRUCTORS AND PRESENTERS PROVIDES ARTIST RESIDENCIES, FELLOWSHIPS AND STUDIO ASSISTANTSHIPS TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTISTS.PETERS VALLEY HOSTS AND PRODUCES CURATED GALLERY EXHIBITIONS RELATING TO FINE CRAFT AND CONTEMPORARY TOPICS AND OPERATES A RETAIL AND OLINE GALLERY PRESENTING OVER 300 AMERICAN ARTISTS/MAKERS WORK FOR SALE TO SUPPORT WORKING ARTISTS AND PROGRAMS AT PETERS VALLEY.SPECIAL EVENTS INCLUDES; PARTICIPATES IN REGIOANL CRAFT OUTREACH EVENTS AND FAIRS, BENEFIT EVENTS,VIRTUAL MARKETS AND PRESENTATIONS, A TRAVEL PROGRAM FEATURING NATIONAL AND GLOBAL ARTS AND CRAFTS TOURS, ART IN THE PARK DAY IN MAY (OPEN HOUSE EVENT) ANNUALLY.THE CAMPUS IS LOCATED IN THE DELAWARE WATER GAP NATIONAL RECREATION AREA/NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND IS COMPRISED OF 38 HISTORIC STRUCTURES THAT ARE CARED FOR BY PETERS VALLEY AND PROVIDE ROBUST CULTURAL EXPERIENCES FOR VISITORS TO THE PARK AND SCHOOL.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 1971.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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