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Nonprofit · EIN 02-0739623

TBEY ARTS CENTER INC

Tax-exempt · MILWAUKEE, WI 53202

Financials

$349K$279K2023$417K$481K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of TBEY ARTS CENTER INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$417,112$480,724-$63,612$509,267$151,919$357,348
December 31, 2023990$348,774$278,845$69,929$572,998$7,715$565,283
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$167,526
Program service revenue
$247,512
Investment income
$1,594
Other revenue
$480

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$92,846
Other salaries and wages
$190,290
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$305,886
Professional fundraising fees
$16,500
Accounting fees
$1,555
Occupancy
$28,836
Travel
$5,869
Program services (functional)
$225,015
Management and general (functional)
$229,789
Fundraising (functional)
$25,920

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$572,998
Total assets, end of year
$509,267
Total liabilities, end of year
$151,919
Net assets, end of year
$357,348
Land, buildings and equipment
$9,051
Net assets without donor restrictions
$357,348
Gross receipts
$417,112
Employees
23
Volunteers
18
Year formed
2004
State of legal domicile
WI

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CONTESSA LOBLEYEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$92,846
MYESHA COLEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$30,001
PAUL BECKPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JAMES KIRKVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DARON WOLFSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
KYRSTAL REEDTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CONTESSA LOBLEYEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$47,769
PAUL BECKPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JAMES KIRKSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DARON WOLFTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MYESHA COLEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
KYRSTAL REEDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2266 N PROSPECT AVE STE 325B, MILWAUKEE, WI 53202-6323
In care of
% CONTESSA LOBLEY
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
CONTESSA LOBLEY, 2266 N PROSPECT AVE 325B, MILWAUKEE, WI 53202
Signed the 990
CONTESSA LOBLEY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(414) 562-8239
990-N for 2015 filed under this EIN
Most likely by a chapter, club or affiliate (it says receipts are normally $50,000 or less). Officer: Contessa Lobley, 2266 N Prospect Avenue ste 325B, Milwaukee WI 53202. Mailing address: 2266 N Prospect Avenue ste 325B, Milwaukee WI 53202. Website: www.tbey.org
Return prepared by
RITZ HOLMAN LLP

Mission

TBEY ARTS CENTER STRENGTHENS YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS THROUGH EXPOSURE TO THE ARTS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR CREATIVE EXPRESSION. YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS AGES 2-19 RECEIVE PROFESSIONAL ARTS INSTRUCITON, ENJOY PERFORMANCES & EXHIBITS, RECEIVE TUTORING, MENTORING, AND COACHING TO ACHIEVE ACADEMICALLY AND PURSUE THEIR INTEREST IN THE ARTS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAMMING (INCLUDING TBEY TINY'S, ASAP, AND SUMMER ARTS CAMP):DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, TBEY ARTS CENTER, INC. SERVED OVER 700 YOUTH ACROSS SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSIN THROUGH HIGH-QUALITY, AGE-APPROPRIATE ARTS EDUCATION. OUR PROGRAMS PROVIDED CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN THEATRE, DANCE, VISUAL ARTS, AND MUSIC, WITH A SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON REACHING UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. NOTABLY, OUR TBEY TINY'S PROGRAM EXPANDED TO INCLUDE EARLY CHILDHOOD PARTICIPANTS AGED K3-4, BUILDING FOUNDATIONAL CREATIVE AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SKILLS. OUR SUMMER ARTS CAMP OFFERS ARTS ENRICHMENT WORKSHOPS, FIELD TRIPS, AND CULMINATING SHOWCASES THAT ENGAGED FAMILIES AND THE BROADER COMMUNITY.
    Expenses $225,015 · revenue $247,992
  • ARTREACH COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM:TBEY'S ARTREACH PROGRAM BROUGHT ARTS EDUCATION DIRECTLY INTO SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY CENTERS, AND AFTER-SCHOOL SITES ACROSS MILWAUKEE, SUPPORTING ARTS ACCESS WHERE IT'S NEEDED MOST. THIS YEAR, WE PARTNERED WITH 12 SCHOOLS AND 4 COMMUNITY CENTERS, DELIVERING OVER 300 HOURS OF INSTRUCTION AND REACHING APPROXIMATELY 2,000 STUDENTS. THE PROGRAM ALIGNED WITH ACADEMIC STANDARDS AND SUPPORTED YOUTH DEVELOPMENT GOALS. IT WAS PARTICULARLY INSTRUMENTAL IN RE-ENGAGING STUDENTS POST-PANDEMIC, USING CREATIVE EXPRESSION TO BUILD CONFIDENCE, IMPROVE ATTENDANCE, AND FOSTER RESILIENCE.
  • YOUTH PRODUCTIONS AND COMMUNITY PERFORMANCES:TBEY CONTINUED ITS TRADITION OF YOUTH-LED PRODUCTIONS AND PUBLIC PERFORMANCES, PROVIDING YOUNG ARTISTS WITH PROFESSIONAL STAGE EXPERIENCES WHILE ENRICHING MILWAUKEE'S CULTURAL LANDSCAPE. OVER 40 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN OUR ANNUAL THEATRE AND DANCE PRODUCTIONS, WITH PERFORMANCES ATTRACTING MORE THAN 700 ATTENDEES. THESE SHOWCASES PROVIDED VITAL EXPOSURE FOR YOUNG TALENT AND FOSTERED INTERGENERATIONAL COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. OUR CAPSTONE EVENT, THE STARGAZED BENEFIT CONCERT, HIGHLIGHTED STUDENT AND ALUMNI PERFORMERS ALONGSIDE PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS, RAISING ESSENTIAL FUNDS AND CELEBRATING OUR 25TH ANNIVERSARY MILESTONE.

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
02-0739623
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2005
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$509,267
Income (IRS master file)
$417,112

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$417,112$480,724$509,267XML
990December 2023$348,774$278,845$572,998XML
990December 2022$420,833$240,233$501,278IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2015
Officer: Contessa Lobley
Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate
December 31, 2015≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 02-0739623).

Questions about TBEY ARTS CENTER INC

What is the EIN of TBEY ARTS CENTER INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of TBEY ARTS CENTER INC is 02-0739623.
Is TBEY ARTS CENTER INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2005.
Are donations to TBEY ARTS CENTER INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does TBEY ARTS CENTER INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of TBEY ARTS CENTER INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did TBEY ARTS CENTER INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of TBEY ARTS CENTER INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names CONTESSA LOBLEY.
Who are the officers and directors of TBEY ARTS CENTER INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $92,846 (CONTESSA LOBLEY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does TBEY ARTS CENTER INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $417,112, expenses of $480,724 and total assets of $509,267 at year end.

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