Nonprofit · EIN 05-0501353
RURAL ARTS COLLABORATIVE INC
Tax-exempt · GREENSBORO, VT 05841
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $531,507 | $595,283 | -$63,776 | $382,783 | $132,997 | $249,786 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $583,209 | $513,611 | $69,598 | $419,923 | $116,830 | $303,093 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $89,148
- Program service revenue
- $432,098
- Investment income
- $3,891
- Other revenue
- $6,370
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $54,797
- Other salaries and wages
- $314,741
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $418,369
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $25
- Occupancy
- $32,280
- Depreciation
- $16,686
- Program services (functional)
- $499,862
- Management and general (functional)
- $91,168
- Fundraising (functional)
- $4,253
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $419,923
- Total assets, end of year
- $382,783
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $132,997
- Net assets, end of year
- $249,786
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $151,712
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $191,185
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $58,601
- Gross receipts
- $531,507
- Employees
- 61
- Volunteers
- 7
- Year formed
- 1998
- State of legal domicile
- VT
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SARAH MUTRUX | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 35 | $54,148 |
| HEATHER EMERICK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.15 | $0 |
| STEPHEN FERBER | BOARD PRESID Trustee or director, Officer | 1.15 | $0 |
| AMELIA FRITZ | TREASURER Trustee or director | 1.15 | $0 |
| MARTY MCDONALD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.15 | $0 |
| BETHANY WARNER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1.15 | $0 |
| LISA YOKANA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.15 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SARAH MUTRUX | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 30 | $50,821 |
| STEPHEN FERBER | BOARD PRESID Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| AMELIA FRITZ | TREASURER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| CHIP TRIOANO | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| BETHANY WARNER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 300, GREENSBORO, VT 05841-0300
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- STEPHEN FERBER
- Signed the 990
- STEPHEN FERBER, BOARD PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (802) 533-9370
- Website
- WWW.RURALARTSVT.ORG
- Return prepared by
- EG CONLEY PC
Mission
THE MISSION IS TO CULTIVATE LIFELONG LEARNING AND EXPLORATION TO ENRICH OUR COMMUNITY, SCHOOLS, AND ECONOMY THROUGH CREATIVITY, CONVERSATION, AND COLLABORATION.
Program accomplishments
- WONDERARTS: THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS ACCESSIBLE AND YEAR-ROUND CREATIVE AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO YOUTH THROUGHOUT NORTHEASTERN VERMONT. WONDERARTS FACILITATES AFTER-SCHOOL AND IN-SCHOOL PROGRAMMING AT 11 SCHOOLS, SERVING 35% OF AREA CHILDREN, AGES 0-18, WITH ENRICHING PROGRAMMING. SCHOOL PROGRAMS COVER A VAREITY OF AGE-APPROPRIATE TOPICS RANGING FROM INTERPRETIVE MOVEMENT, FIBER ARTS, AND SONGWRITING FOR YOUNGER STUDENTS, TO ENTRREPRENEURSHIP, SOCIAL JUSTICE, AND COMMUNITY-BUILDING FOR HIGH SCHOOL TEENS. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMMING AT 5 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, AND IN-SCHOOL PROGRAMS AT 4 PRE-SCHOOLS AS WELL AS AT CRAFTSBURY ACADEMY AND HAZEN UNION HIGH SCHOOL. DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS, THE ORGANIZATION OFFERED 6 WEEKS OF FULL-DAY CAMPS CENTERED AROUND ART, TECHNOLOGY, AND NATURE-BASED THEMESE PAIRED WITH OTHER OUTDOOR RECREATION AND IMMERSION. YOUTH PROGRAMMING PROVIDED ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES TO AREA PROFESSIONALS, EMPLOYING INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS TO LEAD CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, AND CAMPS. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION ENGAGED COMMUNITY MEMBERS OF ALL AGES, 18 - 100+, THROUGH ENRICHING SOCIAL, CREATIVE, AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND EVENTS. THE ORGANIZATION HOSTED COMMUNITY MEALS AND GATHERINGS, FILM SCREENINGS AND DISCUSSIONS, CREATIVE CLASSES AND SKILL-SHARES, ART EXHIBITIONS AND CONCERTS, AS WELL AS SNOWSHOE HIKES. DURING OUR 8TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY MARKET, THE ORGANIZATION SHOWCASED LOCAL VENDORS, ENCOURAGING COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO SHOP LOCALLY FOR THEIR HOLIDAY GIFTS. DURING AN EVENING OF FUN AND GAMES AT OUR ANNUAL SUMMER CELEBRATION AND FUNDRAISER, WHICH WELCOMED 130+ ADULTS AND CHILDREN, THE ORGANIZATION FEATURED LOCAL MUSICIANS, FOOD, AND WORKS OF ART IN RECOGNITION OF THE CREATIVITY AND COLLABORATIONS FOSTERED WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY. IN ADDITION TO OUR MONTHLY AND ANNUAL EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES, THE ORGANIZATION ALSO OWNS AND MAINTAINS A COMMUNITY GREENSPACE THAT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR RECREATIONAL USE. THE PROPERTY FEATURES NATURE TRAILS, A PERFORMANCE STAGE, AND A WILDLIFE OBSERVATION PLATFORM AND IS USED AS A HANDS-ON RESOURCE FOR LOCAL STUDENTS, FAMILIES, AND RECREATION-SEEKERS TO ENGAGE WITH THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT.Expenses $499,862 · revenue $432,098
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 05-0501353
- 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
- 1998
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P28)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $382,783
- Income (IRS master file)
- $531,507
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $531,507 | $595,283 | $382,783 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $583,209 | $513,611 | $419,923 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $305,164 | $340,061 | $325,253 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 05-0501353).
Questions about RURAL ARTS COLLABORATIVE INC
- What is the EIN of RURAL ARTS COLLABORATIVE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of RURAL ARTS COLLABORATIVE INC is 05-0501353.
- Is RURAL ARTS COLLABORATIVE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1998.
- Are donations to RURAL ARTS COLLABORATIVE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does RURAL ARTS COLLABORATIVE 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 RURAL ARTS COLLABORATIVE INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did RURAL ARTS COLLABORATIVE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of RURAL ARTS COLLABORATIVE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names STEPHEN FERBER.
- Who are the officers and directors of RURAL ARTS COLLABORATIVE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $54,148 (SARAH MUTRUX, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does RURAL ARTS COLLABORATIVE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $531,507, expenses of $595,283 and total assets of $382,783 at year end.
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