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Nonprofit · EIN 06-0916851

FARMINGTON VALLEY ARTS CENTER INC

Tax-exempt · AVON, CT 06001

Financials

$600K$519K2022$660K$637K2023$728K$798K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FARMINGTON VALLEY ARTS CENTER INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$728,420$797,559-$69,139$400,712$339,855$60,857
September 30, 2024990$659,730$637,361$22,369$493,662$357,623$136,039
September 30, 2023990$600,085$519,410$80,675$501,322$365,252$136,070
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$113,595
Membership dues
$21,438
Program service revenue
$614,825
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$19,135
Occupancy
$161,014
Program services (functional)
$348,417
Management and general (functional)
$449,142

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$493,662
Total assets, end of year
$400,712
Total liabilities, end of year
$339,855
Net assets, end of year
$60,857
Land, buildings and equipment
$290,428
Net assets without donor restrictions
$60,857
Gross receipts
$728,420
Employees
0
Year formed
1974
State of legal domicile
CT

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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
NINE DECHAMPSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CAROL KAPLANEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MELISSA MEREDITHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
LINDA HOWARD-SORRELLBOARD TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
HELEN THOMASBOARD PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CYNTHIA MELLONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
SUE NOONEYSTUDIO ARTS PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
AARON WARTNERBOARD VICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
KARA ZABLOTSKYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
SUE GRISEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
NINE DECHAMPSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CAROL KAPLANEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MELISSA MEREDITHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
LINDA HOWARD-SORRELLBOARD TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
HELEN THOMASBOARD PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CYNTHIA MELLONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
SUE NOONEYSTUDIO ARTS PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
AARON WARTNERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
KARA ZABLOTSKYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
NINE DECHAMPSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CAROL KAPLANEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MELISSA MEREDITHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
LINDA HOWARD-SORRELLBOARD TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
HELEN THOMASBOARD PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CYNTHIA MELLONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
SUE NOONEYSTUDIO ARTS PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
AARON WARTNERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
KARA ZABLOTSKYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
25 ARTS CENTER CT, AVON, CT 06001-3746
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
CAROL KAPLAN, 25 ARTS CENTER LANE, AVON, CT 06001
Signed the 990
CAROL KAPLAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(860) 678-1867
Return prepared by
KENNETH R BLANCHARD CPA

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE FARMINGTON VALLEY ARTS CENTER IS TO CONNECT THE COMMUNITY TO THE CREATIVE PROCESS THROUGH ARTS EDUCATION FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, TO SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE WORKING ARTISTS, AND TO SERVE AS A COMMUNITY RESOURCE FOR EXPOSURE TO THE ARTS.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • EDUCATION PROGRAMS CLASSES ARE OFFERED TO YOUTH AND ADULTS IN THE COMMUNITY TO DEVELOP AND REFINE THEIR SKILLS.
    Expenses $145,094 · revenue $420,509
  • ART GALLERIES THE GALLERIES PROVIDE A FORUM FOR ARTISTS THROUGHTOUT THE UNITED STATES TO SELL THEIR WORKS, AND A PLACE FOR INDIVIDUALS NOT ASSOCIATED WITH THE ARTS TO LEARN AND OBSERVE.
    Expenses $78,189 · revenue $83,236
  • STUDIO PROGRAM TWENTY STUDIOS PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR ARTISTS TO WORK, TEACH, CONSULT, PROMOTE, AND SELL THEIR ARTS AND CRAFTS.
    revenue $111,080

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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 16, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
06-0916851
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
1975
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$400,712
Income (IRS master file)
$728,420

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$728,420$797,559$400,712XML
990September 2024$659,730$637,361$493,662XML
990September 2023$600,085$519,410$501,322XML
990September 2022$528,463$598,851$433,299IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––IRS
990September 2019–––IRS
990September 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 06-0916851).

Questions about FARMINGTON VALLEY ARTS CENTER INC

What is the EIN of FARMINGTON VALLEY ARTS CENTER INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FARMINGTON VALLEY ARTS CENTER INC is 06-0916851.
Is FARMINGTON VALLEY ARTS CENTER INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1975.
Are donations to FARMINGTON VALLEY ARTS CENTER INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FARMINGTON VALLEY 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 FARMINGTON VALLEY ARTS CENTER INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did FARMINGTON VALLEY ARTS CENTER INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of FARMINGTON VALLEY ARTS CENTER INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names CAROL KAPLAN.
Who are the officers and directors of FARMINGTON VALLEY ARTS CENTER INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does FARMINGTON VALLEY ARTS CENTER INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $728,420, expenses of $797,559 and total assets of $400,712 at year end.

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