Nonprofit · EIN 16-1540493
TRI-COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL INC
Tax-exempt · OLEAN, NY 14760
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $207,416 | $217,391 | -$9,975 | $302,889 | $209,596 | $93,293 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 (amended) | $243,329 | $262,833 | -$19,504 | $268,288 | $172,730 | $95,558 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $269,033 | $229,359 | $39,674 | $316,942 | $202,659 | $114,283 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $147,917
- of which government grants
- $11,965
- Membership dues
- $11,065
- Program service revenue
- $55,399
- Investment income
- $3,059
- Net income from fundraising events
- $1,041
- Other revenue
- $1,041
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $62,008
- Other salaries and wages
- $40,268
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $111,300
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $13,885
- Occupancy
- $27,892
- Depreciation
- $6,994
- Program services (functional)
- $165,391
- Management and general (functional)
- $43,025
- Fundraising (functional)
- $8,975
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $268,288
- Total assets, end of year
- $302,889
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $209,596
- Net assets, end of year
- $93,293
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $167,085
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $92,793
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $500
- Gross receipts
- $208,039
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 5
- Year formed
- 1999
- State of legal domicile
- NY
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Megan Davis | E.D. 2/1-12/31 Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $53,896 |
| Paula Bernstein | E.D. 1/1-1/31 Trustee or director, Officer | 55 | $8,112 |
| Barry Goodwin | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lizbeth Matz | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Scott Reed | President Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| Eliana Al-humadi | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Amanda Langan | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jason Dilworth | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Eric Van Druff | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jan Comstock | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Clayton Silvernail | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Betsy Gingerich | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Barbara Fox | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Julie Hamilton | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paula Bernstein | Executive Dir. Trustee or director, Officer | 55 | $58,458 |
| Lizbeth Matz | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Scott Reed | President Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| Crystal Abers | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Debra Eck | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jason Dilworth | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Eric Van Druff | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jan Comstock | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Linda Manross | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Betsy Gingerich | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Bradley Stevens | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Julie Hamilton | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paula Bernstein | Executive Dir. Trustee or director, Officer | 55 | $63,140 |
| Corey Fecteau | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Jason Dilworth | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Lizbeth Matz | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Scott Reed | Asst. Treas/VP Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| Crystal Abers | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Debra Eck | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Thomasine Graf | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Hayden Haynes | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Eric Van Druff | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jan Comstock | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Linda Manross | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Betsy Gingrich | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Bradley Stevens | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Julie Hamilton | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 406, OLEAN, NY 14760-0406
- In care of
- % SCOTT O REED
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Lizbeth Matz, 110 WEST STATE ST, OLEAN, NY 14760
- Signed the 990
- Lizbeth Matz, Treasurer
- Phone
- (716) 372-7455
- Website
- WWW.TRICOUNTYARTSCOUNCIL.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BYSIEK CPA PLLC
Mission
TO PROMOTE APPRECIATION OF THE ARTS
Program accomplishments
- TRI-COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL, INC. OFFERS CLASSES TO REGIONAL RESIDENTS, ARTS ENRICHMENT CLASSES FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, AND WORKSHOPS TO COMMUNITY GROUPS. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION PRODUCES PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND SALES OPPORTUNITIES FOR REGIONAL ARTISTS. FURTHER, TRI-COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL, INC. PROVIDES INFORMATION SERVICES THROUGH PERIODIC EMAILS AND A FULLY DEVELOPED WEBSITE.Expenses $128,160 · revenue $4,196
- COMMUNITY ARTS AND POTTERY STUDIO - CAPS OFFERS A DIVERSE RANGE OF INDEPTH ART INSTRUCTION, RANGING FROM PAINTING AND POTTERY TO JEWELRY DESIGN.Expenses $15,908 · revenue $32,604
- THE COUNCIL'S SOUTHERN TIER BIENNIAL EVENT ALLOWS ARTISTS IN THE SOUTHERN TIER TO EXPERIENCE A JURIED ART COMPETITION AND EXHIBITION BIENNIALLY. THIS SHOWCASES THE VITALITY AND DIVERSITY OF CONTEMPORARY ARTS IN NEW YORK STATE'S SOUTHERN TIER REGION.Expenses $15,515 · revenue $2,560
- THE COUNCIL'S ARTISAN MARKET SHOWCASES WORKS BY REGIONAL ARTISANS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE. IN ADDITION, THE COUNCIL, SPONSORS NUMEROUS ARTIST EXHIBITS IN ITS GALLERY TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF REGIONAL ARTISTS.Expenses $5,808 · revenue $16,039
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 16-1540493
- 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
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A90)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $302,889
- Income (IRS master file)
- $208,039
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $207,416 | $217,391 | $302,889 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $243,329 | $262,833 | $268,288 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $269,033 | $229,359 | $316,942 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $200,816 | $193,552 | $293,009 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 16-1540493).
Questions about TRI-COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL INC
- What is the EIN of TRI-COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of TRI-COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL INC is 16-1540493.
- Is TRI-COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1998.
- Are donations to TRI-COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does TRI-COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL 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 TRI-COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did TRI-COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of TRI-COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Lizbeth Matz.
- Who are the officers and directors of TRI-COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 14 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $53,896 (Megan Davis, E.D. 2/1-12/31).
- How much revenue does TRI-COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $207,416, expenses of $217,391 and total assets of $302,889 at year end.
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