Nonprofit · EIN 31-1270363
FRIENDS OF THE CULTURAL ARTS CENTER
Tax-exempt · COLUMBUS, OH 43215
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $148,320 | $163,953 | -$15,633 | $356,456 | $21,921 | $334,535 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $160,895 | $143,300 | $17,595 | $353,972 | $1,022 | $352,950 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $149,119 | $118,314 | $30,805 | $336,175 | $1,298 | $334,877 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $55,282
- Program service revenue
- $91,112
- Investment income
- $1,926
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $19,233
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $26,762
- Other expenses
- $117,958
- Program services (functional)
- $134,720
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $353,972
- Total assets, end of year
- $356,456
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $21,921
- Net assets, end of year
- $334,535
- Cash, savings and investments
- $354,956
- Gross receipts
- $148,320
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SANDRA ASKA | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | $0 |
| RICK BORGIA | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | $0 |
| VICTORIA HANOHANO-HONG | TRUSTEE SECR | 5 | $0 |
| KATHERINE HOWARD | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | $0 |
| KATE JACOBS | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | $0 |
| ROBERT MAZUREK | TRUSTEE TREA | 5 | $0 |
| VAL MORENO | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE NOCAR | TRUSTEE PRES | 5 | $0 |
| JACKIE PHILLIPS | TRUSTEE VICE | 5 | $0 |
| TANYA PIRASTEH | REPRESENTATI | 3 | $0 |
| JAMIE ROBERTY | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | $0 |
| FRANCO RUFFINI | TRUSTEE PRES | 3 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE BART HORVATH | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | $0 |
| KRISTI KLOSS | TRUSTEE VICE | 5 | $0 |
| LINDA LEVITON | TRUSTEE SECR | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandra Aska | Board Member | 3 | $0 |
| Stephanie Bart-Horvath | Board Member | 3 | $0 |
| Rick Borgia | Board Member | 3 | $0 |
| Victoria Hanohano-Hong | Board Member | 3 | $0 |
| Katherine Howard | Board Member | 3 | $0 |
| Kristi Kloss | Vice President | 3 | $0 |
| Linda Levition | Board Member | 3 | $0 |
| Robert Mazurek | Secretary | 3 | $0 |
| Val Moreno | Board Member | 3 | $0 |
| Tanya Pirasteh | Instructor Representative | 3 | $0 |
| Terri Rowe | Board Member | 3 | $0 |
| Franco Ruffini | President | 5 | $0 |
| Gayle Van Marter | Treasuer | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franco Ruffini | President | 5 | $0 |
| Kristi Kloss | Vice President | 3 | $0 |
| Gayle Van Marter | Tresurer | 5 | $0 |
| Robert Mazurek | Secretary | 3 | $0 |
| Tanya Pirasteh | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Stephanie Bart-Horvath | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Rick Borgia | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Katherine Howard | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Linda Leviton | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Terri Rowe | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Tonya Marie | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 139 W MAIN ST, COLUMBUS, OH 43215-5044
- In care of
- % GEOFFREY A MARTIN
- Signed the 990-EZ
- ROBERT MAZUREK, TRUSTEE TREASURER
- Phone
- (614) 477-8189
- Website
- WWW.FRIENDSOFTHECAC.ORG
- Return prepared by
- HEDRICK STODGHILL LLP
Mission
TO SUPPORT THE PRISCILLA R. TYSON CULTURAL ARTS CENTER (CAC) IN COLUMBUS, OHIO. THE CENTER BENEFITS THOUSANDS OF PARTICIPANTS OF ALL BACKGROUNDS EACH YEAR TO PARTICIPATE IN AND BENEFIT FROM ARTS PROGRAMMING, ENSURING INCLUSIVITY AND ACCESSIBILLITY.
Program accomplishments
- PROCURE ART STUDIO SUPPLIES, ARTISTS' MODELS, ART GALLERY SUPPLIES, PROVISIONS FOR GALLERY OPENINGS, GIFT SHOP SUPPLIES, WORKSHOP EXPENSES, TALENT FOR CONVERSATIONS & COFFEE TALKS AND PROVISIONS FOR COLUMBUS ARTS FESTIVAL VOLUNTEERSExpenses $100,358
- ARTISTS CONSIGNMENTS FOR GALLERY SPACE AND GIFT SHOPS WHICH ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND PROVIDE EXHIBIT OPPORTUNITIES TO HUNDREDS OF PARTICIPANTS EACH YEAR.Expenses $16,808
- AWARD PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GRANTS TO PROGRAM INSTRUCTORS TO ENHANCE THEIR ARTISTIC AND TEACHING SKILLS. THIS BENEFITS DOZENS OF INSTRUCTORS AND INDIRECTLY BENEFITS THE THOUSANDS OF PROGRAM PARTICIPANTSExpenses $17,554 · grants $17,554
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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 31-1270363
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1990
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $356,456
- Income (IRS master file)
- $148,320
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $148,320 | $163,953 | $356,456 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $160,895 | $143,300 | $353,972 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $149,119 | $118,314 | $336,175 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | 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 31-1270363).
Questions about FRIENDS OF THE CULTURAL ARTS CENTER
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE CULTURAL ARTS CENTER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE CULTURAL ARTS CENTER is 31-1270363.
- Is FRIENDS OF THE CULTURAL ARTS CENTER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1990.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE CULTURAL ARTS CENTER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE CULTURAL ARTS CENTER 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 FRIENDS OF THE CULTURAL ARTS CENTER 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 FRIENDS OF THE CULTURAL ARTS CENTER last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE CULTURAL ARTS CENTER?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 15 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE CULTURAL ARTS CENTER have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $148,320, expenses of $163,953 and total assets of $356,456 at year end.
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