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Nonprofit · EIN 34-1764121

BLACK SWAMP ARTS FESTIVAL INC

Tax-exempt · BOWLING GREEN, OH 43402

Financials

$28K$2892022−$8K$02023$4K$02024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BLACK SWAMP ARTS FESTIVAL INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
November 30, 2025990$4,135$0$4,135$255,479$0$255,479
November 30, 2024990-$8,034$0-$8,034$251,344$0$251,344
November 30, 2023990$27,743$289$27,454$259,378$0$259,378
Financial details: 990 for the year ended November 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$47,074
of which government grants
$10,875
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$6,572
Net income from fundraising events
-$49,511
Other revenue
-$49,511

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$251,344
Total assets, end of year
$255,479
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$255,479
Publicly traded securities
$37,051
Net assets without donor restrictions
$255,479
Gross receipts
$227,623
Employees
0
Year formed
1992
State of legal domicile
OH

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 November 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JAMIE RICHARDSIMMEDIATE PA
Officer
–$0
TODD AHRENSCHAIRPERSON
Officer
–$0
MARK STRANGVICE CHAIRPE
Officer
–$0
KATLIN LANCASTERSECRETARY
Officer
–$0
MICHAEL RICHTERTREASURER
Officer
–$0
990 for the year ended November 30, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JAMIE RICHARDSIMMEDIATE PA
Officer
2$0
TODD AHRENSCHAIRPERSON
Officer
5$0
MARK STRANGVICE CHAIRPE
Officer
4$0
KATLIN LANCASTERSECRETARY
Officer
1.5$0
MICHAEL RICHTERTREASURER
Officer
5$0
990 for the year ended November 30, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JAMIE RICHARDSIMMEDIATE PA
Officer
2$0
TODD AHRENSCHAIRPERSON
Officer
5$0
MARK STRANGVICE CHAIRPE
Officer
4$0
KATLIN LANCASTERSECRETARY
Officer
1.5$0
MICHAEL RICHTERTREASURER
Officer
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 532, BOWLING GREEN, OH 43402-0532
In care of
% TREASURER
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
TODD AHRENS, PO BOX 532, BOWLING GREEN, OH 434020532
Signed the 990
MICHAEL RICHTER, TREASURER
Phone
(877) 865-6082
Return prepared by
JAMES H MILES & CO

Mission

PROMOTE AWARENESS OF VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS

990 for the year ended November 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • PROMOTE AWARENESS OF VISUAL AND MUSICAL ARTS WITHIN COMMUNITY.
  • PROMOTE AWARENESS OF VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS AWARDS WERE GRANTED TO ARTISTS THAT WERE JUDGED BEST OF SHOW IN THE DIFFERENT MEDIUMS

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2024November 30, 2025April 15, 2026990 on file
2023November 30, 2024April 15, 2025990 on file
2022November 30, 2023April 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
34-1764121
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
2001
Accounting year ends
November
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$255,479
Income (IRS master file)
$227,623

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990November 2025$4,135$0$255,479XML
990November 2024-$8,034$0$251,344XML
990November 2023$27,743$289$259,378XML
990November 2022-$9,476$1,362$231,924IRS
990November 2021–––IRS
990-EZNovember 2020–––IRS
990-EZNovember 2019–––IRS
990-EZNovember 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 34-1764121).

Questions about BLACK SWAMP ARTS FESTIVAL INC

What is the EIN of BLACK SWAMP ARTS FESTIVAL INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BLACK SWAMP ARTS FESTIVAL INC is 34-1764121.
Is BLACK SWAMP ARTS FESTIVAL INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
Are donations to BLACK SWAMP ARTS FESTIVAL INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BLACK SWAMP ARTS FESTIVAL 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 BLACK SWAMP ARTS FESTIVAL INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending November 30, 2026) is due April 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BLACK SWAMP ARTS FESTIVAL INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended November 2025.
Who is the principal officer of BLACK SWAMP ARTS FESTIVAL INC?
The 990 for the year ended November 30, 2025 names TODD AHRENS.
Who are the officers and directors of BLACK SWAMP ARTS FESTIVAL INC?
The 990 for the year ended November 30, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BLACK SWAMP ARTS FESTIVAL INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended November 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,135, expenses of $0 and total assets of $255,479 at year end.

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