Nonprofit · EIN 35-0992067
ARTS UNITED OF GREATER FORT WAYNE
Tax-exempt · FORT WAYNE, IN 46802
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $9,835,230 | $3,256,056 | $6,579,174 | $51,428,954 | $118,565 | $51,310,389 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $21,463,070 | $5,772,094 | $15,690,976 | $45,246,056 | $507,776 | $44,738,280 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $7,533,630
- of which government grants
- $563,395
- Program service revenue
- $561,666
- Investment income
- $1,621,762
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $1,047,605
- Other revenue
- $118,172
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $270,161
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $151,540
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,156,202
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,553,244
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $12,267
- Accounting fees
- $22,900
- Occupancy
- $512,194
- Travel
- $15,558
- Depreciation
- $256,790
- Program services (functional)
- $2,427,928
- Management and general (functional)
- $603,947
- Fundraising (functional)
- $224,181
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $45,246,056
- Total assets, end of year
- $51,428,954
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $118,565
- Net assets, end of year
- $51,310,389
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $5,138,092
- Publicly traded securities
- $9,243,686
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $7,347,759
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $43,962,630
- Gross receipts
- $13,232,471
- Employees
- 58
- Volunteers
- 95
- Year formed
- 1955
- State of legal domicile
- IN
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAN ROSS | PRESIDENT & Officer | 50 | $125,780 | $16,177 |
| JOHN ROGERS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHENITA BOLTON | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARMEN TSE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JON BOMBERGER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KARL BANDEMER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW BOXBERGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS CLOUD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADRIAN CURRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGAN FLOHR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBORAH GARRISON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VINCE GREEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE HAIST | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| IRIC HEADLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEONARD HELFRICH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
15 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAM HOLOCHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JULIE INSKEEP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RAQUEL KLINE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KENDRA KLINK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUDHAKAR KRISHNAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BEN LANGEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CORY MILLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LORI K MORGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MAYRA PRESLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RINGO SANTIAGO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MELISSA SCHENKEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROB SLUSSER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID STOREY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RACHEL TOBIN-SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RYAN TWISS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 31 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAN ROSS | PRESIDENT & Officer | 50 | $108,559 | $11,671 |
| SUSAN MENDENHALL | FRMR PRESIDE Officer | 50 | $15,782 | $1,954 |
| JOHN ROGERS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEANNE MIRRO | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHENITA BOLTON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JON BOMBERGER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW BOXBERGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS CLOUD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADRIAN CURRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN EISBART | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGAN FLOHR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VINCE GREEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE HAIST | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| IRIC HEADLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEONARD HELFRICH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAM HOLOCHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE INSKEEP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RAQUEL KLILNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KENDRA KLINK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN LANGEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CORY MILLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HONORABLE LORI K MORGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RINGO SANTIAGO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA SCHENKEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BART SHAW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID STOREY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHEL TOBIN-SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY TOWNSEND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARMEN TSE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN TWISS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAN WILHELM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 300 E MAIN ST, FORT WAYNE, IN 46802-1919
- In care of
- % PATRICIA ROLLER
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DAN ROSS, 300 E MAIN STREET, FORT WAYNE, IN 46802
- Signed the 990
- DAN ROSS, PRESIDENT & CEO
- Phone
- (260) 424-0646
- Website
- ARTSUNITED.ORG
- Return prepared by
- DULIN WARD & DEWALD INC
Mission
ARTS UNITED MOBILIZES RESOURCES TO DEVELOP, COORDINATE, AND SUPPORT ARTS AND CULTURE, ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND THE ECONOMIC VIABILITY OF NORTHEAST INDIANA.
Program accomplishments
- CULTURAL DISTRICT: AU ACTIVATES AND DEVELOPS ARTS CAMPUS FORT WAYNE (ACFW), A STATE-DESIGNATED CULTURAL DISTRICT, GENERATING 40+ MILLION IN ECONOMIC ACTIVITY ANNUALLY. -AU PARTNERS WITH LOCAL/STATE GOVERNMENT TO DEVELOP AND PROMOTE ACFW, ENABLING PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS AND A COORDINATED APPROACH TO DEVELOPING THIS COMMUNITY AMENITY. -AU IS WORKING WITH THE CITY OF FORT WAYNE TO INCLUDE ACFW ON THE URBAN TRAIL, WHICH WILL IMPROVE PEDESTRIAN CONNECTIVITY AND ENHANCE VISIBILITY FOR ARTS AND CULTURE NONPROFITS. -AU MANAGES 4 FACILITIES WITH 8 LEASE-HOLDING TENANT ORGANIZATIONS. THE CITY OF FORT WAYNE AND ALLEN COUNTY CONTINUE THEIR ANNUAL INVESTMENT OF 750,000 TO SUSTAIN THE OPERATION OF THESE FACILITIES. AU OFFERS FULL- SERVICE LEASES AT A LOW RATE OF 5-7 PER SQ. FT.; COMPARABLE DOWNTOWN LEASES ARE 20-25 PER SQ. FT. AU OPERATES 2 PERFORMANCE VENUES, THE ARTS UNITED CENTER AND PARKVIEW PHYSICIANS GROUP ARTSLAB. -AU SPECIALIZES IN HELPING LOCAL ARTS ORGANIZATIONS TAKE THEIR PRODUCTIONS FROM CONCEPT-TO-AUDITION-TO-REHEARSAL-TO-CURTAIN BY PROVIDING AFFORDABLE, TAILORED, WRAPAROUND TECHNICAL THEATER EXPERTISE AND SUPPORT STAFF.Expenses $1,162,898 · revenue $515,417
- COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: AU COORDINATES PARTNERSHIPS THAT SUPPORT ARTS ADVOCACY, CULTURAL PLANNING, COMMUNITY EVENTS, AND GRANT ADMINISTRATION. DIRECT SUPPORT IS PROVIDED TO PARTNERING ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH GRANT PROGRAMS. -IN 2024, AU ADMINISTERED 3 GRANT PROGRAMS, AWARDING 43 GRANTS TOTALING 260,161 TO SUPPORT LOCAL ARTISTS AND NONPROFITS. IN 2025, AU WILL CONTINUE TO ADMINISTER THESE GRANTS TO SUPPORT CREATIVE INITIATIVES. -AU IS THE REGION 3 ARTS PARTNER FOR THE INDIANA ARTS COMMISSION (IAC). IN THIS CAPACITY, AU FACILITATES GRANT MAKING FOR IAC'S ARTS ORGANIZATION SUPPORT AND ARTS PROJECT SUPPORT (APS). IN 2024, AU FACILITATED 45 AWARDS TOTALING 333,227. NEW IN 2025, APS WILL INCLUDE A 2ND FALL CYCLE. -AU PROVIDES INDIRECT SUPPORT BY GENERATING VISIBILITY AND ATTENDANCE FOR ARTS AND CULTURE ACTIVITIES. -EVENTS LIKE TASTE OF THE ARTS AND THE ARTS UNITED AWARDS PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO FEATURE AND CELEBRATE THE ARTISTRY AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF LOCAL CREATIVES. -THE WEEKLY ARTS AND CULTURE FORECAST EMAIL AND CALENDAR ARE FREE RESOURCES THAT SHARE INFORMATION ABOUT UPCOMING ARTS AND CULTURE EVENTS. -THE ARTS CAMPUS FORT WAYNE (ACFW) SEASON BROCHURE IS A FREE, ANNUAL RESOURCE HIGHLIGHTING THE MISSIONS, PROGRAMS, AND SEASONS OF ORGANIZATIONS THAT PRESENT PERFORMANCES IN ACFW VENUES. THIS IS SHARED WITH LOCAL RETAIL SHOPS, HOTELS, AND RESTAURANTS, AS WELL AS REGIONAL VISITOR BUREAUS, TO HIGHLIGHT ARTS AND CULTURE IN FORT WAYNE. -ARTS AND CULTURE ARE VALUED IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES AND COMMUNITY PLANNING. VISIT FORT WAYNE LAUNCHED ITS MUSIC ECONOMY TASKFORCE IN SUPPORT OF THE ALLEN COUNTY TOGETHER PLAN (ACT), WHICH INCLUDES SUPPORT FOR THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF ACFW. THE NORTHEAST INDIANA REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY LAUNCHED ITS LEI ARTS CREATIVITY ECONOMY STUDY TO EXAMINE HOW TO STRENGTHEN THE CREATIVE SECTOR AS AN ECONOMIC CLUSTER SUPPORTING REGIONAL GROWTH. -AU IDENTIFIES AND FILLS GAPS THAT ARE NOT ADDRESSED BY LOCAL NONPROFITS OR GOVERNMENT AGENCIES. AU PARTNERS WITH THE CITY OF FORT WAYNE TO COORDINATE THE PUBLIC ART COMMISSION, WHICH GOVERNS THE CITY'S PUBLIC ART PROGRAM. -AU HAS A SUBSIDIARY LLC THAT PROVIDES FISCAL AGENCY FOR BOLD, NEW PROGRAMS AND IS EXPLORING A POTENTIAL PROGRAM TO UTILIZE THIS RESOURCE IN THE FUTURE.Expenses $1,017,053 · grants $270,161 · revenue $4,355
- MEMBER SERVICES: AU FACILITATES ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FOR MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS, CREATING A CONNECTED, COLLABORATIVE, AND SUSTAINABLE SECTOR. -MEMBER SERVICES INCLUDES THE REGIONAL ARTS COUNCIL (RAC), BUSINESS SERVICES COUNCIL, AND AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, WHICH ARE MEMBER-LED AND DRIVEN, EACH WITH A CHAIR ELECTED ANNUALLY BY MEMBERS. -44 RAC MEMBERS BENEFIT FROM NETWORKING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES. PLANNED 2025 ACTIVITIES INCLUDE SESSIONS ON 401K OFFERINGS, PLANNED GIVING STRATEGIES, IDEA, AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE FOR EVENTS, AMONG OTHER TOPICS. -23 BUSINESS SERVICES COUNCIL MEMBERS UTILIZE COLLECTIVE PURCHASING POWER TO ACCESS AFFORDABLE HEALTH, DENTAL, AND LIFE INSURANCE, HEALTH SCREENINGS/VACCINATIONS, AN EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, WORKER'S COMPENSATION, GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE, PAYROLL PROCESSING, AND RETIREMENT PLANNING. AS A RESULT, MEMBERS CAN OFFER HIGH-QUALITY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS THAT SUPPORT PROMOTION AND RETENTION. -20 ARTSTIX COMMUNITY BOX OFFICE MEMBERS BENEFIT FROM A CENTRALIZED PHYSICAL AND VIRTUAL ONE-STOP SHOP FOR TICKETING WITH BOX OFFICE STAFF WHO MANAGE TICKET SALES 7 DAYS A WEEK AND TRAVEL TO VENUES THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY. NEW THIS YEAR, AU WILL IMPLEMENT AND TRAIN MEMBERS ON NEW TICKETING SOFTWARE.Expenses $247,977 · revenue $41,894
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 | Not 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
- 35-0992067
- 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
- 1958
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A260)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $51,428,954
- Income (IRS master file)
- $13,232,471
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $9,835,230 | $3,256,056 | $51,428,954 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $21,463,070 | $5,772,094 | $45,246,056 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $9,300,517 | $3,419,704 | $28,024,873 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | 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 35-0992067).
Questions about ARTS UNITED OF GREATER FORT WAYNE
- What is the EIN of ARTS UNITED OF GREATER FORT WAYNE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ARTS UNITED OF GREATER FORT WAYNE is 35-0992067.
- Is ARTS UNITED OF GREATER FORT WAYNE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1958.
- Are donations to ARTS UNITED OF GREATER FORT WAYNE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ARTS UNITED OF GREATER FORT WAYNE 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 ARTS UNITED OF GREATER FORT WAYNE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ARTS UNITED OF GREATER FORT WAYNE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of ARTS UNITED OF GREATER FORT WAYNE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names DAN ROSS.
- Who are the officers and directors of ARTS UNITED OF GREATER FORT WAYNE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 30 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $125,780 (DAN ROSS, PRESIDENT &).
- How much revenue does ARTS UNITED OF GREATER FORT WAYNE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $9,835,230, expenses of $3,256,056 and total assets of $51,428,954 at year end.
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