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Nonprofit · EIN 35-1621560

ART BARN SCHOOL OF ART INC

Tax-exempt · VALPARAISO, IN 46383

Financials

$222K$212K2023$348K$244K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ART BARN SCHOOL OF ART INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$347,551$244,402$103,149$1,154,217$21,294$1,132,923
December 31, 2023990$221,651$211,880$9,771$1,053,401$23,627$1,029,774
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$160,580
of which government grants
$15,049
Program service revenue
$166,080
Investment income
$16,598
Net income from fundraising events
$4,292
Other revenue
$4,293

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$75,772
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$81,876
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$27,995
Depreciation
$14,640
Program services (functional)
$156,658
Management and general (functional)
$87,744

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,053,401
Total assets, end of year
$1,154,217
Total liabilities, end of year
$21,294
Net assets, end of year
$1,132,923
Land, buildings and equipment
$751,508
Net assets without donor restrictions
$994,886
Net assets with donor restrictions
$138,037
Gross receipts
$356,284
Employees
5
Volunteers
112
Year formed
1984
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JULIA HOLMAASPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
JOHN BERNBOMVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
ANGELA GROTHAUSTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
DENISE CHIGAS KIRKLANDSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
CHARLES KIRKLANDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
SANDY APPLEBYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
JAMES MAYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
SUSAN ARNOLDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
DINA HEIJSELAARBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
10$0
SAMANTHA SCHILLABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
HAROLD WOODRIDGEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
GLORIA RUFFBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JULIA HOLMAASPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
JOHN BERNBOMVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
ANGELA GROTHAUSTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
DENISE CHIGAS KIRKLANDSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
CHARLES KIRKLANDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
SANDY APPLEBYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
10$0
JAMES MAYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
SUSAN ARNOLDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
DINA HEIJSELAARBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
10$0
SAMANTHA SCHILLABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
HAROLD WOODRIDGEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
695 N 400 E, VALPARAISO, IN 46383-9723
Mailing address (990-N for 2016)
695 NORTH 400 EAST, VALPARAISO IN 46383
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
JULIA HOLMAAS, 695 N 400 E, VALPARAISO, IN 46383
Principal officer (990-N for 2016)
SANDRA APPLEBY, 329 WEST 875 NORTH, VALPARAISO IN 46385
Signed the 990
ANGELA GROTHAUS, TREASURER
Phone
(219) 462-9009
Return prepared by
CLH CPAS & CONSULTANTS

Mission

THE MISSION OF ART BARN SCHOOL OF ART IS TO INSPIRE CREATIVITY ACROSS GENERATIONS BY PROVIDING AN INCLUSIVE, NATURE-BASED SPACE WHERE ARTISTS OF ALL SKILL LEVELS CAN EXPLORE, EXPERIMENT AND GROW THROUGH THE ARTS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN, ART CAMPS FOR CHILDREN, AND OPEN STUDIO SESSIONS. THESE ACTIVITIES ARE CONDUCTED IN OUR REMODELED ART BARN BY QUALIFIED LOCAL AND NATIONALLY KNOWN ARTISTS.
    Expenses $100,171 · revenue $113,373
  • VARIOUS EXHIBITS ARE MAINTAINED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, WITH THE LARGEST BEING THE ANNUAL JURIED ART EXHIBITION. THIS EXHIBIT SHOWS WORKS BY 90 PLUS REGIONAL ARTISTS FOR A PERIOD OF GREATER THAN 30 DAYS. A JUDGE SELECTED WORKS WHOSE ARTISTS WERE GIVEN THE MERIT AWARDS.
    Expenses $24,737 · revenue $24,142
  • OTHER ART ACTIVITIES VARY, AND INCLUDE ART RELATED EVENTS AND THE USE OF FACILITIES BY ART APPRECIATIVE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
    Expenses $15,358 · revenue $5,165
  • AFFORDABLE APARTMENT AND STUDIO RENTAL FOR FOUR ARTISTS, AND TEMPORARY FACILITIES FOR WORKSHOP PROVIDERS.
    Expenses $16,392 · revenue $23,400

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
35-1621560
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
School
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1986
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,154,217
Income (IRS master file)
$356,284

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$347,551$244,402$1,154,217IRS
990December 2023$221,651$211,880$1,053,401XML
990December 2022$155,348$189,523$1,047,958IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2016
Officer: SANDRA APPLEBY
December 31, 2016≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 35-1621560).

Questions about ART BARN SCHOOL OF ART INC

What is the EIN of ART BARN SCHOOL OF ART INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ART BARN SCHOOL OF ART INC is 35-1621560.
Is ART BARN SCHOOL OF ART INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1986.
Are donations to ART BARN SCHOOL OF ART INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ART BARN SCHOOL OF ART 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 ART BARN SCHOOL OF ART INC 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 ART BARN SCHOOL OF ART INC 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 ART BARN SCHOOL OF ART INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JULIA HOLMAAS.
Who are the officers and directors of ART BARN SCHOOL OF ART INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does ART BARN SCHOOL OF ART INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $347,551, expenses of $244,402 and total assets of $1,154,217 at year end.

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