Nonprofit · EIN 36-2464960
THE ART CENTER HIGHLAND PARK
Tax-exempt · HIGHLAND PARK, IL 60035
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,169,991 | $1,128,948 | $41,043 | $1,644,785 | $1,203,828 | $440,957 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,104,555 | $1,283,059 | -$178,504 | $1,670,577 | $1,270,663 | $399,914 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $900,894 | $1,093,324 | -$192,430 | $1,593,574 | $1,015,156 | $578,418 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $742,043
- of which government grants
- $33,395
- Membership dues
- $20,689
- Program service revenue
- $485,024
- Investment income
- $4,787
- Net rental income
- $29,405
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$187,532
- Other revenue
- -$61,863
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $137,879
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $311,154
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $64,811
- Occupancy
- $134,126
- Depreciation
- $74,831
- Program services (functional)
- $537,267
- Management and general (functional)
- $501,026
- Fundraising (functional)
- $90,655
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,670,577
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,644,785
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,203,828
- Net assets, end of year
- $440,957
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $781,924
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $414,236
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $26,721
- Gross receipts
- $1,392,809
- Employees
- 9
- Volunteers
- 17
- Year formed
- 1960
- State of legal domicile
- IL
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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES LYNCH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $116,525 |
| DAVID WIGODNER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH TENNER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| PAULA WINTER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| LAURENCE SEGIL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| BARBARA ABELSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANDY AMEND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICHARD BASOFIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHELLE FIELD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TERRY GROSSBERG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AMY HEIFITZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AL KLAIRMONT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PAUL MARTINEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DEBBIE NETTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SETH PINES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALICE REBECHINI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JON SHABICA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROB SILLS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES LYNCH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $113,968 |
| DAVID WIGODNER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| BARBARA ABELSON | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| PAULA WINTER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| LAURENCE SEGIL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| RICHARD BASOFIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHELLE FIELD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUMARA FIRESIDE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ELISE FROST | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUSAN HAHN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JERI NETTER HENOCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AL KLAIRMONT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PAUL MARTINEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SETH PINES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH TENNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LAURI K ZESSAR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| YUMI ROSS | PAST PRESIDENT Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES LYNCH | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $110,940 |
| Yumi Ross | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Barbara Abelson | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JANEA HARRIS | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Laurence Segil | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| DAVID WIGODNER | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Marla Gilbert | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michelle Field | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ELISE FROST | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALYSE GAMSON | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUSAN HAHN | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Gwen Heyman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Al Klairmont | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Seth Pines | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHELBI SHEINKOP | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Paula Winter | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lauri Zessar | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUMARA FIRESIDE | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JERI NETTER HENOCH | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL LAMATTINA | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID MEEK | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JANET WEINBERG | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHANA GUTHMAN | Past President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH TENNER | Ex-Officio Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1957 SHERIDAN RD, HIGHLAND PARK, IL 60035-2540
- Signed the 990
- JAMES LYNCH, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (847) 432-1888
- Website
- WWW.THEARTCENTERHP.ORG
- Return prepared by
- WSDD CPAS LTD
Mission
THE ORGANIZATION IS A NON-PROFIT ART ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO EDUCATION IN THE CONTEMPORARY VISUAL ARTS THROUGH CLASSES, OUTREACH PROGRAMS, GALLERY EXHIBITIONS AND EVENTS.
Program accomplishments
- EDUCATION - PROVIDE OVER 400 ART INSTRUCTION PROGRAMS EVERY YEAR, LED BY A PROFESSIONAL, WORKING ARTIST. THE ORGANIZATION'S FACILITIES, SUPPLIES, AND RESOURCES ARE ON A PAR WITH ANY INSTRUCTION FACILITY ANYWHERE. STUDENTS RANGE FROM BEGINNERS TO SEASONED PROFESSIONALS ENHANCING THEIR SKILLS, FROM YOUNG CHILDREN TO SENIORS. CLASSES ARE OFFERED ON EVERY LEVEL OF NEED, INCLUDING COURSES IN OTHER LANGUAGES (CURRENTLY IN SPANISH), WITH A CONTROLLED STUDENT TO TEACHER RATIO.Expenses $395,292 · revenue $479,875
- EXHIBITS - THE ORGANIZATION IS HOME TO MUSEUM-QUALITY GALLERIES, AND THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION EXHIBITS NEW CONTEMPORARY ARTWORKS BY LOCAL, REGIONAL, AND NATIONAL ARTISTS. THE ORGANIZATION EXHIBITS ARTISTS RANGING FROM EMERGING TO ESTABLISHED ARTISTS, FEATURING BOTH 2D AND 3D WORKS IN VARIOUS MEDIA. THE ORGANIZATION'S GALLERIES ARE THE PREMIER LOCATION ON THE NORTH SHORE FOR A FREE, CULTURAL, VISUAL ARTS EXPERIENCE.Expenses $132,891 · revenue $125,669
- ART ENRICHMENT - OFFER MEMBERS PROGRAMS THAT INCLUDE MULTI-LEVEL PARTICIPATION FOR SENIORS, STUDENTS, FAMILY, AND INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIPS. THE AFFILIATE CIRCLE PROVIDES EXPERIENTIAL PROGRAMMING FOR A MORE ROBUST MEMBERSHIP LEVEL. WITH AFFILIATE CIRCLE, THE ORGANIZATION'S STAFF VISIT ARTISTS IN THEIR STUDIOS, GO BEHIND THE SCENES WITH LOCAL ART PROVIDERS AND ARRANGE VARIOUS SPECIAL INVITATION EVENTS. OUTREACH PROGRAMS FOCUS ON THE UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS FROM OTHER SUBURBAN AREAS THAT MIGHT NOT HAVE A SIMILAR ACCESS TO ARTS PROGRAMS.Expenses $9,084 · revenue $5,149
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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 36-2464960
- 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
- 1964
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A25Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,644,785
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,392,809
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $1,169,991 | $1,128,948 | $1,644,785 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $1,104,555 | $1,283,059 | $1,670,577 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $900,894 | $1,093,324 | $1,593,574 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $1,066,949 | $1,079,029 | $1,817,586 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2019 | – | – | – | 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 36-2464960).
Questions about THE ART CENTER HIGHLAND PARK
- What is the EIN of THE ART CENTER HIGHLAND PARK?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE ART CENTER HIGHLAND PARK is 36-2464960.
- Is THE ART CENTER HIGHLAND PARK tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1964.
- Are donations to THE ART CENTER HIGHLAND PARK tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE ART CENTER HIGHLAND PARK 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 THE ART CENTER HIGHLAND PARK due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE ART CENTER HIGHLAND PARK last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE ART CENTER HIGHLAND PARK?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 18 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $116,525 (JAMES LYNCH, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does THE ART CENTER HIGHLAND PARK have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,169,991, expenses of $1,128,948 and total assets of $1,644,785 at year end.
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