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Nonprofit · EIN 41-1603279

IN PROGRESS

Tax-exempt · SAINT PAUL, MN 55117

Financials

$353K$363K2023$472K$469K2024$597K$481K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of IN PROGRESS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$597,036$480,818$116,218$309,830$0$309,830
December 31, 2024990$471,707$469,120$2,587$193,612$0$193,612
December 31, 2023990$353,392$362,803-$9,411$191,449$424$191,025
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$525,929
of which government grants
$249,637
Program service revenue
$69,950
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$1,157

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$16,450
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$16,450
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$41,930
Travel
$18,108
Program services (functional)
$429,757
Management and general (functional)
$51,061

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$193,612
Total assets, end of year
$309,830
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$309,830
Net assets without donor restrictions
$309,830
Gross receipts
$597,036
Employees
0
Volunteers
20
Year formed
1984
State of legal domicile
MN

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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Hlee Lee KronCo-Secretary/Treasurer
Trustee or director
0$4,500
Esther HumphreyBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$4,000
Sai ThaoCo-Chair
Trustee or director
5$3,125
Jeremy GardnerCo-Chair
Trustee or director
3$3,000
Jacylynn JonesSecretary/Treasurer
Trustee or director
2$1,025
Bienvenida MatiasBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$800
Maria Elena ArguetaBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Chao Lynn Yangboard member
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Sai ThaoPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
5$5,300
Jeremy GardnerVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
3$3,000
Bienvenida MatiasBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$1,000
Jacylynn JonesSecretary/Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
5$250
Esther HumphreyBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$250
Katya ZepedaBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Deanna DriftBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Chao YangBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Maria Elena ArguetaBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Jacylynn JonesSecretary/Treasurer
Officer
5$4,800
Sai ThaoPresident
Officer
5$2,550
Bienvenida MatiasBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$1,500
Katya ZepedaBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Deanna DriftBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Chao YangBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Maria Elena ArguetaBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Esther HumphreyBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Jeremy GardnerVice President
Officer
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
213 FRONT AVE, SAINT PAUL, MN 55117-5324
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Hlee Lee-Kron, 1399 Forest Street, Saint Paul, MN 55106
Signed the 990
Hlee Lee-Kron, Board Co-Chair
Phone
(612) 805-0514

Mission

In Progress's purpose is to diversify cultural dialogue and pave the way for new voices in the field of media arts. the organization does this by providing workshops, mentoring, arts residencies and program development services. Constituency ranges ages 6 through adulthood.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Artist services: non-academic digital arts mentorship for emerging artists and youth. Includes workshops, mentorship, training, and exhibits. Also includes fiscal services provided to media artists for small independent projects.
    Expenses $241,427 · grants $224,875 · revenue $4,250
  • Engagement: Community development programs that provide long-term mentorship, workshops and program development to rural and tribal communities. Extensive travel is tied to this program.
    Expenses $143,690 · grants $46,000 · revenue $43,749
  • Fiscal Sponsorship: providing financial oversight of artist supported projects.
    Expenses $44,640 · grants $58,800

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, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
41-1603279
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
1989
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$309,830
Income (IRS master file)
$597,036

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$597,036$480,818$309,830XML
990December 2024$471,707$469,120$193,612XML
990December 2023$353,392$362,803$191,449XML
990December 2022$309,941$349,281$200,436IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––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 41-1603279).

Questions about IN PROGRESS

What is the EIN of IN PROGRESS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of IN PROGRESS is 41-1603279.
Is IN PROGRESS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1989.
Are donations to IN PROGRESS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does IN PROGRESS 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 IN PROGRESS 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 IN PROGRESS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of IN PROGRESS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Hlee Lee-Kron.
Who are the officers and directors of IN PROGRESS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $4,500 (Hlee Lee Kron, Co-Secretary/Treasurer).
How much revenue does IN PROGRESS have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $597,036, expenses of $480,818 and total assets of $309,830 at year end.

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