Nonprofit · EIN 47-2252738
THE CHERRY ARTS INC
Tax-exempt · ITHACA, NY 14850
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $372,085 | $372,865 | -$780 | $312,918 | $250,163 | $62,755 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $320,803 | $283,148 | $37,655 | $308,667 | $245,132 | $63,535 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $258,680
- of which government grants
- $179,812
- Program service revenue
- $106,660
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $6,745
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $45,630
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $147,657
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $8,219
- Occupancy
- $20,942
- Travel
- $18,868
- Depreciation
- $4,734
- Program services (functional)
- $323,632
- Management and general (functional)
- $49,233
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $308,667
- Total assets, end of year
- $312,918
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $250,163
- Net assets, end of year
- $62,755
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $77,444
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $62,755
- Gross receipts
- $372,085
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 20
- Year formed
- 2015
- State of legal domicile
- NY
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Buggeln | Artistic Director Key employee | 40 | $0 |
| Nicholas Salvato | President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Laura Miller | Secretary Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Brett Bossard | Treasurer Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Terry Plater | Advisory Board Liaison Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Gautam Hans | Board Member | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Buggeln | Artistic Director Key employee | 40 | $40,000 |
| Penelope Chick | President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Greg Carlson | Treasurer Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Laura Miller | Secretary Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Gautam Hans | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Kathy Lucas | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Brett Bossard | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 130 CHERRY ST, ITHACA, NY 14850-5066
- In care of
- % NICHOLAS SALVATO
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Sam Buggeln, 130 Cherry Street, Ithaca, NY 14850
- Signed the 990
- Samuel Buggeln, Executive Director
- Phone
- (646) 734-2740
- Return prepared by
- KMT BOOKS
Mission
Theatrical Performance; providing space for other art organizations to perform; theatrical & art training
Program accomplishments
- Cherry Arts Productions & Exhibits: In 2024-25 The Cherry created or presented Ithaca Fever, Rosa & Blanca, Vasalisa & Baba Yaga & La Cerise Noir. They coproduced Jay Leeming and LilyPad Puppets along with presenting Dance performances and other Artistic ExhibitsExpenses $308,098 · revenue $111,125
- Cherry Arts Education & community development staged multiple dance & art classes throughout the year along with open mic nights, gallery exhibitions and other gatheringsExpenses $15,534 · revenue $2,280
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-2252738
- 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
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A65)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $312,918
- Income (IRS master file)
- $372,085
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $372,085 | $372,865 | $312,918 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $320,803 | $283,148 | $308,667 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $246,567 | $277,962 | $43,517 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $275,544 | $275,117 | $83,223 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2020 | – | – | – | 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 47-2252738).
Questions about THE CHERRY ARTS INC
- What is the EIN of THE CHERRY ARTS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE CHERRY ARTS INC is 47-2252738.
- Is THE CHERRY ARTS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to THE CHERRY ARTS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE CHERRY ARTS 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 THE CHERRY ARTS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE CHERRY ARTS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THE CHERRY ARTS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Sam Buggeln.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE CHERRY ARTS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does THE CHERRY ARTS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $372,085, expenses of $372,865 and total assets of $312,918 at year end.
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