Nonprofit · EIN 47-2611822
ASHEVILLE GLASS ART SCHOOL
Also known as RIVERGLASS
Tax-exempt · ASHEVILLE, NC 28802
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,072,120 | $810,275 | $261,845 | $798,110 | $83,970 | $714,140 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $834,295 | $849,106 | -$14,811 | $510,222 | $57,927 | $452,295 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $956,292 | $764,977 | $191,315 | $508,829 | $41,723 | $467,106 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $641,067
- of which government grants
- $35,721
- Program service revenue
- $291,389
- Investment income
- $64
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $139,239
- Other revenue
- $139,600
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $88,547
- Other salaries and wages
- $330,284
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $468,125
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $8,033
- Occupancy
- $136,312
- Travel
- $4,055
- Depreciation
- $54,629
- Program services (functional)
- $613,407
- Management and general (functional)
- $176,791
- Fundraising (functional)
- $20,077
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $510,222
- Total assets, end of year
- $798,110
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $83,970
- Net assets, end of year
- $714,140
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $754,776
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $714,140
- Gross receipts
- $1,336,681
- Employees
- 17
- Volunteers
- 13
- Year formed
- 2014
- State of legal domicile
- NC
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candace Reilly | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $84,192 | $1,586 |
| Tom Oreck | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alex Bernstein | Vice-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dan Mullinix | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ashleigh Hardes Koslow | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rick Eckerd | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Lindsey Grossman | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Hursty | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Alexandra Whitman | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Samuel Yanes | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candace Reilly | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $66,875 |
| Tom Oreck | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Alex Bernstein | Vice-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Dan Mullinix | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Ashleigh Hardes Koslow | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Rick Eckerd | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Lindsey Grossman | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Mark Hursty | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Alexandra Whitman | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Samuel Yanes | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janice Gouldthorpe | Departing Executive Director Officer | 40 | $66,721 | $2,633 |
| Candace Reilly | Incoming Executive Director Officer | 40 | $21,875 | $0 |
| Mark Hursty | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $10,716 | $0 |
| Tom Oreck | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alex Bernstein | Vice-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dan Mullinix | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ashleigh Hardes Koslow | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rick Eckerd | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lindsey Grossman | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alexandra Whitman | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Katherine de Vos Devine | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Samuel Yanes | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 829, ASHEVILLE, NC 28802-0829
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Candace Reilly, 140 Roberts St Suite C, Asheville, NC 28801
- Signed the 990
- Candace Reilly, Executive Director
- Phone
- (828) 505-3552
- Website
- www.ncglasscenter.org
- Return prepared by
- CORLISS & SOLOMON PLLC
Mission
The North Carolina Glass Center is dedicated to education, exploration and collaboration in all forms of glass.
Program accomplishments
- Comprehensive Glass Arts Education & Workforce Development NCGC provides a year-round curriculum in glassblowing, flameworking, and fusing, serving students from introductory levels to professional intensives. Despite significant disruptions from Hurricane Helene, including a one-month facility closure and equipment failure, NCGC maintained its role as a premier educational hub. -Provided educational opportunities to over 2,300 students -Launched international Glass Education Intensives -Maintained competitive instructor pay -Opened a second state-of-the-art facility in Black Mountain in March 2025Expenses $613,407 · revenue $430,628
- Community Outreach & Healing Arts NCGC serves marginalized and underserved populations through specialized glassmaking programs that emphasize STEAM education and therapeutic recovery These programs foster inclusivity and resilience within the Western North Carolina community. -Served 60+ youth through STEAM partnerships -Provided healing arts programming to 36 veterans, -Conducted the annual BIPOC Residency, providing a fully funded six-week residency -Achieved national recognition for community impact via a feature on CBS with Gayle King
- Artist Support, Gallery, & Economic Vitality NCGC operates as a critical economic engine for the regional arts ecosystem, providing subsidized studio access and retail opportunities for professional artists. This infrastructure is vital to the livelihood of the WNC creative community. -Provided 3,000+ hours of subsidized studio rental time to 35+ professional glass artists -Maintained a curated gallery representing 70+ artists -Served as an operational anchor in the River Arts District during post-Helene recovery -Successfully funded the Black Mountain facility entirely through a capital campaign.
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-2611822
- 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
- 2015
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $798,110
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,336,681
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $1,072,120 | $810,275 | $798,110 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $834,295 | $849,106 | $510,222 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $956,292 | $764,977 | $508,829 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $735,890 | $617,135 | $318,899 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 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 47-2611822).
Questions about ASHEVILLE GLASS ART SCHOOL
- What is the EIN of ASHEVILLE GLASS ART SCHOOL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ASHEVILLE GLASS ART SCHOOL is 47-2611822.
- Is ASHEVILLE GLASS ART SCHOOL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
- Are donations to ASHEVILLE GLASS ART SCHOOL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ASHEVILLE GLASS ART SCHOOL 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 ASHEVILLE GLASS ART SCHOOL due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ASHEVILLE GLASS ART SCHOOL last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ASHEVILLE GLASS ART SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names Candace Reilly.
- Who are the officers and directors of ASHEVILLE GLASS ART SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $84,192 (Candace Reilly, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does ASHEVILLE GLASS ART SCHOOL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,072,120, expenses of $810,275 and total assets of $798,110 at year end.
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