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Nonprofit · EIN 51-0646562

THE KATHARINE HEPBURN CULTURAL ARTS CENTER INC

Tax-exempt · OLD SAYBROOK, CT 06475

Financials

$4.3M$4.1M2023$4.7M$4.4M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THE KATHARINE HEPBURN CULTURAL ARTS CENTER INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$4,736,259$4,400,448$335,811$5,013,261$1,017,555$3,995,706
June 30, 2024990$4,278,543$4,112,376$166,167$4,684,946$1,036,135$3,648,811
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$991,352
of which government grants
$103,798
Membership dues
$390,064
Program service revenue
$3,375,745
Investment income
$188,353
Net gain from sales of assets
$71,666
Net income from fundraising events
$175,829
Other revenue
$180,809

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$177,100
Other salaries and wages
$950,833
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,289,864
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$13,757
Travel
$8,863
Depreciation
$196,688
Program services (functional)
$3,932,231
Management and general (functional)
$297,477
Fundraising (functional)
$170,740

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$4,684,946
Total assets, end of year
$5,013,261
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,017,555
Net assets, end of year
$3,995,706
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,256,480
Publicly traded securities
$3,360,238
Net assets without donor restrictions
$3,949,135
Net assets with donor restrictions
$46,571
Gross receipts
$6,207,125
Employees
65
Volunteers
210
Year formed
2007
State of legal domicile
CT

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Brett ElliottExecutive Dir.
Officer
60$177,100
Mike MaguireTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Christine BeirneTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Ann NybergVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
Wayne HarmsTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0
Ann Bartosewicz-MeleSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
Joseph DrakeTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Lincoln MayTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Devin CarneyTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Cosmo CoriglianoPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0
Nichole DavisonTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Lori Gagne PendeltonExec. Vice Pres
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0
Sandy HartTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Michael PriceTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Rich ScierkaTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
7 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Joseph SmithTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Paul TraceyTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
George Whelen IVTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Tara WinchTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Maureen ZavatoneTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Lauren PetersTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Klarn DePalmaTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 24 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Brett ElliottExecutive Dir.
Officer
60$152,485$700
Mike MaguirePresident
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0$0
Lisa LeMonteExec. Vice Pres
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0$0
Ann NybergVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0$0
Wayne HarmsTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0$0
Ann Bartosewicz-MeleSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0$0
Francis Adams JrTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Camille AlbertiTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Devin CarneyTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Cosmo CoriglianoTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Nichole DavisonTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Lori Gagne PendeltonTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Sandy HartTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Cindy PattersonTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Lisa PicarazziTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Michael PriceTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Rich ScierkaTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Joseph SmithTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Paul TraceyTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
George Whelen IVTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Tara WinchTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Maureen ZavatoneTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Lauren PetersTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Klarn DePalmaTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
300 MAIN ST, OLD SAYBROOK, CT 06475-2395
Signed the 990
Wayne Harms, Treasurer
Phone
(860) 510-0473
Return prepared by
Doherty Beals & Banks PC

Mission

The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center exists to present a diverse repertoire of cultural and performing arts, to provide educational opportunities in the arts, and to be a lasting legacy for America's iconic actress.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Over 350 events were produced and offered to the general public. These events showcased the arts including local and regional theater, livestreams, concerts, dance, film, lectures, and other artistic endeavors.
    Expenses $3,534,668 · revenue $2,942,351
  • Use of facility space for local artists and other groups to stage performances open to the general public or for special events.
    Expenses $210,048 · revenue $224,749
  • Education
    Expenses $131,394 · revenue $151,995
  • The center is home to the only museum of its kind dedicated to America's iconic actress, Katharine Hepburn. Open to the public, the museum was renovated and reimagined in 2021 and reopened in November 2021 as a fully functioning program to the center.
    Expenses $56,121 · revenue $35,462

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
51-0646562
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2008
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$5,013,261
Income (IRS master file)
$6,207,125

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$4,736,259$4,400,448$5,013,261XML
990June 2024$4,278,543$4,112,376$4,684,946XML
990June 2023$3,382,431$3,177,780$4,487,065IRS
990June 2022$4,355,262$2,947,579$3,859,540IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 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 51-0646562).

Questions about THE KATHARINE HEPBURN CULTURAL ARTS CENTER INC

What is the EIN of THE KATHARINE HEPBURN CULTURAL ARTS CENTER INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THE KATHARINE HEPBURN CULTURAL ARTS CENTER INC is 51-0646562.
Is THE KATHARINE HEPBURN CULTURAL ARTS CENTER INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
Are donations to THE KATHARINE HEPBURN CULTURAL ARTS CENTER INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THE KATHARINE HEPBURN CULTURAL ARTS CENTER 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 KATHARINE HEPBURN CULTURAL ARTS CENTER 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 KATHARINE HEPBURN CULTURAL ARTS CENTER INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of THE KATHARINE HEPBURN CULTURAL ARTS CENTER INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 22 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $177,100 (Brett Elliott, Executive Dir.).
How much revenue does THE KATHARINE HEPBURN CULTURAL ARTS CENTER INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,736,259, expenses of $4,400,448 and total assets of $5,013,261 at year end.

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