Nonprofit · EIN 84-0712952
TELLURIDE COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES
Tax-exempt · TELLURIDE, CO 81435
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $993,623 | $1,273,772 | -$280,149 | $11,837,260 | $186,490 | $11,650,770 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $4,544,273 | $1,141,164 | $3,403,109 | $12,197,277 | $266,358 | $11,930,919 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 (amended) | $1,196,931 | $1,281,424 | -$84,493 | $9,383,978 | $856,168 | $8,527,810 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990 (amended) | $3,660,650 | $947,803 | $2,712,847 | $8,966,509 | $359,997 | $8,606,512 |
| December 31, 2021 | 990 | $1,758,556 | $977,340 | $781,216 | $3,781,345 | $311,792 | $3,469,553 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $953,510
- of which government grants
- $519,266
- Program service revenue
- $7,559
- Investment income
- $3,491
- Net rental income
- $1,310
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $16,998
- Other revenue
- $29,063
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $50,892
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $135,199
- Other salaries and wages
- $180,656
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $334,342
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $57,444
- Accounting fees
- $45,540
- Occupancy
- $591,200
- Travel
- $25,372
- Depreciation
- $36,549
- Program services (functional)
- $1,064,076
- Management and general (functional)
- $209,696
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $12,197,277
- Total assets, end of year
- $11,837,260
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $186,490
- Net assets, end of year
- $11,650,770
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $8,759,761
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $8,935,513
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,715,257
- Gross receipts
- $1,078,478
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 1971
- State of legal domicile
- CO
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GENE SOBCZAK | EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $187,988 | $0 |
| JESSICA GALBO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $133,550 | $3,900 |
| DIANA FARRELL | BOARD MEMBER Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON SOULES | BOARD MEMBER Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PENELOPE GLEASON | BOARD MEMBER Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NED POWELL | BOARD MEMBER Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHLEY HAYWARD | BOARD MEMBER Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELINE KLAGSBRUN | BOARD MEMBER Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TODD BROWN | BOARD MEMBER Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS HARDEN | BOARD MEMBER Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KATE JONES | Executive Director (Jan-May) Highest-paid employee, Former | 40 | $176,143 | $2,750 |
| BASIT MUSTAFA | President (Jan-Aug) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EDWARD A POWELL JR | President (Aug-Dec) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS HARDEN | Vice President & Treasurer Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TESS PETERS | Secretary (Jan-Oct) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELINE KLAGSBRUN | Secretary (Oct-Dec) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUGLAS BRADBURY | Director (Jan-Oct) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TODD BROWN | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANA FARRELL | Director (Oct-Dec) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHLEY HAYWARD | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PROTEA success navigation for nonprofits Gene Sobczak | Interim Executive Director (May-Dec) Highest-paid employee | 40 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KATE JONES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $156,155 | $9,400 |
| BASIT MUSTAFA | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PENELOPE P GLEASON | PRESIDENT (THROUGH 8/23) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS HARDEN | TREASURER & VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| TESS PETERS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TODD BROWN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUGLAS BRADBURY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHLEY HAYWARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELINE KLAGSBRUN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EDWARD A POWELL JR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SEAN MAHONEY | BOARD MEMBER (THROUGH 3/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER HO | BOARD MEMBER (THROUGH 3/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHASHEEN SHAH | BOARD MEMBER (THROUGH 1/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEN MERIDETH | BOARD MEMBER (THROUGH 3/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KATE JONES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $119,614 | $9,088 |
| PENELOPE P GLEASON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS HARDEN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BASIT MUSTAFA | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TESS PETERS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TODD BROWN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUGLAS BRADBURY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELINE KLAGSBRUN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SEAN MAHONEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER HO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHASHEEN SHAH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEN MERIDETH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2021: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATE JONES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $117,153 |
| TODD BROWN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DOUGLAS BRADBURY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MICHELINE KLAGSBRUN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KEN MERIDETH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER HO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SEAN MAHONEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| TESS PETERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BASIT MUSTAFA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SHASHEEN SHAH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PENELOPE B GLEASON | PRESIDENT Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CHRIS HARDEN | TREASURER Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 135 WEST PACIFIC AVE, TELLURIDE, CO 81435-0000
- In care of
- % KATE JONES
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- PENELOPE PLACE, PO BOX 152, TELLURIDE, CO 81435
- Signed the 990
- PENELOPE PLACE, TREASURER
- Phone
- (970) 728-3930
- Website
- WWW.TELLURIDEARTS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- DALBY WENDLAND & CO PC
Mission
TELLURIDE ARTS VITALIZES THE REGION BY ADVANCING THE APPRECIATION AND PARTICIPATION IN THE ARTS THROUGH THREE MAIN PROGRAM AREAS: PROVIDING RESOURCES FOR REGIONAL ARTISTS; CONNECTING DIVERSE AUDIENCES WITH DYNAMIC AND BROARD LOCAL ARTS OFFERINGS; AND ADVOCACY AND PLANNING, ENSURING THE ARTS INFORM LOCAL DECISION MAKING.
Program accomplishments
- IN 2025, TELLURIDE ARTS PRESENTED A RANGE OF EXHIBITIONS, PUBLIC PROGRAMS, AND COMMUNITY EVENTS DESIGNED TO INCREASE ACCESS TO THE ARTS AND CONNECT ARTISTS WITH AUDIENCES. THE ORGANIZATION HOSTED ROTATING GROUP EXHIBITIONS AT ITS WEST PACIFIC STREET GALLERY HEADQUARTERS FEATURING LOCAL AND REGIONAL ARTISTS, AND CONTINUED TO PRODUCE THE TELLURIDE ART WALK, A MONTHLY EVENT ACTIVATING GALLERIES, BUSINESSES, AND PUBLIC SPACES THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY. TELLURIDE ARTS ALSO PRESENTED ITS ANNUAL HOLIDAY ARTS BAZAAR AND A YEAR-ROUND MAKERS MARKET INSIDE ITS GALLERY HEADQUARTERS, PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTISTS TO SHOWCASE AND SELL THEIR WORK. THROUGH ITS ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PROGRAM, THE ORGANIZATION CURATED AND INSTALLED EXHIBITIONS IN ACCESSIBLE LOCATIONS SUCH AS THE WILKINSON PUBLIC LIBRARY AND CITIZENS STATE BANK, AND IS WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH TOWN OF MOUNTAIN VILLAGE LEADERSHIP TO INSTALL EXHIBITS AND PUBLIC ART IN THE CIVIC CORE, INTEGRATING ART INTO EVERYDAY COMMUNITY SPACES. ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING INCLUDED FREE PERFORMANCES, ARTIST TALKS, AND MANY COLLABORATIVE EVENTS WITH LOCAL PARTNERS. THESE EFFORTS SERVED RESIDENTS AND VISITORS ALIKE, SUPPORTING A VIBRANT CREATIVE ECONOMY AND FOSTERING MEANINGFUL ENGAGEMENT WITH THE ARTS ACROSS THE REGION.Expenses $306,755 · revenue $7,559
- IN 2025, TELLURIDE ARTS PROVIDED CRITICAL SUPPORT TO ARTISTS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS BY OFFERING SPACE, RESOURCES, FISCAL SPONSORSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDED FISCAL SPONSORSHIP FOR COMMUNITY-BASED PROJECTS, INCLUDING THE AUGMENT MUSIC FESTIVAL, ENABLING INDEPENDENT INITIATIVES TO OPERATE AND SERVE THE COMMUNITY.THROUGH ITS SPACE FOR THE ARTS PROGRAM, THE ORGANIZATION MADE ITS MAIN STREET AND PACIFIC STREET GALLERIES AVAILABLE FOR EXHIBITIONS, REHEARSALS, MEETINGS, AND EVENTS, HOSTING OR CO-HOSTING NUMEROUS FREE AND LOW-COST COMMUNITY PROGRAMS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL NONPROFITS, MUSICIANS, AND CULTURAL GROUPS. TELLURIDE ARTS CONTINUED TO OFFER INITIATIVES SUCH AS CREATIVE EXCHANGE AND SALON NIGHTS, WHICH FOSTER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, COLLABORATION, AND PEER CONNECTION AMONG ARTISTS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO SUPPORTED ARTISTS AND CREATIVE PROJECTS THROUGH FISCAL SPONSORSHIP AND PROVIDED PROMOTION THROUGH ITS WEBSITE, NEWSLETTER, AND SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS, HELPING ARTISTS REACH BROADER AUDIENCES. IN ADDITION, TELLURIDE ARTS MAINTAINED ITS ROLE AS A CONNECTOR WITHIN THE REGIONAL ARTS ECOSYSTEM, FACILITATING A CREATIVE DIRECTORY, PARTNERSHIPS AND INCREASING VISIBILITY FOR LOCAL CREATIVE WORK. THESE EFFORTS STRENGTHENED THE CAPACITY OF ARTISTS AND PARTNERS TO PRODUCE AND PRESENT WORK WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. IN 2025, TELLURIDE ARTS CONTINUED STABILIZATION AND PLANNING EFFORTS FOR THE HISTORIC TRANSFER WAREHOUSE AND, IN COLLABORATION WITH TOWN LEADERSHIP WORKED ON A PHASED ACTIVATION STRATEGY AND PARTNERSHIP; THE SITE REMAINED CLOSED TO REGULAR PUBLIC USE DURING THIS PERIOD.Expenses $399,346 · grants $3,116 · revenue $18,308
- IN 2025, TELLURIDE ARTS CONTINUED ITS COMMITMENT TO DIRECTLY SUPPORTING ARTISTS AND CREATIVE PROJECTS THROUGH ITS GRANTMAKING PROGRAMS. THE TELLURIDE ARTS ARTIST GRANT PROGRAM PROVIDED FUNDING FOR MATERIALS, PROJECT DEVELOPMENT, AND PROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENT FOR ARTISTS ACROSS THE REGION. WE FUND CREATIVE WORK ACROSS DISCIPLINESFROM POETRY AND THEATER TO DANCE, VISUAL AND STUDIO ART, AND MUSIC. GRANT CATEGORIES FOR ALL DISCIPLINES INCLUDE PROJECT-BASED AWARDS, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GRANTS, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT FUNDING, SUPPORTING A WIDE RANGE OF ARTISTIC DISCIPLINES AND INITIATIVES. GRANTEES PRESENT COMPLETED WORK THROUGH EXHIBITIONS AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS AT THE ORGANIZATION'S GALLERY AND OTHER COMMUNITY LOCATIONS, PROVIDING ACCESSIBLE ARTS EXPERIENCES FOR THE PUBLIC. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION ADMINISTERED TARGETED FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES SUCH AS THE SOCIAL JUSTICE ARTIST GRANT, WHICH SUPPORTS THE CREATION OF NEW WORK ADDRESSING RELEVANT SOCIAL ISSUES, WITH SELECTED PROJECTS CONTRIBUTING TO PUBLIC EXHIBITIONS AND COMMUNITY DIALOGUE. THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS, TELLURIDE ARTS DISTRIBUTED FUNDING TO ARTISTS AND ORGANIZATIONS, ENABLING THE CREATION OF NEW WORK, EXPANDING ACCESS TO CREATIVE OPPORTUNITIES, AND CONTRIBUTING TO THE CULTURAL VITALITY OF THE REGION.Expenses $357,975 · grants $47,776
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 84-0712952
- 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
- 1976
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $11,837,260
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,078,478
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $993,623 | $1,273,772 | $11,837,260 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $4,544,273 | $1,141,164 | $12,197,277 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,196,931 | $1,281,424 | $9,383,978 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $3,660,650 | $947,803 | $8,966,509 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | $1,758,556 | $977,340 | $3,781,345 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 84-0712952).
Questions about TELLURIDE COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES
- What is the EIN of TELLURIDE COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of TELLURIDE COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES is 84-0712952.
- Is TELLURIDE COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1976.
- Are donations to TELLURIDE COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does TELLURIDE COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES 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 TELLURIDE COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES 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 TELLURIDE COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES 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 TELLURIDE COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names PENELOPE PLACE.
- Who are the officers and directors of TELLURIDE COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $187,988 (GENE SOBCZAK, EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT).
- How much revenue does TELLURIDE COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $993,623, expenses of $1,273,772 and total assets of $11,837,260 at year end.
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