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Nonprofit · EIN 85-2516026

THE BLACK ARTS MUSEUM

Tax-exempt · RIVERSIDE, CA 92504

Financials

$6K$4K2024$6K$2K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THE BLACK ARTS MUSEUM by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$6,462$2,047$4,415$7,958–$7,958
December 31, 2024990-EZ$6,085$4,214$1,871$3,543–$3,543
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$5,731
Membership dues
$731

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$475
Other expenses
$1,572
Program services (functional)
$1,036

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$3,543
Total assets, end of year
$7,958
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$7,958
Cash, savings and investments
$7,958
Gross receipts
$6,462

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JOYCE CLARKEPRESIDENT5$0
YUNDRA THOMASTREASURER5$0
PALOMA MONTESSECRETARY5$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
YUNDRA THOMASTREASURER5$0
JOYCE CLARKEPRESIDENT5$0
PALOMA MONTESSECRETARY5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
5198 ARLINGTON AVE, RIVERSIDE, CA 92504-2603
In care of
% JANICE ROOTHS
Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
5198 ARLINGTON AVENUE SUITE 915, RIVERSIDE CA 92504
Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
Janice Rooths, 5198 ARLINGTON AVENUE SUITE 915, RIVERSIDE CA 92504
Signed the 990-EZ
YUNDRA THOMAS, TREASURER
Phone
(951) 299-7692
Return prepared by
THE ACCOUNTING GROUP LLC

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 85-2516026 or by the name THE BLACK ARTS MUSEUM.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

THE BLACK ARTS MUSEUM (THE BAM) IN RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA, IS A MUSEUM DEDICATED TO SHOWCASING AND NURTURING AFRICAN AMERICAN ARTISTS IN THE INLAND EMPIRE. ITS MISSION IS TO BECOME THE REGION'S FIRST INSTITUTION OF ITS KIND, A GLOBALLY ACCLAIMED MUSEUM THAT CELEBRATES THE AESTHETICS, ETHNICITY, AND SPIRIT OF THE BLACK COMMUNITY. THE BAM AIMS TO CULTIVATE, COLLECT, SUPPORT, AND SHOWCASE ARTISTIC CONTRIBUTIONS ACROSS VARIOUS DISCIPLINES.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • ITS MISSION IS TO BECOME THE REGION S FIRST INSTITUTION OF ITS KIND A GLOBALLY ACCLAIMED MUSEUM THAT CELEBRATES THE AESTHETICS ETHNICITY AND SPIRIT OF THE BLACK COMMUNITY. THE BAM AIMS TO CULTIVATE COLLECT SUPPORT AND SHOWCASE ARTISTIC CONTRIBUTIONS ACROSS VARIOUS DISCIPLINES.
    Expenses $1,036

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

IRS record

EIN
85-2516026
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
2021
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Assets (IRS master file)
$7,958
Income (IRS master file)
$6,462

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$6,462$2,047$7,958XML
990-EZDecember 2024$6,085$4,214$3,543IRS
990-N for 2023
Officer: Janice Rooths
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: Janice Rooths
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2021
Officer: Janice Rooths
December 31, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 85-2516026).

Questions about THE BLACK ARTS MUSEUM

What is the EIN of THE BLACK ARTS MUSEUM?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THE BLACK ARTS MUSEUM is 85-2516026.
Is THE BLACK ARTS MUSEUM tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
Are donations to THE BLACK ARTS MUSEUM tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THE BLACK ARTS MUSEUM file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of THE BLACK ARTS MUSEUM 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 THE BLACK ARTS MUSEUM last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of THE BLACK ARTS MUSEUM?
The 990-N for 2023 names Janice Rooths.
Who are the officers and directors of THE BLACK ARTS MUSEUM?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does THE BLACK ARTS MUSEUM have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $6,462, expenses of $2,047 and total assets of $7,958 at year end.

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