Nonprofit · EIN 87-0905518
MUSEUM OF ART AND LIGHT INC
Tax-exempt · MANHATTAN, KS 66502
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $2,897,774 | $2,529,883 | $367,891 | $928,198 | $36,595 | $891,603 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,254,619 | $1,506,103 | -$251,484 | $573,862 | $50,150 | $523,712 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $499,478 | $455,164 | $44,314 | $785,082 | $9,886 | $775,196 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,256,051
- of which government grants
- $2,264
- Membership dues
- $45,506
- Program service revenue
- $569,870
- Investment income
- $3,529
- Royalties
- $46,765
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$21,414
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $42,973
- Other revenue
- $68,324
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,254,486
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,464,178
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $19,332
- Accounting fees
- $28,369
- Occupancy
- $72,629
- Travel
- $47,748
- Depreciation
- $66,598
- Program services (functional)
- $1,399,811
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,054,788
- Fundraising (functional)
- $75,284
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $573,862
- Total assets, end of year
- $928,198
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $36,595
- Net assets, end of year
- $891,603
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $259,816
- Gross receipts
- $3,026,932
- Employees
- 49
- Volunteers
- 15
- Year formed
- 2021
- State of legal domicile
- KS
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT DEBRUYN | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| TRACEY DEBRUYN | VICE CHAIRPE Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| RON BOWMAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| ROBERT ROMANET | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JIM RICKABAUGH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DR ARTHUR DEGROAT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DR BRYAN PINKALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| USHA REDDI | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| JEFF SACKRIDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MICHAEL GERRISH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| SHELLEY CARVER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| SUSANNE SIEPL-COATES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT DEBRUYN | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| TRACEY DEBRUYN | PRESIDENT/SE Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| RON BOWMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| STAN ZUKOWFSKY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 |
| JULIE HOSTETLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ROBERT ROMANET | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JIM RICKABAUGH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DR ARTHUR DEGROAT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DR BRYAN PINKALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT DEBRUYN | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| TRACEY DEBRUYN | PRESIDENT/SE Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| RON BOWMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| STAN ZUKOWFSKY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 |
| JULIE HOSTETLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| PHILIP HOWE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ROBERT ROMANET | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JIM RICKABAUGH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DR ARTHUR DEGROAT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DR BRYAN PINKALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 316 PIERRE ST, MANHATTAN, KS 66502-6150
- In care of
- % TRACEY DEBRUYN
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- ROBERT DEBRUYN, 2030 PIERRE ST, MANHATTAN, KS 66502
- Signed the 990
- TRACEY DEBRUYN, VICE CHAIRPERSON
- Phone
- (785) 539-0555
- Website
- ARTLIGHTMUSEUM.ORG
- Return prepared by
- SINK GORDON ACCOUNTANTS & ADVISORS LLP
Mission
TO PROVIDE A MUSEUM THAT CREATES UNIQUE, VIRTUAL, AND IMMERSIVE ART EXPERIENCE FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES.
Program accomplishments
- THE MUSEUM OF ART AND LIGHT, INC. IS THE FIRST ART MUSEUM IN THE UNITED STATES TO PRESENT MULTI-SENSORY IMMERSIVE EXHIBITION EXPERIENCES ON A ROTATING BASIS TOGETHER WITH DISPLAYS OF PHYSICAL FINE ART OBJECTS IN AN ARRAY OF MEDIA. WITH PUBLIC SUPPORT FROM THE STATE OF KANSAS; THE CITY OF MANHATTAN; AND INDIVIDUAL DONORS, BUSINESSES, ORGANIZATIONS, AND COMMUNITY LEADERS, THE MUSEUM OF ART AND LIGHT, INC. FEATURES 100,000 SQUARE FEET OF NEW-AND RENOVATED-BUILDINGS.Expenses $1,379,372 · revenue $485,235
- THE MUSEUM OPERATIED A GIFT SHOP AND CAFE TO SUPPPORT AND ENHANCE THE VISITOR EXPERIENCE AND FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL MISSION. PROCEEDS FROM THESE ACTIVITIES SUPPORTED MUSEUM EXHIBITIONS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND PUBLIC OUTREACH.Expenses $8,073
- THE MUSEUM HOSTED SPECIAL EVENTS AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS TO PROMOTE PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT, EDUCATION, AND CULTURAL AWARENESS. EVENTS SUPPORTED THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT MISSION BY INCREASING COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION AND GENERATING SUPPORT FOR MUSEUM EXHIBITIONS AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES.Expenses $12,366 · revenue $84,635
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
- 87-0905518
- 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 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A51)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $928,198
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,026,932
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $2,897,774 | $2,529,883 | $928,198 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,254,619 | $1,506,103 | $573,862 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $499,478 | $455,164 | $785,082 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $388,723 | $157,652 | $735,045 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | 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 87-0905518).
Questions about MUSEUM OF ART AND LIGHT INC
- What is the EIN of MUSEUM OF ART AND LIGHT INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MUSEUM OF ART AND LIGHT INC is 87-0905518.
- Is MUSEUM OF ART AND LIGHT INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to MUSEUM OF ART AND LIGHT INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MUSEUM OF ART AND LIGHT 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 MUSEUM OF ART AND LIGHT INC 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 MUSEUM OF ART AND LIGHT INC 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 MUSEUM OF ART AND LIGHT INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names ROBERT DEBRUYN.
- Who are the officers and directors of MUSEUM OF ART AND LIGHT INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does MUSEUM OF ART AND LIGHT INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,897,774, expenses of $2,529,883 and total assets of $928,198 at year end.
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