Nonprofit · EIN 88-4195195
FROM THE GROUND UP A RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER FOR NEW ART
Tax-exempt · PORTLAND, OR 97232
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $206,494 | $153,039 | $53,455 | $60,504 | $500 | $60,004 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $127,492 | $130,741 | -$3,249 | $6,549 | $0 | $6,549 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $91,015 | $81,217 | $9,798 | $9,799 | $0 | $9,799 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $163,308
- Program service revenue
- $43,186
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $75,682
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $75,682
- Professional fundraising fees
- $5,780
- Accounting fees
- $1,000
- Occupancy
- $13,644
- Travel
- $11,521
- Program services (functional)
- $32,442
- Management and general (functional)
- $114,817
- Fundraising (functional)
- $5,780
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,549
- Total assets, end of year
- $60,504
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $500
- Net assets, end of year
- $60,004
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $60,004
- Gross receipts
- $206,494
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 10
- Year formed
- 2023
- State of legal domicile
- OR
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katherine Murphy Lewis | Artistic Director Officer | 40 | $75,682 |
| Sydney Parno | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Deborah Jensen | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Megan Wilkerson | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katherine Murphy Lewis | Artistic Director | 40 | $72,100 |
| Deborah Jensen | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Sidney Parno | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Summer Olson | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katherine Murphy Lewis | Artistic Director | 40 | $41,750 |
| Deborah Jensen | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Sidney Parno | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Summer Olson | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2509 NE FLANDERS ST APT 200, PORTLAND, OR 97232-3191
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Katherine Murphy Lewis, 2509 NE FLANDERS ST APT 200, PORTLAND, OR 97232
- Signed the 990
- Katherine Murphy Lewis, Artistic Director
- Phone
- (541) 778-1707
Mission
New art training and production
Program accomplishments
- Created by resident alumni Andrea Parson we have supported the production and touring of this profound new work about grief and how we cope when faced with adversity.Expenses $10,393 · revenue $5,526
- Bringing our unique approach to art making across the state of Oregon & hosting other innovative teaching artists here in PortlandExpenses $9,469 · revenue $13,932
- Provided mentorship training and artistic support to 8 artists over 6 months. Each resident received the necessary support to create an emerging new one-act performance presented at our Annual New Works Festival in June.Expenses $5,697 · revenue $22,290
- Support artist touring co-presenting events and producing world premiersExpenses $4,574
- Produced three new full evenings of performances all showcased at our New Works Festival. Each artist receives personalized one-on-one mentorship to fully realize their evening of performance.Expenses $2,309 · revenue $1,438
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-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 88-4195195
- 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
- 2023
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A90)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $60,504
- Income (IRS master file)
- $206,494
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $206,494 | $153,039 | $60,504 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $127,492 | $130,741 | $6,549 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $91,015 | $81,217 | $9,799 | XML |
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 88-4195195).
Questions about FROM THE GROUND UP A RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER FOR NEW ART
- What is the EIN of FROM THE GROUND UP A RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER FOR NEW ART?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FROM THE GROUND UP A RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER FOR NEW ART is 88-4195195.
- Is FROM THE GROUND UP A RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER FOR NEW ART tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
- Are donations to FROM THE GROUND UP A RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER FOR NEW ART tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FROM THE GROUND UP A RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER FOR NEW ART 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 FROM THE GROUND UP A RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER FOR NEW ART 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 FROM THE GROUND UP A RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER FOR NEW ART 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 FROM THE GROUND UP A RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER FOR NEW ART?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Katherine Murphy Lewis.
- Who are the officers and directors of FROM THE GROUND UP A RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER FOR NEW ART?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $75,682 (Katherine Murphy Lewis, Artistic Director).
- How much revenue does FROM THE GROUND UP A RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER FOR NEW ART have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $206,494, expenses of $153,039 and total assets of $60,504 at year end.
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