ARTSTRA

Financials

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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

PO BOX 191, VANCOUVER, WA 98666-0191

In care of

% LAUREL WHITEHURST

Mailing address (990-N for 2021)

PO Box 191, Vancouver WA 98666

Principal officer (990-N for 2021)

Karen Madsen, PO Box 191, Vancouver WA 98666

Signed the 990-EZ

Martin Chetlen, Treasurer

Phone

(503) 274-4475

Website

https://artstra.org/

Return prepared by

For A Song LLC

Mission

Our vision is to champion a robust arts community in southwest Washington. Our mission is to be a catalyst for building out the arts infrastructure in the region with the objective of creating a cohesive and united arts community.

Program accomplishments

• OPEN STUDIOS. This year was the 11th annual Open Studios Tour. Open Studios Tour is a free self-guided tour where 49 artists opened their studios to the public and share how, why, and where their art is created. Bringing arts education and cultural enrichment to Clark County neighborhoods, Open Studios is a unique opportunity to visit local artists in their workspaces, get inspired, and shop locally. 2,000 people attended this event. In addition, in fiscal year 24-25, three young emerging artists supported by the Christine Rice Memorial fund were mentored by established artists, providing insights and experience in navigating a life in art.
  Expenses $13,812
• POETRY MOVES. Poetry Moves is a program of Artstra in collaboration with C-Tran (Clark County Transit) , providing poetry on bus channel cards in all C-Tran buses. Once a year new poems are submitted by local and regional poets or student poets, from which ten are selected for the program by a professional poet and installed on public buses. All buses in the C-Tran fleet display two different poem cards. Over 5 million bus trips annually bring literary public art to riders, offering moments of beauty and reflection. Poetry Moves also presents "Celebration of Poetry" annually. The Poetry Moves poets read their selected poems to an audience (averaging 100-150 in attendance) in a theatrical setting, cementing a community experience of the spoken word.
  Expenses $4,545
• CREATIVE RELIEF CLARK COUNTY is a program of Artstra, providing arts supplies, project ideas, and instruction to communities with limited access to the tools of creativity. Creative Relief gives people the rewarding and healing experience of creating with their own hands. Whether drawing, painting or writing, this program offers a bit of relief for both adults and children from the stress and difficulty they may be experiencing. The program events, often in unison with other organizations and partners (private and civic), encourage a positive interaction with others while providing a creative outlet from daily challenges. Art supplies are often unavailable to those in need, Creative Relief offers opportunities might not otherwise be available. FY 24-25 saw three different events serving about 1,115 youths, adults and seniors with partners including The City of Vancouver, WA and the Ashby Family Center.
  Expenses $830
• All other general program related program services including Arts Brief which is an occasional (mostly monthly) curated online news letter designed to intrigue while sharing information, events, happenings and current news related to the arts in SW Washington. Current circulation 3,000, monthly open rate averages over 56%.
  Expenses $9,706

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

IRS record

EIN

90-0583648

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

2011

Accounting year ends

June

Files

Form 990-N (e-Postcard)

Category (NTEE)

Arts, culture and humanities (A26)

Assets (IRS master file)

$75,047

Income (IRS master file)

$14,672

Filing history

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 90-0583648).

Questions about ARTSTRA

What is the EIN of ARTSTRA?

The employer identification number (EIN) of ARTSTRA is 90-0583648.

Is ARTSTRA tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.

Are donations to ARTSTRA tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does ARTSTRA file?

Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.

When is the next return of ARTSTRA 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 ARTSTRA last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2025.

Who is the principal officer of ARTSTRA?

The 990-N for 2021 names Karen Madsen.

Who are the officers and directors of ARTSTRA?

The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $3,725 (Kimberly Eisenhower, Vice Chair).

How much revenue does ARTSTRA have?

On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $14,672, expenses of $37,214 and total assets of $75,047 at year end.

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