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Nonprofit · EIN 99-0967978

ACADEMY OF THE LOST ARTS INC

Tax-exempt · WESTMINSTER, MD 21158

Financials

$900K$730K2024$12K$46K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ACADEMY OF THE LOST ARTS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$11,971$45,518-$33,547$786,968$0$786,968
December 31, 2024990$900,100$729,586$170,514$820,514$0$820,514
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$11,971

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$450
Program services (functional)
$41,664
Management and general (functional)
$3,854

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$820,514
Total assets, end of year
$786,968
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$786,968
Land, buildings and equipment
$650,000
Net assets without donor restrictions
$786,968
Gross unrelated business income
$11,971
Gross receipts
$11,971
Employees
0
Volunteers
3
Year formed
2024
State of legal domicile
MD

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Gabrielle BalassonePresident
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Amanda GreenTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
Gina PalermoSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
0.2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Gabrielle BalassonePresident
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Amanda GreenTreasurer
Officer
0.5$0
Gina PalermoSecretary
Officer
0.5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
4937 LITTLESTOWN PIKE, WESTMINSTER, MD 21158-1141
In care of
% GABRIELLE BALASSONE
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Gabrielle Balassone, 4937 Littlestown Pike, Westminster, MD 21158
Signed the 990
Gabrielle Balassone, President
Phone
(915) 249-5833

Mission

Academy of the Lost Arts Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering a deep connection between individuals and the natural world through immersive, nature-based education and experiences. Our year-round, nature-based preschool will serve as a space for children to develop curiosity, creativity, and environmental stewardship through outdoor, play-based learning. In addition, our retreat center will provide a serene environment for individuals and groups to pause, reflect, and rejuvenate. Through these educational and community-focused activities, we aim to cultivate a future generation that values and protects the environment, while also offering a restorative space for people of all ages to connect with nature.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Nature-Based Preschool: This program will eventually provide year-round early childhood education using outdoor, nature-immersive, and play-based learning. 2025 Accomplishments: In 2025, the organization purchased the real estate that will become the future home of the nature-based preschool. It also engaged an architect to design the main Learning Center building, maintained the property, and paid all associated taxes and fees related to the property acquisition and planning process.0
  • Retreat Facility: This program will eventually operate as a weekend retreat facility focused on nature connection, wellness, and environmental education for adults and families. It will offer workshops, seasonal gatherings, and overnight retreats on the same site as the nature-based preschool. 2025 Accomplishments: In 2025, the organization purchased and maintained the real estate that will host both the preschool and the retreat facility. It began architectural planning for shared-use spaces, and paid property-related taxes and fees. These activities laid the groundwork for dual use of the site for educational and retreat programming. No expenses are shown because all expenses are shared under the Nature-Based Preschool)
    Expenses $41,664 · revenue $11,971

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 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

File the 2026 990-N for ACADEMY OF THE LOST ARTS INC

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
99-0967978
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
2024
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$786,968
Income (IRS master file)
$11,971

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$11,971$45,518$786,968XML
990December 2024$900,100$729,586$820,514XML

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 99-0967978).

Questions about ACADEMY OF THE LOST ARTS INC

What is the EIN of ACADEMY OF THE LOST ARTS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ACADEMY OF THE LOST ARTS INC is 99-0967978.
Is ACADEMY OF THE LOST ARTS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
Are donations to ACADEMY OF THE LOST ARTS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ACADEMY OF THE LOST ARTS INC file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of ACADEMY OF THE LOST ARTS 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 ACADEMY OF THE LOST ARTS 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 ACADEMY OF THE LOST ARTS INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Gabrielle Balassone.
Who are the officers and directors of ACADEMY OF THE LOST ARTS INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does ACADEMY OF THE LOST ARTS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $11,971, expenses of $45,518 and total assets of $786,968 at year end.

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