2026-08-13T14:52:48Z 2026-03-31 990 2025-04-01 991927395 SMITH BAKER PRESERVATION CORPORATION SMIT 9784081062 2 BRIDGEVIEW CIR STE 8 TYNGSBORO MA 018792000 Owen Kelly Executive Director 9784081062 2026-08-11 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Lowell Center for the Arts Owen Kelly 1005 Westford Street APT 19 Lowell MA 01851 359038 false X lcalowell.org X 2024 MA The Lowell Center for the Arts strengthens the Greater Lowell community by expanding access to arts, culture, education, and creative opportunities. The organization provides accessible community-based arts and educational programs that bring together participants of a range of ages, backgrounds, and experience levels. The organization is also working to preserve and rehabilitate the historic Smith Baker Center as a community arts and cultural resource, advancing historic preservation while creating space for performances, education, collaboration, and community engagement. 7 7 0 25 0 0 13275 357281 0 1757 0 0 0 0 13275 359038 0 0 0 0 0 24629 0 0 0 9182 104350 9182 128979 4093 230059 254093 482966 0 3536 254093 479430 X The mission of the Lowell Center for the Arts (LCA) is to preserve Lowell's past, enhance Lowell's present, and build Lowell's future through arts, culture, and community engagement. LCA advances this mission by preserving the city's historic and cultural resources, expanding access to meaningful arts and educational experiences, and creating opportunities that bring people together, strengthen community connections, and contribute to Lowell's cultural future. true false 1284 0 1457 The Common Voice Community Chorus provides accessible, community-based choral experiences for singers of varying ages, backgrounds, and experience levels. Through rehearsals, performances, and educational opportunities, the program removes barriers to participation, promotes lifelong engagement in the arts, and builds community through collaborative music-making. 650 0 300 The Merrimack Valley All Ages Chamber Orchestra provides accessible, intergenerational orchestral experiences for musicians of varying ages and experience levels. Through rehearsals, performances, and collaborative music-making, the program expands opportunities for community participation in instrumental music, supports continued musical development, and fosters connections among musicians throughout the Merrimack Valley. 1934 true true false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 0 0 0 false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false X 7 7 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true false true false false MA X Dennis McCarthy 9784081062 216 Foster Street Lowell MA 01851 Christine McCarron President 1.00 X 0 0 0 Bruce Macaulay Vice President 1.00 X 0 0 0 Dennis McCarthy Treasurer 1.00 X 0 0 0 Brad Macgowan Secretary 1.00 X 0 0 0 Carol Keirstead Member-at-large 1.00 X 0 0 0 Owen Kelly Executive Director 40.00 X 0 0 0 Ginny Burnham Member-at-large 1.00 X 0 0 0 Cameron DaCosta Member-at-large 1.00 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 false false false 0 0 0 7117 0 0 350164 0 357281 The Common Voice Community Chorus 1457 1457 Merrimack Valley All Ages Chamber Orchestra 300 300 1757 359038 1757 0 0 20450 20450 4179 0 4179 27242 950 26292 88 88 2134 225 1909 4630 759 3871 8 8 610 610 3638 3638 Board Member Reibmursement 19000 19000 Land Disposition Agreement Down Payment (412 Merrimack St.) 47000 47000 128979 22384 106595 0 4093 232966 0 250000 250000 254093 482966 3079 457 0 3536 X 254096 428430 0 51000 254096 479430 254096 482966 230059 X false false false X 0 0 0 0 13275 357280 370555 0 0 0 13275 357280 370555 370555 370555 X 1.00000 0.00000 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 457 457 Part III, Line 2 During the fiscal year, the Lowell Center for the Arts expanded its community arts programming by assuming operation of two new programs: The Common Voice Community Chorus, an accessible community-based choral program that provides opportunities for singers of varying ages and experience levels to participate in ensemble singing and public performance; and the Merrimack Valley All Ages Chamber Orchestra, an intergenerational instrumental ensemble providing musicians of varying ages and experience levels with opportunities for collaborative music-making, rehearsal, and performance. Part VI, Line 11b A complete copy of Form 990 is distributed electronically to all members of the Board of Directors prior to filing. Board members are provided an opportunity to review the return and submit questions or comments before it is finalized and filed. Part VI, Line 12c The organization regularly monitors compliance with its conflict of interest policy. Directors and officers are expected to disclose actual or potential conflicts of interest as they arise. Potential conflicts are reviewed by the Board of Directors, and individuals with a conflict are required to refrain from voting on the applicable matter and, when appropriate, recuse themselves from related discussion. Actions taken regarding identified conflicts are documented in the organization's meeting minutes. Part VI, Line 15a Compensation for the Executive Director is reviewed and approved by independent members of the Board of Directors. In determining appropriate compensation, the Board reviews compensation data from reputable sources for comparable nonprofit executive positions and considers the responsibilities and scope of the position. The Board deliberates compensation in executive session without the Executive Director present, and the deliberation and resulting decision are documented in the organization's meeting minutes. Part VI, Line 19 Documents are available via email request to the organization at info@lcalowell.org.