2026-02-26T04:49:37-05:00 2025-12-31 990 2025-01-01 924000351 Divinity Comics Inc DIVI 2193315284 6111 HARRISON ST STE 252 Merrillville IN 464102969 William Wheeler Director 2193315284 2026-02-27 false 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X X X William Wheeler 908 9TH ST PORTAGE IN 46368 268287 false X X 2023 IN Divinity Comics Inc. is dedicated to empowering communities through storytelling. Our primary mission is to use the art of comics and graphic novels to promote education inspire creativity foster cultural understanding and build stronger communities. We believe in the transformative power of creative expression to address social challenges enhance literacy and support personal development particularly among underserved populations. 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 268287 0 0 268287 129443 0 1 0 800 141137 270581 -2294 18418 0 18418 X Divinity Comics Inc. is dedicated to empowering communities through storytelling. Our primary mission is to use the art of comics and graphic novels to promote education inspire creativity foster cultural understanding and build stronger communities. We believe in the transformative power of creative expression to address social challenges enhance literacy and support personal development particularly among underserved populations. false false 133257 0 268287 Published independent comics that promote free speech diverse narratives and social awareness making them accessible to inspire and educate broader audiences. Through the artist grant program and production efforts the organization printed and distributed 12,209 comics and graphic novels to backers readers libraries schools and community centers reaching a wide audience and furthering education and cultural understanding. 129443 129443 0 Artist Grants Program: Divinity Comics Inc. provided merit-based grants to individual artists to advance Western comic art. Grants supported the creation development and promotion of works in the Western genre preserving cultural storytelling traditions inspiring creativity and fostering education through graphic narratives. Selection was competitive and objective based on submitted artwork portfolios demonstrating artistic merit alignment with mission themes e.g. education cultural understanding community impact and potential for broader reach. [Insert specifics: e.g. Awarded $98,326 total in grants to 93 artists; projects included 8 comics graphic novels that reached W readers or were exhibited at events; artists reported professional growth and contributions to diverse comic heritage.] This program directly accomplishes our mission by empowering creators and enhancing literacy cultural awareness in underserved artistic communities. Through the artist grant program and production efforts the organization printed and distributed 12,209 comics and graphic novels to backers readers libraries schools and community centers reaching a wide audience and furthering education and cultural understanding. 0 0 0 Hosted free or low-cost workshops artist collaborations and events to inspire creativity and personal development. Focused on underserved populations to foster self-expression and community building. [Metrics: e.g. number of events participants trained emerging artists supported.] 262700 true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false true false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false true 0 0 0 false false false false false false false false X 2 0 true false false false false false false true true false false true true true true false false false false false IN X William Wheeler 2193315284 6111 HARRISON ST STE 252 Merrillville IN 464102969 William Wheeler CEO 25.00 0.00 X 1 0 0 Mindy Chapman Director 30.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 false false false 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Published independent comics that promote free speech 511130 268287 268287 0 0 268287 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 268287 268287 0 0 X 0 0 35567 35567 93876 93876 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 62699 62699 0 0 0 0 0 0 67086 60886 5400 800 7152 5472 1680 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4200 4200 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 270581 262700 7081 800 20712 18418 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20712 18418 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 20712 18418 0 0 20712 18418 20712 18418 -2294 0 0 0 0 0 X false false false X 0 0 0 0 268287 268287 0 0 0 0 268287 268287 0 0 0 0 263287 263287 0 0 0 0 263287 263287 5000 0 0 0 0 268287 268287 X true South America 0 0 Grants to Recipients 51071 North America 0 0 Grants to Recipients 42805 0 0 0 0 0 0 93876 0 93876 Artist Grants for Western Comic Art Advancement. Central America and the Caribbean 82 51071 Paypal Payments Artist Grants for Western Comic Art Advancement. North America 10 42805 Paypal payment false false false false false false Part I Line 2 Recipients are required to submit final reports or proof of project completion e.g. copies of created artwork comics or graphic novels within a specified timeframe after receiving funds. The organization reviews these submissions to confirm the grants were used to produce Western comic art as awarded. For foreign recipients monitoring includes email correspondence and digital file submissions. All monitoring is documented in internal records. Part I, line 3f | ExplanationTxt:| cash| cash| Part III, line 1 | ExplanationTxt:| Cash basis| Cash basis| Part III, Column(c) | ExplanationTxt:| Exact count from internal tracking and disbursements.| Exact count from internal tracking and disbursements.| true Artist Grants for Western Comic Art Advancement. 5 35567 0 Part I Line 2 Recipients are required to submit a final report or proof of project completion e.g. copies of created comics graphic novels or related works within a specified timeframe after receiving funds. The organization reviews these submissions to confirm the grants were used to advance Western comic art projects as awarded. For larger grants interim progress updates may be requested. All monitoring is documented in internal records including correspondence and submitted materials. Part III Column (b) | Type of grant or assistance:, Number of recipients:, How number of recipients was estimated?:| Artist Grants for Western Comic Art Advancement., 5, Exact count from internal tracking and disbursements.| Item B - Amended Return Officer salary was incorrect. Part VI, Line 2 | Employee:, Relationship:, Employee:| William Wheeler, Family Relationship, Mindy Chapman| Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The board of directors reviews a draft of Form 990 before filing to ensure accuracy and compliance with the organizations exempt purposes. Part VI, Section B, Line 12c The organization adopted a written conflict of interest policy in January 2025. Directors and officers are required to disclose annually and promptly when arising any actual or potential conflicts. Interested persons recuse from discussion and vote on conflicting matters. The board disinterested members reviews and approves transactions only if fair reasonable and in the organizations best interest. All disclosures recusals and approvals are documented in board minutes or written consents. Part VI, Section C, Line 19 No documents available to the public Part VII, List Of Officers | Employee Name:, Description:| William Wheeler, salary| Part IX, line 11g | Description:, Amount:| Book and Art Print Printing, $62699| Part VI,line 2 | Explanation:| Family Relationships Among Officers and Directors - William Wheeler and Mindy Chapman both directors of the organization are spouses and share a household address. Part VI,line 12 | Explanation:| Conflict of Interest Policy - The organization adopted a written conflict of interest policy during the tax year. The policy requires annual disclosures of potential conflicts recusal of interested persons from discussions and votes on conflicting matters and approval of related transactions by disinterested board members only if fair reasonable and in the organizations best interest. 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