2026-07-22T11:24:55-07:00 2025-12-31 010727068 Targeted Services PC 709 Clay Street Suite 102 Fort Wayne IN 46802 990 2025-01-01 874101298 Pearl Arts Inc PEAR 2603451979 234 Pearl Street Fort Wayne IN 46802 Doug Wood Secretary 2026-07-22 true Patricia Oppor CPA P00234243 2602033121 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Sharon Peters 234 Pearl Street Fort Wayne IN 46802 2734944 false X www.pearlarts.org X 2021 IN Pearl Arts, Inc. exists to serve Northeast Indiana as an interactive community arts, education, entrepreneurial, and engagement destination. 5 5 10 5 0 13205335 2066802 69985 553861 51243 30820 2661 -68380 13329224 2583103 48895 359085 0 338964 481592 0 160917 487823 1485044 875682 2325721 12453542 257382 26443838 26338823 637702 311801 25806136 26027022 Pearl Arts, Inc. exists to serve Northeast Indiana as an interactive community arts, education, entrepreneurial, and engagement destination. false false 1694155 359085 553861 Academy: Pearl Arts is a community-centered creative hub in Fort Wayne that empowers learners of all ages through inclusive, high-quality music education, hands-on creative workforce and entrepreneurship training, and performances that strengthen the regions cultural ecosystem. The Pearl Arts Music Academy is a quality program providing high-quality, inclusive music education to more than 570 students each week. Please see Schedule O for further information. 295331 Innovation Institute: The Innovation Institute at Pearl Arts is a unique program where students learn how music, technology, and creative problem-solving connect. Launched as a pilot with Fort Wayne Community Schools and Amp Lab in spring 2025, the program quickly demonstrated strong demand and reached full capacity. In addition, students selected for the program may earn dual credit through two university partners: Indiana Institute of Technology (for entrepreneurship) and St. Francis University (for music technology). Employers across the region, including live event venues, production companies, worship centers, schools, and media organizations, consistently report shortages of trained technicians in areas such as live sound, recording, and digital production. These roles are essential to the regions expanding arts and entertainment economy and offer strong career pathways. 1989486 true true false false false false false false false false true false false true true false 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 true 69 0 true 10 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 5 5 false false false false false false false true false false false true true false false false false true false false IN X X Angie Fincannon 2603451979 234 Pearl Street Fort Wayne IN 46802 James W Palermo retired Executive Dir. 40.00 0.00 X 106100 0 9749 Angie Fincannon Executive Dir. 40.00 0.00 X 98751 0 3462 Sharon Peters Chairwoman 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Doug Wood Secretary 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Jeff Sebeika Treasurer 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Ben Eisbart Vice Chairman 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Mary Fink Asst. Treasurer 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 204851 13211 1 false false false Hagerman Inc 510 West Washington Blvd Fort Wayne IN 46802 Building Renovation 896148 1 2066802 2637 2066802 Student Music Lessons 611600 553861 553861 553861 30820 30820 0 0 83461 151841 -68380 -68380 -68380 0 0 0 0 0 2583103 553861 -37560 X 0 359085 359085 0 0 218061 43612 43612 130837 0 202690 169532 22741 10417 0 28706 18201 10505 32135 15609 6717 9809 0 10652 10652 37893 37893 0 0 0 665378 646255 11623 7500 3452 3115 337 38240 25801 12439 0 0 145579 145219 360 13129 6213 6916 0 0 0 0 528292 524728 3564 19317 17338 1979 Equipment 7345 1775 5570 Program Supplies 6205 6205 Meals & Entertainment 4649 4161 410 78 Donated Equipment Expense 2637 2637 2276 2276 2325721 1989486 175318 160917 1680890 679215 0 15000 577867 9683 16540 0 0 0 0 3489 20905 22947425 743619 21851568 22203806 0 0 0 0 2883208 2840490 26443838 26338823 473064 144232 1101 12383 163537 155186 637702 311801 X 21803064 22250122 4003072 3776900 25806136 26027022 26443838 26338823 X 257382 -36496 X false false false X 726609 1398673 320115 1118957 3564354 0 0 726609 1398673 320115 1118957 3564354 2723692 840662 9 37947 51243 30820 120019 0 26702 83461 110163 3794536 215866 X 0.00000 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 20907799 546124 20361675 1650846 156427 1494419 388780 41068 347712 22203806 Artwork 137578 Donated Facility Receivable 2531826 Piano 91900 Right-of-Use Asset 79186 2840490 Lease Liabiltiy 79186 Loaned Artwork 76000 155186 false 0 0 Scholarships 351 359085 Published academy rates Scholarship; lessons without a fee Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The Board of Directors reviews a draft of Form 990 prior to filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a The Board of Directors approved the Executive Director's compensation package prior to hire. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The Organization does not make its governing documents, conflict of interest policy or financial statements available to the general public. Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Donated Facility Use Net of Present Value Discount = $128635 Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 In-Kind Lease Expense = -$165131 Part III, Program Service Accomplishments (continued): Rooted in music and educational excellence, the Academy ensures that learners of all ages and backgrounds, regardless of obstacles, can access music and mentorship and be part of an organization that provides opportunities to grow and succeed. In addition, Pearl Arts houses a unique music entrepreneurial program for high school students with sound technology as the central scope of the educational experience. Within the Pearl Arts Music Academy, private lessons form the foundation, offering individualized instruction that builds technical skill, confidence, and long-term engagement. During our first 18 months, Pearl Arts focused on securing scholarship support for these lessons so that financially challenged students could access high-quality instruction regardless of family income. The growth Pearl Arts has experienced is phenomenal from 100 students in the first 4 months to now 570 students per week and growing. This commitment to equitable access remains central to our mission.