Nonprofit · EIN 01-0243548
HAYSTACK MOUNTAIN SCHOOL OF CRAFTS
Tax-exempt · DEER ISLE, ME 04627
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 31, 2025 | 990 | $3,314,447 | $3,600,144 | -$285,697 | $28,605,045 | $110,336 | $28,494,709 |
| October 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,942,076 | $3,326,326 | -$384,250 | $26,303,196 | $191,935 | $26,111,261 |
| October 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,257,534 | $3,079,894 | -$822,360 | $22,586,233 | $208,353 | $22,377,880 |
| October 31, 2021 | 990 | $9,949,863 | $2,160,881 | $7,788,982 | $28,778,949 | $232,453 | $28,546,496 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,121,544
- Program service revenue
- $1,442,396
- Investment income
- $701,573
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $226,495
- Net income from fundraising events
- $14,194
- Other revenue
- $48,934
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $62,414
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $353,235
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,259,613
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,928,233
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $4,929
- Accounting fees
- $61,136
- Occupancy
- $145,807
- Travel
- $89,179
- Depreciation
- $138,152
- Program services (functional)
- $2,483,407
- Management and general (functional)
- $834,338
- Fundraising (functional)
- $282,399
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $26,303,196
- Total assets, end of year
- $28,605,045
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $110,336
- Net assets, end of year
- $28,494,709
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,093,156
- Publicly traded securities
- $25,049,706
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $6,302,929
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $22,191,780
- Gross receipts
- $5,685,509
- Employees
- 39
- Volunteers
- 40
- Year formed
- 1950
- State of legal domicile
- ME
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 October 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Price | Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $200,000 | $24,432 |
| Marilyn D Smith | Past CFO Officer | 40 | $128,803 | $0 |
| Virgina Aldrich | Development Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $108,500 | $14,514 |
| Alison Croney Moses | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Sara Clugage | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Hoelle | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Helen Lee | Clerk Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| M Rachael Arauz | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Abigail Barrows | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Brett Bentson | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Annet Couwenberg | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tanya Crane | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Andres Payan Estrada | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michelle Millar Fisher | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mickie Flores | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
12 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Galaida | Past Treasurer/Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Ryan Hoover | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ayumi Horie | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sequoyah Hunter-Cuyjet | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Nina Johnson | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Katharine Martin | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| John Ollman | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Robin Petravic | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Gina Podesta | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Valerie Wicks | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Namita Gupta Wiggers | Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| Catherine Moore | Finance Director Officer | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended October 31, 2024: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Price | Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $182,788 | $17,636 |
| Marilyn D Smith | CFO Officer | 40 | $153,887 | $0 |
| Virgina Aldrich | Development Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,708 | $22,686 |
| Namita Gupta Wiggers | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $750 | $0 |
| Alison Croney Moses | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Laura Galaida | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| M Rachael Arauz | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Abigail Barrows | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Brett Bentson | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sonya Clark | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sara Clugage | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Annet Couwenberg | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tanya Crane | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Andres Payan Estrada | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mickie Flores | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ayumi Horie | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ryan Hoover | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nina Johnson | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Helen Lee | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Roberto Lugo | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Katharine Martin | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| John Ollman | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Valerie Wicks | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Joseph Wood | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended October 31, 2023: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Wieske | Interim Executive Director Officer | 40 | $211,486 | $31,345 |
| Ayumi Horie | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Fabio Fernandez | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Laura Galaida | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| M Rachael Arauz | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Abigail Barrows | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Brett Bentson | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sonya Clark | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sarah Clugage | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Annet Couwenberg | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tanya Crane | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Andres Payan Estrada | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mickie Flores | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sarah K Khan | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Helen Lee | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Roberto Lugo | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sarah McNear | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Marcia Minter | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alison Croney Moses | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| John Ollman | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Peter Roth | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alexis Vaughn | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Valerie Wicks | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Namita Gupta Wiggers | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Joe Wood | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended October 31, 2021: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Sacaridiz | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $178,851 | $37,644 |
| Susan Haas Bralove | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Laura Galaida | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Ayumi Horie | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| M Rachael Arauz | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sonya Clark | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sarah Clugage | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Annet Couwenberg | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tanya Crane | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Fabio Fernandez | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Virginia McGehee Friend | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sarah K Khan | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Helen Lee | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Roberto Lugo | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sarah McNear | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Marcia Minter | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| John Ollman | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Peter Roth | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Namita Gupta Wiggers | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Joe Wood | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Abigail Barrows | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Andres Payan Estrada | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mickie Flores | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alison Croney Moses | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Valerie Wicks | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 518, DEER ISLE, ME 04627-0518
- In care of
- % MORGAN COUSINS
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Perry Price, PO Box 518, Deer Isle, ME 04627
- Signed the 990
- Perry Price, Executive Director
- Phone
- (207) 348-2306
- Website
- www.haystack-mtn.org
- Return prepared by
- Berry Dunn McNeil & Parker LLC
Mission
To teach fine craftsmanship, develop latent or inherent creative availability, and carry on research and development in connection with the crafts.
Program accomplishments
- The Haystack Mountain School of Crafts offers workshops in a variety of craft based disciplines to participants of all skill levels as well as the two-week, open studio residency, a summer conference, and dedicated programs for Maine residents. The school maintains dedicated studio spaces for ceramics, glass, wood, fibers, metals, graphics, blacksmithing, and digital manufacturing. Noted American architect, Edward Larrabee Barnes, designed our award winning campus and the school attracts faculty and students from across the country and internationally. Roughly 500 students attend our core summer programs per year and nearly one quarter receive full financial aid. Approximately 39 people are employed by the school on a year-round and seasonal basis.Expenses $2,483,407 · grants $62,414 · revenue $1,442,396
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in October, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | October 31, 2025 | March 16, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | October 31, 2024 | March 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2022 | October 31, 2023 | March 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 01-0243548
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1954
- Accounting year ends
- October
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B20Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $28,605,045
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,685,509
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | October 2025 | $3,314,447 | $3,600,144 | $28,605,045 | XML |
| 990 | October 2024 | $2,942,076 | $3,326,326 | $26,303,196 | XML |
| 990 | October 2023 | $2,257,534 | $3,079,894 | $22,586,233 | XML |
| 990 | October 2022 | $2,691,742 | $3,755,262 | $22,679,292 | IRS |
| 990 | October 2021 | $9,949,863 | $2,160,881 | $28,778,949 | XML |
| 990 | October 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | October 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 01-0243548).
Questions about HAYSTACK MOUNTAIN SCHOOL OF CRAFTS
- What is the EIN of HAYSTACK MOUNTAIN SCHOOL OF CRAFTS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HAYSTACK MOUNTAIN SCHOOL OF CRAFTS is 01-0243548.
- Is HAYSTACK MOUNTAIN SCHOOL OF CRAFTS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1954.
- Are donations to HAYSTACK MOUNTAIN SCHOOL OF CRAFTS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HAYSTACK MOUNTAIN SCHOOL OF CRAFTS file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of HAYSTACK MOUNTAIN SCHOOL OF CRAFTS due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending October 31, 2026) is due March 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did HAYSTACK MOUNTAIN SCHOOL OF CRAFTS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended October 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of HAYSTACK MOUNTAIN SCHOOL OF CRAFTS?
- The 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 names Perry Price.
- Who are the officers and directors of HAYSTACK MOUNTAIN SCHOOL OF CRAFTS?
- The 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 lists 27 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $200,000 (Perry Price, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does HAYSTACK MOUNTAIN SCHOOL OF CRAFTS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,314,447, expenses of $3,600,144 and total assets of $28,605,045 at year end.
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