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Nonprofit · EIN 06-1083202

LITCHFIELD PERFORMING ARTS INC

Tax-exempt · GOSHEN, CT 06756

Financials

$851K$836K2023$1.1M$841K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LITCHFIELD PERFORMING ARTS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$1,066,161$840,548$225,613$485,177$160,213$324,964
September 30, 2024990$850,633$836,295$14,338$320,448$231,644$88,804
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$544,708
of which government grants
$188,676
Program service revenue
$514,541
Investment income
$6,612
Net gain from sales of assets
-$45
Net income from sales of inventory
$300
Other revenue
$300

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$78,330
Other salaries and wages
$123,365
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$225,618
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$14,140
Occupancy
$16,551
Travel
$19,163
Depreciation
$6,492
Program services (functional)
$699,811
Management and general (functional)
$138,737
Fundraising (functional)
$2,000

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$320,448
Total assets, end of year
$485,177
Total liabilities, end of year
$160,213
Net assets, end of year
$324,964
Land, buildings and equipment
$13,027
Publicly traded securities
$209,483
Net assets without donor restrictions
$187,079
Net assets with donor restrictions
$137,885
Gross receipts
$1,066,206
Employees
4
Volunteers
100
Year formed
1983
State of legal domicile
CT

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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
VITA WEST MUIREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer, Highest-paid employee
40$78,330
PETER MCEACHERNSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$16,100
DON BRADENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$14,550
PETER ADOMEITBOARD PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
MARY PAVONEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
ADRIAN JONESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
MARTIN BRAYBOYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
JUSTIN LOEBERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
PAULA SANDERSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
RAUL EDWARDSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
MARK FERGUSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
TED CURTISDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
VITA WEST MUIREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer, Highest-paid employee
40$70,060
PETER MCEACHERNSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$21,600
PETER ADOMEITBOARD PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
MARY PAVONEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
ADRIAN JONESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
MARTIN BRAYBOYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
JUSTIN LOEBERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
PAULA SANDERSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
RAUL EDWARDSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
MARK FERGUSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
TED CURTISDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
DON BRADENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
331 SHARON TPKE, GOSHEN, CT 06756-1403
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
VITA WEST MUIR, PO BOX 69, LITCHFIELD, CT 06759
Signed the 990
VITA WEST MUIR, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(860) 361-6285
Return prepared by
LORI RIISKA CPA LLC

Mission

TO EDUCATE AND INSPIRE YOUNG PEOPLE TO BE CONFIDENT, CREATIVE, EXPRESSIVE INDIVIDUALS THROUGH CHALLENGING PROGRAMS IN JAZZ MUSIC AND THE PERFORMING ARTS AND TO SHARE THE PASSION

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN THE PERFORMING ARTS, INCLUDING IN-SCHOOL PROGRAMS, SUMMER CAMP INSTRUCTION AND OUTREACH TO DISADVANTAGED YOUTH.
    Expenses $544,427 · revenue $559,943
  • PRESENTATION OF LIVE PERFORMANCES, INCLUDING THE ACCLAIMED LITCHFIELD JAZZ FESTIVAL
    Expenses $155,384 · revenue $97,988

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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 16, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
06-1083202
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1989
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$485,177
Income (IRS master file)
$1,066,206

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$1,066,161$840,548$485,177XML
990September 2024$850,633$836,295$320,448XML
990September 2023$752,111$793,969$230,766IRS
990September 2022–––IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––IRS
990September 2019–––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 06-1083202).

Questions about LITCHFIELD PERFORMING ARTS INC

What is the EIN of LITCHFIELD PERFORMING ARTS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LITCHFIELD PERFORMING ARTS INC is 06-1083202.
Is LITCHFIELD PERFORMING ARTS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1989.
Are donations to LITCHFIELD PERFORMING ARTS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does LITCHFIELD PERFORMING ARTS INC 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 LITCHFIELD PERFORMING ARTS INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did LITCHFIELD PERFORMING ARTS INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of LITCHFIELD PERFORMING ARTS INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names VITA WEST MUIR.
Who are the officers and directors of LITCHFIELD PERFORMING ARTS INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $78,330 (VITA WEST MUIR, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does LITCHFIELD PERFORMING ARTS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,066,161, expenses of $840,548 and total assets of $485,177 at year end.

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