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Nonprofit · EIN 20-1007390

VIRGINIANS FOR THE ARTS FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · LYNCHBURG, VA 24503

Financials

$49K$53K2023$40K$56K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of VIRGINIANS FOR THE ARTS FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990-EZ$39,914$56,395-$16,481$20,484–$20,484
June 30, 2024990-EZ$49,277$52,948-$3,671$40,740$3,775$36,965
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$39,913
Investment income
$1

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$51,850
Printing, publications and postage
$1,672
Other expenses
$2,873
Program services (functional)
$31,076

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$40,740
Total assets, end of year
$20,484
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$20,484
Cash, savings and investments
$19,489
Gross receipts
$39,914

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-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BRETT BONDAPRESIDENT2$0
EMILY SMITHVICE PRESIDE2$0
SCOTT GARKATREASURER2$0
LEAH ROSSSECRETARY2$0
MICHELE BIXLERDIRECTOR1$0
JAMES CARRDIRECTOR1$0
PHILIP CROSBYDIRECTOR1$0
JAY DICKDIRECTOR1$0
CAROL DIXONDIRECTOR1$0
ANDREA DOUGLASDIRECTOR1$0
SEAN DOWSEDIRECTOR1$0
GWEN EVERETTDIRECTOR1$0
PAT FRANKLINDIRECTOR1$0
GEOFF KERSHNERDIRECTOR1$0
JAMES M LAVIER IIIDIRECTOR1$0
4 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DENNIS LYNCHDIRECTOR1$0
SUHAIL MIRDIRECTOR1$0
RICHARD ROSEDIRECTOR1$0
PHIL WHITEWAYDIRECTOR1$0
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 21 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BRETT BONDAPRESIDENT2$0
EMILY SMITHVICE PRESIDE2$0
SCOTT GARKATREASURER2$0
LEAH ROSSSECRETARY2$0
JAMES CARRDIRECTOR1$0
PHILIP CROSBYDIRECTOR1$0
JAY DICKDIRECTOR1$0
CAROL DIXONDIRECTOR1$0
ANDREA DOUGLASDIRECTOR1$0
SEAN DOWSEDIRECTOR1$0
GWEN EVERETTDIRECTOR1$0
PAT FRANKLINDIRECTOR1$0
ED HARVEYDIRECTOR1$0
BEVERLY HESSDIRECTOR1$0
GEOFF KERSHNERDIRECTOR1$0
JAMES M LAVIER IIIDIRECTOR1$0
SALLY LAYDIRECTOR1$0
DENNIS LYNCHDIRECTOR1$0
SUHAIL MIRDIRECTOR1$0
RICHARD ROSEDIRECTOR1$0
PHIL WHITEWAYDIRECTOR1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 3341, LYNCHBURG, VA 24503-0341
In care of
% EDWARD H HARVEY
Signed the 990-EZ
SCOTT GARKA, TREASURER
Phone
(804) 501-9320
Return prepared by
BERG AND BERG SERVICES LLC

Mission

VIRGINIANS FOR THE ARTS ENGAGES VIRGINIANS IN A UNITED ADVOCACY EFFORT TO PROTECT AND INCREASE PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR THE ARTS. VIRGINIANS FOR THE ARTS: 1. ADVOCATES FOR INCREASED PUBLIC FUNDING FOR THE VIRGINIA COMMISSION FOR THE ARTS AND THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS. 2.PURSUES LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS THAT WILL IMPROVE CONDITIONS FOR THE ARTS AND ARTISTS, AND DISCOURAGES LEGISLATION THAT WOULD ADVERSELY AFFECT VIRGINIAS ARTS INDUSTRY. 3.COMMUNICATES REGULARLY AND EFFECTIVELY WITH OUR MEMBERSHIP OF ARTISTS, ARTS ORGANIZATIONS AND CITIZENS STATEWIDE ABOUT ADVOCACY ISSUES AND OPPORTUNITIES. 4.WORKS TO INCREASE THE PUBLIC VALUE OF, AND APPRECIATION FOR, THE ARTS IN VIRGINIA.

990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • VIRGINIANS FOR THE ARTS (VFTA) ADVANCES THE ARTS IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA BY INCREASING PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE IMPORTANT CONTRIBUTIONS THE ARTS MAKE TO THE LIFE, CULTURE, AND ECONOMY OF THE STATE. VFTA ADVOCATES FOR PUBLIC FUNDING FOR THE VIRGINIA COMMISSION FOR THE ARTS, WHICH MAKES OPERATING GRANTS ESSENTIAL TO THE STATES ARTS ORGANIZATIONS. MEMBERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ARE ARTS ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUAL ADVOCATES FOR THE ARTS THROUGHOUT VIRGINIA. VIRGINIANS FOR THE ARTS DOES THE FOLLOWING: PRODUCES AND DISTRIBUTES EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS THAT SUPPORT AND PROMOTE ARTISTS AND ART ORGANIZATIONS, THAT FOSTER UNDERSTANDING OF ISSUES, AND THAT ENCOURAGE THEIR APPRECIATION CONDUCTS PUBLIC RELATIONS CAMPAIGNS ADVOCATES FOR INCREASED FUNDING FOR THE VIRGINIA COMMISSION FOR THE ARTS, BENEFITING ARTISTS AND ARTS ORGANIZATIONS . EMPLOYS PROFESSIONAL LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL TO CONDUCT A VARIETY OF ADVOCACY CAMPAIGNS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, WHICH ENCOURAGE LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS THAT IMPROVE CONDITIONS FOR THE ARTS AND ARTISTS AND DISCOURAGE LEGISLATION THAT WOULD ADVERSELY AFFECT THE ARTS CONDUCTS THE ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE RECEPTION AND ARTS ADVOCACY DAY AT THE CAPITOL VFTA SERVES AS THE FEDERAL STATE CAPTAIN FOR AMERICANS FOR THE ARTS AND WORKS TO EDUCATE FEDERAL ELECTED OFFICIALS AS TO THE VALUE OF THE CREATIVE ECONOMY IN VIRGINIA. PROVIDES ADVOCATES THROUGHOUT VIRGINIA NEWS ALERTS TO KEEP THEM ADVISED ABOUT IMPORTANT NEWS AND LEGISLATION AFFECTING THE ARTS IN THE STATE
    Expenses $31,076

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990-EZ on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2025 990-N for VIRGINIANS FOR THE ARTS FOUNDATION

Due November 16, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
20-1007390
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2005
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Assets (IRS master file)
$20,484
Income (IRS master file)
$39,914

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZJune 2025$39,914$56,395$20,484XML
990-EZJune 2024$49,277$52,948$40,740XML
990-EZJune 2023–––IRS
990-EZJune 2022–––IRS
990-EZJune 2021–––IRS
990-EZJune 2020–––IRS
990-EZJune 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 20-1007390).

Questions about VIRGINIANS FOR THE ARTS FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of VIRGINIANS FOR THE ARTS FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of VIRGINIANS FOR THE ARTS FOUNDATION is 20-1007390.
Is VIRGINIANS FOR THE ARTS FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2005.
Are donations to VIRGINIANS FOR THE ARTS FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does VIRGINIANS FOR THE ARTS FOUNDATION file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of VIRGINIANS FOR THE ARTS FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did VIRGINIANS FOR THE ARTS FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of VIRGINIANS FOR THE ARTS FOUNDATION?
The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 19 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does VIRGINIANS FOR THE ARTS FOUNDATION have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $39,914, expenses of $56,395 and total assets of $20,484 at year end.

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