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Nonprofit · EIN 20-1162009

BARE HANDS GALLERY INC

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · BIRMINGHAM, AL 35213

Financials

$339K$344K2023$412K$362K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BARE HANDS GALLERY INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$411,590$362,263$49,327$241,183$0$241,183
December 31, 2023990$338,927$344,083-$5,156$191,856$0$191,856
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$95,356
Program service revenue
$309,976
Investment income
$9
Other revenue
$6,249

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$52,790
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$52,790
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$6,190
Occupancy
$13,652
Program services (functional)
$348,863
Management and general (functional)
$13,400

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$191,856
Total assets, end of year
$241,183
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$241,183
Gross receipts
$411,590
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2003
State of legal domicile
AL

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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
AIMEE CASTROEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
30$52,790
CHRISTINA CENCZYKDIRECTOR, VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
MARK CENCZYKPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
CHARITY JACKSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
HANNAH MILLSSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
SOFIA RUBIODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CAMILLE WEEKSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
PARASTOO FARZADDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
KATHLEEN ROSE-BYINGTONVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
JASON AVERYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CINTHIA SAENZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CHRISTIANNE STRANGTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHRISTINA CENCZYKVOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MARK CENCZYKTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CHARITY JACKSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
TIFFANY MEREDITHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
HANNAH MILLSSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ANNE KATHRYN ALLENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
SOFIA RUBIODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CAMILLE WEEKSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
PARASTOO FARZADDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
KATHLEEN ROSE-BYINGTONVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
VANESSA VARGASPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
AIMEE CASTROEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 130335, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35213-0335
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
AIMEE CASTRO, 3622 HAVENHILL DRIVE, IRONDALE, AL 35210
Signed the 990
AIMEE CASTRO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(205) 324-2124
Return prepared by
DIPIAZZA LAROCCA HEETER & CO LLC

Mission

SUPPORTING ALABAMA CONTEMPORARY ARTS AND CULTURE.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • BARE HANDS GALLERY, INC. IS A COMMUNITY SUPPORTED ARTS ORGANIZATION THAT COLLABORATES WITH INDIVIDUALS AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES TO CREATE IMMERSIVE ARTS EXPERIENCES AND ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAMS, BUILDING BROADER COMMUNITY AND LONG-LASTING CONNECTIONS THROUGH CREATIVE EXPRESSION. THE MISSION IS ADDRESSED THROUGH OUR DIA DE LOS MUERTOS FESTIVAL, AN ANNUAL JOYFUL REMEMBRANCE OF LOST LOVED ONES WHICH BEGAN IN 2003. WE HAVE FURTHERED THIS MISSION THROUGH OUR ANNUAL TACOFEST CELEBRATION THAT PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR ARTISTS AND ENGAGEMENT IN ARTS ACTIVITIES WITH THE COMMUNITY, AS WELL AS ART CLASSES OFFERED TO BIRMINGHAM NEIGHBORHOOD COMMUNITIES IN THE SUMMER AND FALL OF 2024. WE ALSO ENGAGE INDIVIDUALS AND ARTISTS IN CREATIVE ACTIVITIES THAT ARE SHOWCASED AS PART OF OUR TWO COMMUNITY FESTIVALS.
    Expenses $348,863 · revenue $316,225

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
20-1162009
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
2022
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$241,183
Income (IRS master file)
$411,590

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2021
Posted by the IRS
August 9, 2021
Reinstated
Effective May 15, 2021

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$411,590$362,263$241,183XML
990December 2023$338,927$344,083$191,856XML
990December 2022$229,648$231,944$190,911IRS
990December 2021–––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 20-1162009).

Questions about BARE HANDS GALLERY INC

What is the EIN of BARE HANDS GALLERY INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BARE HANDS GALLERY INC is 20-1162009.
Is BARE HANDS GALLERY INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2021 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2021.
Are donations to BARE HANDS GALLERY INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BARE HANDS GALLERY 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 BARE HANDS GALLERY INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BARE HANDS GALLERY INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of BARE HANDS GALLERY INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names AIMEE CASTRO.
Who are the officers and directors of BARE HANDS GALLERY INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $52,790 (AIMEE CASTRO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does BARE HANDS GALLERY INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $411,590, expenses of $362,263 and total assets of $241,183 at year end.

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