Nonprofit · EIN 20-3026109
HEART GALLERY OF ALABAMA INC
Tax-exempt · BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $593,146 | $778,911 | -$185,765 | $1,356,887 | $71,235 | $1,285,652 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $813,783 | $588,376 | $225,407 | $1,264,567 | $104,771 | $1,159,796 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $576,405 | $423,105 | $153,300 | $966,539 | $131,922 | $834,617 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $543,869
- of which government grants
- $132,000
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $73,710
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $39,530
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$24,433
- Other revenue
- -$24,433
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $87,572
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $272,909
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $18,750
- Occupancy
- $34,927
- Depreciation
- $4,321
- Program services (functional)
- $663,033
- Management and general (functional)
- $79,582
- Fundraising (functional)
- $36,296
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,264,567
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,356,887
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $71,235
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,285,652
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $33,340
- Publicly traded securities
- $952,751
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,285,652
- Gross receipts
- $1,009,430
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 15
- Year formed
- 2006
- 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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHELLE BEARMAN-WOLNEK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (PREVIOUS) Officer | 40 | $59,876 | $1,796 |
| LEISA SMITH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $25,900 | $0 |
| MATTHEW VARAGANO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER FLINT | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEVYN GILMER | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KETURAH NOLAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LESLIE MCELHENY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARCUS SKIPWITH | BOARD CHAIR ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUE HENGEL | DEVELOPMENT CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDY LOEHR | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NECOLE EZELL | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARGARET LANE HOLLINGSWORTH | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BERNARD NOMBERG | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN FLEISHER | FINANCE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAIQUIRI STEELE | GOVERNANCE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER GOODLOE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DONNA WELLING | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHELLE BEARMAN-WOLNEK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $60,123 | $4,952 |
| MATTHEW VARAGANO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER FLINT | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEVYN GILMER | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELANIE NICHOLS | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN MCELHENY | GOVERNANCE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARCUS SKIPWORTH | FINANCE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUE HENGEL | DEVELOPMENT CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDY LOEHR | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NECOLE EZELL | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELANIE TALBOT | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DONNA BARTON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN FLEISHER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAIQUIRI STEELE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHELLE BEARMAN-WOLNEK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $63,566 | $5,059 |
| MELANIE NICHOLS | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEVYN GILMER | PRESIDENT ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMBER FLINT | DEVELOPMENT CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARCUS SKIPWITH | FINANCE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN MCELHENY | GOVERNANCE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRANNETTE MARSHALL | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSHUA GILMER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRI HARVILL | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDY LOEHR | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHNATHON RILEY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DENISE BARTON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUE HENGEL | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAIQUIRI STEELE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3100 INDEPENDENCE DR STE 200, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209-4103
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- LEISA SMITH, 3100 INDEPENDENCE DRIVE SUITE 200, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209
- Signed the 990
- LEISA SMITH, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (205) 445-1293
- Website
- WWW.HEARTGALLERYALABAMA.COM
- Return prepared by
- BORLAND BENEFIELD PC
Mission
HEART GALLERY ALABAMA CONNECTS YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE WITH CARING ADULTS WHO PROVIDE THE STABILITY AND GUIDANCE THEY NEED TO THRIVE.WE FULFILL OUR MISSION UTILIZING PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS WHO CAPTURE EACH CHILD'S UNIQUE PERSONALITY. THESE IMAGES AND VIDEOS ARE SHARED ACROSS THE STATE WHERE POTENTIAL FAMILIES CAN LEARN MORE ABOUT THEM. HGA CELEBRATES EACH CHILD'S BIRTHDAY AND OTHER SPECIAL OCCASIONS SO THAT THEY FEEL LOVED AND SUPPORTED WHILE THEY WAIT. THEY ARE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BIG BROTHERS & BIG SISTERS TO MATCH A CHILD WITH A MENTOR TO HELP THEM NAVIGATE THEIR TRANSITION INTO ADULTHOOD.
Program accomplishments
- HEART GALLERY ALABAMA CONNECTS YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE WITH CARING ADULTS WHO PROVIDE THE STABILITY AND GUIDANCE THEY NEED TO THRIVE.WE FULFILL OUR MISSION UTILIZING PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS WHO CAPTURE EACH CHILD'S UNIQUE PERSONALITY. THESE IMAGES AND VIDEOS ARE SHARED ACROSS THE STATE WHERE POTENTIAL FAMILIES CAN LEARN MORE ABOUT THEM. HGA CELEBRATES EACH CHILD'S BIRTHDAY AND OTHER SPECIAL OCCASIONS SO THAT THEY FEEL LOVED AND SUPPORTED WHILE THEY WAIT. THEY ARE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BIG BROTHERS & BIG SISTERS TO MATCH A CHILD WITH A MENTOR TO HELP THEM NAVIGATE THEIR TRANSITION INTO ADULTHOOD.Expenses $663,033
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-3026109
- 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
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P40)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,356,887
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,009,430
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $593,146 | $778,911 | $1,356,887 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $813,783 | $588,376 | $1,264,567 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $576,405 | $423,105 | $966,539 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $430,653 | $539,881 | $785,529 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 20-3026109).
Questions about HEART GALLERY OF ALABAMA INC
- What is the EIN of HEART GALLERY OF ALABAMA INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HEART GALLERY OF ALABAMA INC is 20-3026109.
- Is HEART GALLERY OF ALABAMA INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2005.
- Are donations to HEART GALLERY OF ALABAMA INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HEART GALLERY OF ALABAMA 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 HEART GALLERY OF ALABAMA INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did HEART GALLERY OF ALABAMA INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of HEART GALLERY OF ALABAMA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names LEISA SMITH.
- Who are the officers and directors of HEART GALLERY OF ALABAMA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 17 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $59,876 (MICHELLE BEARMAN-WOLNEK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (PREVIOUS)).
- How much revenue does HEART GALLERY OF ALABAMA INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $593,146, expenses of $778,911 and total assets of $1,356,887 at year end.
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