Nonprofit · EIN 20-8248790
KEEPING THE ARTS
Tax-exempt · SHERWOOD, OR 97140
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $196 | $14,359 | -$14,163 | $23,099 | $245 | $22,854 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $5,019 | $5,444 | -$425 | $37,174 | $157 | $37,017 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $94
- Investment income
- $2
- Other revenue
- $100
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $10,390
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other expenses
- $3,969
- Program services (functional)
- $14,359
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $37,174
- Total assets, end of year
- $23,099
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $245
- Net assets, end of year
- $22,854
- Cash, savings and investments
- $23,099
- Gross receipts
- $196
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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KARLY SCHINDLER | BOARD MEMBER | 0.08 | $0 |
| LAURA WEBER WHITE | BOARD MEMBER | 0.16 | $0 |
| DAVID MCGINNIS | PRESIDENT | 0.25 | $0 |
| STEVE GEHLEN | SECRETARY | 0.33 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KARLY SCHINDLER | BOARD MEMBER | 0.08 | $0 |
| LAURA WEBER WHITE | BOARD MEMBER | 0.16 | $0 |
| DAVID MCGINNIS | PRESIDENT | 0.25 | $0 |
| STEVE GEHLEN | SECRETARY | 0.33 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 23724 SW ASPEN LAKES DR, SHERWOOD, OR 97140-8340
- In care of
- % STEVE GEHLEN
- Mailing address (990-N for 2012)
- 20277 SW Monson Street, Aloha OR 97006
- Principal officer (990-N for 2012)
- Steve Gehlen, 20277 SW Monson Street, Aloha OR 97006
- Signed the 990-EZ
- STEVE GEHLEN, SECRETARY
- Phone
- (503) 819-6219
- Website
- www.keepingthearts.org
- Return prepared by
- LAUKA MCGUIRE PC
Mission
TO HELP ENSURE THAT THE ARTS REMAIN AN INTEGRAL PART OF EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN IN K-12 SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF OREGON, AND ESPECIALLY IN UNDERSERVED RURAL COMMUNITIES.
Program accomplishments
- THE KTA GRANT PROGRAM MAKES FUNDS AVAILABLE TO EDUCATORS THROUGHOUT OREGON TO HELP THEM TURN THEIR VISION FOR SPECIFIC ARTS PROJECTS INTO A REALITY. KTA AWARDS RANGE FROM $500-$2500 PER PROJECT BENEFITING HUNDREDS OF KIDS - ESPECIALLY IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES WHERE A BIT OF HELP CAN MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE. IN 2024, THE ORGANIZATION DISTRIBUTED A TOTAL OF $10,390 IN GRANTS TO K-12 ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN OREGON.Expenses $14,359 · grants $10,390
- WE ARE CURRENTLY IN THE PROCESS OF FINDING A NEW FUNDRAISING FOCUS. NO FUNDRAISING WAS DONE IN 2024.
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 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 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-8248790
- 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
- 2008
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations (T70)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $23,099
- Income (IRS master file)
- $196
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $196 | $14,359 | $23,099 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $5,019 | $5,444 | $37,174 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2012 Officer: Steve Gehlen | December 31, 2012 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 20-8248790).
Questions about KEEPING THE ARTS
- What is the EIN of KEEPING THE ARTS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of KEEPING THE ARTS is 20-8248790.
- Is KEEPING THE ARTS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
- Are donations to KEEPING THE ARTS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does KEEPING THE ARTS file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of KEEPING THE ARTS 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 KEEPING THE ARTS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of KEEPING THE ARTS?
- The 990-N for 2012 names Steve Gehlen.
- Who are the officers and directors of KEEPING THE ARTS?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does KEEPING THE ARTS have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $196, expenses of $14,359 and total assets of $23,099 at year end.
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