Nonprofit · EIN 22-2570673
SPECIAL NEEDS ARTS PROGRAMS INC
Tax-exempt · LEXINGTON, MA 02420
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 | 990 | $206,996 | $192,692 | $14,304 | $214,091 | $9 | $214,082 |
| March 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $180,045 | $156,653 | $23,392 | $200,600 | $4 | $200,596 |
| March 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $139,934 | $121,433 | $18,501 | $177,205 | $1 | $177,204 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $153,880
- of which government grants
- $32,900
- Program service revenue
- $46,364
- Investment income
- $3,034
- Net income from fundraising events
- $2,905
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $813
- Other revenue
- $3,718
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $128,697
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $138,851
- Professional fundraising fees
- $6,167
- Accounting fees
- $1,500
- Occupancy
- $20,928
- Travel
- $35
- Program services (functional)
- $67,039
- Management and general (functional)
- $119,486
- Fundraising (functional)
- $6,167
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $200,596
- Total assets, end of year
- $214,091
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $9
- Net assets, end of year
- $214,082
- Gross unrelated business income
- $2,905
- Gross receipts
- $215,364
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 40
- Year formed
- 1984
- State of legal domicile
- MA
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 March 31, 2026, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heidi O'Mara | Executive Director Highest-paid employee | 30 | $49,274 |
| Estella Peng | Office Manager Bookkeeper Key employee | 20 | $26,792 |
| Marisa Giangregorio | Music Director Key employee | 5 | $17,670 |
| Lidija Vukovic | Art Director Key employee | 6 | $14,267 |
| Eric Hollander | Assistant Music Director Key employee | 5 | $11,941 |
| Harley Smith III | Piano Accompanyist Key employee | 4 | $8,752 |
| Richard Trakimas | President Officer | 7 | $0 |
| Ronald Rosenbaum | Treasurer Officer | 7 | $0 |
| Mary-Anne Vetterling | Secretary Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Joanie Bernhardt | Director Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Jean Hart | Director Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Roberta Messina | Director Officer | 2 | $0 |
| William Picard | Director Officer | 3 | $0 |
| William Vetterling | Director Officer | 6 | $0 |
| Ronny Flores | Director Officer | 1 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Neidorf | Director Officer | 7 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2025: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heidi O'Mara | Executive Director | 20 | $36,142 |
| Estella Peng | Office Manager Bookkeeper | 20 | $24,871 |
| Marisa Giangregorio | Music Director | 5 | $20,894 |
| Lidija Vukovic | Art Director | 6 | $11,014 |
| Harley Smith III | Piano Accompanyist | 4 | $10,285 |
| Eric Hollander | Assistant Music Director | 5 | $6,752 |
| Richard Trakimas | President | 6 | $0 |
| Ronald Rosenbaum | Treasurer | 7 | $0 |
| Mary-Anne Vetterling | Secretary | 5 | $0 |
| Joanie Bernhardt | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Jean Hart | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Roberta Messina | Director | 3 | $0 |
| William Picard | Director | 5 | $0 |
| William Vetterling | Director | 7 | $0 |
| Ronny Flores | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Kenneth Neidorf | Director | 6 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heidi O'Mara | Executive Director | 20 | $35,089 |
| Marisa Giangregorio | Music Director | 5 | $15,294 |
| Estella Peng | Office Manager Bookkeeper | 9 | $11,407 |
| Lidija Vukovic | Art Director | 6 | $10,693 |
| Harley Smith III | Piano Accompanyist | 4 | $7,626 |
| Erin LaChance | Office Manager | 10 | $5,620 |
| Richard Trakimas | President | 5 | $0 |
| Ronald Rosenbaum | Treasurer | 6 | $0 |
| MaryAnne Vetterling | Secretary | 3 | $0 |
| Rhona Barlevy | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Demetrios Georgaklis | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Joanie Bernhardt | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Jean Hart | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Roberta Messina | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Bill Picard | Director | 5 | $0 |
| William Vetterling | Director | 7 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 598, LEXINGTON, MA 02420-0005
- In care of
- % RICHARD TRAKIMAS
- Mailing address (990-N for 2011)
- PO Box 598, Lexington MA 02420
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Richard Trakimas, 6 Wildwood Lane, Stoneham, MA 02180
- Principal officer (990-N for 2011)
- Marilyn Abel, 22 Partridge Road, Lexington MA 02420
- Signed the 990
- RONALD ROSENBAUM, TREASURER
- Phone
- (781) 325-8025
- Website
- www.snapsing.org
- Return prepared by
- ProntoPro Advisors Inc
Mission
Provides people with disabilities opportunities that celebrate each person's unique abilities while cultivating creative expression, building peer relationships, and fostering self-esteem through life enhancing activities in the arts.
Program accomplishments
- Sing Along Chorus has two rehearsal groups for teens and adults with special needs. Each group rehearses from September through June for approximately 32 rehearsals each, 64 rehearsals per year total. Each rehearsal is 90 minutes long. Approximately 48 singers total. Chorus Camp is our four week summer program. Each Chorus Camp rehearsal is 90 minutes long. We served 20 participants in the Chorus Camp program. Volunteers provide support to our program director as well as friendship and encouragement to our singers. SNAP performed in two of our own concerts as well as two community performances in 2025.Expenses $42,803 · grants $280 · revenue $27,560
- Special Artists is a visual arts class for individuals with special needs. Special Artists holds 2 classes for an 8 week fall session, 4 week winter session, 8 week spring session and 4 week summer session. There is an average of 12 participants per class. Each class is 60 minutes long. Volunteers provide support to our program director as well as friendship and encouragement to our artists. SNAP has an ongoing exhibit of Special Artists artwork at the Lexington Community Center and at Omar's Bistro in Lexington. We also installed an exhibit at a local bank and assisted living center.Expenses $16,313 · revenue $12,869
- SNAP introduced a new program called Paint Nights. This program met once per month for ninety minutes over nine months. The aim of Paint Nights is to provide a happy, engaging space where our artists could grow personally and creatively as well as socialize and make meaningful connections. Enrollment included 10 individuals with special needs.Expenses $3,866 · revenue $3,205
- SNAP introduced a new program called Art Drop-In. This program offers a relaxed, supportive space where participants of all abilities can explore their creativity at their own pace, there is no pressure to complete a project. Art Drop-In meets weekly and provides a flexible space to explore your creativity and learn new things. This program was supported by a grant and there was no fee to attend. Art Drop-In had approximately four participants with special needs each week.Expenses $1,844
- SNAP Crafts program held 1, 4 week program, a summer and fall session. We had one class in the summer session and one class in the fall Crafts session. We had 12 individuals with special needs enrolled in summer. 12 students were enrolled in the first fall Crafts class. SNAP Ceramics program held 1, 6 week program in the winter. We had 10 individuals with special needs enrolled. Volunteers provide support to our program director as well as friendship and encouragement to our artists.Expenses $2,213 · revenue $2,730
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 March, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | March 31, 2026 | August 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | March 31, 2025 | August 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | March 31, 2024 | August 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 22-2570673
- 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
- 1989
- Accounting year ends
- March
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $214,091
- Income (IRS master file)
- $215,364
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | March 2026 | $206,996 | $192,692 | $214,091 | XML |
| 990-EZ | March 2025 | $180,045 | $156,653 | $200,600 | XML |
| 990-EZ | March 2024 | $139,934 | $121,433 | $177,205 | XML |
| 990-EZ | March 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | March 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2011 Officer: Marilyn Abel | March 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 22-2570673).
Questions about SPECIAL NEEDS ARTS PROGRAMS INC
- What is the EIN of SPECIAL NEEDS ARTS PROGRAMS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SPECIAL NEEDS ARTS PROGRAMS INC is 22-2570673.
- Is SPECIAL NEEDS ARTS PROGRAMS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1989.
- Are donations to SPECIAL NEEDS ARTS PROGRAMS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SPECIAL NEEDS ARTS PROGRAMS 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 SPECIAL NEEDS ARTS PROGRAMS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending March 31, 2027) is due August 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SPECIAL NEEDS ARTS PROGRAMS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended March 2026.
- Who is the principal officer of SPECIAL NEEDS ARTS PROGRAMS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026 names Richard Trakimas.
- Who are the officers and directors of SPECIAL NEEDS ARTS PROGRAMS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026 lists 16 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $49,274 (Heidi O'Mara, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does SPECIAL NEEDS ARTS PROGRAMS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026 it reported revenue of $206,996, expenses of $192,692 and total assets of $214,091 at year end.
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