Nonprofit · EIN 23-1607174
BAUM SCHOOL OF ART
Tax-exempt · ALLENTOWN, PA 18101
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $3,816,710 | $1,658,585 | $2,158,125 | $9,594,493 | $1,104,495 | $8,489,998 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,893,230 | $1,490,039 | $403,191 | $6,642,678 | $336,469 | $6,306,209 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,218,327 | $1,354,786 | -$136,459 | $6,165,088 | $323,840 | $5,841,248 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,812,828
- Program service revenue
- $913,399
- Investment income
- $62,616
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$724
- Net income from fundraising events
- $15,315
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $12,127
- Other revenue
- $27,867
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $246,202
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $114,075
- Other salaries and wages
- $633,047
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $861,636
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $12,550
- Occupancy
- $76,007
- Depreciation
- $106,782
- Program services (functional)
- $1,175,610
- Management and general (functional)
- $356,837
- Fundraising (functional)
- $126,138
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,642,678
- Total assets, end of year
- $9,594,493
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,104,495
- Net assets, end of year
- $8,489,998
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,299,423
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,499,990
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,771,507
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $3,718,491
- Gross receipts
- $3,975,801
- Employees
- 55
- Volunteers
- 22
- Year formed
- 1926
- State of legal domicile
- PA
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHANNON FUGATE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $107,530 | $4,429 |
| JANET GROSS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVEN ZELENKOFSKE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHELBI STONEBACK | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIK LENTZ | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RAVI BAINS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARCO CALDERON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY DOUGLASS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ARJANA ETCHASON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA FRAENKEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DEREK GRIM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| J LAWRENCE GRIM JR | BOARD MEMBER, EMERITUS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HOLLY HARTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARTHA HUTSON-SAXTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| J ROBERT LOVETT | BOARD MEMBER, EMERITUS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
8 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUZANNE LYONS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE MARTIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOSHUA MILLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ANTHONY MOYER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| D RICHARD POWELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN REILLY WATERBURY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| HOWARD STEVENS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHARLES VAIL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 30 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHANNON FUGATE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $105,000 | $4,200 |
| RAVI BAINS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JANET GROSS | PRESIDENT (EFF. JAN 2024) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIK LENTZ | TREASURER (EFF. MAY 2024) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TIMOTHY MCNAIR | TREASURER (THRU APRIL 2024) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHELBI STONEBACK | PRESIDENT (THRU DEC 2023) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVEN ZELENKOFSKE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARCO CALDERON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIKA CHRISTOFARO-MELTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PAMELA DENT | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 2023) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ARJANA ETCHASON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA FRAENKEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DEREK GRIM | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 2023) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| J LAWRENCE GRIM JR | BOARD MEMBER, EMERITUS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HOLLY HARTER | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 2023) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARTHA HUTSON-SAXTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON KILLO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| J ROBERT LOVETT | BOARD MEMBER, EMERITUS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE MARTIN | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 2023) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBBIE MATTHEWS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY MILEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSHUA MILLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTHONY MOYER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| D RICHARD POWELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN REILLY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHEL ROLAND | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HOWARD STEVENS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES VAIL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARGO WIENER | BOARD MEMBER IN MEMORIAM Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVEN WIENER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHANNON FUGATE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $96,960 | $4,040 |
| SHELBI RODALE STONEBACK | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVEN ZELENKOFSKE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TIMOTHY MCNAIR | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RAVI BAINS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIKA CHRISTOFARO-MELTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PAMELA DENT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ARJANA ETCHASON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DEREK GRIM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| J LAWRENCE GRIM | BOARD MEMBER, EMERITUS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HOLLY HARTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARTHA HUTSON-SAXTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON KILLO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIK LENTZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| J ROBERT LOVETT | BOARD MEMBER, EMERITUS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE MARTIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBBIE MATTHEWS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY MILEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSHUA MILLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK POWELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN REILLY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHEL ROLAND | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HOWARD STEVENS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARGO WIENER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 510 W LINDEN ST, ALLENTOWN, PA 18101-1416
- In care of
- % SHANNON FUGATE
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SHANNON FUGATE, 510 LINDEN ST, ALLENTOWN, PA 18101
- Signed the 990
- SHANNON FUGATE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (610) 433-0032
- Website
- WWW.BAUMSCHOOL.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CAMPBELL RAPPOLD & YURASITS LLP
Mission
THE BAUM SCHOOL OF ART'S MISSION IS ENRICHING LIVES THROUGH ARTS EDUCATION. THE BAUM SCHOOL OF ART IS A COMMUNITY SCHOOL DEDICATED TO PROVIDING INSTRUCTION, GUIDANCE AND ENCOURAGEMENT FOR CHILDREN, TEENS, AND ADULTS TO REACH THEIR HIGHEST LEVEL OF TECHNICAL, PHYSICAL, SPIRITUAL, CREATIVE AND EMOTIONAL POTENTIAL THROUGH THE STUDY OF VISUAL ARTS. THE SCHOOL VALUES THE DIVERSTIY OF ITS POPULATION, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO GENDER, CREED, SOCIAL STATUS OR RACE. THE MISSION IS DEEPLY ROOTED IN SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY.
Program accomplishments
- THE BAUM SCHOOL OF ART SERVED A TOTAL OF 4,404 STUDENTS IN 2024-2025 THROUGH OVER 300 CLASSES IN DRAWING, PAINTING, CERAMICS, SCULPTURE, JEWELRY AND METALSMITHING, FASHION DESIGN, GRAPHIC DESIGN, ILLUSTRATION, PASTELS, AND OTHERS, WITH 3,729 STUDENT PARTICIPATING ON-SITE AND 675 STUDENTS OFF-SITE. THE SCHOOL REACHED A TOTAL OF 1,946 LEHIGH VALLEY RESIDENTS THROUGH OUTREACH PROGRAMS, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. IN ADDITION TO ITS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, THE BAUM SCHOOL OF ART'S DAVID E. RODALE AND RODALE FAMILY GALLERIES HOLD SEVERAL GALLEY EXHIBITIONS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AND FEATURE REGIONAL, NATIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS, AS WELL AS STUDENT WORK AND JURIED EXHIBITIONS.Expenses $1,175,610 · grants $246,202 · revenue $925,951
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-1607174
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1951
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $9,594,493
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,975,801
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $3,816,710 | $1,658,585 | $9,594,493 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,893,230 | $1,490,039 | $6,642,678 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,218,327 | $1,354,786 | $6,165,088 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,573,018 | $1,103,809 | $6,280,072 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 23-1607174).
Questions about BAUM SCHOOL OF ART
- What is the EIN of BAUM SCHOOL OF ART?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BAUM SCHOOL OF ART is 23-1607174.
- Is BAUM SCHOOL OF ART tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1951.
- Are donations to BAUM SCHOOL OF ART tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BAUM SCHOOL OF ART 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 BAUM SCHOOL OF ART 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 BAUM SCHOOL OF ART last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BAUM SCHOOL OF ART?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names SHANNON FUGATE.
- Who are the officers and directors of BAUM SCHOOL OF ART?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 23 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $107,530 (SHANNON FUGATE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does BAUM SCHOOL OF ART have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,816,710, expenses of $1,658,585 and total assets of $9,594,493 at year end.
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