Nonprofit · EIN 25-1196748
ERIE ART MUSEUM
Tax-exempt · ERIE, PA 16507
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,019,283 | $1,165,785 | -$146,502 | $6,884,068 | $222,110 | $6,661,958 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $612,446 | $1,055,112 | -$442,666 | $6,989,494 | $242,568 | $6,746,926 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $542,609 | $946,104 | -$403,495 | $7,272,708 | $136,677 | $7,136,031 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $781,822
- of which government grants
- $185,331
- Program service revenue
- $76,690
- Investment income
- $17,157
- Net rental income
- $29,554
- Net income from fundraising events
- $29,815
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $26,243
- Other revenue
- $143,614
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $485,256
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $555,891
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $36,630
- Depreciation
- $171,028
- Program services (functional)
- $908,808
- Management and general (functional)
- $162,071
- Fundraising (functional)
- $94,906
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,989,494
- Total assets, end of year
- $6,884,068
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $222,110
- Net assets, end of year
- $6,661,958
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $5,618,189
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $5,838,178
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $823,780
- Gross unrelated business income
- $29,815
- Gross receipts
- $1,092,563
- Employees
- 22
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1898
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAURA DOMENCIC | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 37.5 | $0 |
| GREG FILBECK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| PATRICIA LOUBEAU | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PATRICK KRESS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVONA PACLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KAYLA FATICA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KAYTE BECK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANGELA MCCLIMANS | BOARD PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| PAULA BURLEIGH | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN CHAMPAGNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAMIE SCHUMACHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JULIA HAGEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KRISTINA PESZEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANJALI SAHAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AMBER POULIOT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAURA DOMENCIC | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 37.5 | $0 |
| JAY SHAFFER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MELODY ELLINGTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| EMMY GEIGER | BOARD PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MATT LEVY | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MARY ELIZABETH MEIER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PATRICIA LOUBEAU | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE GOODRICH BLASHOCK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVONA PACLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KAYLA FATICA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BRIAN JUNKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KAYTE BECK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANGELA MCCLIMANS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PAULA BURLEIGH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAURA DOMENCIC | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 37.5 | $0 |
| JAY SHAFFER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MELODY ELLINGTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| EMMY GEIGER | BOARD PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MATT LEVY | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MARY ELIZABETH MEIER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PATRICIA LOUBEAU | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE GOODRICH BLASHOCK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVONA PACLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KAYLA FATICA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BRIAN JUNKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KAYTE BECK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL HINMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 20 E 5TH ST, ERIE, PA 16507-1510
- In care of
- % JOHN L VANCO
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LAURA DOMENCIC, 20 EAST 5TH STREET, ERIE, PA 16507
- Signed the 990
- LAURA DOMENCIC, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (814) 459-5477
- Website
- WWW.ERIEARTMUSEUM.ORG
- Return prepared by
- HEBERLEIN & FALK PC
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE ERIE ART MUSEUM IS TO PROMOTE AND ADVANCE THE VISUAL ARTS BY MAINTAINING A QUALITY ART COLLECTION, BY ENCOURAGING ART IN ALL ITS FORMS, BY FOSTERING LIFELONG ART LEARNING, AND BY BUILDING COMMUNITY AMONG ARTISTS, ART STUDENTS, AND THE PUBLIC.
Program accomplishments
- EXHIBITIONS - ERIE ART MUSEUM MAINTAINS AN ACTIVE PROGRAM OF CHANGING AND PERMANENT EXHIBITS WHICH PRESENT ART FROM AROUND THE WORLD, THE WORK OF INTERNATIONAL, NATIONAL AND REGIONAL ARTISTS. THE EXHIBITS ARE DRAWN FROM THE MUSEUM'S COLLECTIONS, AND FROM LOANS BY ARTISTS AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS AND COLLECTORS. THEY SPAN CULTURES AND TIME PERIODS, AND ARE AIMED AT ENCOURAGING DIALOGUE AND UNDERSTANDING AMONG VIEWERS. THEY ARE SUPPLEMENTED BY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, INCLUDING GALLERY TALKS AND LECTURES, PANEL DISCUSSIONS, FILMS, AND OTHER PRESENTATIONS DEALING WITH THE IDEAS EXPRESSED IN THE EXHIBITIONS.Expenses $790,663 · revenue $165,641
- EDUCATION - THE MUSEUM'S EDUCATION PROGRAM ENCOURAGES LIFELONG LEARNING IN THE GENERAL PUBLIC THROUGH A VARIETY OF PROGRAM OFFERINGS, INCLUDING STUDIO ART CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, LECTURES, GUIDED TOURS, AND PROJECTS THAT OFFER THE PUBLIC ART-MAKING OPPORTUNITIES. STUDIO ART CLASSES TAUGHT BY PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS OFFER BEGINNERS AND AMATEURS AN OPPORTUNITY TO CREATE ART IN A NURTURING ENVIRONMENT WITH QUALITY INSTRUCTION. THE EDUCATION PROGRAM SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSES PRESCHOOL THROUGH HIGHSCHOOL TEACHERS THROUGH IN-SERVICE AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. THE MUSEUM HOSTS INTERNS FROM ALL OVER THE UNITED STATES AND BEYOND IN AN APPLIED LEARNING SITUATION THAT ENABLES STUDENTS TO EXPERIENCE THE REAL-WORLD APPLICATION OF THEIR ACADEMIC LEARNING THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN MUSEUM PROGRAMMING.Expenses $118,145 · revenue $24,848
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
- 25-1196748
- 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
- 1985
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A510)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $6,884,068
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,092,563
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,019,283 | $1,165,785 | $6,884,068 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $612,446 | $1,055,112 | $6,989,494 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $542,609 | $946,104 | $7,272,708 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $760,951 | $790,846 | $7,682,227 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | 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 25-1196748).
Questions about ERIE ART MUSEUM
- What is the EIN of ERIE ART MUSEUM?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ERIE ART MUSEUM is 25-1196748.
- Is ERIE ART MUSEUM tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1985.
- Are donations to ERIE ART MUSEUM tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ERIE ART MUSEUM 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 ERIE ART MUSEUM 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 ERIE ART MUSEUM 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 ERIE ART MUSEUM?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names LAURA DOMENCIC.
- Who are the officers and directors of ERIE ART MUSEUM?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 15 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does ERIE ART MUSEUM have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,019,283, expenses of $1,165,785 and total assets of $6,884,068 at year end.
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