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Nonprofit · EIN 27-1259579

MODERNISM WEEK

Tax-exempt · PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262

Financials

$3.9M$4.1M2023$3.8M$3.9M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MODERNISM WEEK by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
May 31, 2025990$3,761,332$3,922,947-$161,615$1,505,477$88,966$1,416,511
May 31, 2024990$3,867,056$4,142,003-$274,947$1,726,314$152,581$1,573,733
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$678,475
Program service revenue
$3,050,196
Investment income
$32,661
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$153,891
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$215,618
Other salaries and wages
$765,737
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,068,648
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$25,715
Occupancy
$9,436
Travel
$9,469
Depreciation
$422
Program services (functional)
$3,580,565
Management and general (functional)
$294,187
Fundraising (functional)
$48,195

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,726,314
Total assets, end of year
$1,505,477
Total liabilities, end of year
$88,966
Net assets, end of year
$1,416,511
Land, buildings and equipment
$928
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,416,511
Gross receipts
$3,761,332
Employees
10
Volunteers
400
Year formed
2009
State of legal domicile
CA

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 May 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Lisa SmithCEO
Officer
40$215,618
John MiragliaDir. of Operations40$136,250
Sara DawsonSponsorship Dir.40$107,483
Alex LeeDirector40$102,717
William KopelkChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Gary JohnsSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Alan HessDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Annalisa CapurroTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Anne RoweDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Arthur CohenDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Michelle BoudreauDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
David MilbernDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Maureen ErbeDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Regina BasterrecheaDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Davy AkereCommerce Director40$0
990 for the year ended May 31, 2024: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Lisa SmithCEO
Officer
40$199,628
Davy AkereCommerce Director40$125,244
John MiragliaDir. of Operations40$102,833
Sara DawsonSponsorship Dir.40$100,950
William KopelkChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Gary JohnsSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Alan HessDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Annalisa CapurroDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Anne RoweDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Frances AndertonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Michelle BoudreauDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
David MilbernDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Maureen ErbeDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Regina BasterrecheaDirector
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3111 E TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262-6956
In care of
% MARK DAVIS
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
William Kopelk, PO Box 5001, Palm Springs, CA 922635001
Signed the 990
John Miraglia, Controller
Phone
(786) 281-5757
Return prepared by
Nicole Taylor CPA

Mission

The mission of Modernism Week is to celebrate and foster appreciation of midcentury architecture and design, as well as contemporary thinking in these fields, by encouraging education, preservation, and sustainable modern living as represented in Palm Springs.

990 for the year ended May 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • The showcasing and recognition of the mid-century period of design and architecture. Events and activities held to meet this end and to utilize any surplus funds to a.) offer scholarships to local students who wish to pursue studies in the field and b.) present and grow the event for the following year.
    Expenses $3,580,565

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 May, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025May 31, 2026October 15, 2026Not on file
2024May 31, 2025October 15, 2025990 on file
2023May 31, 2024October 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
27-1259579
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
2010
Accounting year ends
May
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,505,477
Income (IRS master file)
$3,761,332

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990May 2025$3,761,332$3,922,947$1,505,477XML
990May 2024$3,867,056$4,142,003$1,726,314XML
990May 2023$3,628,703$3,316,901$1,882,013IRS
990May 2022$2,896,092$2,410,935$1,536,878IRS
990May 2021–––IRS
990March 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about MODERNISM WEEK

What is the EIN of MODERNISM WEEK?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MODERNISM WEEK is 27-1259579.
Is MODERNISM WEEK tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
Are donations to MODERNISM WEEK tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MODERNISM WEEK 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 MODERNISM WEEK due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending May 31, 2026) is due October 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did MODERNISM WEEK last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended May 2025.
Who is the principal officer of MODERNISM WEEK?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 names William Kopelk.
Who are the officers and directors of MODERNISM WEEK?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 15 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $215,618 (Lisa Smith, CEO).
How much revenue does MODERNISM WEEK have?
On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,761,332, expenses of $3,922,947 and total assets of $1,505,477 at year end.

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