Nonprofit · EIN 27-1344277
ARTULA INSTITUTE FOR ART AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
Tax-exempt · BANDON, OR 97411
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $768,146 | $1,161,950 | -$393,804 | $227,942 | $54,599 | $173,343 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $944,438 | $1,160,985 | -$216,547 | $587,009 | $158,944 | $428,065 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $61,943
- of which government grants
- $34,123
- Program service revenue
- $682,054
- Investment income
- $9,320
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $8,919
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $13,079
- Other revenue
- $14,829
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $3,500
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $272,160
- Other salaries and wages
- $129,489
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $468,992
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $393
- Accounting fees
- $2,330
- Occupancy
- $93,815
- Travel
- $133,354
- Depreciation
- $46,729
- Program services (functional)
- $1,023,187
- Management and general (functional)
- $138,763
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $587,009
- Total assets, end of year
- $227,942
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $54,599
- Net assets, end of year
- $173,343
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $91,202
- Gross receipts
- $901,090
- Employees
- 12
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 2010
- State of legal domicile
- OR
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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Parks | ConservationEducation Director Highest-paid employee | 0 | $102,110 | $8,777 |
| Katie Dougherty | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $93,150 | $7,608 |
| Kevin Smith | OperationsFinance Director Officer | 40 | $76,900 | $3,765 |
| Gleneda Borton | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Diane Shakin | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Julie Stephens | Board Chair Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Helen Farr | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julie Stephens | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $101,298 |
| Gleneda Borton | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Diane Shakin | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Larry Safley | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Bill Bradbury | President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Helen Farr | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Peter Braun | Interum President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Katie Dougherty | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1139, BANDON, OR 97411-1139
- In care of
- % KATIE DOUGHERTY
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Katie Dougherty, PO Box 1139, Bandon, OR 97411
- Signed the 990
- KATIE DOUGHERTY, Executive Director
- Phone
- (541) 329-0317
- Return prepared by
- Suppes CPA LLC
Mission
Artula Institute for Arts and Environmental Educations mission is to provide opportunities to express and teach environmental issues through the arts.
Program accomplishments
- Washed Ashore is the primary cultural initiative of the Artula Institute for Arts and Environmental Education, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to create and exhibit large-scale, visually striking sculptures made entirely from marine debris in order to educate the public about plastic pollution in oceans and waterways. Through art, community engagement, and environmental education, the organization aims to inspire positive changes in consumer behavior and promote stewardship of marine ecosystems. In 2024, Washed Ashore advanced its mission by collecting and processing marine debris from the Oregon Coast and transforming it into powerful educational art. Hundreds of volunteers and community members participated in free public workshops and hands-on programs, reinforcing the connection between environmental action and community creativity. The organization began its first-ever Artist-in-Residence program in 2024, funded by the Galveston Park Board of Trustees. This initiative culminated in 2025 with the completion and installation of The Reddish Egret, a signature sculpture now on display on Galveston Island, Texas. The artwork highlights Gulf Coast habitat conservation and raises awareness about the impact of plastic pollution on marine life. Washed Ashore launched its Ocean Activity Book, a dynamic educational resource filled with conservation science, games, and interactive content for children and families. More than 2,500 copies were distributed to schools, libraries, museums, and community centers across the U.S., helping expand the organizations reach far beyond exhibition venues. A significant highlight of 2024 was Washed Ashores new partnership with Mutual of Omahas Wild Kingdom. This collaboration resulted in the commissioning of Bill the Coho Salmon, a large-scale sculpture created from Pacific Northwest marine debris. The sculpture complements an upcoming episode of Wild Kingdom that focuses on the conservation of Pacific Northwest coho salmon. As part of this partnership, Mutual of Omaha also sponsored the distribution of free Ocean Activity Books to local schools in communities near Wild Kingdoms featured venues throughout the U.S., expanding Washed Ashores educational impact across a diverse range of geographic regions. Through a combination of physical exhibits and virtual learning tools, Washed Ashores total audience reach grew to over 40 million since the programs founding. While 2024 was a year of programmatic growth and continued national visibility, the organization also experienced a substantial financial loss. In response, Washed Ashore is taking decisive action in 2025 to ensure long-term sustainability. This includes right-sizing the professional staff, aligning operational expenses with available funding, and intensifying fundraising and partnership efforts to stabilize and strengthen the organizations financial position. Washed Ashore remains deeply committed to its mission and is taking strategic steps to preserve its impact and inspire the next generation of ocean stewards through art and education.Expenses $1,023,187
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 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 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 27-1344277
- 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
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $227,942
- Income (IRS master file)
- $901,090
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $768,146 | $1,161,950 | $227,942 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $944,438 | $1,160,985 | $587,009 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,107,257 | $1,301,604 | $797,900 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 27-1344277).
Questions about ARTULA INSTITUTE FOR ART AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
- What is the EIN of ARTULA INSTITUTE FOR ART AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ARTULA INSTITUTE FOR ART AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION is 27-1344277.
- Is ARTULA INSTITUTE FOR ART AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
- Are donations to ARTULA INSTITUTE FOR ART AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ARTULA INSTITUTE FOR ART AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION 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 ARTULA INSTITUTE FOR ART AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION 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 ARTULA INSTITUTE FOR ART AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of ARTULA INSTITUTE FOR ART AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Katie Dougherty.
- Who are the officers and directors of ARTULA INSTITUTE FOR ART AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $102,110 (Brad Parks, ConservationEducation Director).
- How much revenue does ARTULA INSTITUTE FOR ART AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $768,146, expenses of $1,161,950 and total assets of $227,942 at year end.
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