Nonprofit · EIN 27-2137348
LUMINARY INC
Tax-exempt · SAINT LOUIS, MO 63118
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $574,598 | $507,858 | $66,740 | $1,059,941 | $306,130 | $753,811 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $472,141 | $462,882 | $9,259 | $1,019,121 | $290,271 | $728,850 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $531,591 | $487,615 | $43,976 | $1,011,233 | $312,532 | $698,701 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $522,939
- Program service revenue
- $38,949
- Investment income
- $1,075
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $11,632
- Other revenue
- $11,635
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $11,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $88,575
- Other salaries and wages
- $112,105
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $222,132
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $14,944
- Travel
- $2,162
- Depreciation
- $20,889
- Program services (functional)
- $393,003
- Management and general (functional)
- $111,471
- Fundraising (functional)
- $3,384
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,019,121
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,059,941
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $306,130
- Net assets, end of year
- $753,811
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $802,300
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $753,811
- Gross receipts
- $577,200
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 15
- Year formed
- 2010
- State of legal domicile
- MO
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalaija Mallery | Executive Dir. Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $80,000 | $8,575 |
| Nathaniel Lucena | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Kristin Fleischman-Brewer | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Jos Garza | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Jessie Donovan | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Christopher Ryan | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Liz Diechmann | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalaija Mallery | Executive Dir. Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $79,685 |
| Nathaniel Lucena | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Kristin Fleischman-Brewer | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Jos Garza | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| LEE BROUGHTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Jessie Donovan | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Christopher Ryan | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Liz Diechmann | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES MCANALLY | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| BRENT CRITTENDEN | President Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 |
| KRISTIN FLEISCHMANN BREWER | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ERIC THOELKE | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LEE BROUGHTON | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DANIELLE JACKSON | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2701 CHEROKEE ST, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63118-3035
- In care of
- % JAMES MCANALLY
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Nathaniel Lucena, 2701 CHEROKEE ST, ST LOUIS, MO 63118
- Signed the 990
- Nathaniel Lucena, Treasurer
- Phone
- (314) 773-1533
- Website
- THELUMINARYARTS.COM
- Return prepared by
- FEW CPAs
Mission
THE LUMINARY IS A NONPROFIT ART SPACE IN ST. LOUIS THAT SUPPORTS ARTISTS AND THE COMMUNITY THROUGH EXHIBITIONS, RESIDENCIES, GRANTS, AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS. WE PROVIDE TIME, SPACE, AND RESOURCES FOR CREATIVE WORK AND CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE TO CONNECT THROUGH ART.
Program accomplishments
- Exhibitions: We organize three major exhibitions each year that are always free and open to the public. These shows bring together artists whose work explores important issues like equity, justice, and representation in culture. Each exhibition is designed to be immersive and engaging, and is often paired with talks, publications, and other events that help spark conversation and keep the ideas moving beyond our gallery.Expenses $157,201 · revenue $15,581
- Regranting:Through the Andy Warhol Foundations Regional Regranting program, The Luminary provides $60,000 each year directly to artists in St. Louis. Individual projects can receive up to $8,000, with 610 artists supported annually. This program focuses on community-based and socially engaged projects, giving local artists the resources to take on bold ideas that might not be funded otherwise.Expenses $123,901 · revenue $11,684
- Residency:Our residency program gives visiting artists, writers, and curators time and space to focus deeply on their work. Residents receive full support to research new ideas, create projects, and connect with St. Louiss cultural community. Many residents develop new writing, artworks, or programs while here, and the residency helps build connections between local audiences and national or international perspectives.Expenses $78,601 · revenue $7,791
- Public Programs:We host a wide range of public events that connect artists and audiences. These include our EMERGE professional development program for artists, as well as talks, screenings, workshops, and performances. Public programs are designed to be welcoming and responsive, creating opportunities for people to learn, share ideas, and take part in the larger conversation around contemporary art.Expenses $33,300 · revenue $3,896
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 | 990 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
- 27-2137348
- 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
- 2010
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A40)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,059,941
- Income (IRS master file)
- $577,200
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $574,598 | $507,858 | $1,059,941 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $472,141 | $462,882 | $1,019,121 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $531,591 | $487,615 | $1,011,233 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $427,544 | $456,964 | $949,391 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 27-2137348).
Questions about LUMINARY INC
- What is the EIN of LUMINARY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LUMINARY INC is 27-2137348.
- Is LUMINARY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
- Are donations to LUMINARY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LUMINARY 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 LUMINARY INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LUMINARY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LUMINARY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Nathaniel Lucena.
- Who are the officers and directors of LUMINARY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $80,000 (Kalaija Mallery, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does LUMINARY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $574,598, expenses of $507,858 and total assets of $1,059,941 at year end.
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