Nonprofit · EIN 27-3791414
ARTS ASYLUM
Tax-exempt · KANSAS CITY, MO 64131
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $291,853 | $266,133 | $25,720 | $592,200 | $496,012 | $96,188 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $293,051 | $246,784 | $46,267 | $582,608 | $512,140 | $70,468 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $156,154
- of which government grants
- $125,000
- Program service revenue
- $132,602
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $3,097
- Other revenue
- $3,097
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $7,250
- Occupancy
- $17,842
- Depreciation
- $34,082
- Program services (functional)
- $77,508
- Management and general (functional)
- $188,625
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $582,608
- Total assets, end of year
- $592,200
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $496,012
- Net assets, end of year
- $96,188
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $424,033
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$28,812
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $125,000
- Gross receipts
- $295,906
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 100
- Year formed
- 2011
- 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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEGAN FORBES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ALEX PERRY | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| COURTNEY PERRY | EDUCATION DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| EVIE CRAIG | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER BARKSDALE-BURNS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARLENA RICHARDSON BLACKMAN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| AARON SMITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALLISON EBLEN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KOREY CHILDS | ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| EMILIO OLVERA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEGAN FORBES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ALEX PERRY | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| COURTNEY PERRY | EDUCATION DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| EVIE CRAIG | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER BARKSDALE-BURNS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARLENA RICHARDSON BLACKMAN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| AARON SMITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALLISON EBLEN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KOREY CHILDS | ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 824 E MEYER BLVD, KANSAS CITY, MO 64131-1115
- In care of
- % COURTNEY PERRY
- Mailing address (990-N for 2012)
- 1000 E 9th st, kansas city MO 64106
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- EVIE CRAIG, 824 E MEYER BLVD, KANSAS CITY, MO 64131
- Principal officer (990-N for 2012)
- Courtney Perry, 3828 Charlotte, Kansas City MO 64109
- Signed the 990
- EVIE CRAIG, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (816) 301-7444
- Website
- www.theartsasylum.org
- Return prepared by
- BRIDGEBUILDER TAX AND LEGAL SERVICES PA
Mission
THE ARTS ASYLUM WAS CREATED TO PROVIDE SPACE AND ASSISTANCE TO ARTISTS OF ALL VARIETIES. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH THE OFFERING OF GALLERY SPACE TO BOTH CREATE AND SHARE AT AFFORDABLE RATES, STUDIOS FOR ARTISTS, THE JAMES AND MARJORIE THEATER FOR LIVE PERFORMANCES AND EVENTS, AND ONGOING PROGRAMMING, AND ASSISTANCE FROM OUR TEAM.
Program accomplishments
- THEATRE PROGRAM - INCLUDES PRODUCING AND CO-PRODUCING AN ANNUAL SEASON OF PROFESSIONAL QUALITY PERFORMANCES FROM LOCAL TALENT AT ACCESSIBLE AND AFFORDABLE PRICES. IN ADDITION TO OUR OWN PRODUCTIONS, THE ARTS ASYLUM RENTS OUR FULLY-EQUIPPED THEATRE TO LOCAL COMPANIES AND ORGANIZATIONS.Expenses $52,980 · revenue $66,642
- OUTREACH PROGRAMS - INCLUDES PROVIDING VISUAL ART WORKS TO THE PUBLIC GALLERIES AT THE ARTS ASYLUM'S ANNEX GALLERY AT CRAFT SAGE FINANCIAL SERVICES IN THE CROSSROADS, AT THE COMMUNITY ROOM AT PENDLETON ARTSBLOCK AND QUINLAN PLACE HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS; COORDINATING ARTS PROGRAMMING AT PENDLETON ARTSBLOCK; AND MANAGING AN OUR TOWN GRANT FROM THE NEA ("LOVE WHERE YOU LIVE") THAT IS DEVELOPING A PUBLIC ARTS PROGRAM IN KANSAS CITY'S HISTORIC NORTHEAST.Expenses $19,075 · revenue $23,900
- EDUCATION PROGRAM - INCLUDES PROVIDING THEATRE ARTS EDUCATION AT THE SOUTH KANSAS CITY PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY AS PART OF THE SCHOOL'S REGULAR CURRICULUM AND CONTRACTING WITH LOCAL PROFESSIONALS AS FACULTY. ADDITIONALLY, THE ARTS ASYLUM IS A KEY PARTNER WITH STARLIGHT THEATER IN TECH THEATER PROGRAM, WHICH TECH THEATRE TRAINING PROGRAM THAT IS DESIGNED TO EQUIP KANSAS CITY AREA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH THE SKILLS AND TRAINING THAT CAN LEAD TO A FRUITFUL CAREER IN THE THEATRE AND ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRIES. PARTICIPANTS ARE TRAINED UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS.Expenses $5,453 · revenue $28,500
- OTHER ARTS ASYLUM PROGRAM RELATED ACTIVITIES INCLUDING STUDIO INCOMErevenue $13,560
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
- 27-3791414
- 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
- 2013
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A40)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $592,200
- Income (IRS master file)
- $295,906
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $291,853 | $266,133 | $592,200 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $293,051 | $246,784 | $582,608 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $164,434 | $179,128 | $549,143 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2012 Officer: Courtney Perry | December 31, 2012 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 27-3791414).
Questions about ARTS ASYLUM
- What is the EIN of ARTS ASYLUM?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ARTS ASYLUM is 27-3791414.
- Is ARTS ASYLUM tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
- Are donations to ARTS ASYLUM tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ARTS ASYLUM 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 ARTS ASYLUM 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 ARTS ASYLUM 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 ARTS ASYLUM?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names EVIE CRAIG.
- Who are the officers and directors of ARTS ASYLUM?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does ARTS ASYLUM have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $291,853, expenses of $266,133 and total assets of $592,200 at year end.
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