Nonprofit · EIN 34-6001636
BECK CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Tax-exempt · LAKEWOOD, OH 44107
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $4,060,916 | $4,186,560 | -$125,644 | $10,186,066 | $2,769,422 | $7,416,644 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,648,597 | $4,078,223 | -$429,626 | $10,316,407 | $2,959,269 | $7,357,138 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,995,266 | $3,789,836 | $205,430 | $10,386,335 | $2,780,077 | $7,606,258 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,825,615
- of which government grants
- $207,836
- Program service revenue
- $2,239,979
- Investment income
- $165
- Net rental income
- $4,650
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$29,056
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $19,563
- Other revenue
- -$4,843
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $57,860
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $259,645
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,576,475
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,147,512
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $27,746
- Occupancy
- $304,788
- Travel
- $17,910
- Depreciation
- $421,402
- Program services (functional)
- $3,563,041
- Management and general (functional)
- $338,671
- Fundraising (functional)
- $284,848
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $10,316,407
- Total assets, end of year
- $10,186,066
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,769,422
- Net assets, end of year
- $7,416,644
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $7,588,234
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $5,036,539
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,380,105
- Gross unrelated business income
- $9,280
- Gross receipts
- $4,123,630
- Employees
- 139
- Volunteers
- 453
- Year formed
- 1933
- State of legal domicile
- OH
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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LUCINDA EINHOUSE | PRESIDENT & CEO (RETIRED APRIL 2025) Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $131,076 |
| LARRY GOODPASTER | VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS Officer | 40 | $82,222 |
| EDWARD GALLAGHER | PRESIDENT & CEO (PROMOTED APRIL 2025) Officer | 40 | $74,375 |
| ELLEN Z TODIA | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| MICHAEL J O'BRIEN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN MCGORRAY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| PATRICIA OLIVER | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| ALLISON TANNER GILL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| BARBARA PAYNTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| BRADFORD RICHMOND MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| BRIAN SINCHAK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| CHANN FOWLER-SPELLMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| COREY DONOVAN TRACEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| EMILY JETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| FRANCES GOINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
17 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GINA PRESCOTT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| JANE CHRISTYSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| JEFFERY POORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| JOHN A REYNOLDS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| KATHY HABER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| KEITH JAMESON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| MARGARET G WEITZEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| MICHAEL DASO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| MIDORI LEBRON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| PATRICK MILLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| RICHARD FOX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| RYAN MCKEAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| SANDRA SAUDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| SEAN MALLOY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| SYMA DAR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| TERESA STRUBLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| WALLY SENNEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 31 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LUCINDA EINHOUSE | PRESIDENT & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $129,472 |
| LARRY GOODPASTER | VICE PRESIDENT FOR OPERATIONS Officer | 40 | $80,513 |
| ELLEN Z TODIA | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| MICHAEL J O'BRIEN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN MCGORRAY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| PATRICIA OLIVER | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| ALLISON TANNER GILL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| ANGIE KAZI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| BARBARA PAYNTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| BRADFORD RICHMOND MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| BRIAN SINCHAK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| CHANN FOWLER-SPELLMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| COREY DONOVAN TRACEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| EMILY JETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| FRANCES GOINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| JANE CHRISTYSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| JEFFERY POORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| JOHN A REYNOLDS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| KATHY HABER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| MARGARET G WEITZEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| MICHAEL BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| MICHAEL DASO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| MIDORI LEBRON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| PATRICK MILLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| RICHARD FOX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| ROSEMARY CORCORAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| RYAN MCKEAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| SANDRA SAUDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| SEAN MALLOY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| SYMA DAR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| TERESA STRUBLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 33 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LUCINDA EINHOUSE | PRESIDENT & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $124,889 |
| LARRY GOODPASTER | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND OP Officer | 40 | $82,908 |
| PATRICIA OLIVER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| ELLEN Z TODIA | CHAIR ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| MICHAEL J O'BRIEN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN MCGORRAY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| ALLISON TANNER GILL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| AMY PETRUS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| ANGIE KAZI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| BARBARA PAYNTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| BRADFORD RICHMOND MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| BRIAN SINCHAK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| CHANN FOWLER-SPELLMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| COREY DONOVAN TRACEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| EMILY JETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| FRANCES GOINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| JANE CHRISTYSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| JEFFERY POORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| JOHN A REYNOLDS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| KATHY HABER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| MARGARET G WEITZEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| MICHAEL BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| MICHAEL DASO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| PARIS LAMPKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| PATRICK MILLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| RICHARD FOX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| ROSEMARY CORCORAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| RYAN MCKEAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| SANDRA SAUDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| SEAN MALLOY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| SYMA DAR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| THOMAS C WAGNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| WILLIAM SPENCE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 17801 DETROIT AVE, LAKEWOOD, OH 44107-3413
- In care of
- % LARRY GOODPASTER
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- EDWARD P GALLAGHER, 17801 DETROIT AVENUE, LAKEWOOD, OH 44107
- Signed the 990
- EDWARD P GALLAGHER, PRESIDENT & CEO
- Phone
- (216) 521-2540
- Website
- WWW.BECKCENTER.ORG
- Return prepared by
- COHEN & CO ADVISORY LLC
Mission
TO INSPIRE, ENRICH, AND TRANSFORM LIVES THROUGH DYNAMIC ARTS EXPERIENCES. BECK CENTER FOR THE ARTS IS A NON-PROFIT, PERFORMING ARTS AND ARTS EDUCATION ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO INSPIRING AND ENRICHING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR NORTHEASTERN OHIOANS. WE COMBINE PROFESSIONAL THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS WITH COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM-BASED ARTS EDUCATION IN CREATIVE ARTS THERAPIES, DANCE, MUSIC, THEATER, AND VISUAL ARTS, SERVING OVER 150,000 ANNUALLY IN CUYAHOGA, LORAIN, LAKE, MEDINA, AND SUMMIT COUNTIES.
Program accomplishments
- BECK CENTER PROVIDES ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAMS WEEKLY TO OVER 4,000 INDIVIDUALS FROM A FIVE-COUNTY AREA ON OUR CAMPUS AND AT COMMUNITY LOCATIONS. WE OFFER OVER 300 CLASSES, LESSONS, AND PROGRAMS IN DANCE, MUSIC, THEATER, VISUAL ARTS, AND CREATIVE ARTS THERAPIES. OUR THEATER AND DANCE EDUCATION PROGRAMS STAGE SEVEN PRODUCTIONS EACH YEAR ATTENDED BY OVER 10,000 PARENTS, FAMILY, AND FRIENDS. BECK CENTER IS COMMITTED TO MAKING OUR ARTS PROGRAMMING ACCESSIBLE. WE OFFER MANY FREE PROGRAMS AND HAVE A ROBUST FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TO ENSURE THAT INDIVIDUALS OF ALL MEANS CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE ARTS. WE ALSO PROVIDE SENSORY-FRIENDLY PROGRAMMING AND ADAPTIVE ARTS PROGRAMMING FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.Expenses $1,885,617 · grants $57,860 · revenue $1,516,505
- BECK CENTER'S PROFESSIONAL THEATER STAGES THOUGHT-PROVOKING, VIBRANT, AND DIVERSE OFFERINGS IN OUR 480-SEAT SENNEY THEATER AND OUR 98-SEAT STUDIO THEATER. EACH YEAR, GREATER THAN 25,000 PATRONS ATTEND OVER 110 PERFORMANCES IN OUR TWO SPACES. FOR EACH PERFORMANCE, WE SET ASIDE A NUMBER OF $15 SMART SEATS (TM) TO MAKE SURE OUR PRODUCTIONS ARE ACCESSIBLE TO INDIVIDUALS WHO MIGHT OTHERWISE BE UNABLE TO ATTEND. IN FEBRUARY OF EACH YEAR, WE COLLABORATE WITH THE BALDWIN-WALLACE MUSICAL THEATER PROGRAM ON A MUSICAL IN THE SENNEY THEATER. BALDWIN-WALLACE HAS ONE OF THE TOP MUSICAL THEATER PROGRAMS IN THE COUNTRY.Expenses $1,677,424 · revenue $738,357
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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 34-6001636
- 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
- 1945
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A200)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $10,186,066
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,123,630
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $4,060,916 | $4,186,560 | $10,186,066 | XML |
| 990-T | August 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2024 | $3,648,597 | $4,078,223 | $10,316,407 | XML |
| 990-T | August 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2023 | $3,995,266 | $3,789,836 | $10,386,335 | XML |
| 990-T | August 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2022 | $5,989,422 | $3,570,398 | $9,854,345 | IRS |
| 990-T | August 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 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 34-6001636).
Questions about BECK CENTER FOR THE ARTS
- What is the EIN of BECK CENTER FOR THE ARTS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BECK CENTER FOR THE ARTS is 34-6001636.
- Is BECK CENTER FOR THE ARTS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1945.
- Are donations to BECK CENTER FOR THE ARTS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BECK CENTER FOR THE ARTS 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 BECK CENTER FOR THE ARTS due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BECK CENTER FOR THE ARTS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BECK CENTER FOR THE ARTS?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names EDWARD P GALLAGHER.
- Who are the officers and directors of BECK CENTER FOR THE ARTS?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 32 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $131,076 (LUCINDA EINHOUSE, PRESIDENT & CEO (RETIRED APRIL 2025)).
- How much revenue does BECK CENTER FOR THE ARTS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,060,916, expenses of $4,186,560 and total assets of $10,186,066 at year end.
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