Nonprofit · EIN 36-3485240
NORTHERN LAKES ARTS ASSOCIATION
Also known as NLAA
Tax-exempt · ELY, MN 55731
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $352,625 | $362,433 | -$9,808 | $139,446 | $69,999 | $69,447 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $192,772 | $183,281 | $9,491 | $111,806 | $34,425 | $77,381 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $173,030
- of which government grants
- $44,900
- Membership dues
- $17,170
- Program service revenue
- $179,224
- Investment income
- $277
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $94
- Other revenue
- $94
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $40,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $46,977
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $6,625
- Occupancy
- $11,752
- Travel
- $5,558
- Depreciation
- $9,422
- Program services (functional)
- $322,493
- Management and general (functional)
- $26,252
- Fundraising (functional)
- $13,688
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $111,807
- Total assets, end of year
- $139,446
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $69,999
- Net assets, end of year
- $69,447
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $19,867
- Publicly traded securities
- $12,339
- Gross receipts
- $352,699
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 20
- Year formed
- 1988
- State of legal domicile
- MN
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Lah | Managing, Artistic Director Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 30 | $40,000 | $1,000 |
| Molly Olson | Reflections Dance Director Trustee or director | 10 | $4,550 | $0 |
| Carly Wogen | Board member, Stage technician Trustee or director | 7 | $3,250 | $0 |
| Megan Wind | Board Vice Chair, Dance instructor Officer | 5 | $2,265 | $0 |
| Karl Kubiak | Board Chair, Musician Officer | 5 | $1,200 | $0 |
| Scott King | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Laurie Kess | Board member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Megan Olson | Board member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jess Kulik | Secretary / Treasurer Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Lah | Managing Director | 40 | $38,450 |
| Molly Olson | President, Reflections Dance Director | 10 | $9,123 |
| Laurie Kess | Vice President | 5 | $0 |
| Carly Wogen | Secretary | 5 | $0 |
| Sam O'Brien | Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
| Vince O'Connor | Board Member | 4 | $0 |
| Megan Wind | Board member | 4 | $0 |
| Vladimir Vacalla | Board Member | 4 | $0 |
| Beth Ohlhauser | Board Member | 4 | $0 |
| Karl Kubiak | Board Member | 4 | $0 |
| Scott King | Board Member | 4 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1900 E CAMP ST, ELY, MN 55731-1918
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Karl Kubiak, Same as C above, Ely, MN 55731
- Signed the 990
- Karl Kubiak, Board Chair
- Phone
- (218) 235-9937
- Website
- www.northernlakesarts.org
Mission
Promotion of the Arts
Program accomplishments
- Theater Productions: Several plays and musicals are staged in Ely throughout the year. Dozens of individuals, comprising actors, directors, musicians, designers, and technicians, mostly from the local community, collaborate to put on these events. Hundreds of attendees enjoy the performances.Expenses $229,661 · revenue $165,813
- Dance Program: Dance classes are offered year round for ages 5 through adult. Two multi-media performances with dancers and musicians from the community are staged. Over 80 participants and several instructors are involved. An average of 120 people attend each performance.Expenses $29,471 · revenue $25,259
- Music Performances: A variety of genres of musicians, many of them local, gave stage performances throughout the year. There was also a music festival in September with several bands playing in the park. Shows varied in attendance from dozens to a couple hundred per performance.Expenses $31,921 · revenue $37,498
- Other Programs: See Schedule OExpenses $31,440 · revenue $6,947
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-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 36-3485240
- 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
- 1988
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A600)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $139,446
- Income (IRS master file)
- $352,699
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $352,625 | $362,433 | $139,446 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $192,772 | $183,281 | $111,806 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | 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 36-3485240).
Questions about NORTHERN LAKES ARTS ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of NORTHERN LAKES ARTS ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NORTHERN LAKES ARTS ASSOCIATION is 36-3485240.
- Is NORTHERN LAKES ARTS ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1988.
- Are donations to NORTHERN LAKES ARTS ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NORTHERN LAKES ARTS ASSOCIATION 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 NORTHERN LAKES ARTS ASSOCIATION 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 NORTHERN LAKES ARTS ASSOCIATION 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 NORTHERN LAKES ARTS ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Karl Kubiak.
- Who are the officers and directors of NORTHERN LAKES ARTS ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $40,000 (Ian Lah, Managing, Artistic Director).
- How much revenue does NORTHERN LAKES ARTS ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $352,625, expenses of $362,433 and total assets of $139,446 at year end.
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