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Nonprofit · EIN 37-1776976

JOAN LOS ANGELES

Also known as SUMMER GUTHERY GEN PTR

Tax-exempt · LOS ANGELES, CA 90015

Financials

$210K$245K2023$237K$213K2024$235K$244K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of JOAN LOS ANGELES by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$234,585$243,670-$9,085$146,119$201,175-$55,056
December 31, 2024990$237,456$213,140$24,316$160,872$206,843-$45,971
December 31, 2023990$209,602$244,747-$35,145$139,614$209,901-$70,287
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$178,265
of which government grants
$14,150
Membership dues
$14,560
Program service revenue
$53,144
Investment income
$3,176
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$42,000
Other salaries and wages
$26,428
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$73,789
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$11,874
Occupancy
$47,130
Travel
$1,286
Program services (functional)
$240,528
Management and general (functional)
$3,142

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$160,872
Total assets, end of year
$146,119
Total liabilities, end of year
$201,175
Net assets, end of year
-$55,056
Net assets without donor restrictions
-$55,056
Gross receipts
$234,585
Employees
0
Year formed
2016
State of legal domicile
CA

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Suzy HalajianExecutive Dir.
Trustee or director
40$42,000
Anne EllegoodBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Hannah SpearsBoard Member
Trustee or director
40$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Suzy HalajianExecutive Dir.
Trustee or director
40$42,500
Hannah SpearsBoard Member
Trustee or director
40$950
Anne EllegoodBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Suzy HalajianExecutive Dir.
Trustee or director
40$42,000
Hannah SpearsBoard Member
Trustee or director
40$21,200
Anne EllegoodBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1206 MAPLE AVE STE 715, LOS ANGELES, CA 90015-2623
In care of
% HANNAH SPEARS
Mailing address (990-N for 2016)
4300 West Jefferson Blvd Suite 1, Los Angeles CA 90016
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Suzy Halajian, 1206 Maple Ave 715, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Principal officer (990-N for 2016)
Summer Guthery, 1427 North Kingsley Drive Apt 202, Los Angeles CA 90027
Signed the 990
Suzy Halajian, Executive Dir.
Phone
(917) 251-0044
Return prepared by
MAGUIRE & HART GP

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 37-1776976 or by the name JOAN LOS ANGELES.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

Joan Los Angeles is a non-profit arts organization supporting emerging and underrepresented artists through free and public exhibitions, readings, screenings and performances.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Staff Growth - Hired Assistant Curator in August 2024Exhibitions - Presented JOAN's first Los Angeles Institutional solo show with Netherlands-based artist and musician Geo Wyex, supported by Mondriaan FoundationAudience Reach - Expanded JOAN's visibility, with notable increase in social media engagement and followersCollaborations - Partnered with key Los Angeles organizations, including ICA LA, Now Instant Cinema Hall and 2220 Arts + Archives, among others.Internship Program - Hosted JOAN's first Getty Foundation-funded Curatorial Intern, a full-time position for Summer 2024
    Expenses $240,528

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
37-1776976
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
2016
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$146,119
Income (IRS master file)
$234,585

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$234,585$243,670$146,119IRS
990December 2024$237,456$213,140$160,872XML
990December 2023$209,602$244,747$139,614XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2017–––IRS
990-N for 2016
Officer: Summer Guthery
December 31, 2016≤ $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 37-1776976).

Questions about JOAN LOS ANGELES

What is the EIN of JOAN LOS ANGELES?
The employer identification number (EIN) of JOAN LOS ANGELES is 37-1776976.
Is JOAN LOS ANGELES tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
Are donations to JOAN LOS ANGELES tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does JOAN LOS ANGELES 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 JOAN LOS ANGELES 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 JOAN LOS ANGELES 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 JOAN LOS ANGELES?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Suzy Halajian.
Who are the officers and directors of JOAN LOS ANGELES?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $42,000 (Suzy Halajian, Executive Dir.).
How much revenue does JOAN LOS ANGELES have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $234,585, expenses of $243,670 and total assets of $146,119 at year end.

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