Nonprofit · EIN 38-3382694
MICHIGAN POTTERS ASSOCIATION
Also known as MICHIGAN CERAMIC ART ASSOCIATION
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $53,433 | $46,987 | $6,446 | $31,234 | – | $31,234 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $7,888 | $14,852 | -$6,964 | $24,788 | – | $24,788 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $44,042 | $36,282 | $7,760 | $31,752 | – | $31,752 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Program service revenue
- $53,433
Expenses
- Benefits paid to members
- $33,468
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Printing, publications and postage
- $13,519
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $24,788
- Total assets, end of year
- $31,234
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $31,234
- Cash, savings and investments
- $31,234
- Gross receipts
- $53,433
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Kankas | President | 28 | $0 |
| Pam Graham | Secretary | 23 | $0 |
| Jeff Rottman | Treasurer | 7 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Kankas | President | 14 | $0 |
| Pam Graham | Secretary | 14 | $0 |
| Jeff Rottman | Treasurer | 8 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Kankas | President | 14 | $0 |
| Pam Graham | Secretary | 14 | $0 |
| Jeff Rottman | Treasurer | 8 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2417 BARFIELD DR SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546-5501
- In care of
- % JEFFREY ROTTMAN
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- 9155 Northwestern Hwy PO Box 366, Southfield MI 49816
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- Brian Kakas, E4047 East Cold Springs Road, Chatham MI 49816
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Jeffrey Rottman, Treasurer
- Website
- www.michclay.com
Mission
Ceramic Art Education for the State of Michigan
Program accomplishments
- State wide ceramics conference.
- Social Media Calendar. Advertised state events and built excitement for ceramic arts in the state.
- School Ceramic Programs. Worked with educators to find solutions for classroom education in the state of Michigan.Also met to discuss how we can improve this in the future.
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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 38-3382694
- 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
- 2012
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A25)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $31,234
- Income (IRS master file)
- $53,433
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2010
- Posted by the IRS
- June 9, 2011
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2010
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $53,433 | $46,987 | $31,234 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $7,888 | $14,852 | $24,788 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $44,042 | $36,282 | $31,752 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Brian Kakas | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: PETER J FRITZ | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $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 38-3382694).
Questions about MICHIGAN POTTERS ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of MICHIGAN POTTERS ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MICHIGAN POTTERS ASSOCIATION is 38-3382694.
- Is MICHIGAN POTTERS ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2010 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2010.
- Are donations to MICHIGAN POTTERS ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MICHIGAN POTTERS 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 MICHIGAN POTTERS ASSOCIATION 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 MICHIGAN POTTERS ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of MICHIGAN POTTERS ASSOCIATION?
- The 990-N for 2022 names Brian Kakas.
- Who are the officers and directors of MICHIGAN POTTERS ASSOCIATION?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does MICHIGAN POTTERS ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $53,433, expenses of $46,987 and total assets of $31,234 at year end.
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