Nonprofit · EIN 41-2165262
GOGGLE WORKS
Tax-exempt · READING, PA 19601
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,897,593 | $1,728,858 | $168,735 | $24,610,512 | $390,202 | $24,220,310 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $7,965,202 | $3,335,265 | $4,629,937 | $23,938,849 | $512,468 | $23,426,381 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,139,718
- of which government grants
- $61,602
- Membership dues
- $14,920
- Program service revenue
- $544,589
- Investment income
- $141,000
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $13,156
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $22,354
- Other revenue
- $72,286
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $86,406
- Other salaries and wages
- $570,350
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $781,874
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $13,628
- Occupancy
- $193,090
- Travel
- $2,740
- Depreciation
- $208,712
- Program services (functional)
- $1,217,686
- Management and general (functional)
- $401,190
- Fundraising (functional)
- $109,982
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $23,938,849
- Total assets, end of year
- $24,610,512
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $390,202
- Net assets, end of year
- $24,220,310
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $11,553,889
- Publicly traded securities
- $11,280,581
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $6,999,017
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $17,221,293
- Gross receipts
- $1,958,789
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 30
- Year formed
- 2004
- State of legal domicile
- PA
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SANDY SOLMON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| EDVARD PHILIPSON | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| WILLIAM G KOCH SR CPA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| KATE THORNTON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| THEODORE AUMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| ALISSA CARLINO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PAUL COHN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| THOMAS MCMAHON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARLIN MILLER JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| MAYOR EDDIE MORAN | EX OFFICIO (NON-VOTING) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICK OLMOS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| FRAN PARZANESE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| QUALITY QUINN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAIL RICHIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR RODNEY RIDLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAREN RIGHTMIRE | DIRECTOR THROUGH MAY 2025 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CRYSTAL SEITZ | DIRECTOR THROUGH DEC 2024 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HEIDI SENSENIG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STACEY TAYLOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LEVI LANDIS | PRESIDENT & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEVI LANDIS | PRESIDENT & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $140,216 | $27,312 |
| SANDY SOLMON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| EDVARD PHILIPSON | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM G KOCH SR CPA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE THORNTON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| THEODORE AUMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ALISSA CARLINO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL COHN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS MCMAHON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARLIN MILLER JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MAYOR EDDIE MORAN | EX OFFICIO (NON-VOTING) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK OLMOS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRAN PARZANESE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| QUALITY QUINN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAIL RICHIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR RODNEY RIDLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN RIGHTMIRE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CRYSTAL SEITZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HEIDI SENSENIG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STACEY TAYLOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANN MARIE HAYES-HAWKINSON | DIRECTOR THROUGH APRIL 2024 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 201 WASHINGTON STREET, READING, PA 19601-4009
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- WILLIAM G KOCH SR CPA, 201 WASHINGTON STREET, READING, PA 19601
- Signed the 990
- WILLIAM G KOCH SR CPA, TREASURER
- Phone
- (610) 374-4600
- Return prepared by
- CHERRY BEKAERT ADVISORY LLC
Mission
THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO TRANSFORM LIVES THROUGH UNIQUE INTERACTIONS WITH ART.
Program accomplishments
- GOGGLEWORKS OPERATES ONE OF THE COUNTRY'S LARGEST INTERACTIVE ART CENTERS, OFFERING YEAR-ROUND ACCESS TO EXHIBITIONS, ARTIST STUDIOS, CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, YOUTH PROGRAMS, PUBLIC EVENTS, FILM PROGRAMMING, COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, AND CREATIVE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD, GOGGLEWORKS CONTINUED TO PROVIDE BROAD PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE ARTS THROUGH FREE GALLERY ADMISSION, HANDS-ON CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS, COMMUNITY EVENTS, AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH SCHOOLS, ARTISTS, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, AND CIVIC INSTITUTIONS. THE ORGANIZATION SERVES CHILDREN, FAMILIES, ARTISTS, STUDENTS, ENTREPRENEURS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC, WITH A PARTICULAR EMPHASIS ON EXPANDING ACCESS FOR RESIDENTS OF READING AND BERKS COUNTY.GOGGLEWORKS' CORE PROGRAMS INCLUDE STUDIO ART EDUCATION FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS, AFTER-SCHOOL ARTS PROGRAMMING, ARTIST RESIDENCIES, EXHIBITIONS, PUBLIC ART AND CULTURAL EVENTS, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES, COMMUNITY-BASED FOOD AND GARDEN PROGRAMS, AND PARTNERSHIPS THAT CONNECT THE ARTS TO EDUCATION, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION, AND QUALITY OF LIFE. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO SUPPORTS A CAMPUS OF WORKING ARTISTS, CREATIVE BUSINESSES, PARTNER NONPROFITS, AND PUBLIC GATHERING SPACES THAT HELP STRENGTHEN DOWNTOWN READING AS A CULTURAL AND CIVIC HUB.GOGGLEWORKS PROVIDED ARTS EDUCATION, EXHIBITIONS, PUBLIC PROGRAMS, ARTIST SUPPORT, YOUTH ENGAGEMENT, AND COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMMING THROUGHOUT THE SHORT-YEAR PERIOD. PROGRAMS INCLUDED HANDS-ON CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS IN A WIDE RANGE OF STUDIO DISCIPLINES, YOUTH AND FAMILY ARTS PROGRAMS, AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMMING, FREE PUBLIC EXHIBITIONS, ARTIST STUDIO ACCESS, FILM AND CULTURAL PROGRAMMING, AND COMMUNITY EVENTS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO ADVANCED NEIGHBORHOOD-BASED INITIATIVES THROUGH GOGGLEWORKS GARDENS AT LAUER'S PARK, PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, AND PLANNING FOR EXPANDED PUBLIC GREEN SPACE, CREATIVE PLACEMAKING, FOOD ACCESS, AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS.THROUGH THESE ACTIVITIES, GOGGLEWORKS SERVED AS A MAJOR CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL ANCHOR IN DOWNTOWN READING, PROVIDING ACCESSIBLE ARTS EXPERIENCES, SUPPORTING ARTISTS AND CREATIVE ENTREPRENEURS, OFFERING LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS, AND CONTRIBUTING TO BROADER COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION EFFORTS.CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS: SERVING OVER 1,900 PER YEAR, WHICH PROVIDE CORE PROGRAMMING TO PEOPLE OF ALL AGES. THERE ARE ALSO PRIVATE WORKSHOPS AVAILABLE FOR RETREATS AND CHARITABLE OUTREACH.ARTSBRIDGE OUTREACH PROVIDED EDUCATION, ART THERAPY AND ACCESS TO ARTS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH PHYSICAL, DEVELOPMENTAL, OR EMOTIONAL CHALLENGES.SCHOLARSHIP PLACEMENT: PLACING MORE THAN 100 STUDENTS WITH FINANCIAL NEED IN THE CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS LISTED ABOVE, REGARDLESS OF FINANCIAL MEANS.ADMISSION: FREE VISITATION AND PARKING FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC FOR TOURS OF FOUR GALLERIES, EIGHT WORKSHOPS SPACES, 35 ARTIST STUDIOS, AND OTHER ARTS SPACES.AFTER SCHOOL ARTS PROGRAM (ASAP): SERVING 500-550 SCHOOL CHILDREN ANNUALLY WITH AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS PROVIDING ARTS EDUCATION AND EXPLORATION, ESPECIALLY STUDENTS WITHIN INNER-CITY READING.ARTS FESTIVAL READING: SERVING 2,500 ANNUALLY WITH 45 JURIED ARTISTS, DEMONSTRATIONS, WORKSHOPS, FOOD VENDORS, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES.FILM SCREENINGS: SERVING NEARLY 15,000 PER YEAR, THE FILM THEATER SHOWS THREE SCREENINGS ON WEEKENDS, AND SEVERAL MORE SCREENINGS ON WEEKDAYS.DEMONSTRATIONS: AVAILABLE ON GALLERY OPENINGS AND DURING OTHER EVENTS AT NO COST TO ROUGHLY 5,000 PER YEAR.RETAIL STORE: PROMOTING THE SALE OF WORK OF GW STUDIO ARTISTS, STUDENTS, OTHER REGIONAL ARTISTS, AND SELLS ART SUPPLIES TO ARTISTS AND STUDENTS.RENTAL FACILITIES TENANT ARTISTS AND RESIDENT ORGANIZATION STUDIOS (ORGANIZATIONS, MANY OF WHICH ARE NONPROFIT), AS WELL AS SPACE RENTALS FOR PRIVATE EVENTS SUCH AS WEDDINGS, CONFERENCES, PARTIES AND OTHER SPECIAL OCCASIONS.CATERING FOR EVENT RENTALS - GW EXCLUSIVELY PARTNERED WITH DOUBLETREE TO CATER FOR ANY EVENTS TAKING PLACE AT GW.Expenses $1,217,686 · revenue $566,943
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | No data |
IRS record
- EIN
- 41-2165262
- 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
- 2006
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $24,610,512
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,958,789
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $3,962,772 | $2,940,002 | $20,224,235 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,883,195 | $2,564,119 | $18,100,377 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.
Questions about GOGGLE WORKS
- What is the EIN of GOGGLE WORKS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GOGGLE WORKS is 41-2165262.
- Is GOGGLE WORKS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2006.
- Are donations to GOGGLE WORKS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GOGGLE WORKS 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 GOGGLE WORKS due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did GOGGLE WORKS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of GOGGLE WORKS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names WILLIAM G KOCH SR CPA.
- Who are the officers and directors of GOGGLE WORKS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 20 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does GOGGLE WORKS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,897,593, expenses of $1,728,858 and total assets of $24,610,512 at year end.
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