Nonprofit · EIN 44-6006139
GEORGE A SPIVA CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Tax-exempt · JOPLIN, MO 64801
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $886,921 | $595,098 | $291,823 | $1,799,180 | $29,966 | $1,769,214 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $506,005 | $574,582 | -$68,577 | $1,546,891 | $15,243 | $1,531,648 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $511,708 | $548,559 | -$36,851 | $1,520,857 | $27,212 | $1,493,645 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $487,060
- Membership dues
- $34,190
- Program service revenue
- $73,862
- Investment income
- $325,999
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $321,927
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $297,766
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $335,014
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $50
- Travel
- $1,216
- Depreciation
- $2,866
- Program services (functional)
- $366,234
- Management and general (functional)
- $55,539
- Fundraising (functional)
- $173,325
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,546,891
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,799,180
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $29,966
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,769,214
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $237,636
- Gross unrelated business income
- $325,999
- Gross receipts
- $886,921
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 155
- Year formed
- 1947
- State of legal domicile
- MO
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FREDRICK NJOROGE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| ANGELA VORHEES | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| LANCE BESHORE | 1ST VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| SHARON BESHORE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director, Institutional trustee | 5 | $0 |
| ALEX CURCHIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director, Institutional trustee | 5 | $0 |
| SARA NEWMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director, Institutional trustee | 5 | $0 |
| GAY CURRENCE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director, Institutional trustee | 5 | $0 |
| STEVE GRADDY | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| MATT MCCONNELL | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| CALEY HEDMAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| CHARLIE DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| ERINNE KENNEDY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| LYNN HEMPEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| ANNETTE THURSTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| ANN LEACH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
7 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GABBY HETH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| BRANDON DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| LAUREN STAUFFER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| ANN TURNEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| KATHY CHEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| BLAKE WEBSTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| KAT DEGRAFF | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heather Lesmeister | Director Key employee | 40 | $93,462 |
| Matt McConnell | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Angela Vorhees | Board Member Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Wendy Brueckner Sears | Board Member Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Lance Beshore | 1st Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Sharon Beshore | Trustee Trustee or director, Institutional trustee | 5 | $0 |
| Alex Curchin | Trustee Trustee or director, Institutional trustee | 5 | $0 |
| Sara Newman | Trustee Trustee or director, Institutional trustee | 5 | $0 |
| Gay Currence | Trustee Trustee or director, Institutional trustee | 5 | $0 |
| Steve Graddy | Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Tim Johnson | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Caley Hedman | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Charlie Davis | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Fredrick Njoroge | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Lynn Hempen | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Annette Thurston | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Ann Leach | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Gabby Heth | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Brandon Davis | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Lauren Stauffer | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Ann Turney | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 26 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heather Lesmeister | Director Key employee | 40 | $93,462 |
| Susan Adams | Interim Director Key employee | 10 | $1,269 |
| Angela Vorhees | Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Wendy Brueckner Sears | 2nd Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Lance Beshore | 1st Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Sharon Beshore | Trustee Trustee or director, Institutional trustee | 5 | $0 |
| Alex Curchin | Trustee Trustee or director, Institutional trustee | 5 | $0 |
| Sara Newman | Trustee Trustee or director, Institutional trustee | 5 | $0 |
| Gay Currence | Trustee Trustee or director, Institutional trustee | 5 | $0 |
| Steve Graddy | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Matt McConnell | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Caley Hedman | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Charlie Davis | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Fredrick Njoroge | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Lynn Hempen | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Annette Thurston | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Melissa Swindell | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Ann Leach | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Gary Stubblefield | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Gabby Heth | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Brandon Davis | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Lauren Stauffer | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Ann Turney | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Tim Johnson | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Steve Williams | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Jo Enscoe | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 212 E 7TH ST, JOPLIN, MO 64801-2270
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- HEATHER LESMEISTER, 212 W 7TH ST, JOPLIN, MO 64801
- Signed the 990
- HEATHER LESMEISTER, EXEC DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (417) 623-0183
- Website
- WWW.SPIVAARTS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CHURCHWELL-HEDMAN LLC
Mission
SPIVA CENTER FOR THE ARTS REMAINS DEDICATED TO OUR MISSION OF CELEBRATING THE CREATIVE EXPERIENCE THROUGH EXHIBITIONS, EDUCATION, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH. OUR VISION IS TO ENSURE THAT THE ARTS ARE ACCESSIBLE TO ALL-REGARDLESS OF AGE, BACKGROUND, OR ABILITY-WHILE SERVING AS A CULTURAL ANCHOR FOR OUR REGION. THROUGH INNOVATIVE PROGRAMMING, IMPACTFUL EDUCATION, AND DYNAMIC EXHIBITIONS, WE STRIVE TO NURTURE CREATIVITY, FOSTER INCLUSIVITY, AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE VITALITY OF THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE.
Program accomplishments
- EDUCATION & OUTREACH: EDUCATION AND OUTREACH ARE CENTRAL TO SPIVA'S MISSION OF MAKING THE ARTS ACCESSIBLE AND ENGAGING FOR ALL. IN 2024, SPIVA OFFERED A WIDE VARIETY OF VISUAL ARTS CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, AND CAMPS FOR CHILDREN, TEENS, ADULTS, AND SENIORS. OUR SUMMER ART CAMPS REMAINED A VITAL CREATIVE OUTLET FOR AREA YOUTH, WHILE WEEKLY CLASSES SUPPORTED ARTISTS OF ALL SKILL LEVELS YEAR-ROUND. THE THIRD-GRADE COLLABORATIVE CONTINUED TO BRING OVER 1700 AREA THIRD GRADE STUDENTS TO SPIVA WHERE MANY OF THEM EXPERIENCED AN ART GALLERY FOR THE FIRST TIME. THEY LEARNED ABOUT ART, MADE ART, AND INSTALLED A COLLABORATIVE EXHIBIT. SPIVA ALSO EXPANDED ITS OUTREACH INITIATIVES TO BRING HIGH-QUALITY ART EXPERIENCES DIRECTLY INTO SCHOOLS, NON-PROFITS, COMMUNITY CENTERS, AND MORE-ESPECIALLY IN UNDERSERVED AND RURAL AREAS. THESE EFFORTS INCLUDED EXTERNAL ART PROGRAMMING, ART IN COMMUNITY GATHERING SPACES, AND COLLABORATIVE PROJECTS WITH EDUCATORS TO INTEGRATE ARTS INTO CLASSROOM LEARNING. OUTREACH PARTNERSHIPS HELPED REACH NEW AUDIENCES AND PROVIDED OPPORTUNITIES FOR CREATIVE EXPRESSION BEYOND THE WALLS OF THE CENTER. SCHOLARSHIPS AND SPONSORSHIPS ENSURED THAT NO STUDENT WAS TURNED AWAY DUE TO FINANCIAL NEED, REINFORCING SPIVA'S COMMITMENT TO EQUITY IN THE ARTS.Expenses $26,911 · revenue $73,862
- EXHIBITS: SPIVA PRESENTED 18 EXHIBITIONS IN 2025, FEATURING A MIX OF REGIONAL, NATIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS ACROSS MULTIPLE GALLERY SPACES. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDED MAJOR SOLO AND GROUP EXHIBITIONS, TRAVELING SHOWS, AND JURIED COMPETITIONS. OUR EXHIBITIONS SPANNED A WIDE RANGE OF MEDIUMS AND THEMES, REFLECTING OUR COMMITMENT TO ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE, CULTURAL DIVERSITY, AND CREATIVE EXPLORATION. INTERPRETIVE MATERIALS, DOCENT-LED TOURS, AND DIGITAL RESOURCES ENRICHED THE VISITOR EXPERIENCE AND DEEPENED ENGAGEMENT. MANY EXHIBITIONS WERE PAIRED WITH EDUCATIONAL AND PUBLIC PROGRAMMING TO ENCOURAGE DIALOGUE AND CONNECTION BETWEEN ARTISTS AND AUDIENCES. SPIVA'S GALLERIES REMAINED VIBRANT SPACES FOR CULTURAL EXCHANGE AND ARTISTIC DISCOVERY.Expenses $42,792 · revenue $117,539
- PROGRAMS & EVENTS: SPIVA CENTER FOR THE ARTS OFFERS A DYNAMIC LINEUP OF PROGRAMS AND EVENTS THAT ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY, CELEBRATE CREATIVITY, AND EXPAND ACCESS TO THE ARTS. SIGNATURE EVENTS SUCH AS THE ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP SHOW, ART ON TAP, AND SPIVA IN BLOOM BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER AROUND SHARED CULTURAL EXPERIENCES AND HELP FOSTER A VIBRANT, INCLUSIVE ARTS COMMUNITY. IN 2025, SPIVA ALSO HOSTED ARTIST RECEPTIONS, PUBLIC LECTURES, AND COLLABORATIVE EVENTS WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS THAT HIGHLIGHTED REGIONAL TALENT AND ENCOURAGED DIALOGUE THROUGH THE ARTS. THESE EFFORTS SUPPORT SPIVA'S MISSION TO MAKE THE ARTS ACCESSIBLE AND MEANINGFUL FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND BACKGROUNDS. SPECIAL ATTENTION WAS GIVEN TO REMOVING BARRIERS TO PARTICIPATION, WITH SEVERAL EVENTS OFFERED FREE OR AT LOW COST TO ENSURE BROAD COMMUNITY ACCESS.Expenses $296,531 · revenue $369,521
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 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 44-6006139
- 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
- 1959
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A200)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,799,180
- Income (IRS master file)
- $886,921
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $886,921 | $595,098 | $1,799,180 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $506,005 | $574,582 | $1,546,891 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $511,708 | $548,559 | $1,520,857 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $218,133 | $271,176 | $1,542,075 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 44-6006139).
Questions about GEORGE A SPIVA CENTER FOR THE ARTS
- What is the EIN of GEORGE A SPIVA CENTER FOR THE ARTS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GEORGE A SPIVA CENTER FOR THE ARTS is 44-6006139.
- Is GEORGE A SPIVA CENTER FOR THE ARTS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1959.
- Are donations to GEORGE A SPIVA CENTER FOR THE ARTS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GEORGE A SPIVA 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 GEORGE A SPIVA CENTER FOR THE ARTS 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 GEORGE A SPIVA CENTER FOR THE ARTS 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 GEORGE A SPIVA CENTER FOR THE ARTS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names HEATHER LESMEISTER.
- Who are the officers and directors of GEORGE A SPIVA CENTER FOR THE ARTS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 22 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does GEORGE A SPIVA CENTER FOR THE ARTS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $886,921, expenses of $595,098 and total assets of $1,799,180 at year end.
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