Nonprofit · EIN 45-0477749
KENNEDY HEIGHTS ART CENTER
Also known as KULL ART EXPERIENCE
Tax-exempt · CINCINNATI, OH 45213
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,630,755 | $1,433,667 | $197,088 | $1,981,055 | $207,062 | $1,773,993 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,203,834 | $962,069 | $241,765 | $1,859,940 | $205,811 | $1,654,129 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,471,258
- of which government grants
- $441,552
- Membership dues
- $130
- Program service revenue
- $159,928
- Investment income
- $103
- Net rental income
- -$3,172
- Net income from fundraising events
- $2,539
- Other revenue
- -$534
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $79,751
- Other salaries and wages
- $362,062
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $497,718
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $17,087
- Occupancy
- $72,112
- Travel
- $201,381
- Depreciation
- $52,568
- Program services (functional)
- $1,318,219
- Management and general (functional)
- $66,472
- Fundraising (functional)
- $48,976
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,859,940
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,981,055
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $207,062
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,773,993
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,010,291
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,301,605
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $472,388
- Gross unrelated business income
- -$481
- Gross receipts
- $1,683,986
- Employees
- 35
- Volunteers
- 157
- Year formed
- 2003
- State of legal domicile
- OH
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Muse | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $75,490 | $3,227 |
| Donita Parrish left 924 | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Ramsay | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Amber Rea Hurak | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| William Jones | Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Alexa Teare start 924 | Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Lisa Sigward | Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| David Gruber left 124 | Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Hannah Lohr-Pearson start 324 | Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Lisa Andrews | Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Jackie Grant left 724 | Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Kristy High | Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Ramsey Ford | Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Nakia Coleman-Smith start 324 | Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Jacqueline Goldman start 324 | Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Hartmann start 124 | Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Muse | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $75,490 | $3,227 |
| Donita Parrish | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Ramsay | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Amber Rea Hurak | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| William Jones | Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Tamara Lang left 123 | Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Lisa Sigward | Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| David Gruber | Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Audrey Pettengill left 323 | Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Lisa Andrews | Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Jackie Grant start 523 | Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Kristy High start 523 | Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Ramsey Ford start 523 | Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 6546 MONTGOMERY RD, CINCINNATI, OH 45213-1557
- In care of
- % MICHAEL KULL
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Ellen Muse, 6546 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45213
- Signed the 990
- Ellen Muse, Executive Director
- Phone
- (513) 631-4278
- Website
- www.kennedyarts.org
- Return prepared by
- Locey Mitchell & Associates Ltd
Mission
To enhance the life of the surrounding community through arts and cultural experiences that embrace diversity, foster creativity and build community.
Program accomplishments
- Kennedy Heights Arts Center (KHAC) provided a wide range of arts education programs for youth and adults on our campus. Through classes, workshops, summer camps, and artist residencies, students learned from and worked alongside professional artists in a variety of artforms such as drawing and painting, ceramics, fiber arts, design, music, dance and creative writing. In addition KHAC partnered with three public elementary schools to fuel creativity and learning through arts integration, fine art field studies, after-school programs, and teacher professional development training. In partnership with Cincinnati Public Schools, KHAC provided an after-school Jazz Academy offering free transportation, instruments, private and ensemble instruction, and performance opportunities for 140 students in grades 4-12. Through the facilitation of Tellus Zine, an online publication of art and writing by teens, for teens; and Teen Artists for Change, students in grades 7-12 were empowered to use their creative skills to make a difference in their community.Expenses $1,074,324 · revenue $104,664
- Kennedy Heights Arts Center presented 9 art exhibitions in its Kennedy and Lindner Galleries. Highlights included: Chapter 2: A Subtle Farewell to the Inner Child, Gee Hortons solo exhibition exploring themes of Black identity and belonging; Printed Voices from India, an exhibition curated by SOS Art featuring prints by 97 contemporary printmakers from India; Hearts of Liberation, a group show curated by Asha the Artist delving into the profound concept of Radical Black Love; and KHAC 20th anniversary exhibition, featuring work by 20 artists who have helped shape the arts center. Cincinnati, KHAC presented When Liberation Comes featuring ten commissioned new works by Black artists exploring the promises and realities of freedom in our country.Expenses $145,918 · revenue $4,077
- Kennedy Heights Arts Center partnered with Juneteenth Cincinnati on the 4th Annual Voices of Freedom, a free visual and performing arts series celebrating Black arts and culture. In addition, KHAC presented a number of other free community events for area residents, including Play in the Park, a series of weekly summer arts and music events in Kennedy Heights Park; jazz concerts; spoken word open mic; and Winterfest celebration.Expenses $64,013 · revenue $16,252
- Kennedy Heights Arts Center supports an artist collective which fosters artistic growth and creative collaboration for local artists who are committed to building community. Activities included: monthly artist salons, a members art exhibition, and participation in community events.Expenses $33,964 · revenue $34,935
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 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 45-0477749
- 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
- 2004
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,981,055
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,683,986
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,630,755 | $1,433,667 | $1,981,055 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,203,834 | $962,069 | $1,859,940 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $729,333 | $769,943 | $1,617,331 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 45-0477749).
Questions about KENNEDY HEIGHTS ART CENTER
- What is the EIN of KENNEDY HEIGHTS ART CENTER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of KENNEDY HEIGHTS ART CENTER is 45-0477749.
- Is KENNEDY HEIGHTS ART CENTER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
- Are donations to KENNEDY HEIGHTS ART CENTER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does KENNEDY HEIGHTS ART CENTER 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 KENNEDY HEIGHTS ART CENTER 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 KENNEDY HEIGHTS ART CENTER 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 KENNEDY HEIGHTS ART CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Ellen Muse.
- Who are the officers and directors of KENNEDY HEIGHTS ART CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 16 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $75,490 (Ellen Muse, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does KENNEDY HEIGHTS ART CENTER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,630,755, expenses of $1,433,667 and total assets of $1,981,055 at year end.
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