Nonprofit · EIN 45-4078211
ARTS BUS INC
Tax-exempt · BETHEL, VT 05032
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $202,711 | $201,464 | $1,247 | $114,327 | $1,989 | $112,338 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $166,220 | $147,719 | $18,501 | $112,701 | $1,610 | $111,091 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $171,392 | $137,013 | $34,379 | $96,463 | $3,873 | $92,590 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $99,973
- of which government grants
- $1,300
- Program service revenue
- $102,717
- Investment income
- $21
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $84,529
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $91,393
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $5,609
- Occupancy
- $9,319
- Travel
- $7,478
- Depreciation
- $7,039
- Program services (functional)
- $167,965
- Management and general (functional)
- $33,499
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $112,701
- Total assets, end of year
- $114,327
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,989
- Net assets, end of year
- $112,338
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $69,663
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $112,338
- Gross receipts
- $202,711
- Employees
- 2
- Year formed
- 2012
- State of legal domicile
- VT
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIRSTIE PARIBELLO BAILEY | TRUSTEE, SEC Trustee or director, Officer | 0.34 | $0 |
| COURTNEY BOWEN | TRUSTEE, TRE Trustee or director, Officer | 0.34 | $0 |
| JOAN FEIERABEND | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.34 | $0 |
| BETHANY SILLOWAY | TRUSTEE, PRE Trustee or director, Officer | 0.34 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOAN FEIERABEND | TRUSTEE | 20 | $0 |
| BETHANY SILLOWAY | TRUSTEE, PRE | 20 | $0 |
| COURTNEY BOWEN | TRUSTEE, TRE | 20 | $0 |
| KIRSTIE PARIBELLO BAILEY | TRUSTEE, SEC | 20 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOAN FEIERABEND | TRUSTEE | 20 | $0 |
| BETHANY SILLOWAY | TRUSTEE, PRE | 20 | $0 |
| COURTNEY BOWEN | TRUSTEE, TRE | 20 | $0 |
| KIRSTIE PARIBELLO BAILEY | TRUSTEE, SEC | 20 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 768 S MAIN ST UNIT 6, BETHEL, VT 05032-4521
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- BETHANY SILLOWAY, 1303 BOUDRO RD, RANDOLPH CENTER, VT 05061
- Signed the 990
- BETHANY SILLOWAY, TRUSTEE, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (802) 505-0882
- Website
- WWW.THEARTSBUS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- COMPUCOUNT INC
Mission
EMPOWERING CHILDREN TO FIND JOY & AUTHENTIC SELF-EXPRESSION THROUGH THE ARTS.
Program accomplishments
- THE ARTS BUS MADE DIRECT CONNECTIONS TO OVER 1,500 CHILDREN AND 200,000 PEOPLE DURING THE YEAR THROUGH ART EDUCATORS, MATERIALS, SUPPLIES, CLASSES AND KITS. THE BIG BUS AND ITS MINIBUS TRAVEL YEAR-ROUND TO AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS, DAYCARES, SCHOOLS, SUMMER CAMPS, PUBLIC LIBRARIES, ART FACILITIES, FARMS AND PUBLIC EVENTS TO EMPOWER CHILDREN TO FIND JOY AND AUTHENTIC SELF-EXPRESSION THROUGH THE ARTS. THE ARTS BUS SERVICES AN AREA OF 4,500 ELEMENTARY-AGED CHILDREN AND REGULARLY ENGAGES ONE-THIRD OF THEM EACH YEAR WITH SEVERAL MEDIUMS AND ART EDUCATORS. IT IS A HIGHLY EFFICIENT NONPROFIT WITH 65% OF COSTS AND LABOR COMMITTED TO PROGRAM EXPENSES, OPERATING AS A 2-PERSON, 2-VEHICLE TEAM.Expenses $167,965 · revenue $102,717
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 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
- 45-4078211
- 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
- 2013
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B90)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $114,327
- Income (IRS master file)
- $202,711
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $202,711 | $201,464 | $114,327 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $166,220 | $147,719 | $112,701 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $171,392 | $137,013 | $96,463 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 45-4078211).
Questions about ARTS BUS INC
- What is the EIN of ARTS BUS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ARTS BUS INC is 45-4078211.
- Is ARTS BUS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
- Are donations to ARTS BUS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ARTS BUS INC 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 ARTS BUS INC 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 ARTS BUS INC 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 ARTS BUS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names BETHANY SILLOWAY.
- Who are the officers and directors of ARTS BUS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does ARTS BUS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $202,711, expenses of $201,464 and total assets of $114,327 at year end.
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