Nonprofit · EIN 45-4891723
SHORT NORTH ALLIANCE INC
Tax-exempt · COLUMBUS, OH 43215
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $2,735,519 | $2,800,550 | -$65,031 | $544,415 | $376,300 | $168,115 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,819,513 | $2,984,514 | -$165,001 | $367,692 | $151,849 | $215,843 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,674,247 | $2,668,692 | $5,555 | $660,432 | $276,811 | $383,621 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $133,939
- Membership dues
- $700
- Program service revenue
- $2,594,875
- Investment income
- $5,383
- Other revenue
- $1,322
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $199,446
- Other salaries and wages
- $453,745
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $798,952
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $3,781
- Accounting fees
- $58,104
- Occupancy
- $71,971
- Travel
- $3,291
- Depreciation
- $11,395
- Program services (functional)
- $2,194,783
- Management and general (functional)
- $534,030
- Fundraising (functional)
- $71,737
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $367,692
- Total assets, end of year
- $544,415
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $376,300
- Net assets, end of year
- $168,115
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $34,449
- Gross receipts
- $2,735,519
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 500
- Year formed
- 2012
- 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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH PANDORA | CEO & PRESIDENT Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $199,446 |
| MARY JO HUDSON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JIM RUSSELL | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MAREN ROTH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SHEILA TRAUTNER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MEL BENNETT | BOARD Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANJALI CHAVAN | BOARD Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JORDAN EDMONDS | BOARD Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RACHEL FRIEDMAN | BOARD Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DARIENNE KEY | BOARD Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RYAN RANSOM | BOARD Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DIONTE' JOHNSON | BOARD Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOSHUA SCHOTTENSTEIN | BOARD Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AMBERLYN HEINEY | BOARD Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WILLIAM POINDEXTER III | BOARD Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEVIN VERHOFF | BOARD Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NICCI HICKS | BOARD Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NANCY SULLY | BOARD Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BJ LIEBERMAN | BOARD Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH PANDORA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $162,412 |
| MARY JO HUDSON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JIMM RUSSELL | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MAREN ROTH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MARIA MERCURIO | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ELAINE GROGAN LUTTRULL | BOARD Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANJALI CHAVAN | BOARD Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MEL BENNETT | BOARD Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RACHEL FRIEDMAN | BOARD Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DARIENNE KEY | BOARD Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DWAYNE STEWARD | BOARD Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DIONTE' JOHNSON | BOARD Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE CHITWOOD | BOARD Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AMBERLYN HEINEY | BOARD Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WILLIAM POINDEXTER III | BOARD Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHEILA TRAUTNER | BOARD Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JIM RUSSELL | BOARD Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NICCI HICKS | BOARD Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NANCY SULLY | BOARD Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| YOHANNAN TERRELL | BOARD Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARGARET WUNDERLICHT | BOARD Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BJ LIEBERMAN | BOARD Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH PANDORA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $145,154 |
| WILSON BROWNING | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| COLLIN CASTORE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MARY JO HUDSON | BOARD Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MAREN ROTH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ELAINE GROGAN LUTTRULL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ANJALI CHAVAN | BOARD Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NATE DEMARS | BOARD Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RACHEL FRIEDMAN | BOARD Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DARIENNE KEY | BOARD Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DWAYNE STEWARD | BOARD Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HEATHER LEONARD | BOARD Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KIM MEACHAM | BOARD Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARIA MERCURIO | BOARD Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WILLIAM POINDEXTER III | BOARD Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHEILA TRAUTNER | BOARD Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JIM RUSSELL | BOARD Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TONY SLANEC | BOARD Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NANCY SULLY | BOARD Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| YOHANNAN TERRELL | BOARD Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARGARET WUNDERLICHT | BOARD Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 30 WARREN ST, COLUMBUS, OH 43215-1525
- In care of
- % JOHN ANGELO
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- ELIZABETH PANDORA, 30 WARREN ST, COLUMBUS, OH 43220
- Signed the 990
- ELIZABETH PANDORA, PRESIDENT & CEO
- Phone
- (614) 299-8050
- Website
- shortnorth.org
- Return prepared by
- CPA Solutions LLC
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE SHORT NORTH ALLIANCE IS TO NURTURE THE SHORT NORTH ARTS DISTRICT AS A VIBRANT, CREATIVE, AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY AND LEADING ARTS DESTINATION.
Program accomplishments
- Short North Arts District Promotional Programs: Expenditures in this area include the development, installation, and maintenance of temporary and permanent Public Art Projects; the design, development, and implementation of Short North Arts District-wide Seasonal/Holiday Promotional Campaigns; the sale and distribution of merchandise and informational materials for the Short North Arts District; group tours; and the administration of a Friends of the Short North program to engage off High Street businesses more deeply in the Short North community. Collectively these programs allow the Short North Alliance to further its mission to build the Short North Arts District into a leading arts destination.Expenses $830,174 · revenue $232,299
- Improvements, Maintenance & Safety Programs: Expenditures in this area include operation of a full service, comprehensive clean & safe program for the Short North Arts District, the Short North Crime Interdiction Program, leading the development of major physical improvements to the public space in the Short North Arts District, and managing implementation of and maintenance of landscaping in the Short North Arts District. Collectively these programs allow the Short North Alliance to maintain and grown the vibrancy of the Short North Arts District.Expenses $943,421 · revenue $1,445,761
- Short North Arts District Parking Programs & Kiosk Programs: Expenditures in this category include several services which help district visitors and employees obtain information, support, and other services to park in the Short North Arts District, wayfind in and around the Short North Arts District, and obtain mobility options in the Short North Arts District.Expenses $325,669 · revenue $626,846
- Short North Arts District Events: Expenditures in this category include several highly visible, long standing community events to further the Short North Alliances mission to nurture the Short North Arts District as a vibrant, creative, and inclusive community. These events include: The Monthly Short North Gallery Hop, Highball, Halloween, and the Short North Gala.Expenses $95,519 · revenue $289,969
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 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 45-4891723
- 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
- 2012
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $544,415
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,735,519
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $2,735,519 | $2,800,550 | $544,415 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,819,513 | $2,984,514 | $367,692 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,674,247 | $2,668,692 | $660,432 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,987,915 | $1,978,189 | $703,560 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | 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 45-4891723).
Questions about SHORT NORTH ALLIANCE INC
- What is the EIN of SHORT NORTH ALLIANCE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SHORT NORTH ALLIANCE INC is 45-4891723.
- Is SHORT NORTH ALLIANCE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
- Are donations to SHORT NORTH ALLIANCE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SHORT NORTH ALLIANCE 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 SHORT NORTH ALLIANCE 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 SHORT NORTH ALLIANCE 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 SHORT NORTH ALLIANCE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names ELIZABETH PANDORA.
- Who are the officers and directors of SHORT NORTH ALLIANCE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 19 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $199,446 (ELIZABETH PANDORA, CEO & PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does SHORT NORTH ALLIANCE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,735,519, expenses of $2,800,550 and total assets of $544,415 at year end.
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