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Nonprofit · EIN 46-5196534

CARAVAN ARTS NFP

Tax-exempt · WINFIELD, IL 60190

Financials

$54K$44K2024$245K$197K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CARAVAN ARTS NFP by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$245,183$197,438$47,745$91,231$0$91,231
December 31, 2024990-EZ$54,180$43,690$10,490$43,486–$43,486
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$245,183
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$60,000
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$60,000
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$286
Travel
$26,072
Program services (functional)
$188,087
Management and general (functional)
$5,449
Fundraising (functional)
$3,902

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$43,486
Total assets, end of year
$91,231
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$91,231
Net assets without donor restrictions
$91,231
Gross receipts
$245,183
Employees
0
Volunteers
72
Year formed
2014
State of legal domicile
IL

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Paul G ChandlerPresident
Officer
55$60,000
Bassem A BejjaniVice President
Officer
0.5$0
James W RawleyTreasurer and Secretary
Officer
2$0
Jessica WrightDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Sylvia RaghebDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Brice TebbsDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
PAUL G CHANDLERPRESIDENT60$0
BASSEM A BEJJANIVICE PRESIDENT1$0
JAMES W RAWLEYSECRETARY/TREASURER1$0
JESSICA WRIGHTDIRECTOR0.5$0
BRICE TEBBSDIRECTOR1$0
SYLVIA RAGHEBDIRECTOR0.5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
27W714 WINDERMERE RD UNIT 3208, WINFIELD, IL 60190-1949
In care of
% PAUL GORDON CHANDLER
Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
27W714 Windermere Rd Unit 3208, Winfield IL 60190
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Paul G Chandler, 27W714 Windermere Rd Unit 3208, Winfield, IL 60190
Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
Paul Gordon Chandler, 27W714 Windermere Rd Unit 3208, P O Box 360, Winfield IL 60190
Signed the 990
Paul G Chandler, President
Phone
(630) 347-8030

Mission

CARAVAN Arts, NFP is a nonprofit that focuses on building bridges of peace and understanding through the arts between diverse cultures, peoples and spiritual traditions. CARAVAN does this through art exhibitions, journeys and creative engagement.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • 1. EXHIBITIONS CARAVAN curated and organized three major art exhibitions in 2025 focused on building bridges between those of diverse backgrounds (peoples, cultures and spiritual traditions). NOAH: A Future Hope CARAVAN finalized the curation and then launched its groundbreaking exhibition titled NOAH: A Future Hope on the importance of caretaking the earth in the context of todays climate crisis. The exhibition is inspired by the story of Noah, the ancient flood narrative found within the Abrahamic faiths. The exhibition features three premier contemporary artists from the faith traditions of Judaism, Christianity and Islam. The exhibitions tour opened in Houston and it will travel around the US for several years. Surrounding each exhibition are peacebuilding programming such as artist panels, musical concerts and educational initiatives. SYMBOLS OF LIFE: BEYOND PERCEPTION - An Artistic Exploration of the Human Soul SYMBOLS OF LIFE: BEYOND PERCEPTION was an exhibition we curated in Dakar, Senegal, following the Dakar Art Biennale, that explored the spiritual dimension of human existence through the lens of African Sufi and indigenous traditions. The exhibition brought together the works of two remarkable artists, Tidiane Ndongo (Mali) and Djibril Coulibaly (Senegal), who focused on the heart of symbols and the essence of life itself. HEALING: Connecting Threads of Traditional Wisdom HEALING: Connecting Threads of Traditional Wisdom was an artistic exploration of the role of Indigenous Spirituality in Native American and Senegalese cultures toward healing our word. It was also a celebration of the spiritual ties that unite peoples, cultures and histories. Through the art and indigenous spirituality of Jim Yellowhawk, a Lakota Sioux artist from the USA, and Baye Ndiaga Diouf, a Senegalese artist deeply rooted in both African traditional spirituality and his Sufi Muslim faith, this unique artistic encounter offered profound reflections on the dialogue between traditional spiritual expressions and their associated cultural identities and histories.
  • 2. JOURNEYS CARAVAN host international journeys that provide transformative experiences through the lens of culture and art. In 2025, CARAVAN led its first arts and culture journey to the country of Egypt where CARAVANs mission originated, introducing 31 participants to the country through the lens of its culture and art. The journey focused on learning firsthand from Egyptian artists painters, sculptors, weavers, alabaster and papyrus artists, dancers and musicians, and also visiting historic and contemporary cultural venues with the purpose of providing an exploration of Egypts diverse peoples, cultures and artistic traditions. The journey provided an opportunity to encounter a wide array of people and experiences, opening doors into a deeper understanding of others, a central tenet of CARAVANs peacebuilding and bridge-building mission. Extensive preparation works was also done for upcoming journeys in both Egypt and Senegal.
  • 3. CREATIVE ENGAGEMENT CARAVAN elevates inspirational artistic voices through educational programming at our exhibitions, artist spotlights, speaking engagements, artist residencies, the Kahlil Gibran Award, and more. In 2025, CARAVAN coordinated the first ever Native American Artist Residency program in Africa, inviting Native American Lakota artist Jim Yellowhawk for a month-long artist residency in Senegal, West Africa, entailing a collaboration initiative with a noted Senegalese artist, cultural immersion in the local art scene, and a culminating four-month long exhibition. Hundreds of visitors attended the various programmatic events related to the Native American Artist Residency which included artist talks and panels, native dancing, native flute performances, and educational presentations to elementary, secondary and university students in Senegal. Additionally, CARAVAN published 12 Artist Spotlights (extensive interviews), awarded the Kahlil Gibran Award to Egyptian artist Mohamed Abla, had numerous speaking engagements around the US and internationally, and also developed a range of artistic and cultural events and programs tailored to the specific needs of their communities around our exhibitions to stimulate interaction, dialogue and education around the exhibitions theme, promoting further understanding.

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

IRS record

EIN
46-5196534
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
2014
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$91,231
Income (IRS master file)
$245,183

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$245,183$197,438$91,231XML
990-EZDecember 2024$54,180$43,690$43,486XML
990-N for 2023
Officer: Paul Gordon Chandler
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2019–––IRS
990-EZDecember 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 46-5196534).

Questions about CARAVAN ARTS NFP

What is the EIN of CARAVAN ARTS NFP?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CARAVAN ARTS NFP is 46-5196534.
Is CARAVAN ARTS NFP tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
Are donations to CARAVAN ARTS NFP tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CARAVAN ARTS NFP 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 CARAVAN ARTS NFP 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 CARAVAN ARTS NFP 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 CARAVAN ARTS NFP?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Paul G Chandler.
Who are the officers and directors of CARAVAN ARTS NFP?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $60,000 (Paul G Chandler, President).
How much revenue does CARAVAN ARTS NFP have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $245,183, expenses of $197,438 and total assets of $91,231 at year end.

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