Nonprofit · EIN 47-1129512
BICKFORD EDUCATION CENTER
Tax-exempt · YARMOUTH, ME 04096
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $117,506 | $129,758 | -$12,252 | $14,209 | $29,944 | -$15,735 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $129,843 | $143,285 | -$13,442 | $28,189 | $31,672 | -$3,483 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $18,928
- Program service revenue
- $98,578
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $40,860
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $40,860
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $1,460
- Occupancy
- $9,328
- Other expenses
- $78,110
- Program services (functional)
- $67,749
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $28,189
- Total assets, end of year
- $14,209
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $29,944
- Net assets, end of year
- -$15,735
- Cash, savings and investments
- $14,209
- Gross receipts
- $117,506
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CATHERINE BICKFORD | TREASURER | 10 | $32,220 |
| ANNE SCHUTZ | SECRETARY | 10 | $8,640 |
| ALICE MELLIN | BOARD MEMBER | 4 | $0 |
| REBECCA LAFLAM | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| PAMELA DELPHENICH | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| LEANNE BARD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| TERRY WILSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| MARILYN BICKFORD | PRESIDENT | 4 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CATHERINE BICKFORD | TREASURER | 10 | $27,890 |
| ANNE SCHUTZ | SECRETARY | 10 | $6,480 |
| REBECCA LAFLAM | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| PAMELA DELPHENICH | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| LEANNE BARD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| TERRY WILSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| MARILYN BICKFORD | PRESIDENT | 4 | $0 |
| ALICE MELLIN | BOARD MEMBER | 4 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 138 BAYVIEW ST, YARMOUTH, ME 04096-6506
- In care of
- % MARILYN BICKFORD
- Mailing address (990-N for 2016)
- 48 RAILROAD SQUARE, YARMOUTH ME 04096
- Principal officer (990-N for 2016)
- MARILYN BICKFORD, 21 WESTCUSTOGO POINT, YARMOUTH ME 04096
- Signed the 990-EZ
- CATHERINE BICKFORD, TREASURER
- Phone
- (207) 847-4060
- Website
- WWW.ARTASCOPE.COM
- Return prepared by
- Cathleen Bowen CPA PA
Mission
THE ORGANIZATION WITH AN ASSUMED NAME OF "ARTASCOPE" WAS FORMED TO STRENGHTEN THE FABRIC OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY BY OFFERING GUIDANCE, INSPIRATION, SUPPORT, SPACE, PLACE & COMMUNITY TO INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS, MAKERS AND ARTS ORGANIZATIONS. ARTASCOPE SEEKS TO CONNECT OLDER CITIZENS WITH THE BROADER COMMUNITY BY OFFERING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN THE ARTS.
Program accomplishments
- "ARTASCOPE" STRENGHTENS THE FABRIC OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY BY OFFERING GUIDANCE, INSPIRATION, SUPPORT, SPACE, PLACE & COMMUNITY TO INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS, MAKERS AND ARTS ORGANIZATIONS. ARTASCOPE SEEKS TO CONNECT OLDER CITIZENS WITH THE BROADER COMMUNITY BY OFFERING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN THE ARTS.Expenses $67,749
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-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-1129512
- 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
- 2016
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $14,209
- Income (IRS master file)
- $117,506
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $117,506 | $129,758 | $14,209 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $129,843 | $143,285 | $28,189 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2016 Officer: MARILYN BICKFORD | December 31, 2016 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 47-1129512).
Questions about BICKFORD EDUCATION CENTER
- What is the EIN of BICKFORD EDUCATION CENTER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BICKFORD EDUCATION CENTER is 47-1129512.
- Is BICKFORD EDUCATION CENTER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
- Are donations to BICKFORD EDUCATION CENTER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BICKFORD EDUCATION 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 BICKFORD EDUCATION 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 BICKFORD EDUCATION CENTER last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of BICKFORD EDUCATION CENTER?
- The 990-N for 2016 names MARILYN BICKFORD.
- Who are the officers and directors of BICKFORD EDUCATION CENTER?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $32,220 (CATHERINE BICKFORD, TREASURER).
- How much revenue does BICKFORD EDUCATION CENTER have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $117,506, expenses of $129,758 and total assets of $14,209 at year end.
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