Nonprofit · EIN 47-1644521
GAFA STUDIOS
Tax-exempt · WILMINGTON, NC 28403
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $254,107 | $258,587 | -$4,480 | $110,383 | $0 | $110,383 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $226,424 | $217,926 | $8,498 | $115,159 | $296 | $114,863 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $203,545 | $180,872 | $22,673 | $106,365 | $0 | $106,365 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,648
- Membership dues
- $2,050
- Program service revenue
- $209,056
- Investment income
- $0
- Net rental income
- $3,105
- Net income from fundraising events
- $25,823
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$5,605
- Other revenue
- $41,403
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Benefits paid to members
- $6,072
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $43,677
- Other salaries and wages
- $52,580
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $96,257
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $5,490
- Occupancy
- $90,986
- Travel
- $2,479
- Depreciation
- $7,004
- Program services (functional)
- $250,520
- Management and general (functional)
- $8,067
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $115,159
- Total assets, end of year
- $110,383
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $110,383
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,215
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $110,383
- Gross receipts
- $310,436
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2014
- State of legal domicile
- NC
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALISON DUTKA JONES | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $31,033 |
| LINDA DUTKA | TREASURER Officer | 30 | $11,050 |
| MELANIE DUBEL | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 5 | $1,594 |
| TAMARA NELSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICHARD DUTKA | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| HEATHER BATTS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALISON DUTKA JONES | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $24,000 |
| LINDA DUTKA | TREASURER Officer | 20 | $8,550 |
| MELANIE DUBEL | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 5 | $6,957 |
| TAMARA NELSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICHARD DUTKA | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALISON DUTKA | PRESIDENT Officer, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $21,660 |
| LINDA DUTKA | TREASURER Officer | 20 | $6,400 |
| MELANIE DUBEL | SECRETARY Key employee | 5 | $5,839 |
| TAMARA NELSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICHARD DUTKA | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4209 OLEANDER DR STE 9, WILMINGTON, NC 28403-5823
- Mailing address (990-N for 2018)
- PO Box 4863, Wilmington NC 28406
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- ALISON DUTKA JONES, 743 TIMBER LANE, WILMINGTON, NC 28405
- Principal officer (990-N for 2018)
- Melanie Dubel, 8629 Bald Eagle Lane, Wilmington NC 28411
- Signed the 990
- ALISON DUTKA JONES, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (910) 506-8105
- Website
- WWW.GAFASTUDIOS.COM
- Return prepared by
- NATHAN A CALDWELL CPA PC
Mission
TO PROVIDE LESSONS AND DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR DANCE STUDENTS.
Program accomplishments
- PROVIDED LESSONS AND DEVELPMENT OPPORTUNITIES RELATED TO THE FINE ARTS FOR DANCE STUDENTS.Expenses $250,520 · revenue $224,636
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
- 47-1644521
- 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
- 2015
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A62)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $110,383
- Income (IRS master file)
- $310,436
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $254,107 | $258,587 | $110,383 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $226,424 | $217,926 | $115,159 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $203,545 | $180,872 | $106,365 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $180,548 | $141,751 | $83,692 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: Melanie Dubel | December 31, 2018 | ≤ $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 47-1644521).
Questions about GAFA STUDIOS
- What is the EIN of GAFA STUDIOS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GAFA STUDIOS is 47-1644521.
- Is GAFA STUDIOS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
- Are donations to GAFA STUDIOS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GAFA STUDIOS 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 GAFA STUDIOS 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 GAFA STUDIOS 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 GAFA STUDIOS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names ALISON DUTKA JONES.
- Who are the officers and directors of GAFA STUDIOS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $31,033 (ALISON DUTKA JONES, PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does GAFA STUDIOS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $254,107, expenses of $258,587 and total assets of $110,383 at year end.
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