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Nonprofit · EIN 47-1841978

JOSEPH AVENUE ARTS AND CULTURE ALLIANCE INC

Tax-exempt · ROCHESTER, NY 14621

Financials

$477K$170K2022$219K$228K2023$214K$215K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of JOSEPH AVENUE ARTS AND CULTURE ALLIANCE INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$213,744$215,452-$1,708$558,164$2,090$556,074
June 30, 2024990$218,918$228,337-$9,419$607,669$1,840$605,829
June 30, 2023990$476,835$170,314$306,521$616,853$1,841$615,012
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$209,317
of which government grants
$58,000
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$4,427
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$82,886
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$88,200
Professional fundraising fees
$74,463
Legal fees
$1,733
Accounting fees
$2,725
Occupancy
$2,418
Program services (functional)
$50,789
Management and general (functional)
$80,194
Fundraising (functional)
$84,469

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$607,669
Total assets, end of year
$558,164
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,090
Net assets, end of year
$556,074
Land, buildings and equipment
$327,004
Publicly traded securities
$12,085
Net assets without donor restrictions
$397,165
Net assets with donor restrictions
$158,909
Gross receipts
$213,744
Employees
1
Volunteers
11
Year formed
2015
State of legal domicile
NY

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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
David PacificExecutive Director
Officer
40$69,475$10,260
Bill FergusonVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
9.6$20,000$0
Neil ScheierPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
19.2$0$0
Sherman DickersonBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.4$0$0
Alan FeldsteinTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
3.8$0$0
Mario MartinezBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.6$0$0
Michael RothmanBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.2$0$0
Ned CormanBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.6$0$0
Darrin BrentnallBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.6$0$0
Meredith DragonBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.6$0$0
Isobel GoldmanSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
0.6$0$0
Jaime RiveraBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
David PacificExecutive Director
Officer
40$65,975$9,642
Bill FergusonVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
9.6$20,000$0
Neil ScheierPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
19.2$0$0
Sherman DickersonBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.4$0$0
Alan FeldsteinTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
3.8$0$0
Mario MartinezBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.6$0$0
Michael RothmanBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.2$0$0
Ned CormanBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.6$0$0
Darrin BrentnallBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.6$0$0
Meredith DragonBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.6$0$0
Isobel GoldmanSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
0.6$0$0
Jaime RiveraBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
David PacificExecutive Director
Officer
40$65,000$6,513
Neil ScheierPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
19.2$0$0
Sherman DickersonBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.4$0$0
Alan FeldsteinTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
3.8$0$0
Mario MartinezBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.6$0$0
Michael RothmanBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.2$0$0
Bill FergusonVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
9.6$0$0
Ned CormanBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.6$0$0
Darrin BrentnallBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.6$0$0
Meredith DragonBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.6$0$0
Isobel GoldmanSecretary
Trustee or director
0.6$0$0
Jaime RiveraBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
692 JOSEPH AVE, ROCHESTER, NY 14621-4649
Mailing address (990-N for 2016)
PO BOX 30147, ROCHESTER NY 14603
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Neil Scheier, PO Box 30147, Rochester, NY 14603
Principal officer (990-N for 2016)
NEIL R SCHEIER, 18 SYLVAN GLEN, FAIRPORT NY 14450
Signed the 990
Neil Scheier, President
Phone
(585) 454-2787
Return prepared by
Heveron & Company CPAs PLLC

Mission

The Joseph Avenue Arts and Culture Alliance provides dynamic arts and cultural experiences for underserved families and youth in a safe, inspiring place for artistic expression-instilling pride and serving as a catalyst for community transformation.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • The Rising Stars program is JAACA's signature education series designed to inspire and empower children and families through hands-on, high-quality arts instruction. Focused on underserved populations in the Joseph Avenue neighborhood, the program offers free dance and music education to elementary and pre-teen participants. A cornerstone of the series is the 10-week Bucket Drumming classes and Dance Fusion classes taught by instructors from The Hochstein School, culminating in the ROCstarz Celebration: a public performance that showcases students' talents and growth.
    Expenses $9,421
  • Presented as part of the Rochester Fringe Festival, "Cirque 101" is a family-friendly event that introduces audiences of all ages to the thrilling world of circus arts. This free workshop, held over two Saturdays, features professional teaching-artists skilled in the circus arts and juggling in a vibrant and interactive format. Cirque 101 includes hands-on learning opportunities for youth and families, offering a safe and inclusive environment to explore balance, coordination, and creativity.
    Expenses $5,686
  • Debut Artists is JAACA's performance series that shines a spotlight on exceptional emerging talent from across the region and beyond. Each event introduces new paraprofessional performers to Rochester audiences. Past performers have included classical vocalists, chamber ensembles, jazz trios, and solo instrumentalists, each bringing a fresh perspective and an inspiring story to the stage. Hosted in intimate community venues, the series offers a unique opportunity for cultural exchange and connection between artists and audiences, free for all to attend.
    Expenses $4,412
  • There were other small programs that occured during the year.
    Expenses $31,270

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
47-1841978
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
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$558,164
Income (IRS master file)
$213,744

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$213,744$215,452$558,164XML
990June 2024$218,918$228,337$607,669XML
990June 2023$476,835$170,314$616,853XML
990June 2022–––IRS
990-EZJune 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2019–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2016
Officer: NEIL R SCHEIER
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 47-1841978).

Questions about JOSEPH AVENUE ARTS AND CULTURE ALLIANCE INC

What is the EIN of JOSEPH AVENUE ARTS AND CULTURE ALLIANCE INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of JOSEPH AVENUE ARTS AND CULTURE ALLIANCE INC is 47-1841978.
Is JOSEPH AVENUE ARTS AND CULTURE ALLIANCE INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
Are donations to JOSEPH AVENUE ARTS AND CULTURE ALLIANCE INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does JOSEPH AVENUE ARTS AND CULTURE 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 JOSEPH AVENUE ARTS AND CULTURE ALLIANCE INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did JOSEPH AVENUE ARTS AND CULTURE ALLIANCE INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of JOSEPH AVENUE ARTS AND CULTURE ALLIANCE INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Neil Scheier.
Who are the officers and directors of JOSEPH AVENUE ARTS AND CULTURE ALLIANCE INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $69,475 (David Pacific, Executive Director).
How much revenue does JOSEPH AVENUE ARTS AND CULTURE ALLIANCE INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $213,744, expenses of $215,452 and total assets of $558,164 at year end.

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