Nonprofit · EIN 47-4154570
ATHENA PROJECT
Tax-exempt · LITTLETON, CO 80127
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $198,774 | $195,431 | $3,343 | $118,360 | $12,324 | $106,036 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $200,569 | $210,204 | -$9,635 | $114,455 | $11,762 | $102,693 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $161,593 | $161,896 | -$303 | $119,438 | $7,110 | $112,328 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $193,353
- of which government grants
- $68,555
- Program service revenue
- $7,103
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$1,682
- Other revenue
- -$1,682
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $39,600
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $39,600
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $4,058
- Program services (functional)
- $105,580
- Management and general (functional)
- $52,003
- Fundraising (functional)
- $37,848
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $114,455
- Total assets, end of year
- $118,360
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $12,324
- Net assets, end of year
- $106,036
- Publicly traded securities
- $10,175
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $93,536
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $12,500
- Gross receipts
- $204,026
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 30
- Year formed
- 2015
- State of legal domicile
- CO
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angela Astle | Executive Dir. Officer | 50 | $39,600 |
| Anne Myers | President Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| Liz Black | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jasmine Schwarz | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Tracy Jakse | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Meaghan Olwell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Olivia Moffett | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kathy Blegen-Huntley | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angela Astle | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $44,935 |
| Anne Myers | President Trustee or director | 6 | $1,250 |
| Liz Black | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kathy Blegen-Huntley | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Olivia Moffett | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jessi Whitten | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Sarah Kolb | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Stephanie Speer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jasmine Schwarz | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Tracy Jakse | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angela Astle | Executive Dir. | 40 | $25,200 |
| Kim Krueger | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Anne Myers | President | 10 | $0 |
| Liz Black | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Kathy Blegen-Huntley | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Olivia Moffett | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Jessi Whitten | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Sarah Kolb | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Stephanie Speer | Director | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5761 S YOUNGFIELD ST, LITTLETON, CO 80127-5210
- In care of
- % ANGELA ASTLE
- Mailing address (990-N for 2014)
- 5761 South Youngfield Street, Littleton CO 80127
- Principal officer (990-N for 2014)
- Angela Astle, 5761 South Youngfield Street, Littleton CO 80127
- Signed the 990
- Angela Astle, Executive Director
- Phone
- (917) 304-6808
- Return prepared by
- Zelnar Zingale LLC
Mission
Athena Project amplifies the voices of women and underrepresented genders through the arts.
Program accomplishments
- Curating Art for Impact offers unique experiential art curated/produced in collaboration w/community partners, with a goal of paying women artists. artBURSTs, a program of Curating Art for Impact, brings more pop-up performances to underserved communities with limited arts access. Pop-up performances include musicians in the backs of pedicabs and visual art work on a mobile billboard truck, in addition to pop up stages occurring where dancers, spoken word artists, and comedians perform.Expenses $69,264
- Girls Create is a summer camp series that empowers young women, ages 12-16, to become future artistic leaders. Girls explore art forms including playwriting, comedy, fashion design, and self-expression through art. Professionals teach, guest artists share their expertise, and mentors from the community guide and encourage empowering girls to lead and to effect change in themselves and others through creative learning. Each week-long session culminates with a performance or exhibit of the participants work with friends, family, and the public.Expenses $21,870 · revenue $7,103
- Read & Rant is Athena Project's monthly book club exploring plays written primarily by women and underrepresented genders. Led by an experienced dramaturg, we read two scripts each month and meet every third Monday online via Zoom. We explore brand new works with playwrights in the room and we discuss what makes a good script, how it affects us, and how it links to the larger world.Expenses $12,130
- Creative Arts Workshops offers dynamic sessions in a variety of artistic disciplines to encourage girls and nonbinary youth as well as women 55+ to tap into their creativity, gain confidence and find their artistic voice. Offerings include Rebel Arts which centers women ages 55+, providing professional guidance & instruction in various artistic disciplines, including visual art, storytelling & movement; G.R.R.L.S Create (Grow, Rise, Rebel, Lead, Shine) centers theatre, creative writing, fashion, poetry, and comedic disciplines, giving middle school girls and nonbinary youth a chance to nurture empathy for themselves and others while gaining mental health and mindfulness tools for resilience; and monthly Artfully Minded workshops, unleashing creativity for youth 8-18 yrs to lead and effect change in themselves and others through creative learning. Workshops are offered in the following performing art forms: spoken word, poetry, music, playwriting, acting/monologues, stand-up, and dance. Workshops are almost always free or low cost to participants.Expenses $2,316
- Comics Sound Off is a new monthly community group of comedians, led by Janae Burris, that meets virtually to learn from each other, receive training to grow and celebrate our voices in comedy. Were creating a space where women, girls, and underrepresented genders can connect and feel truly supported.
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-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-4154570
- 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
- 2015
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $118,360
- Income (IRS master file)
- $204,026
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $198,774 | $195,431 | $118,360 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $200,569 | $210,204 | $114,455 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $161,593 | $161,896 | $119,438 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2014 Officer: Angela Astle | June 30, 2015 | ≤ $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 47-4154570).
Questions about ATHENA PROJECT
- What is the EIN of ATHENA PROJECT?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ATHENA PROJECT is 47-4154570.
- Is ATHENA PROJECT tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
- Are donations to ATHENA PROJECT tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ATHENA PROJECT 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 ATHENA PROJECT 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 ATHENA PROJECT 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 ATHENA PROJECT?
- The 990-N for 2014 names Angela Astle.
- Who are the officers and directors of ATHENA PROJECT?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $39,600 (Angela Astle, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does ATHENA PROJECT have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $198,774, expenses of $195,431 and total assets of $118,360 at year end.
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