Nonprofit · EIN 51-0180482
DARIEN ARTS CENTER INC
Tax-exempt · DARIEN, CT 06820
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2025 | 990 | $833,872 | $882,391 | -$48,519 | $1,389,985 | $174,145 | $1,215,840 |
| July 31, 2024 | 990 | $809,620 | $809,378 | $242 | $1,273,924 | $62,880 | $1,211,044 |
| July 31, 2023 | 990 | $898,821 | $749,720 | $149,101 | $1,278,774 | $146,349 | $1,132,425 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $52,502
- of which government grants
- $1,693
- Program service revenue
- $737,510
- Investment income
- $43,860
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $480,208
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $525,489
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $2,004
- Accounting fees
- $32,800
- Occupancy
- $65,058
- Depreciation
- $25,671
- Program services (functional)
- $847,613
- Management and general (functional)
- $12,833
- Fundraising (functional)
- $21,945
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,273,924
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,389,985
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $174,145
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,215,840
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $203,956
- Publicly traded securities
- $616,300
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,198,705
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $17,135
- Gross receipts
- $833,872
- Employees
- 40
- Volunteers
- 20
- Year formed
- 1975
- State of legal domicile
- CT
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 July 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLYN ZAMBELLI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHIRSTINA BOUDO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DANIEL KUNETZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| GAIL SAMUEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHRYSULA WINEGAR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| VIOLET ALDAIA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RYAN DEAL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ERICA MOYNIHAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MEGHAN RUSSELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LISA ALBANO | SECRETARY Officer | 2 | $0 |
| KELLIE ANDERSON | TREASURER Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MARGARET DELUCA | VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ALYSON STURM | PRESIDENT Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLYN CAVOLO | PRESIDENT/SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| LISA ALBANO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KELLY ANDERSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CHIRSTINA BOUDO | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MARGARET DELUCA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PAMELA GARRITY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARY NEVIN GAUTHIER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DANIEL KUNETZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DONNA MCLAUGHLIN WYANT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| WINNIE NORMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| GAIL SAMUEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ALYSON STURM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHRYSULA WINEGAR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLYN CAVOLO | PRESIDENT/SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| LISA ALBANO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KELLY ANDERSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CHIRSTINA BOUDO | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MARGARET DELUCA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PAMELA GARRITY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARY NEVIN GAUTHIER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DANIEL KUNETZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DONNA MCLAUGHLIN WYANT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| WINNIE NORMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KATRINA O'CONNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| GAIL SAMUEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ALYSON STURM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHRYSULA WINEGAR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2 RENSHAW RD, DARIEN, CT 06820-5344
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ALYSON STURM, 2 RENSHAW ROAD, DARIEN, CT 06820
- Signed the 990
- ALYSON STURM, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (203) 655-8683
- Website
- HTTP://DARIENARTS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- THE PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATES PC
Mission
DARIEN ARTS CENTER IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO EDUCATING, PROMOTING AND PROVIDING MEANS OF ARTISTIC EXPRESSION AND APPRECIATION IN DANCE, MUSIC, VISUAL ARTS AND THEATER FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES.
Program accomplishments
- THE DANCE DEPARTMENT OFFERS A WIDE ARRAY OF INSTRUCTION IN BALLET, TAP AND JAZZ DANCING FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS ON A TUITION BASIS. HUNDREDS OF CHILDREN GAIN EXPERIENCE AND APPRECIATION FOR THIS ART FORM.Expenses $564,799 · revenue $511,599
- THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT PROVIDES PRIVATE AND GROUP LESSONS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS IN PIANO, VOICE, VIOLIN AND PERCUSSION. STUDENTS RECEIVE A FOUNDATION IN CLASSICAL OR JAZZ WHICH CAN LATER BE APPLIED TO ANY MUSIC OF INTEREST.Expenses $181,187 · revenue $153,631
- THE VISUAL ARTS PROGRAM OFFERS VARIOUS ROTATING CLASSES IN PAINTING, DRAWING, COLLAGE, SCULPTURE AND OTHER ART TECHNIQUES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS IN FALL, SPRING AND SUMMER TERMS.Expenses $90,362 · revenue $63,774
- THEATRE SEEKS TO DEVELOP NEW WORKS AND CULTIVATE BUDDING TALENT AND PROVIDE PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL AGES.Expenses $11,265 · revenue $8,506
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 July, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | July 31, 2026 | December 15, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | July 31, 2025 | December 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | July 31, 2024 | December 16, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 51-0180482
- 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
- 1976
- Accounting year ends
- July
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A260)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,389,985
- Income (IRS master file)
- $833,872
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | July 2025 | $833,872 | $882,391 | $1,389,985 | XML |
| 990 | July 2024 | $809,620 | $809,378 | $1,273,924 | XML |
| 990 | July 2023 | $898,821 | $749,720 | $1,278,774 | XML |
| 990 | July 2022 | $782,520 | $684,737 | $1,160,295 | IRS |
| 990 | July 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 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 51-0180482).
Questions about DARIEN ARTS CENTER INC
- What is the EIN of DARIEN ARTS CENTER INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DARIEN ARTS CENTER INC is 51-0180482.
- Is DARIEN ARTS CENTER INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1976.
- Are donations to DARIEN ARTS CENTER INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DARIEN ARTS CENTER 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 DARIEN ARTS CENTER INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending July 31, 2026) is due December 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did DARIEN ARTS CENTER INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended July 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of DARIEN ARTS CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 names ALYSON STURM.
- Who are the officers and directors of DARIEN ARTS CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 13 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does DARIEN ARTS CENTER INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $833,872, expenses of $882,391 and total assets of $1,389,985 at year end.
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