Nonprofit · EIN 51-0432635
SPACE GALLERY
Tax-exempt · PORTLAND, ME 04101
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,133,164 | $1,121,164 | $12,000 | $1,505,377 | $729,459 | $775,918 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,178,429 | $1,208,525 | -$30,096 | $1,540,487 | $792,725 | $747,762 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $493,050
- of which government grants
- $45,331
- Membership dues
- $85,879
- Program service revenue
- $604,621
- Investment income
- $53
- Net rental income
- $9,850
- Other revenue
- $35,440
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $80,290
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $66,488
- Other salaries and wages
- $297,275
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $407,315
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $4,389
- Occupancy
- $65,269
- Travel
- $16,021
- Depreciation
- $41,476
- Program services (functional)
- $836,976
- Management and general (functional)
- $225,781
- Fundraising (functional)
- $58,407
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,540,487
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,505,377
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $729,459
- Net assets, end of year
- $775,918
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,378,655
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $775,918
- Gross receipts
- $1,133,164
- Employees
- 24
- Volunteers
- 44
- Year formed
- 2002
- State of legal domicile
- ME
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelsey Halliday Johnson | Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $59,229 | $5,759 |
| Pam Chevez | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $1,500 | $0 |
| Christopher Stiegler | President (Outgoing) Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Oronde Cruger | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Oliver Watson | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Christian Adame | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Rick Bresnahan | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Cindy Han | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Justine Ludwig | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Ken Matsubara | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Anthony Moffa | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Amy Parker | President (Incoming) Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| K Samantha Sigmon | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Desi Van Til | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelsey Halliday Johnson | Executive Director Officer | 50 | $59,447 | $2,681 |
| Emily Drain Bruce | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Christopher Stiegler | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Lesley Macvane | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Oliver Watson | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Jane Phillips | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Oronde Cruger | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Christian Adame | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Christopher Robinson | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Rachel Gloria Adams | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Pablo Anaya | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Rick Bresnahan | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Pam Chevez | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Cindy Han | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Justine Ludwig | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Anthony Moffa | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Amy Parker | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Desi Van Til | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 538 CONGRESS ST, PORTLAND, ME 04101-3310
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Kelsey Halliday Johnson, 538 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
- Signed the 990
- Kelsey Halliday Johnson, Executive Director
- Phone
- (207) 828-5600
- Website
- www.space538.org
- Return prepared by
- PGM LLC
Mission
SPACE Gallery is a nonprofit organization that supports contemporary arts projects, champions artists, and encourages an open exchange of ideas.
Program accomplishments
- SPACE Gallery is a contemporary arts organization that supports artists in presenting live music and performances, visual arts exhibitions, film screenings, and community events. In 2024, the organization hosted 182 public programs, 17 exhibitions, 34 community partner events, and 29 private arts educational events with over 36,000 total visitors (25,368 were event attendees).Expenses $572,740 · grants $290 · revenue $503,563
- SPACE's artists regranting programs include the Kindling Fund (now in its 11th year) and Sonic Visions Fund. The Kindling Fund is a statewide artist grant-making program for visual arts projects that engage the public in meaningful ways outside of traditional arts institutions. It is part of the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Regional Regranting Network.Expenses $120,000 · grants $80,000
- SPACE's Congress Street landmark building is also home to 31 below-market artist studios, including a collective printmaking shop and an artist residency studio. Studios are offered annually via a Rent Free Studio program to outstanding local artists who are Black, Indigenous, or another identity of color, selected by a local jury of alumni of the program. SPACE maintains and identifies as an active artist community, offering programmatic opportunities including open studios, classes, artist talks, workshops, subsidized studios, and artist residencies for Maine and national artists.Expenses $144,236 · revenue $136,498
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 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 51-0432635
- 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
- 2003
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A57)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,505,377
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,133,164
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,133,164 | $1,121,164 | $1,505,377 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,178,429 | $1,208,525 | $1,540,487 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,099,751 | $1,053,464 | $1,603,814 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 51-0432635).
Questions about SPACE GALLERY
- What is the EIN of SPACE GALLERY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SPACE GALLERY is 51-0432635.
- Is SPACE GALLERY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
- Are donations to SPACE GALLERY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SPACE GALLERY 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 SPACE GALLERY 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 SPACE GALLERY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of SPACE GALLERY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Kelsey Halliday Johnson.
- Who are the officers and directors of SPACE GALLERY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 14 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $59,229 (Kelsey Halliday Johnson, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does SPACE GALLERY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,133,164, expenses of $1,121,164 and total assets of $1,505,377 at year end.
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