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Nonprofit · EIN 52-1345165

WASHINGTON STUDIO SCHOOL INC

Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20008

Financials

$754K$772K2022$764K$790K2023$975K$977K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of WASHINGTON STUDIO SCHOOL INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
August 31, 2025990$975,088$977,149-$2,061$573,993$110,769$463,224
August 31, 2024990$763,835$789,553-$25,718$478,530$13,245$465,285
August 31, 2023990$754,150$771,782-$17,632$580,845$92,527$488,318
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$407,950
of which government grants
$117,996
Program service revenue
$567,138
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$113,427
Other salaries and wages
$354,447
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$515,579
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$27,047
Accounting fees
$13,651
Occupancy
$169,187
Travel
$411
Depreciation
$10,102
Program services (functional)
$847,438
Management and general (functional)
$123,677
Fundraising (functional)
$6,034

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$478,530
Total assets, end of year
$573,993
Total liabilities, end of year
$110,769
Net assets, end of year
$463,224
Land, buildings and equipment
$139,988
Gross receipts
$975,088
Employees
15
Volunteers
23
Year formed
1991
State of legal domicile
DC

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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Reem BassousExecutive Artisitc Director40$113,427
Brian KelleyFormer Board Member4$9,885
Paul PietschFormer Treasurer6$6,120
Albert DuPontPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
Melissa WyersTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
Peggy GreeneSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
Julie EgermayerVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0
Alexandra KnoxDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
Jeff DennyDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
David IbataDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Brian KelleyBoard Member4$13,668
Paul PietschTreasurer6$6,714
Jason JafferyPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Jeffrey DennyTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
David IbataVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Julie EgermayerBoard memeber
Trustee or director
8$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Brian KelleyBoard Member
Trustee or director, Officer
4$14,749
Paul PietschTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
6$6,446
Jill BatemanBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Jeffrey DennyBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
David IbataVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Sally MccarthyBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Kia PensoPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2129 S ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008-4011
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Reem Bassous
Signed the 990
Reem Bassous, Executive Director
Phone
(202) 234-3030
Return prepared by
ARKIN & LEARY PC

Mission

MissionTHROUGH IMMERSIVE LEARNING ON HOW TO SEE THROUGH DRAWING, PAINTING, SCULPTURE, ANDPRINTMAKING, STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO GROW, EXPERIMENT, AND CREATE ART THAT ISPERSONAL AND RELEVANT. WE OFFER CLASSES, WORKSHOPS AND EXHIBITIONS TO ENGAGE STUDENTS AND CONNECT AND BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER WITH A FRESH APPROACH TO STUDIO ART. WE ENCOURAGE ARTISTS TO GROW, EXPLORE, LEARN TOGETHER AND CREATE ART THAT IS PERSONAL AND RELEVANT.

990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • We teach how to see and create through drawing, painting, printmaking and sculpture. We offer classes, workshops, exhibitions and programs to engage, connect and bring people together with a fresh approach to studio art. We encourage artists to grow, explore, learn together and create art that is personal and relevant.
    Expenses $847,438 · revenue $567,138

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025August 31, 2026January 15, 2027Not due yet
2024August 31, 2025January 15, 2026990 on file
2023August 31, 2024January 15, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
52-1345165
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
School
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1986
Accounting year ends
August
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$573,993
Income (IRS master file)
$975,088

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990August 2025$975,088$977,149$573,993XML
990August 2024$763,835$789,553$478,530XML
990August 2023$754,150$771,782$580,845XML
990August 2022$714,990$643,004$599,430IRS
990August 2021–––IRS
990August 2020–––IRS
990August 2019–––IRS
990August 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 52-1345165).

Questions about WASHINGTON STUDIO SCHOOL INC

What is the EIN of WASHINGTON STUDIO SCHOOL INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of WASHINGTON STUDIO SCHOOL INC is 52-1345165.
Is WASHINGTON STUDIO SCHOOL INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1986.
Are donations to WASHINGTON STUDIO SCHOOL INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does WASHINGTON STUDIO SCHOOL 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 WASHINGTON STUDIO SCHOOL INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did WASHINGTON STUDIO SCHOOL INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
Who is the principal officer of WASHINGTON STUDIO SCHOOL INC?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names Reem Bassous.
Who are the officers and directors of WASHINGTON STUDIO SCHOOL INC?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $113,427 (Reem Bassous, Executive Artisitc Director).
How much revenue does WASHINGTON STUDIO SCHOOL INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $975,088, expenses of $977,149 and total assets of $573,993 at year end.

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