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Nonprofit · EIN 56-1257449

GASTON ARTS COUNCIL

Tax-exempt · GASTONIA, NC 28053

Financials

$277K$268K2023$196K$202K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GASTON ARTS COUNCIL by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990-EZ$195,650$201,878-$6,228$13,750–$26,327
June 30, 2024990$277,138$268,313$8,825$32,555$0$32,555
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$195,650

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$125,215
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$43,228
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$43,228
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$11,747
Occupancy
$3,249
Printing, publications and postage
$199
Other expenses
$18,240
Program services (functional)
$158,463

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$32,555
Total assets, end of year
$13,750
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$26,327
Cash, savings and investments
$8,750
Gross receipts
$195,650

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-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JESSICA TILLMANARTS ADMINISTRATOR30$43,228
STEPHANIE NEWMANDIRECTOR5$0
ASHLEIGH GILLIAMCHAIR5$0
D ANDRE NIXONTREASURER3$0
ROBERT BROWNDIRECTOR3$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JESSICA TILLMANARTS ADMINISTRATOR
Trustee or director
30$39,450
KIM GEORGEPREVIOUS EXCECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
40$4,974
STEPHANIE NEWMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ASHLEIGH GILLIAMCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
D ANDRE NIXONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
ROBERT BROWNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 242, GASTONIA, NC 28053-0242
Signed the 990-EZ
KATIE CAUSEY MILLER, TREASURER
Phone
(704) 853-2787
Return prepared by
PAK ACCOUNTING

Mission

TO ENRICH GASTON COUNTY BY EMPOWERING ARTISTS AND CREATIVE ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH GRANTS, ADVOCACY, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, CONNECTING ARTISTS WITH OPPORTUNITIES AND PROMOTING THE ARTS TO ENHANCE THE REGIONS QUALITY OF LIFE.

990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • GASTON ARTS COUNCIL ENRICHES GASTON COUNTY BY EMPOWERING ARTISTS AND CREATIVE ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH GRANTS ADVOCACY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. WE PARTNER WITH THE NC ARTS COUNCIL TO DISTRIBUTE GRASSROOTS ARTS PROGRAM GRANTS PROMOTE ARTIST DEVELOPMENT THROUGH WORKSHOPS AND NETWORKING AND SUPPORT COMMUNITY PROGRAMS LIKE MORNINGS WITH HE(ART) AND PUBLIC ART INITIATIVES.
    Expenses $158,463 · grants $158,463

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-EZ on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

File the 2025 990-EZ for GASTON ARTS COUNCIL

Due November 16, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
56-1257449
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
1981
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$13,750
Income (IRS master file)
$195,650

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZJune 2025$195,650$201,878$13,750XML
990June 2024$277,138$268,313$32,555XML
990June 2023$215,064$223,258$19,961IRS
990June 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990-EZJune 2019–––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 56-1257449).

Questions about GASTON ARTS COUNCIL

What is the EIN of GASTON ARTS COUNCIL?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GASTON ARTS COUNCIL is 56-1257449.
Is GASTON ARTS COUNCIL tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1981.
Are donations to GASTON ARTS COUNCIL tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does GASTON ARTS COUNCIL 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 GASTON ARTS COUNCIL 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 GASTON ARTS COUNCIL last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of GASTON ARTS COUNCIL?
The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $43,228 (JESSICA TILLMAN, ARTS ADMINISTRATOR).
How much revenue does GASTON ARTS COUNCIL have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $195,650, expenses of $201,878 and total assets of $13,750 at year end.

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