Nonprofit · EIN 63-0459459
EASTERN SHORE ART ASSN INC
Tax-exempt · FAIRHOPE, AL 36532
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2026 | 990 | $977,782 | $836,424 | $141,358 | $1,333,875 | $123,509 | $1,210,366 |
| May 31, 2025 | 990 | $797,105 | $818,339 | -$21,234 | $1,160,800 | $76,686 | $1,084,114 |
| May 31, 2024 | 990 | $686,657 | $740,168 | -$53,511 | $1,183,202 | $77,854 | $1,105,348 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $482,538
- of which government grants
- $272,150
- Membership dues
- $47,395
- Program service revenue
- $379,074
- Investment income
- $26,286
- Net income from fundraising events
- $49,282
- Other revenue
- $89,884
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $311,576
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $339,542
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $3,562
- Occupancy
- $21,843
- Travel
- $2,689
- Depreciation
- $41,583
- Program services (functional)
- $467,069
- Management and general (functional)
- $300,895
- Fundraising (functional)
- $68,460
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,160,800
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,333,875
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $123,509
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,210,366
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $979,386
- Publicly traded securities
- $132,060
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,159,860
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $50,506
- Gross receipts
- $977,782
- Employees
- 8
- Year formed
- 1954
- State of legal domicile
- AL
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 May 31, 2026, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NATALIE JONES | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| BETH THOMAS | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| GIA DUNCAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BUDDY RUSSELL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SHARON DEARING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PATTI BURELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JENNIFER JENKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| THOMAS C MEYERS MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATIE SNEED | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GIA WIGGINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOSHUA RACHAL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KIM GARRETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JIMMY PRESTWOOD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHESLEY ALLEGRI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TERRY F BARKIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LENISE LIGON VIVIER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2025: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHARON DEARING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GEOFFREY BARKIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PATTI BURELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JENNIFER JENKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| THOMAS C MEYERS MD | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| BUDDY RUSSELL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| NATALIE JONES | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KATIE SNEED | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GIA DUNCAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| GIA WIGGINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOSHUA RACHAL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KIM GARRETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JIMMY PRESTWOOD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BETH THOMAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHARON DEARING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PAIGE DAWSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CARSON BAKER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| GEOFFREY BARKIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PATTI BURELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JENNIFER JENKINS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| LENISE LIGON VIVER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| THOMAS C MEYERS MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LISETTE NORMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BUDDY RUSSELL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| NATALIE JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATIE SNEED | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GIA DUNCAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GIA WIGGINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOSHUA RACHAL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 401 OAK AVE, FAIRHOPE, AL 36532-2403
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- PELLHAM PEARCE, 401 OAK STREET, FAIRHIPE, AL 36532
- Signed the 990
- PELLHAM PEARCE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (251) 928-2228
- Website
- WWW.ESARTCENTER.ORG
- Return prepared by
- THE KBA GROUP PC
Mission
THE EASTERN SHORE ART ASSOCIATION OFFERS A BROAD RANGE OF CLASSES FOR THE YOUNG AND YOUNG AT HEART; OILS, ACRYLICS, PASTELS, WATERCOLOR, POTTERY, SCULPTING, MOSAICS, DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY, DRAWING, AND OTHER ARTISTIC DISCIPLINES
Program accomplishments
- THE EASTERN SHORE ART ASSOCIATION OFFERS A BROAD RANGE OF CLASSES FOR THE YOUNG AND YOUNG AT HEART; OILS, ACRYLICS, PASTELS, WATERCOLOR, POTTERY, SCULPTING, MOSAICS, DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY, DRAWING, AND OTHER ARTISTIC DISCIPLINESExpenses $386,942 · revenue $341,980
- THE ASSOCIATION HOSTS AROUND 30 EXHIBITS DURING THE YEAR AT ITS CENTER TO ENCOURAGE THE EXAMINATION AND DISCUSSION OF THE VISUAL ARTSExpenses $38,544 · revenue $37,095
- THE ASSOCIATION TAKES VARIOUS MEASURES TO REACH OUT TO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH OUTREACH PROGRAMS
- THE EASTERN SHORE ART ASSOCIATION OFFERS A BROAD RANGE OF CLASSES FOR THE YOUNG AND YOUNG AT HEART; OILS, ACRYLICS, PASTELS, WATERCOLOR, POTTERY, SCULPTING, MOSAICS, DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY, DRAWING, AND OTHER ARTISTIC DISCIPLINESExpenses $41,583
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 May, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | May 31, 2026 | October 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | May 31, 2025 | October 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | May 31, 2024 | October 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 63-0459459
- 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
- 1959
- Accounting year ends
- May
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A51Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,333,875
- Income (IRS master file)
- $977,782
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | May 2026 | $977,782 | $836,424 | $1,333,875 | XML |
| 990 | May 2025 | $797,105 | $818,339 | $1,160,800 | IRS |
| 990 | May 2024 | $686,657 | $740,168 | $1,183,202 | XML |
| 990 | May 2023 | $676,382 | $754,613 | $1,219,396 | IRS |
| 990 | May 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 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 63-0459459).
Questions about EASTERN SHORE ART ASSN INC
- What is the EIN of EASTERN SHORE ART ASSN INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of EASTERN SHORE ART ASSN INC is 63-0459459.
- Is EASTERN SHORE ART ASSN INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1959.
- Are donations to EASTERN SHORE ART ASSN INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does EASTERN SHORE ART ASSN 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 EASTERN SHORE ART ASSN INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending May 31, 2027) is due October 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did EASTERN SHORE ART ASSN INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended May 2026.
- Who is the principal officer of EASTERN SHORE ART ASSN INC?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2026 names PELLHAM PEARCE.
- Who are the officers and directors of EASTERN SHORE ART ASSN INC?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2026 lists 16 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does EASTERN SHORE ART ASSN INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2026 it reported revenue of $977,782, expenses of $836,424 and total assets of $1,333,875 at year end.
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