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Nonprofit · EIN 63-1236563

CENTRE FOR THE LIVING ARTS

Also known as ALABAMA CONTEMPORARY ART CENTER

Tax-exempt · MOBILE, AL 36601

Financials

$815K$851K2022$566K$765K2023$936K$546K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CENTRE FOR THE LIVING ARTS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$936,097$546,307$389,790$530,820-$2,478$533,298
September 30, 2024990$565,544$764,688-$199,144$144,480$897$143,583
September 30, 2023990$814,669$851,396-$36,727$408,087$10,476$397,611
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$925,788
of which government grants
$206,940
Membership dues
$6,508
Program service revenue
$8,766
Investment income
$1,543
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$60,000
Other salaries and wages
$279,951
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$327,844
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$4,660
Occupancy
$15,679
Travel
$5,553
Depreciation
$770
Program services (functional)
$499,565
Management and general (functional)
$46,742

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$144,405
Total assets, end of year
$530,820
Total liabilities, end of year
-$2,478
Net assets, end of year
$533,298
Land, buildings and equipment
$91,660
Net assets without donor restrictions
$533,298
Gross receipts
$936,097
Employees
7
Year formed
1999
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ELIZABET ELLIOTTEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer, Key employee
40$51,967
CHANDRA BROWNBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SUSIE BOWMANEDUCATION COMMITTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
DR RAOUL RICHARDSONTREASURER
Trustee or director
1$0
THOMAS J ADAMSMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
COLLEEN COMERDEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
MARION STEINFELSPUBLIC AFFAIRS
Trustee or director
1$0
MAXINE WALTERSMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CAROL S HUNTERADVISORY
Trustee or director
1$0
JULIE H FRIEDMANVICE CHAIRPERSON
Officer
1$0
PAIGE A VITULLIPAST CHAIR
Former
1$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ELIZABET ELLIOTTEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer, Key employee
40$51,967
COLLEEN COMERDEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
MAXINE WALTERSMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MARION STEINFELSPUBLIC AFFAIRS
Trustee or director
1$0
THOMAS J ADAMSMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
SUSIE BOWMANEDUCATION COMMITTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
DR RAOUL RICHARDSONTREASURER
Trustee or director
1$0
CHANDRA BROWNBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JULIE H FRIEDMANVICE CHAIRPERSON
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ELIZABET ELLIOTTEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer, Key employee
40$57,000
MANSON BROOKSMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
SUSIE BOWMANMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DR RAOUL RICHARDSONMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MOSHAE DONALDMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
TRIPP ATKINSMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CHANDRA BROWNBOARD VICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
PAIGE VITULLIBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
HILL LUSCHERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CAROL HUNTERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 198, MOBILE, AL 36601-0198
In care of
% ELIZABET ELLIOTT
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
ELIZABET ELLIOTT, 301 CONTI STREET, MOBILE, AL 36602
Signed the 990
ELIZABET ELLIOTT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(251) 208-5660
Return prepared by
Budget Tax Solutions Inc

Mission

SEE SCHEDULE O

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • CENTER FOR THE VISUAL ARTS INCLUDES DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF A FACILITY WHERE INTERESTED PERSONS MAY STUDY, HAVE STUDIOS, EXHIBIT THEIR WORK AND HAVE ACCESS TO A GALLERY OF SIGNIFICANT CONTEMPORARY ART.
    Expenses $459,736
  • CENTRE FOR THE LIVING ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDE SCHOOL TOURS, CSSES, WORKSHOPS AND SUMMER CAMPS.
    Expenses $39,829 · revenue $8,766

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 16, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
63-1236563
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
2000
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$530,820
Income (IRS master file)
$936,097

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$936,097$546,307$530,820XML
990September 2024$565,544$764,688$144,480XML
990September 2023$814,669$851,396$408,087XML
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––IRS
990December 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 63-1236563).

Questions about CENTRE FOR THE LIVING ARTS

What is the EIN of CENTRE FOR THE LIVING ARTS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CENTRE FOR THE LIVING ARTS is 63-1236563.
Is CENTRE FOR THE LIVING ARTS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
Are donations to CENTRE FOR THE LIVING ARTS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CENTRE FOR THE LIVING ARTS 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 CENTRE FOR THE LIVING ARTS due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CENTRE FOR THE LIVING ARTS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of CENTRE FOR THE LIVING ARTS?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names ELIZABET ELLIOTT.
Who are the officers and directors of CENTRE FOR THE LIVING ARTS?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $51,967 (ELIZABET ELLIOTT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does CENTRE FOR THE LIVING ARTS have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $936,097, expenses of $546,307 and total assets of $530,820 at year end.

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