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Nonprofit · EIN 68-0168638

SEBASTOPOL CENTER FOR THE ARTS

Tax-exempt · SEBASTOPOL, CA 95472

Financials

$1.1M$1.1M2023$1.1M$1.2M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SEBASTOPOL CENTER FOR THE ARTS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$1,103,061$1,225,019-$121,958$711,171$29,525$681,646
December 31, 2023990$1,124,790$1,100,584$24,206$803,604$0$803,604
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$540,889
of which government grants
$27,062
Membership dues
$79,193
Program service revenue
$550,976
Investment income
-$70,910
Net rental income
$49,283
Net gain from sales of assets
-$76,000
Net income from sales of inventory
$32,823
Other revenue
$82,106

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$112,473
Other salaries and wages
$467,947
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$651,829
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$8,152
Occupancy
$103,266
Travel
$4,986
Depreciation
$24,571
Program services (functional)
$812,325
Management and general (functional)
$276,060
Fundraising (functional)
$136,634

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$803,604
Total assets, end of year
$711,171
Total liabilities, end of year
$29,525
Net assets, end of year
$681,646
Land, buildings and equipment
$595,766
Gross receipts
$1,252,741
Employees
22
Volunteers
100
Year formed
1988
State of legal domicile
CA

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Serafina PalandechExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$98,073$2,450
Steve MarkusDirector
Trustee or director
5$14,400$0
Len GoldfineTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
Mark StevensDirector
Trustee or director
3$0$0
Jamienne StudleyDirector
Trustee or director
3$0$0
Sally BakerPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
Sandi McCubbinVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
Andrea CaronDirector
Trustee or director
3$0$0
Linda Loveland ReidSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
John CooperDirector
Trustee or director
3$0$0
Omar FigueroaDirector
Trustee or director
3$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Serafina PalandechExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$58,333$2,450
Len GoldfineTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
Mark StevensDirector
Trustee or director
3$0$0
Sally BakerPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
Sandi McCubbinVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
Andrea CaronDirector
Trustee or director
3$0$0
Linda Loveland ReidSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
John CooperDirector
Trustee or director
3$0$0
Omar FigueroaDirector
Trustee or director
3$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
282 HIGH ST, SEBASTOPOL, CA 95472-4366
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Sally Baker, 282 S High St, Sebastopol, CA 95472
Signed the 990
Serafina Palandech, Executive Director
Phone
(707) 829-4797
Return prepared by
Carolyn A Mayes CPA

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 68-0168638 or by the name SEBASTOPOL CENTER FOR THE ARTS.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

Enriching Lives Through the Arts

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Visual Arts / Gallery ProgramSebastopol Center for the Arts curates year-round exhibitions that showcase regional, national, and international artists across a variety of media. Exhibits are juried or curated and reflect themes relevant to contemporary social, cultural, and environmental issues. The gallery is free and open to the public, providing equitable access to the visual arts for thousands of visitors annually. In 2024, SebArts presented eight exhibitions, including solo and group shows, themed juried exhibitions, and community-based installations. Accompanying programming included artist talks, panel discussions, and public receptions, fostering dialogue and connection through the arts.
    Expenses $392,989 · revenue $299,029
  • Education ProgramSebArts delivers a broad range of arts education programs designed to engagelearners across the lifespan. In 2024, the Education Program included after-schoolarts classes for youth, school partnerships, summer camps, adult workshops, andintergenerational arts events. Disciplines included painting, printmaking, fiber arts, mixed media, photography, and more. The program prioritizes accessibility through need-based scholarships, sliding scale tuition, and bilingual instruction when possible. More than 500 individuals participated in education programming, many of them from underserved communities within Sonoma County.
    Expenses $231,219 · revenue $103,351
  • Ceramics ProgramSebArts operates a robust community ceramics studio serving youth and adult artistsof all skill levels. The program provides access to professional-grade kilns, wheels, and tools in a communal studio setting. Classes, workshops, and independent studio hours are offered throughout the year. In 2024, over 300 participants engaged in ceramics programming, including beginners exploring creative expression andadvanced artists producing work for sale and exhibition. The studio also hosts visiting artist workshops, special raku firings, and public demonstrations during local arts events.
    Expenses $188,117 · revenue $148,596

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
68-0168638
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
1989
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$711,171
Income (IRS master file)
$1,252,741

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$1,103,061$1,225,019$711,171XML
990December 2023$1,124,790$1,100,584$803,604XML
990December 2022$694,478$761,554$787,631IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 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 68-0168638).

Questions about SEBASTOPOL CENTER FOR THE ARTS

What is the EIN of SEBASTOPOL CENTER FOR THE ARTS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SEBASTOPOL CENTER FOR THE ARTS is 68-0168638.
Is SEBASTOPOL CENTER FOR THE ARTS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1989.
Are donations to SEBASTOPOL CENTER FOR THE ARTS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SEBASTOPOL CENTER FOR THE 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 SEBASTOPOL CENTER FOR THE ARTS 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 SEBASTOPOL CENTER FOR THE ARTS 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 SEBASTOPOL CENTER FOR THE ARTS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Sally Baker.
Who are the officers and directors of SEBASTOPOL CENTER FOR THE ARTS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 11 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $98,073 (Serafina Palandech, Executive Dir.).
How much revenue does SEBASTOPOL CENTER FOR THE ARTS have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,103,061, expenses of $1,225,019 and total assets of $711,171 at year end.

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