Nonprofit · EIN 74-2816298
AMERICAN WOMEN ARTISTS
Tax-exempt · KNOXVILLE, TN 37950
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $464,067 | $308,242 | $155,825 | $422,953 | $9,396 | $413,557 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $279,926 | $263,769 | $16,157 | $262,776 | $5,044 | $257,732 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990-EZ | $142,959 | $183,686 | -$40,727 | $244,306 | $2,981 | $241,325 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $411,336
- Membership dues
- $116,357
- Program service revenue
- $52,381
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $350
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $36,900
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $75,590
- Other salaries and wages
- $23,837
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $108,100
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $10,822
- Occupancy
- $730
- Travel
- $9,273
- Program services (functional)
- $227,693
- Management and general (functional)
- $61,677
- Fundraising (functional)
- $18,872
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $262,776
- Total assets, end of year
- $422,953
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $9,396
- Net assets, end of year
- $413,557
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $410,189
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $3,368
- Gross receipts
- $464,067
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 15
- Year formed
- 1997
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAREN VERNON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR UNTIL 11/08/2024 Officer | 40 | $34,975 |
| JANET LEE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| LISA GLEIM | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| MIRIAM ESTEVE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| BARBARA MASON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| SALLY MAXWELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANGELA MIA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MAY KLISCH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JANN GILMORE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SANDY DELEHANTY | BOARD MEMBER UNTIL 12/24 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE DREWYER | BOARD MEMBER UNTIL 12/24 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANDREA BAILEY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AS OF 12/16/2024 Officer | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SANDRA HARRIS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR UNTIL 5/20/2024 Officer | 40 | $77,083 |
| SALLY MAXWELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $2,280 |
| KAREN VERNON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AS OF 05/20/2024 Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE DREWYER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| LISA GLEIM | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| MIRIAM ESTEVE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| BARBARA MASON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| SANDY DELEHANTY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| JANET LEE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JANN GILMORE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| OCEANA RAIN STEWART | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANGELA MIA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MAY KLISCH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARY ANN CHERRY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SANDRA HARRIS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE DREWYER | PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 |
| LISA GLEIM | VICE PRESIDENT | 3 | $0 |
| MIRIAM ESTEVE | TREASURER | 3 | $0 |
| BARBARA MASON | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 |
| SANDY DELEHANTY | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | $0 |
| JANET LEE | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| JANN GILMORE | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| MARY ANN CHERRY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| OCEANA RAIN STUART | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 53045, KNOXVILLE, TN 37950-3045
- Mailing address (990-N for 2013)
- PO BOX H, SAINT JO TX 76265
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MIRIAM ESTEVE, PO BOX 53045, KNOXVILLE, TN 37950
- Principal officer (990-N for 2013)
- DONNA HOWELL SICKLES, PO BOX H, SAINT JO TX 76265
- Signed the 990
- MIRIAM ESTEVE, TREASURER
- Phone
- (979) 216-1630
- Website
- www.americanwomenartists.org
- Return prepared by
- EASY OFFICE DBA JITASA
Mission
AMERICAN WOMEN ARTISTS (AWA) IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION QUALIFIED UNDER SECTION 501c3 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO THE INSPIRATION, CELEBRATION AND ENCOURAGEMENT OF WOMEN IN THE VISUAL FINE ARTS BY CREATING PROFESSIONAL EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITIES FOR ITS MEMBERS IN GALLERIES AND MUSEUMS AROUND THE COUNTRY, INCREASING PUBLIC AWARENESS OF WOMEN'S ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE VISUAL FINE ARTS, AND PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH WORKSHOPS, ARTIST DEMOS, AND THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE AND NEWSLETTER.
Program accomplishments
- NATIONAL MUSEUM EXHIBITION: DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR, AWA WORKED ON TWO MUSEUM EXHIBITIONS. THE LOVELAND MUSEUM EXHIBITION WAS HELD IN LOVELAND, CO SEPTEMBER THROUGH NOVEMBER 2024. THE NATIONAL SPORTING LIBRARY & MUSEUM IS BEING HELD OCTOBER 2025 THROUGH MARCH 2026. THESE JURIED MUSEUM EXHIBITIONS PROVIDE OUR MEMBERS WITH EXPOSURE AND PROMOTION OF THEIR WORK ON A NATIONAL SCALE AND IN A MUSEUM SETTING. THIS HELPS TO ELEVATE THE WORK OF ALL WOMEN ARTISTS IN THE FIELD AND INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF WOMEN'S ARTWORK EXHIBITED IN MUSEUMS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. ALL MEMBERS IN THE EXHIBITION ARE JURIED FOR AWARDS OF CASH AND DONATED MERCHANDISE, WHICH HELPS TO SUPPORT THEIR WORK IN THE FIELD OF VISUAL FINE ARTS. AWA SELF-PUBLISHES AN ANNUAL MUSEUM CATALOGUE, WHICH FURTHER PROMOTES THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION AND THE WORK OF ITS ARTISTS TO A BROADER AUDIENCE.Expenses $101,199 · grants $26,950 · revenue $30,939
- GENERAL PROGRAMS: DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, AWA WORKED ON TWO SYMPOSIUMS FOR WOMEN IN THE ARTS, ONE HELD IN SEPTEMBER 2024 AND ONE HELD IN OCTOBER 2025. THE SYMPOSIUMS INCLUDED A KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY AN INTERNATIONALLY KNOWN ARTIST AND A PANEL OF MASTER ARTISTS SHARING THEIR EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE. THESE SYMPOSIUMS OFFER WOMEN ARTISTS AN OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN FROM EACH OTHER AND FROM OTHER EXPERTS ABOUT TECHNICAL SKILLS AS WELL AS THE BUSINESS ASPECTS OF AN ART CAREER.Expenses $45,049 · revenue $5,400
- ONLINE JURIED SHOWS: AWA ORGANIZES AN ANNUAL ONLINE JURIED SHOW, WHICH FURTHER OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR MEMBER'S WORK TO BE SHOWN TO A NATIONAL AUDIENCE. THE ONLINE SHOW ALSO HAS A SET OF CASH AND MERCHANDISE AWARDS THAT ARE GIVEN OUT AFTER BEING JURIED.Expenses $25,600 · grants $9,950 · revenue $15,842
- OTHER PROGRAMSExpenses $55,845 · revenue $200
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 74-2816298
- 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
- 1998
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $422,953
- Income (IRS master file)
- $464,067
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $464,067 | $308,242 | $422,953 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $279,926 | $263,769 | $262,776 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2023 | $142,959 | $183,686 | $244,306 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $400,816 | $317,683 | $282,573 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2013 Officer: DONNA HOWELL SICKLES | December 31, 2013 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 74-2816298).
Questions about AMERICAN WOMEN ARTISTS
- What is the EIN of AMERICAN WOMEN ARTISTS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AMERICAN WOMEN ARTISTS is 74-2816298.
- Is AMERICAN WOMEN ARTISTS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1998.
- Are donations to AMERICAN WOMEN ARTISTS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does AMERICAN WOMEN ARTISTS 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 AMERICAN WOMEN ARTISTS 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 AMERICAN WOMEN ARTISTS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of AMERICAN WOMEN ARTISTS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MIRIAM ESTEVE.
- Who are the officers and directors of AMERICAN WOMEN ARTISTS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $34,975 (KAREN VERNON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR UNTIL 11/08/2024).
- How much revenue does AMERICAN WOMEN ARTISTS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $464,067, expenses of $308,242 and total assets of $422,953 at year end.
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