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Nonprofit · EIN 77-0450542

VENTURA COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL

Tax-exempt · VENTURA, CA 93003

Financials

$473K$380K2023
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of VENTURA COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2023990$473,310$380,142$93,168$265,056$0$265,056
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$305,850
of which government grants
$305,850
Program service revenue
$167,414
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$46

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$27,750
Other salaries and wages
$158,456
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$171,006
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$925
Travel
$1,344
Depreciation
$380
Program services (functional)
$320,409
Management and general (functional)
$59,733

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$169,434
Total assets, end of year
$265,056
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$265,056
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,379
Gross receipts
$473,310
Employees
3
Volunteers
1
Year formed
1992
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, 2023, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Michelle Marquis DumasExecutive DirectorOperations
Highest-paid employee
40$79,990
Jen SwainGeneral Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Michael FosterSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Stephen HarperTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Maria DurantPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Melvin VinesGeneral Member
Former
0$0
Karen HoffbergSecretary
Former
0$0
Martha JimenezGeneral Member
Former
0$0
Angelina LeanosGeneral Member
Former
0$0
Gabriel CardenasGeneral Member
Former
0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
646 COUNTY SQUARE DR STE 154, VENTURA, CA 93003-0436
In care of
% MARGARET TRAVERS
Signed the 990
Maria Durant, President
Return prepared by
Burkes Business Services

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 77-0450542 or by the name VENTURA COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL.

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

Mission

The organization advances the arts in Ventura County providing arts education in schools, and opportunities in schools, other creative settings, advocating for local artists, arts organizations,partnerships among artists, supporters, business,foundations and county organizations.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2023

Program accomplishments

  • The organizations collaborated with the Central Coast Creative Corps (CCCC) by providing administrative support to the CCCCs community based organizations across Montery, Santa Cruz, San Benito, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura counties.
    Expenses $125,936
  • The organizations Artists in the Classroom program is the only multi-disciplinary arts teaching residency program available to every K-8 school in Ventura County, offfering eight-week residencies in dance, music, poetry, visual and performing arts taught by professional artist educators. Instructors tailor the program to appropriate grade levels and with multi-cultural and historical awareness, helping students gain an understanding of their own and other cultures, past and present
    Expenses $112,553
  • The organizations Arts & Youth Justice Program employs teaching artists to provide literary and arts instruction in the countys juvenile hall, at Providence School, Ventura Countys year-round school managed by the Probation Department, in the state-run youth facility, at several Evening Reporting Centers and at residential treatment programs serving system-engaged youth
    Expenses $65,330
  • The Atrium Gallery located in the Ventura County Government Center Hall of Administration, is managed by Ventura County Arts Council to provide a wide array of visual arts from diverse artists for the commnitys enjoyment and education, while coexisting within an active public workspace. Juried competitive shows are held throughout the year, including an annual county employee/retiree show co-sponsored by the National Arts Program. Fors most shows, any artist may enter their work for jurying for free. Prizes are awarded
    Expenses $16,590

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, 2025Not on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
77-0450542
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
1997
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$265,056
Income (IRS master file)
$473,310

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2023$473,310$380,142$265,056XML
990December 2022$340,113$421,030$169,434IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2015–––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 77-0450542).

Questions about VENTURA COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL

What is the EIN of VENTURA COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL?
The employer identification number (EIN) of VENTURA COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL is 77-0450542.
Is VENTURA COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1997.
Are donations to VENTURA COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does VENTURA COUNTY 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 VENTURA COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL 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 VENTURA COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2023.
Who are the officers and directors of VENTURA COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $79,990 (Michelle Marquis Dumas, Executive DirectorOperations).
How much revenue does VENTURA COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023 it reported revenue of $473,310, expenses of $380,142 and total assets of $265,056 at year end.

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