Nonprofit · EIN 81-2964248
PERFORMING ARTS INITIATIVE
Tax-exempt · HOOD RIVER, OR 97031
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $0 | $4,468 | -$4,468 | $33,413 | – | $33,413 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $3,929 | $3,884 | $45 | $37,881 | – | $37,881 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $795
- Printing, publications and postage
- $182
- Other expenses
- $3,491
- Program services (functional)
- $4,468
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $37,881
- Total assets, end of year
- $33,413
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $33,413
- Cash, savings and investments
- $33,413
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID SLIWA | President | 3 | $0 |
| JOHN HARDHAM | Vice President | 2 | $0 |
| CARRIE BENSON | Secretary | 3 | $0 |
| TRACY BURTON ERICSON | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| KEN APLAND | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| ROBIN MCCONNELL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISSY REITZ | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| GLEN RILEY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| EMILY VAWTER | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | $0 |
| DUNCAN WALKER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID SLIWA | President | 3 | $0 |
| JOHN HARDHAM | Vice President | 2 | $0 |
| CARRIE BENSON | Secretary | 3 | $0 |
| TRACY BURTON ERICSON | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| KEN APLAND | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| ROBIN MCCONNELL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISSY REITZ | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| GLEN RILEY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| EMILY VAWTER | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | $0 |
| DUNCAN WALKER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 124, HOOD RIVER, OR 97031-0005
- Mailing address (990-N for 2016)
- 415 Sieverkropp Drive, HOOD RIVER OR 97031
- Principal officer (990-N for 2016)
- Mark Steighner, 5590 Trout Creek Ridge Road, Parkdale OR 97041
- Signed the 990-EZ
- TRACY BURTON ERICSON, Treasurer
- Phone
- (503) 869-5645
- Website
- www.gorgeperformingarts.org
- Return prepared by
- Hemlock Tax Inc
Mission
The mission of the Performing Arts Initiative (PAI) is to lead the development of a muli-use facility that will be a destination for outstanding performing arts in the gorge.
Program accomplishments
- Board decided to move forward with researching performing arts locations.Board formed a site selection committee to proceed with researching locationsExpenses $4,468
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-2964248
- 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
- 2017
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $33,413
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $29,084 | $4,377 | $37,836 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2016 Officer: Mark Steighner | December 31, 2016 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.
Questions about PERFORMING ARTS INITIATIVE
- What is the EIN of PERFORMING ARTS INITIATIVE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PERFORMING ARTS INITIATIVE is 81-2964248.
- Is PERFORMING ARTS INITIATIVE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
- Are donations to PERFORMING ARTS INITIATIVE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PERFORMING ARTS INITIATIVE file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of PERFORMING ARTS INITIATIVE due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did PERFORMING ARTS INITIATIVE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of PERFORMING ARTS INITIATIVE?
- The 990-N for 2016 names Mark Steighner.
- Who are the officers and directors of PERFORMING ARTS INITIATIVE?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does PERFORMING ARTS INITIATIVE have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $0, expenses of $4,468 and total assets of $33,413 at year end.
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