Nonprofit · EIN 81-3479927
GALVESTONS HISTORIC DOWNTOWN CULTURAL ARTS DISTRICT
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · GALVESTON, TX 77550
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $88,578 | $55,926 | $32,652 | $98,055 | – | $98,055 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $71,119 | $5,716 | $65,403 | $65,403 | – | $65,403 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $92,020
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$3,649
- Other revenue
- $207
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $10,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $10,000
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $2,825
- Printing, publications and postage
- $443
- Other expenses
- $42,658
- Program services (functional)
- $34,494
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $65,403
- Total assets, end of year
- $98,055
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $98,055
- Cash, savings and investments
- $98,055
- Gross receipts
- $99,339
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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SARAH PIEL | President | 20 | $10,000 |
| TREY CLICK | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| MARIE ELENA CORTES | Director | 1 | $0 |
| LAUREN EDDY | Director | 1 | $0 |
| JOAN FINN | Director | 1 | $0 |
| CANDY HATTINGH | Director | 1 | $0 |
| MEGAN HJORTH | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| HOLLY HOPKINS RICHARDSON | Director | 1 | $0 |
| TONITA TOUCHSTONE | Director | 1 | $0 |
| WILL WRIGHT | Vice President | 1 | $0 |
| MAUREEN PATTON | Director | 1 | $0 |
| MIKE DEAN | Director | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SARAH PIEL | President | 20 | $0 |
| TREY CLICK | Director | 1 | $0 |
| MARIE ELENA CORTES | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| LAUREN EDDY | Director | 1 | $0 |
| JOAN FINN | Director | 1 | $0 |
| CANDY HATTINGH | Director | 1 | $0 |
| MEGAN HJORTH | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| HOLLY HOPKINS RICHARDSON | Director | 1 | $0 |
| TONITA TOUCHSTONE | Director | 1 | $0 |
| WILL WRIGHT | Vice President | 1 | $0 |
| MAUREEN PATTON | Director | 1 | $0 |
| MIKE DEAN | Director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2020 POST OFFICE ST, GALVESTON, TX 77550-2022
- In care of
- % SARAH E PIEL
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- 2020 Postoffice Street, Galveston TX 77550
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- Sarah Piel, 2020 Postoffice Street, Galveston TX 77550
- Signed the 990-EZ
- SARAH PIEL, Executive Dir.
- Phone
- (409) 457-9780
- Return prepared by
- KATHERINE OVERBECK MAXWELL CPA PLLC
Mission
To support the Galveston arts community - performance, visual, culinary, and literary artists - by fostering connections, inspiring collaborations, and equipping creatives with the essential tools and resources to bring their visions to life.
Program accomplishments
- THIS YEAR THE ORGANIZATION WAS IN THE INTIAL STAGES OF OPERATING AND WAS SEEKING FUNDING TO CREATE THE INFRASTRUCTURE TO OPERATE.Expenses $34,494
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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-3479927
- 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
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $98,055
- Income (IRS master file)
- $99,339
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2019
- Posted by the IRS
- August 12, 2019
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2019
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | August 2025 | $88,578 | $55,926 | $98,055 | XML |
| 990-EZ | August 2024 | $71,119 | $5,716 | $65,403 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Sarah Piel | August 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: Becky Rae Major | December 31, 2018 | ≤ $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 81-3479927).
Questions about GALVESTONS HISTORIC DOWNTOWN CULTURAL ARTS DISTRICT
- What is the EIN of GALVESTONS HISTORIC DOWNTOWN CULTURAL ARTS DISTRICT?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GALVESTONS HISTORIC DOWNTOWN CULTURAL ARTS DISTRICT is 81-3479927.
- Is GALVESTONS HISTORIC DOWNTOWN CULTURAL ARTS DISTRICT tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2019 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2019.
- Are donations to GALVESTONS HISTORIC DOWNTOWN CULTURAL ARTS DISTRICT tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GALVESTONS HISTORIC DOWNTOWN CULTURAL ARTS DISTRICT 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 GALVESTONS HISTORIC DOWNTOWN CULTURAL ARTS DISTRICT due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did GALVESTONS HISTORIC DOWNTOWN CULTURAL ARTS DISTRICT last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of GALVESTONS HISTORIC DOWNTOWN CULTURAL ARTS DISTRICT?
- The 990-N for 2022 names Sarah Piel.
- Who are the officers and directors of GALVESTONS HISTORIC DOWNTOWN CULTURAL ARTS DISTRICT?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $10,000 (SARAH PIEL, President).
- How much revenue does GALVESTONS HISTORIC DOWNTOWN CULTURAL ARTS DISTRICT have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $88,578, expenses of $55,926 and total assets of $98,055 at year end.
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