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Nonprofit · EIN 81-4423317

L A RIVER PUBLIC ART PROJECT

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · MALIBU, CA 90265

Financials

$185K$162K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of L A RIVER PUBLIC ART PROJECT by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$184,806$162,254$22,552$103,302$862$102,440
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$182,509
Program service revenue
$2,297

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$18,694
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$89,451
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$51,092
Printing, publications and postage
$70
Other expenses
$21,641
Program services (functional)
$59,885

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$83,907
Total assets, end of year
$103,302
Total liabilities, end of year
$862
Net assets, end of year
$102,440
Cash, savings and investments
$103,302
Gross receipts
$184,806

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Maria MejiaExecutive Dir.10$18,694
Elaine Renee-WeissmanPresident5$0
Esther MarguliesTreasurer5$0
Le NguyenBoard Member2$0
Damian PossidenteBoard Member0.5$0
Karlo MarceloBoard Member0.5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
6624 DUME DR, MALIBU, CA 90265-4221
In care of
% EKAUBE REBE-WEISSMAN
Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
4644 South Huntington Drive, Los Angeles CA 90032
Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
Jenna Didier, 4644 South Huntington Drive, Los Angeles CA 90032
Signed the 990-EZ
Esther Margulies, Treasurer
Phone
(323) 923-4341
Return prepared by
HARMON BURSTYN CPA

Mission

Our organization provides public arts and culture programming and advocacy along the 51 mile length of the Los Angeles River. We provide cultural programming and education in community focused events with artists. Mission: We reimagine the LA River as a dynamic and vibrant landscape. Through innovative art installations and programs, we connect communities with the river, sparking dialogue, igniting creativity, and transforming the river into a shared public space.Vision: The LA River is a beloved public place where art enhances the quality of life for all. The river is a powerful force that shapes our past, present, and future, inspiring our shared cultures.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • River Sessions: Ongoing creative site visits led by artists and indigenous culture bearers at different locations along the LA River. Program Services Description 2025 During 2025, LA River Arts carried out its exempt purpose primarily through its River Sessions public programming series. River Sessions advances the organizations charitable mission to expand equitable access to arts and cultural programming along the Los Angeles River and to activate underutilized public spaces through site-responsive creative work. During the year, the organization: Produced 7 public River Sessions events Activated 6 river-adjacent locations across Los Angeles and Maywood Engaged approximately 160 participants Presented or commissioned 10 artists and collaborators Partnered with community-based organizations including BiciCrfono, LA Poet Society, MRCA, FoLAR, Forager Crafts, Metabolic Studio, and Shatto Gallery Programming included poetry rides, cultural heritage activations, artist-led workshops and discussions, LGBTQ+ performance and storytelling events, public exhibitions, and preservation/access tours. All events were free and open to the public. These activities furthered the organizations exempt purpose by integrating contemporary art, environmental awareness, and community engagement in public spaces along the Los Angeles River.
    Expenses $59,885

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, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2026 990-EZ for L A RIVER PUBLIC ART PROJECT

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
81-4423317
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
2020
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$103,302
Income (IRS master file)
$184,806

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

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2024–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$165,958$94,496$91,341IRS
990-N for 2022
Officer: Jenna Didier
December 31, 2022≤ $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 L A RIVER PUBLIC ART PROJECT

What is the EIN of L A RIVER PUBLIC ART PROJECT?
The employer identification number (EIN) of L A RIVER PUBLIC ART PROJECT is 81-4423317.
Is L A RIVER PUBLIC ART PROJECT tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2019 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2019.
Are donations to L A RIVER PUBLIC ART PROJECT tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does L A RIVER PUBLIC ART PROJECT 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 L A RIVER PUBLIC ART PROJECT 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 L A RIVER PUBLIC ART PROJECT 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 L A RIVER PUBLIC ART PROJECT?
The 990-N for 2022 names Jenna Didier.
Who are the officers and directors of L A RIVER PUBLIC ART PROJECT?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $18,694 (Maria Mejia, Executive Dir.).
How much revenue does L A RIVER PUBLIC ART PROJECT have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $184,806, expenses of $162,254 and total assets of $103,302 at year end.

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