Nonprofit · EIN 81-4628087
CORNELIUS ARTS COMMUNITY CENTER INC
Tax-exempt · CORNELIUS, NC 28031
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $3,492,245 | $3,794,752 | -$302,507 | $26,183,983 | $877,402 | $25,306,581 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $212,448 | $459,802 | -$247,354 | $25,602,651 | $429,125 | $25,173,526 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $3,417,708 | $3,034,505 | $383,203 | $25,660,586 | $239,813 | $25,420,773 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $3,033,554 | $2,157,682 | $875,872 | $25,160,049 | $122,471 | $25,037,578 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,631,489
- of which government grants
- $479,250
- Program service revenue
- $1,673,411
- Investment income
- $163,944
- Net income from fundraising events
- $22,401
- Other revenue
- $23,401
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $173,809
- Other salaries and wages
- $923,905
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,257,414
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $76,000
- Occupancy
- $384,621
- Travel
- $39,052
- Depreciation
- $727,679
- Program services (functional)
- $2,790,826
- Management and general (functional)
- $618,370
- Fundraising (functional)
- $385,556
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $25,602,651
- Total assets, end of year
- $26,183,983
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $877,402
- Net assets, end of year
- $25,306,581
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $22,195,993
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $22,210,757
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $3,095,824
- Gross receipts
- $3,509,444
- Employees
- 29
- Volunteers
- 118
- Year formed
- 2016
- State of legal domicile
- NC
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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Dionne | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $166,918 | $6,891 |
| Jean Bock | President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Zachary Toof | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Douglas Marion | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Susan Irvin | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Adrienne Waddey | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Paul Newton | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AK Matheson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Joshua Dobi | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Bill Morgan | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Tara Jaketic | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Dale Gillmore | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Tracey Stehle | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ryan Lefebvre | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Caroline Mullan | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
7 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Dellinger | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Susan Wolff | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Lisa Estes | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Mark Miller | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Donna Moffett | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Melody Harris | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Donna Johnson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL NEWTON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| JEAN BOCK | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| DOUGLAS MARION | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA BUSH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| GREG WESSLING | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PAT BECHDOL | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KATE GAITHER | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CAROLINE MULLAN | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOSHUA DOBI | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BILL MORGAN | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SUSAN IRVIN | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DALE GILLMORE | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ZACHARY TOOF | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TARA JAKETIC | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| AK MATHESON | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TRACEY STEHLE | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RYAN LEFEBVRE | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JUSTIN DIONNE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JUSTIN DIONNE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $191,764 | $6,230 |
| PAUL NEWTON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JEAN BOCK | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUGLAS MARION | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA BUSH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG WESSLING | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PAT BECHDOL | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE GAITHER | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLINE MULLAN | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSHUA DOBI | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL MORGAN | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN IRVIN | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DALE GILLMORE | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ZACHARY TOOF | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TARA JAKETIC | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AK MATHESON | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACEY STEHLE | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN LEFEBVRE | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JUSTIN DIONNE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $119,542 |
| GREG WESSLING | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| PAT BECHDOL | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| TROY STAFFORD | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA BUSH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| KATE GAITHER | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BILL WARD | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| STEVE BRUMM | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CAROLINE MULLAN | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PAUL NEWTON | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| GINGER GRIFFIN | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DONNA JOHNSON | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOSHUA DOBI | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BILL MORGAN | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LAURA ENGEL | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SUSAN IRVIN | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DALE GILMORE | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ZACHARY TOOF | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TARA JAKETIC | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JEAN BOCK | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 21348 CATAWBA AVE, CORNELIUS, NC 28031-8505
- In care of
- % TROY J STAFFORD
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Justin Dionne, 21348 Catawba Ave, Cornelius, NC 28031
- Signed the 990
- Justin Dionne, Executive Dir.
- Phone
- (980) 689-3101
- Website
- www.cainarts.org
- Return prepared by
- Foard and Company PA
Mission
Cain Center For the Arts' mission is to provide exceptional visual arts, performing arts, and social experiences to the Lake Norman region.
Program accomplishments
- During fiscal year 2025, Cain Center for the Arts curated 67 productions and hosted 39 performances for other organizations. More than 30,330 patrons attended these shows.10 exhibits were held showcasing 249 local and regional artists of all ages. Cain Centers Education Department oversaw 118 classes, camps, and workshops serving approximately 1,048 students in various disciplines such as ceramics, drawing, painting, sewing, and mixed media.With the support of donors, the community impact fund provided more than 260 affordable tickets, 66 summer camp scholarships, and 22 year-long music lessons. In collaboration with five community partners, Cain Center for the Arts participated in 3 "Arts in Community and 3 "Arts in Schools" programs.Expenses $2,790,826 · revenue $1,673,411
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 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-4628087
- 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
- 2017
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $26,183,983
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,509,444
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $3,492,245 | $3,794,752 | $26,183,983 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $212,448 | $459,802 | $25,602,651 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $3,417,708 | $3,034,505 | $25,660,586 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $3,033,554 | $2,157,682 | $25,160,049 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $7,473,472 | $779,726 | $26,645,702 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | 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 81-4628087).
Questions about CORNELIUS ARTS COMMUNITY CENTER INC
- What is the EIN of CORNELIUS ARTS COMMUNITY CENTER INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CORNELIUS ARTS COMMUNITY CENTER INC is 81-4628087.
- Is CORNELIUS ARTS COMMUNITY CENTER INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
- Are donations to CORNELIUS ARTS COMMUNITY CENTER INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CORNELIUS ARTS COMMUNITY CENTER INC 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 CORNELIUS ARTS COMMUNITY CENTER INC 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 CORNELIUS ARTS COMMUNITY CENTER INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CORNELIUS ARTS COMMUNITY CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names Justin Dionne.
- Who are the officers and directors of CORNELIUS ARTS COMMUNITY CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 22 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $166,918 (Justin Dionne, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does CORNELIUS ARTS COMMUNITY CENTER INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,492,245, expenses of $3,794,752 and total assets of $26,183,983 at year end.
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