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Nonprofit · EIN 81-5241031

CLAY CENTER OF NEW ORLEANS

Tax-exempt · NEW ORLEANS, LA 70125

Financials

$96K$109K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CLAY CENTER OF NEW ORLEANS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990-EZ$96,045$109,415-$13,370$7,623$53,067-$45,444
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$7,262
Program service revenue
$80,418
Net income from sales of inventory
$6,077
Other revenue
$2,288

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$33,316
Occupancy
$49,327
Printing, publications and postage
$1,910
Other expenses
$24,862
Program services (functional)
$16,756

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$6,454
Total assets, end of year
$7,623
Total liabilities, end of year
$53,067
Net assets, end of year
-$45,444
Cash, savings and investments
$7,366
Gross receipts
$105,689

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Michelle SwaffordBoard President20$0
Tracey BellinaBoard Vice President2$0
Beth HanningBoard Secretary Treasurer1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1001 S BROAD ST UNIT 116, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70125-1423
In care of
% MICHELLE SWAFFORD
Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
1001 S Broad St, NEW ORLEANS LA 70125
Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
Michelle Swafford, 2960 William Tell St, Slidell LA 70458
Signed the 990-EZ
Michelle Swafford, Board President

Mission

The Clay Center of New Orleans is a nonprofit organization that serves to grow support and elevate ceramic art and artists by bringing high-quality ceramic art exhibitions education outreach and professional opportunities to the city of New Orleans. Our vision is to expand access to professional-quality ceramic art education exhibitions and opportunities to the community of New Orleans and to provide local artists with the ceramic supplies facilities and workspace they need to develop their careers.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Studio Programs: We offer classes workshops low-cost kiln firing service open studio and studio space for rent. Since opening our first studio in 2022 weve developed a thriving community of students and members of varied ages and backgrounds offered a wider range of ceramics classes and workshops for all levels of learners and hosted workshops by nationally-recognized visiting artists. in 2024 we offered 15.6% more educational offerings than in 2023. In 2024 we opened a dedicated members studio space and created semi-private studio spaces for resident artists.We continue to lower the barriers to entry into the ceramics world by offering affordable pricing and subsidized opportunities as part of our Community Education program. We offer low-cost kiln firing services to the general public a Studio Monitor program that reduces the cost of studio time low-cost studio access to more than 30 local artists per month and free recycled clay for all of our students. By constantly working to identify and remove barriers weve developed a diverse and supportive studio community that is representative of the city as a whole.
    Expenses $14,005
  • The Exhibitions Program currently offers 6 exhibitions of contemporary ceramic artwork per year. Our gallery space is located in the ArtEgg Studios building in the heart of New Orleans and is the only gallery in New Orleans to exclusively show contemporary ceramic artwork. In-person exposure to exciting and innovative ceramic work being produced around the country serves to inspire our local ceramic artists and to connect our ceramics community to the vibrant national ceramics community. More exhibition opportunities in the Southeast expand opportunities for ceramic artists locally and nationally by providing new audiences for their work.
    Expenses $2,751

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

File the 2025 990-EZ for CLAY CENTER OF NEW ORLEANS

Due May 15, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
81-5241031
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 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$7,623
Income (IRS master file)
$105,689

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2024$96,045$109,415$7,623IRS
990-N for 2023
Officer: Michelle Swafford
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: Michelle Swafford
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Michelle Swafford
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Michelle Swafford
December 31, 2019≤ $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 81-5241031).

Questions about CLAY CENTER OF NEW ORLEANS

What is the EIN of CLAY CENTER OF NEW ORLEANS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CLAY CENTER OF NEW ORLEANS is 81-5241031.
Is CLAY CENTER OF NEW ORLEANS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
Are donations to CLAY CENTER OF NEW ORLEANS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CLAY CENTER OF NEW ORLEANS 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 CLAY CENTER OF NEW ORLEANS 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 CLAY CENTER OF NEW ORLEANS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of CLAY CENTER OF NEW ORLEANS?
The 990-N for 2023 names Michelle Swafford.
Who are the officers and directors of CLAY CENTER OF NEW ORLEANS?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does CLAY CENTER OF NEW ORLEANS have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $96,045, expenses of $109,415 and total assets of $7,623 at year end.

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