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Nonprofit · EIN 82-2902239

ZEPHYRUS ARTS INSTITUTE

Tax-exempt · TULSA, OK 74135

Financials

$171K$164K2023$266K$252K2023$363K$296K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ZEPHYRUS ARTS INSTITUTE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$363,091$295,759$67,332$139,370$0$139,370
September 30, 2024990$266,074$252,354$13,720$72,053$0$72,053
September 30, 2023990$170,909$163,598$7,311$73,306$14,988$58,318
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$55,237
Program service revenue
$305,273
Investment income
$0
Net income from sales of inventory
$2,581
Other revenue
$2,581

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Program services (functional)
$294,695
Management and general (functional)
$1,064

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$72,053
Total assets, end of year
$139,370
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$139,370
Net assets without donor restrictions
$139,370
Gross receipts
$370,155
Employees
0
Volunteers
35
Year formed
2017
State of legal domicile
OK

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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MATTHEW SUMNERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director
32$21,812
AARON MORTONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
9$0
DAN POTTERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JEFFREY FRABLETREASURER
Trustee or director
1$0
JO MORTONSECRETARY
Trustee or director
4$0
MICHAEL CLARKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
24$0
JEREMY PARKERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0
JEREMY STEVENSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
6$0
DAVID LAWRENCEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MATTHEW SUMNERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director
32$0
AARON MORTONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
9$0
DAN POTTERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JEFFREY FRABLETREASURER
Trustee or director
1$0
JO MORTONSECRETARY
Trustee or director
4$0
MICHAEL CLARKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
24$0
JEREMY PARKERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0
JEREMY STEVENSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
6$0
DAVID LAWRENCEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MATTHEW SUMNERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director
15$0
AARON MORTONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
15$0
DAN POTTERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JEFFREY FRABLETREASURER
Trustee or director
1$0
JO MORTONSECRETARY
Trustee or director
1$0
MICHAEL CLARKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
15$0
JEREMY PARKERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
JEREMY STEVENSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
6$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
4860 S YALE AVE, TULSA, OK 74135-7007
In care of
% JO MORTON
Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
3333 S Harvard Ste D, Tulsa OK 74135
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
MATTHEW SUMNER, 4860 SOUTH YALE AVE, TULSA, OK 74135
Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
Matthew Sumner, 3333 S Harvard Ste D, Tulsa OK 74135
Signed the 990
JEFFREY A FRABLE, TREASURER
Phone
(918) 491-4036

Mission

TO FOSTER OPPORTUNITIES THAT ARE LIFE-CHANGING AND DRIVE EACH MEMBER TO DISCOVER THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL AS ARTISTS, PERFORMERS AND INDIVIDUALS IN AN ENVIRONMENT OF RESPECT AND SELF-DISCIPLINE.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • ZEPHYRUS DRUM & BUGLE CORPS FOSTERS A SENSE OF UNITY, DISCIPLINE, AND PRIDE AMONGST ITS MEMBERS. PARTICIPANTS EXPERIENCE LIFE-CHANGING MUSIC AND VISUAL OPPORTUNITIES AND PARTICIPANTS DEVELOP VALUABLE LIFE SKILLS SUCH AS TEAMWORK, DEDICATION, AND TIME MANAGEMENT. DRUM CORPS ENGAGES PARTICIPANTS IN CULTURAL AND ARTISTIC EXPRESSION THAT ENRICHES THE COMMUNITY LANDSCAPE. OPERATIONS SUPPORT LOCAL ECONOMIES AND PROVIDE HIGH-CALIBER PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES THAT MAY UNAVAILABLE FOR MANY LOCAL PARTICIPANTS. OVERALL, ZEPHYRUS DRUM & BUGLE CORPS ACTS AS A POWERFUL CATALYST FOR PERSONAL GROWTH, COMMUNITY COHESION, AND CULTURAL ENRICHMENT.
    Expenses $183,380 · revenue $213,593
  • ZEPHYRUS INDEPENDENT WINTER GUARD HOLD SIGNIFICANT IMPORTANCE AS IT PROVIDES PARTICIPANTS WITH A CREATIVE OUTLET TO EXPRESS THEMSELVES THROUGH CHOREOGRAPHED PERFORMANCES INVOLVING DANCE, FLAGS, RIFLES, AND SABERS. THIS PROGRAM INSTILLS DISCIPLINE, TEAMWORK, AND SELF-CONFIDENCE IN PARTICIPANTS, NURTURING LIFE SKILLS. COMPETITIONS AND PERFORMANCES SHOWCASE THE TALENTS OF PERFORMERS AND ENTERTAINS AND INSPIRES AUDIENCES, ENRICHING THE CULTURAL FABRIC OF THE COMMUNITY. ZIWG OFFERS A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR PERSONAL GROWTH, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION. ZIWG PROMOTES ARTISTIC DEVELOPMENT AND TEAMWORK WHILE PLAYING A VITAL ROLE IN INDIVIDUAL LIVES AND COMMUNITY SPIRIT.
    Expenses $89,503 · revenue $91,680
  • EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GRANT
    Expenses $21,812

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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 16, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
82-2902239
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
2019
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$139,370
Income (IRS master file)
$370,155

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$363,091$295,759$139,370XML
990September 2024$266,074$252,354$72,053XML
990September 2023$170,909$163,598$73,306XML
990December 2022$131,948$109,507$51,006IRS
990-N for 2021
Officer: Matthew Sumner
December 31, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Matthew Sumner
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: JEFF FRABLE
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 82-2902239).

Questions about ZEPHYRUS ARTS INSTITUTE

What is the EIN of ZEPHYRUS ARTS INSTITUTE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ZEPHYRUS ARTS INSTITUTE is 82-2902239.
Is ZEPHYRUS ARTS INSTITUTE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
Are donations to ZEPHYRUS ARTS INSTITUTE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ZEPHYRUS ARTS INSTITUTE 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 ZEPHYRUS ARTS INSTITUTE due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did ZEPHYRUS ARTS INSTITUTE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of ZEPHYRUS ARTS INSTITUTE?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names MATTHEW SUMNER.
Who are the officers and directors of ZEPHYRUS ARTS INSTITUTE?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $21,812 (MATTHEW SUMNER, PRESIDENT).
How much revenue does ZEPHYRUS ARTS INSTITUTE have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $363,091, expenses of $295,759 and total assets of $139,370 at year end.

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