Nonprofit · EIN 82-3747637
THE WALTER HIVE
Tax-exempt · SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85251
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $353,598 | $469,115 | -$115,517 | $44,872 | $3,087 | $41,785 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $369,320 | $390,447 | -$21,127 | $156,447 | $1,309 | $155,138 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $123,495 | $254,402 | -$130,907 | $174,872 | $2,124 | $172,748 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $307,109
- of which government grants
- $18,550
- Program service revenue
- $41,085
- Investment income
- $4,496
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $3,109
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$13,806
- Net income from gaming
- $2,075
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $12,639
- Other revenue
- $908
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $83,453
- Other salaries and wages
- $172,558
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $338,211
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $7,830
- Accounting fees
- $2,350
- Occupancy
- $30,300
- Depreciation
- $1,517
- Program services (functional)
- $349,523
- Management and general (functional)
- $95,205
- Fundraising (functional)
- $24,387
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $156,447
- Total assets, end of year
- $44,872
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,087
- Net assets, end of year
- $41,785
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $6,828
- Publicly traded securities
- $9,926
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $41,785
- Gross receipts
- $465,307
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 224
- Year formed
- 2017
- State of legal domicile
- AZ
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIANNE HAWS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $80,000 | $3,453 |
| KIRK B STRAWN MD | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANITA LANG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CLAIRE AGNEW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DARREN JEFFERY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID EDWARDS MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSE BECK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SETH PHILBIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIANE HAWS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $80,000 | $3,098 |
| KIRK B STRAWN | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANITA LANG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DARREN JEFFERY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSE BECK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE EDWARDS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SETH PHILBIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIANE HAWS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $72,692 | $3,098 |
| KIRK B STRAWN | CHAIR FROM 10/2023 Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSIE BECK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANITA LANG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DARREN JEFFRIES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE EDWARDS MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SETH PHILBIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER ERICKSON | TREASURER THRU 12/2023 Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY STRAWN | CHAIR THRU 10/2023 Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 6425 E THOMAS RD, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85251-6079
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- KIRK STRAWN MD, 6425 E THOMAS RD, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85251
- Signed the 990
- DIANNE HAWS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (602) 456-9482
- Website
- THEWALTERHIVE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- SECHLER MORGAN CPAS PLLC
Mission
THE WALTER HIVES MISSION IS TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS THROUGH THE CREATIVE PROCESS - USING ARTS, FABRICATION, AND HANDS-ON LEARNING TO PROMOTE WELLNESS, CONFIDENCE, AND WORKFORCE READINESS.
Program accomplishments
- IN 2025, THE WALTER HIVE CONTINUED ITS STRATEGIC GROWTH WHILE FURTHER REFINING ITS MISSION AND PROGRAMMING FOCUS AROUND MENTORSHIP, WORKFORCE READINESS, AND CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR AT-RISK AND UNDERSERVED YOUTH. WHILE THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUES TO SERVE PARTICIPANTS OF ALL AGES, PROGRAMMING EFFORTS INCREASINGLY EMPHASIZED SUSTAINED ENGAGEMENT, SKILL-BUILDING, AND PATHWAYS FOR PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH THROUGH THE ARTS. DURING THE YEAR, THE WALTER HIVE FACILITATED 204 WORKSHOPS AND PROGRAMS, REPRESENTING A NEARLY 30 INCREASE OVER 2024. THESE PROGRAMS RESULTED IN 3,728 PARTICIPANT ENCOUNTERS ACROSS FINE ARTS, FABRICATION ARTS, AND PHOTOGRAPHY PROGRAMMING. WORKSHOPS EMPHASIZED HANDS-ON LEARNING, COLLABORATION, PROBLEM-SOLVING, COMMUNICATION, AND CREATIVE CONFIDENCE THROUGH EXPERIENCES INCLUDING WELDING, WOODWORKING, CERAMICS, PHOTOGRAPHY, AND MIXED MEDIA ARTS.Expenses $349,523 · revenue $53,724
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 82-3747637
- 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
- 2019
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A25)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $44,872
- Income (IRS master file)
- $465,307
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $353,598 | $469,115 | $44,872 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $369,320 | $390,447 | $156,447 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $123,495 | $254,402 | $174,872 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $155,901 | $345,863 | $284,204 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 82-3747637).
Questions about THE WALTER HIVE
- What is the EIN of THE WALTER HIVE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE WALTER HIVE is 82-3747637.
- Is THE WALTER HIVE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
- Are donations to THE WALTER HIVE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE WALTER HIVE 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 THE WALTER HIVE 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 THE WALTER HIVE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THE WALTER HIVE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names KIRK STRAWN MD.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE WALTER HIVE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $80,000 (DIANNE HAWS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does THE WALTER HIVE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $353,598, expenses of $469,115 and total assets of $44,872 at year end.
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