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Nonprofit · EIN 83-0324850

ADVOCACY FOR VISUAL ARTS

Tax-exempt · GILLETTE, WY 82717

Financials

$269K$185K2023$218K$180K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ADVOCACY FOR VISUAL ARTS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$217,809$179,726$38,083$2,561,065$2,435$2,558,630
December 31, 2023990$268,504$184,645$83,859$2,455,115$4,027$2,451,088
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$48,542
of which government grants
$12,078
Membership dues
$3,770
Program service revenue
$15,138
Investment income
$98,193
Net rental income
$2,769
Net gain from sales of assets
$1,517
Net income from fundraising events
$66,528
Net income from sales of inventory
-$13,361
Other revenue
$55,936

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$3,075
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$60,231
Other salaries and wages
$26,690
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$92,017
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$2,000
Occupancy
$20,420
Depreciation
$21,611
Program services (functional)
$57,621
Management and general (functional)
$83,050
Fundraising (functional)
$39,055

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,455,115
Total assets, end of year
$2,561,065
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,435
Net assets, end of year
$2,558,630
Land, buildings and equipment
$702,340
Publicly traded securities
$1,462,787
Net assets without donor restrictions
$2,558,630
Gross receipts
$275,026
Employees
2
Volunteers
26
Year formed
1998
State of legal domicile
WY

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
QUINN GOLDHAMMEREXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$60,231
GINA HOOGENDOORNPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
CHRIS RINGERVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
SARA OLSENSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
ADANAEL RUIZTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
DARA CORKERYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
VERLYN VELLEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
LISA JACKSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
CASSANDRA HAYESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
QUINN GOLDHAMMEREXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$58,000
GINA HOOGENDOORNPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
CHRIS RINGERVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
SARA OLSENSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
ADANAEL RUIZTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
LYN VELLEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
DARA CORKERYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
LISA JACKSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 7145, GILLETTE, WY 82717-7145
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
ADANAEL RUIZ, PO BOX 7145, GILLETTE, WY 82717
Signed the 990
ADANAEL RUIZ, TREASURER
Phone
(307) 682-9133
Return prepared by
KETEL THORSTENSON LLP

Mission

AVA PROVIDES THE ABILITY FOR LOCAL STUDENTS AND ARTISTS TO INSPIRE, CONNECT, AND CREATE VISUAL ARTS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • AVA'S MISSION IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH INSTRUCTIONAL CLASSES, CONNECTING WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS AND SCHOOLS TO PROMOTE ART AWARENESS AND OPPORTUNITIES, AND PROVIDING EXHIBIT SPACE FOR LOCAL ARTISTS TO SELL THEIR ARTWORK.
    Expenses $57,621 · grants $3,075 · revenue $15,138

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 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
83-0324850
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
2000
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,561,065
Income (IRS master file)
$275,026

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$217,809$179,726$2,561,065IRS
990December 2023$268,504$184,645$2,455,115XML
990December 2022$196,177$223,294$2,333,435IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 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 83-0324850).

Questions about ADVOCACY FOR VISUAL ARTS

What is the EIN of ADVOCACY FOR VISUAL ARTS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ADVOCACY FOR VISUAL ARTS is 83-0324850.
Is ADVOCACY FOR VISUAL ARTS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
Are donations to ADVOCACY FOR VISUAL ARTS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ADVOCACY FOR VISUAL ARTS 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 ADVOCACY FOR VISUAL ARTS 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 ADVOCACY FOR VISUAL ARTS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of ADVOCACY FOR VISUAL ARTS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names ADANAEL RUIZ.
Who are the officers and directors of ADVOCACY FOR VISUAL ARTS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $60,231 (QUINN GOLDHAMMER, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does ADVOCACY FOR VISUAL ARTS have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $217,809, expenses of $179,726 and total assets of $2,561,065 at year end.

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