Nonprofit · EIN 83-0808000
INDIAN RIVER CLAY INC
Tax-exempt · VERO BEACH, FL 32960
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $341,899 | $197,583 | $144,316 | $738,518 | $84,466 | $654,052 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $223,302 | $185,957 | $37,345 | $632,659 | $122,923 | $509,736 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $271,737 | $167,033 | $104,704 | $633,694 | $161,303 | $472,391 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $121,373
- Program service revenue
- $200,467
- Investment income
- $4,123
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $590
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $15,936
- Other revenue
- $15,936
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $2,000
- Occupancy
- $32,746
- Depreciation
- $17,195
- Program services (functional)
- $194,823
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,760
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $632,659
- Total assets, end of year
- $738,518
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $84,466
- Net assets, end of year
- $654,052
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $482,774
- Gross receipts
- $387,340
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 150
- Year formed
- 2018
- State of legal domicile
- FL
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NANCY RUST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| MARIA SPARSIS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| SUSAN SCAROLA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| KIM MAYO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| MISTY KAY PEASLEE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| BARRY MALLACE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JUDY LUY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| CARMEN MARTENS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEFF CARPENTER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| MARIA SPARSIS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| SUSAN SCAROLA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| KIM MAYO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| MISTY KAY PEASLEE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| MALLORY WIXSON-OMALLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARIA SPARSIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JOAN CORTRIGHT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| SUSAN SCAROLA | CHAIR AND TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| GLENDA TAYLOR | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| CHERYL KRIVDA | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| JEFFREY CARPENTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| MALLORY WIXOM O'MALLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1239 16TH ST, VERO BEACH, FL 32960-3620
- In care of
- % JAMES COHOE
- Mailing address (990-N for 2018)
- 1174 S US Highway 1, Vero Beach FL 32962
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- SUSAN SCAROLA, 1239 16TH ST, VERO BEACH, FL 32960
- Principal officer (990-N for 2018)
- SUSAN SCAROLA, 71 Winghaven Lane, FORT PIERCE FL 34949
- Signed the 990
- SUSAN SCAROLA, TREASURER
- Phone
- (772) 202-8598
- Return prepared by
- GOFF & ASSOCIATES LLC
Mission
INDIAN RIVER CLAY IS A NON-PROFIT CERAMIC ARTS ORGANIZATION PROVIDING A WELL-EQUIPPED, INCLUSIVE, AND ACCESSIBLE CLAY STUDIO. WE SHARE OUR PASSION FOR CLAY BECAUSE WE BELIEVE THAT CREATIVITY IS A CRITICAL FORCE FOR GOOD. TOGETHER WE ENHANCE THE CRAFT AND INSPIRE APPRECIATION OF THIS ART FOR OUR MEMBERS, STUDENTS, AND OUR GREATER COMMUNITY.
Program accomplishments
- INDIAN RIVER CLAY PROMOTES CLAY ARTS BY PROVIDING AN ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH MEMBER ARTISTS CAN SHARE THEIR WORK, EXCHANGE IDEAS, AND SEEK PEER GUIDANCE IN ORDER TO CONTINUE THEIR ARTISTIC DEVELOPMENT IN A COLLABORATIVE COMMUNITY, BY HOSTING MASTER CLASSES CONDUCTED BY RENOWNED VISITING ARTISTS TO ADVANCE THE SKILLS OF OUR MEMBERS AND INTERESTED PUBLIC, AND BY CONDUCTING CLASSES OPEN TO BOTH MEMBERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC AS AN INTRODUCTION TO THE CLAY ARTS AS WELL AS THE DEVELOPMENT OF SPECIFIC TECHNIQUES. IN 2025, THERE WERE MORE THAN 9,000 INSTRUCTIONAL HOURS PROVIDED BY THE ORGANIZATION.INDIAN RIVER CLAY SUPPORTS OUR ARTISTS/TEACHERS BY HAVING A HIGH PERCENTAGE OF THE CLASS FEES GO TO THE ARTISTS/TEACHERS.Expenses $109,010 · revenue $110,148
- INDIAN RIVER CLAY HAS A MISSION TO ENLIGHTEN AND ENRICH OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH OUR OUTREACH PROGRAMS. WE PARTNER WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AND NON-PROFITS IN OUR AREA TO OFFER ART OPPORTUNITIES TO CHILDREN, SENIORS, AND VETERANS. OUR MEMBERS AND INSTRUCTORS COORDINATE AND EXECUTE OUR OUTREACH PROJECTS, HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO CREATE PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS, AND VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME DURING THE PROJECTS. INDIAN RIVER CLAY MEMBERS AND FRIENDS VOLUNTEERED MORE THAN 2,500 HOURS IN 2025 ON OUTREACH PROJECTS.INDIAN RIVER CLAY MANAGES THE PRODUCTION OF ALL SOUP BOWLS FOR THE SAMARITAN CENTER'S ANNUAL FUNDRAISING EVENT, NOW IN ITS 33RD YEAR. INDIAN RIVER CLAY BEGAN ITS PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SAMARITAN CENTER IN 2018 AND IN 2025, INDIAN RIVER CLAY VOLUNTEERS MADE 1,000 BOWLS. IN 2025, INDIAN RIVER CLAY SOLD STUDIO SECONDS TO RAISE FUNDS WHICH WERE USED TO SUPPORT YOUTH GUIDANCE, UNITED WAY, TREASURE COAST FOOD BANK, LAURA RIDING JACKSON FOUNDATION, TREASURE COAST HOSPICE FOUNDATION, AND OCEAN RESEARCH AND CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION. SINCE 2020, INDIAN RIVER CLAY HAS PARTNERED WITH VERO BEACH'S COMMUNITY ONE INITIATIVE TO SUPPORT THE INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED BUTTERFLY PROJECT WHOSE GOAL IT IS TO TEACH CHILDREN SOCIAL JUSTICE WHILE REMEMBERING THE 1.5 MILLION CHILDREN KILLED IN THE HOLOCAUST. INDIAN RIVER CLAY VOLUNTEERS HAVE MADE WELL OVER THREE THOUSAND BUTTERFLIES FOR LOCAL CHILDREN TO DECORATE AND DISPLAY IN OUR COMMUNITY.Expenses $15,989 · revenue $16,526
- INDIAN RIVER CLAY PROVIDES STUDIO SPACE AND KILNS FOR MEMBER ARTISTS TO EXPLORE THEIR CREATIVITY WITH WORKS OF CLAY ART. MEMBER ARTISTS CAN OFFER THEIR CREATIONS FOR SALE TO THE PUBLIC AT COMMUNITY EVENTS HELD AT THE STUDIO AND OTHER LOCATIONS. INDIAN RIVER CLAY SUPPORTS OUR ARTISTS BY CHARGING SMALLER THAN MARKET COMMISSIONS ON SALES TO ALLOW MORE OF THE FUNDS TO GO TO THE ARTISTS.Expenses $69,824 · revenue $90,319
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
- 83-0808000
- 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
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B82)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $738,518
- Income (IRS master file)
- $387,340
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $341,899 | $197,583 | $738,518 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $223,302 | $185,957 | $632,659 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $271,737 | $167,033 | $633,694 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $229,910 | $154,009 | $555,687 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: SUSAN SCAROLA | December 31, 2018 | ≤ $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 83-0808000).
Questions about INDIAN RIVER CLAY INC
- What is the EIN of INDIAN RIVER CLAY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of INDIAN RIVER CLAY INC is 83-0808000.
- Is INDIAN RIVER CLAY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
- Are donations to INDIAN RIVER CLAY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does INDIAN RIVER CLAY 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 INDIAN RIVER CLAY INC 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 INDIAN RIVER CLAY INC 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 INDIAN RIVER CLAY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names SUSAN SCAROLA.
- Who are the officers and directors of INDIAN RIVER CLAY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does INDIAN RIVER CLAY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $341,899, expenses of $197,583 and total assets of $738,518 at year end.
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