Nonprofit · EIN 83-1485698
ARTISTS COUNCIL
Tax-exempt · PALM SPRINGS, CA 92263
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $208,172 | $329,225 | -$121,053 | $463,424 | $88,180 | $375,244 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $306,130 | $340,129 | -$33,999 | $597,433 | $101,136 | $496,297 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $800,060 | $372,224 | $427,836 | $637,572 | $107,276 | $530,296 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $141,578
- Membership dues
- $44,025
- Program service revenue
- $148,411
- Investment income
- -$146,084
- Net rental income
- $12,300
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$146,084
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $51,967
- Other revenue
- $64,267
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $116,397
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $127,880
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $2,066
- Depreciation
- $4,114
- Program services (functional)
- $253,660
- Management and general (functional)
- $67,773
- Fundraising (functional)
- $7,792
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $597,433
- Total assets, end of year
- $463,424
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $88,180
- Net assets, end of year
- $375,244
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $59,556
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $375,244
- Gross receipts
- $417,418
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 2018
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Garcia | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Shahriar Seyed-Emami | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Mary Ann Sutherland | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Nancy Hunt-Weber | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Paul Messink | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Tony Radcliffe | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Brian Brodowsky | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Wallace Colvard | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jim Bilger | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Dean Genth | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Christopher Molinar | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Merritt Price | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| David Stamper | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Tina Gonsalves | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Ulrike Maria | Chairman Officer | 10 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Burns | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $83,712 |
| Carlos Garcia | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Shar Emami | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Mary Ann Sutherland | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Nancy Hunt-Weber | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Paul Messink | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Tony Radcliffe | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Melissa Russo | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Uschi Wilson | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Jim Bilger | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Dean Genth | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Christopher Molinar | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Merritt Price | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Garcia | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Shar Emami | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Mary Ann Sutherland | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Nancy Hunt-Weber | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Paul Messink | Director Trustee or director | 30 | $0 |
| Tony Radcliffe | Director Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
| Melissa Russo | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Uschi Wilson | Director Trustee or director | 30 | $0 |
| Tom Burns | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1775 E PALM CANYON DR SUITE 110-212, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92263-7201
- In care of
- % STEPHEN BAUMBACH
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Shar Emami
- Signed the 990
- Shar Emami, Treasurer
- Phone
- (310) 629-9366
- Website
- www.artistscouncil.com
- Return prepared by
- Nicole Taylor CPA
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 83-1485698 or by the name ARTISTS COUNCIL.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
Elevating artists through exhibitions, professional development, and community engagement.
Program accomplishments
- Exhibitions: The Artists Council Exhibitions elevate artists by providing opportunities to exhibit in a museum quality gallery. Exhibitions foster artists creativity and gives them access to a wide community of art enthusiasts.Expenses $253,660
- Professional Development: Artists Council runs classes, workshops, demonstrations, and lectures for members and the public to develop artistic skills, learn art career management, and enhance their enjoyment and understanding of art.
- Community Outreach: Artists Council outreach programs provide opportunities for children and underserved members of the community to learn about art making and enjoy new avenues of self expression. Artists Council programs in association with public schools provide opportunities for young artists to exhibit their work to the public in a museum-quality gallery.
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 83-1485698
- 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
- 2018
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A25)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $463,424
- Income (IRS master file)
- $417,418
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $208,172 | $329,225 | $463,424 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $306,130 | $340,129 | $597,433 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $800,060 | $372,224 | $637,572 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $289,797 | $289,391 | $178,635 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2020 | – | – | – | 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 83-1485698).
Questions about ARTISTS COUNCIL
- What is the EIN of ARTISTS COUNCIL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ARTISTS COUNCIL is 83-1485698.
- Is ARTISTS COUNCIL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
- Are donations to ARTISTS COUNCIL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ARTISTS COUNCIL 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 ARTISTS COUNCIL due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ARTISTS COUNCIL last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ARTISTS COUNCIL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Shar Emami.
- Who are the officers and directors of ARTISTS COUNCIL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 15 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does ARTISTS COUNCIL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $208,172, expenses of $329,225 and total assets of $463,424 at year end.
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