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Nonprofit · EIN 83-1909916

DITCH PROJECTS

Tax-exempt · SPRINGFIELD, OR 97477

Financials

$77K$59K2023$65K$56K2024$81K$79K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of DITCH PROJECTS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$81,268$78,929$2,339$62,006$0$62,006
December 31, 2024990-EZ$65,076$55,773$9,303$59,667$0$59,667
December 31, 2023990-EZ (amended)$76,507$59,351$17,156$50,589$0$50,589
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$69,254
Membership dues
$5,200
Program service revenue
$4,700
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
$501
Net income from sales of inventory
$1,613
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$32,080
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$31,580
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$3,094
Occupancy
$25,024
Printing, publications and postage
$3,384
Other expenses
$15,847
Program services (functional)
$38,632

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$59,667
Total assets, end of year
$62,006
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$62,006
Cash, savings and investments
$40,280
Gross receipts
$88,867

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Michael P BrayExecutive and Creative Director20$31,580
Laura Butler HughesBoard of Directors Treasurer10$500
Ellen Kozyra CurrierBoard of Directors President5$0
Libby WadsworthBoard of Directors1$0
Tannaz FarsiBoard of Directors1$0
Jack Snell-RyanBoard of Directors1$0
John MaldanadoBoard of Directors1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Michael BrayExecutive and Creative Director20$10,000
Ellen Kozyra CurrierBoard of Directors President5$0
Laura Butler HughesBoard of Directors Treasurer5$0
Libby WadsworthBoard of Directors1$0
Tannaz FarsiBoard of Directors1$0
Jack Snell-RyanBoard of Directors1$0
Stephanie SnyderBoard of Directors1$0
John MaldonadoBoard of Directors1.01$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Michael P BrayExecutive and Creative Director20$20,000
Ellen Kozyra CurrierBoard of Directors President3$0
Laura Butler HughesBoard of Directors Treasurer5$0
Libby WadsworthBoard of Directors1$0
Tannaz FarsiBoard of Directors1$0
Jack Snell-RyanBoard of Directors1$0
Stephanie SnyderBoard of Directors1$0
Thea ChromanBoard of Directors1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
303 S 5TH ST STE 165, SPRINGFIELD, OR 97477-5478
In care of
% MIKE BRAY
Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
303 S 5th Avenue 165, Springfield OR 97477
Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
Mike Bray, 2676 EMERALD ST, EUGENE OR 97403
Signed the 990-EZ
Laura B Hughes, Board of Directors Treasurer
Phone
(541) 543-3464

Mission

To support contemporary visual artists and engage the public through exhibitions studio space and community programming

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Art exhibitions In 2025 Ditch exhibited the work of 22 artists in 9 exhibitions Estimated 150 people attend each exhibition Ditch also hosted two music performances tied to exhibitions but held as separate events from opening receptions with an estimated 4060 attendees each Two 2025 exhibitions a curated group show and a solo show resulted from a 2024 studio-visit tour by visiting curator Dan Devening
    Expenses $32,196
  • Ditch Art Studios Ditch maintains three private art studios rented out to Ditch members and common working facilities shared by all Ditch members and exhibiting artists In 2025 there were 10 Ditch member artists and 22 exhibiting artists
    Expenses $6,256
  • Community Programing In 2025 Ditch hosted a one-day holiday market 24 artists or collectives sold their work with an estimated 300 people attending
    Expenses $180

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, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2026 990-EZ for DITCH PROJECTS

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
83-1909916
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
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$62,006
Income (IRS master file)
$88,867

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$81,268$78,929$62,006XML
990-EZDecember 2024$65,076$55,773$59,667XML
990-EZDecember 2023$76,507$59,351$50,589XML
990-N for 2022
Officer: Mike Bray
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Mike Bray
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Mike Bray
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 83-1909916).

Questions about DITCH PROJECTS

What is the EIN of DITCH PROJECTS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of DITCH PROJECTS is 83-1909916.
Is DITCH PROJECTS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
Are donations to DITCH PROJECTS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does DITCH PROJECTS 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 DITCH PROJECTS 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 DITCH PROJECTS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of DITCH PROJECTS?
The 990-N for 2022 names Mike Bray.
Who are the officers and directors of DITCH PROJECTS?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $31,580 (Michael P Bray, Executive and Creative Director).
How much revenue does DITCH PROJECTS have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $81,268, expenses of $78,929 and total assets of $62,006 at year end.

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