Nonprofit · EIN 83-2022617
COMMON WEALTH MURAL COLLABORATIVE
Tax-exempt · GRANBY, MA 01033
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $465,126 | $419,333 | $45,793 | $212,228 | $61,247 | $150,981 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $496,966 | $467,709 | $29,257 | $114,921 | $9,733 | $105,188 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $391,697 | $378,468 | $13,229 | $116,563 | $40,632 | $75,931 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $220,796
- of which government grants
- $20,000
- Program service revenue
- $244,330
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $94,325
- Other salaries and wages
- $47,725
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $158,297
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $4,170
- Travel
- $6,694
- Program services (functional)
- $330,001
- Management and general (functional)
- $70,961
- Fundraising (functional)
- $18,371
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $114,921
- Total assets, end of year
- $212,228
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $61,247
- Net assets, end of year
- $150,981
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $150,981
- Gross receipts
- $465,126
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 250
- Year formed
- 2018
- State of legal domicile
- MA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRIGITTE RUHE | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $94,325 | $1,323 |
| DEBRA JOYCE | CLERK Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW CADE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VANESSA FORD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AUNDREA PAULK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA PAYNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS SEABROOKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SIERRA MYERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELICA CASTRO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BIANCA JIMENEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRIGITTE RUHE | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $84,423 |
| DEBRA JOYCE | CLERK Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| ANDREW CADE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 36 | $0 |
| VANESSA FORD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 36 | $0 |
| RICHARD JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 36 | $0 |
| MANDISA ONI JONES | DIRECTOR "PAST" Trustee or director | 36 | $0 |
| NORA MAROULIS | DIRECTOR "PAST" Trustee or director | 36 | $0 |
| AUNDREA PAULK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 36 | $0 |
| JESSICA PAYNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 36 | $0 |
| CHRIS SEABROOKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 36 | $0 |
| JACQUELINE SHEIDAN | DIRECTOR "PAST" Trustee or director | 36 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRIGITTE RUHE | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $70,000 |
| DEBRA JOYCE | CLERK Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| NORA MAROULIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JACQUELINE SHERIDAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MANDISA JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JESSICA PAYNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| VANESSA FORD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICHARD JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANDREW CADE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRIS SEABROOKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AUNDREA PAULK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 59 GRANBY HTS, GRANBY, MA 01033-9722
- In care of
- % BRITT RUHE
- Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
- 14 Granby Heights, Granby MA 01033
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- BRIGITTE RUHE, 59 GRANBY HTS, GRANBY, MA 01033
- Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
- Britt Ruhe, 14 Granby Heights, Granby MA 01033
- Signed the 990
- BRIGITTE RUHE, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (413) 230-8146
- Website
- www.CommonWealthMurals.org
- Return prepared by
- BOISSELLE MORTON & WOLKOWICZ LLP
Mission
TO CREATE BELOVED MURALS THAT ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN THE CREATIVE PROCESS, NURTURE A COLLECTIVE UNDERSTANDING THAT IS IT POSSIBLE AND NECESSARY TO CENTER THE PUBLIC IN THE CREATION OF PUBLIC ART, AND TRAIN AND SUPPORT ARTISTS AT ALL LEVELS OF THEIR CAREER IN STATE-OF-THE-ART TECHNIQUES FOR CREATING COMMUNITY-ENGAGED PUBLIC ART.
Program accomplishments
- COMMON WEALTH MURAL COLLABORATIVE, INC. CREATED 19 PIECES OF PUBLIC ART DURING 2025 IN SPRINGFIELD AND OTHER WMASS TOWNS, PRODUCED SEVERAL TEMPORARY PUBLIC ART EXHIBITS AND A GRAFFITI JAM, AND TRAINED 15 LOCAL ARTISTS IN COMMUNITY ENGAGED MURAL MAKING.Expenses $330,001 · revenue $244,330
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
- 83-2022617
- 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 (A90)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $212,228
- Income (IRS master file)
- $465,126
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $465,126 | $419,333 | $212,228 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $496,966 | $467,709 | $114,921 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $391,697 | $378,468 | $116,563 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $347,521 | $321,483 | $65,678 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Britt Ruhe | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Brigitte Ruhe | 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 83-2022617).
Questions about COMMON WEALTH MURAL COLLABORATIVE
- What is the EIN of COMMON WEALTH MURAL COLLABORATIVE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COMMON WEALTH MURAL COLLABORATIVE is 83-2022617.
- Is COMMON WEALTH MURAL COLLABORATIVE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
- Are donations to COMMON WEALTH MURAL COLLABORATIVE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does COMMON WEALTH MURAL COLLABORATIVE 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 COMMON WEALTH MURAL COLLABORATIVE 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 COMMON WEALTH MURAL COLLABORATIVE 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 COMMON WEALTH MURAL COLLABORATIVE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names BRIGITTE RUHE.
- Who are the officers and directors of COMMON WEALTH MURAL COLLABORATIVE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $94,325 (BRIGITTE RUHE, PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does COMMON WEALTH MURAL COLLABORATIVE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $465,126, expenses of $419,333 and total assets of $212,228 at year end.
Other nonprofits in GRANBY
- AMERICAN HARP SOCIETY INC EIN 13-6131860 · last filed 990 for 2025
- GRANBY COMMUNITY ACCESS AND MEDIAINC EIN 20-3864268 · last filed 990 for 2024
- GRANBY PRESERVATION SOCIETY INC EIN 47-1149437 · last filed 990-EZ for 2025
- CHILDREN FIRST ENTERPRISES INC EIN 04-3481499 · last filed 990 for 2025
- WARREN J PLAUT CHARITABLE TR EIN 04-6609717 · last filed 990 for 2026
- WESTERN MASS VIPERS YOUTH HOCKEY ASSOCIATION INC EIN 47-4519180 · last filed 990 for 2025
- FAIRVIEW SPORTSMENS FISH & GAME ASSN INC EIN 04-6051329 · last filed 990-EZ for 2024
- GRANBY BOW & GUN CLUB INC EIN 04-3511704 · last filed 990-EZ for 2024
All nonprofits in GRANBY · Massachusetts · Arts, culture and humanities