Nonprofit · EIN 83-2782253
LA IZQUIERDA FEST INC
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · GALVESTON, TX 77550
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $148,691 | $101,137 | $47,554 | $75,410 | $0 | $75,410 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $153,215 | $161,423 | -$8,208 | $29,789 | – | $29,789 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $148,691
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $180
- Occupancy
- $5,798
- Program services (functional)
- $67,232
- Management and general (functional)
- $32,405
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,500
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $27,856
- Total assets, end of year
- $75,410
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $75,410
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $75,410
- Gross receipts
- $148,691
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 75
- Year formed
- 2022
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Kuhn | Chairman of the Board Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Justine St Cyr | Secretary Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Mark Dellosso | Treasurer Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Jessica Antonelli | Director of Operations Key employee | 40 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Kuhn | Executive Director | 20 | $10,900 |
| Jessica Antonelli | Director of Operations | 20 | $9,550 |
| Brian Kuhn | Chairman of the Board | 2 | $0 |
| Justine St Cyr | Board Member - Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Mark DellOsso | Board member - treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Janese Maricelli | Board member | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Niebuhr | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Judith Smith | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Jeff Antonelli | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3800 AVENUE T, GALVESTON, TX 77550-8859
- In care of
- % BRIAN KUHN
- Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
- 3218 Avenue R 1/2, Galveston TX 77550
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Robert Kuhn, 3800 AVENUE T, GALVESTON, TX 77550
- Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
- Brian Kuhn, 3218 Avenue R 1/2, Galveston TX 77550
- Signed the 990
- Robert Kuhn, Executive Director
- Phone
- (832) 488-0407
Mission
La Izquierda is dedicated to enriching the Galveston and Gulf Coast communities through surf the arts and fostering local culture. For the last seven years through our Save the Locals Summer concert series the Galveston Sandcastle Festival and La Izquierda Fest we have brought in local and regional artists to help our community celebrate and connect over art music surf culture and the preservation of our beach habitat. These events create economic opportunities for the local artists who make Galveston a special place for locals and visitors alike and help support the mental health and cohesion of our community.
Program accomplishments
- La Izquierda Surf & Music Fest our flagship event and Galvestons only surf contest that celebrates surf culture and live music while providing paid gigs vendor opportunities friendly competition for youth adults and senior surfers and joyful public gathering spaces. In our 5th year we welcomed over 1,500 participants.Expenses $42,229 · revenue $77,300
- Galveston Sandcastle Festival is a weekend long event that brought in over 15,000 people in 2024. We work in collaboration with the Houston Chapter of AIA American Institute of Architects and the Galveston Park Board to bring in local artists musician businesses and partnerships to support local arts and culture.Expenses $13,253 · revenue $61,150
- Save the Locals our annual free summer concert series activates the historic Menard Park Bandshell uplifts Galveston-based artists and brings diverse communities together around a variety of music genres. We host an average of 300 attendees each week during an eight week run over June and July of each year. This event provides a platform for other Galveston nonprofits supporting our mission to share their work and promote their activities during intermission. This family friendly activity has become an island tradition.Expenses $11,750 · revenue $10,241
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-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 83-2782253
- 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
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $75,410
- Income (IRS master file)
- $148,691
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2021
- Posted by the IRS
- August 9, 2021
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2021
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $148,691 | $101,137 | $75,410 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $153,215 | $161,423 | $29,789 | XML |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: Brian Kuhn | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Brian Kuhn | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $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 83-2782253).
Questions about LA IZQUIERDA FEST INC
- What is the EIN of LA IZQUIERDA FEST INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LA IZQUIERDA FEST INC is 83-2782253.
- Is LA IZQUIERDA FEST INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2021 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2021.
- Are donations to LA IZQUIERDA FEST INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LA IZQUIERDA FEST 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 LA IZQUIERDA FEST 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 LA IZQUIERDA FEST 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 LA IZQUIERDA FEST INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Robert Kuhn.
- Who are the officers and directors of LA IZQUIERDA FEST INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does LA IZQUIERDA FEST INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $148,691, expenses of $101,137 and total assets of $75,410 at year end.
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