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Nonprofit · EIN 83-2801025

RUTHERFORD ARTS ALLIANCE

Tax-exempt · MURFREESBORO, TN 37129

Financials

$69K$13K2023$156K$172K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of RUTHERFORD ARTS ALLIANCE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$155,677$171,793-$16,116$82,075–$30,757
December 31, 2023990-EZ$68,825$13,327$55,498$122,284$0$122,284
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$155,116
Membership dues
$226
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$335

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$45,000
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$75,973
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$4,544
Occupancy
$1,650
Other expenses
$89,626
Program services (functional)
$101,739

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$46,873
Total assets, end of year
$82,075
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$30,757
Cash, savings and investments
$82,075
Gross receipts
$155,677

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
Jeff LysyczynExecutive Director30$45,000
Susan GulleyTreasurer10$0
Gale StonerBoard Chair8$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Lisa Marie BrowningSecretary5$3,480
Susan GulleyTreasurer15$0
Lucy LangworthyPast Chair6$0
Mark McLeodChair3$0
Ginny TogryeProgramming Director6$0
Eric SynderBoard Member5$0
Sharon KolliBoard Member0.25$0
Jeffrey KeeverBoard Member2$0
Angela RamosBoard Member0.25$0
Troy CheairsBoard Member0.25$0
LeeAnne CarmackBoard Member1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1809 MEMORIAL BLVD, MURFREESBORO, TN 37129-1522
In care of
% ANDREA LOUGHRY
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
1809 Memorial Blvd, Murfreesboro TN 37129
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
Susan D Gulley, 676 Puckett Rd, Watertown TN 37184
Signed the 990-EZ
Susan D Gulley, Treasurer
Phone
(615) 714-3650

Mission

"to connect creatives and community" - we are a networking organization that promotes all genres of the Arts within the community and to work with corporations, civic organizations and local governments to increase the collaboration for more cultural arts opportunities for all persons in the community; also to provide support for artists through workshops, trainings, collaborations, and opportunities to undergird their craft and gather support amongst a fellow artists.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • scholarships for students with financial need within the public school system to provide art/instrument supplies - 9 students were assisted with scholarships for the full school year
    Expenses $2,942
  • A fully designed and executed sculpture , created by 28 artists, was gifted to the local children's museum.
    Expenses $98,797

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-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
83-2801025
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
Assets (IRS master file)
$82,075
Income (IRS master file)
$155,677

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$155,677$171,793$82,075IRS
990-N for 2024
Officer: Susan D Gulley
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZDecember 2023$68,825$13,327$122,284XML
990-N for 2022
Officer: Susan Gulley
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Susan Gulley
December 31, 2020≤ $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 83-2801025).

Questions about RUTHERFORD ARTS ALLIANCE

What is the EIN of RUTHERFORD ARTS ALLIANCE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of RUTHERFORD ARTS ALLIANCE is 83-2801025.
Is RUTHERFORD ARTS ALLIANCE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
Are donations to RUTHERFORD ARTS ALLIANCE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does RUTHERFORD ARTS ALLIANCE 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 RUTHERFORD ARTS ALLIANCE 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 RUTHERFORD ARTS ALLIANCE 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 RUTHERFORD ARTS ALLIANCE?
The 990-N for 2024 names Susan D Gulley.
Who are the officers and directors of RUTHERFORD ARTS ALLIANCE?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $45,000 (Jeff Lysyczyn, Executive Director).
How much revenue does RUTHERFORD ARTS ALLIANCE have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $155,677, expenses of $171,793 and total assets of $82,075 at year end.

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