Nonprofit · EIN 84-0849472
ARVADA CENTER FOR THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES
Tax-exempt · ARVADA, CO 80003
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $14,250,436 | $14,984,173 | -$733,737 | $2,614,142 | $2,027,352 | $586,790 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $13,488,091 | $14,643,287 | -$1,155,196 | $3,315,252 | $2,021,522 | $1,293,730 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $13,768,152 | $13,513,391 | $254,761 | $4,362,691 | $1,955,018 | $2,407,673 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $7,981,602
- of which government grants
- $6,903,535
- Program service revenue
- $5,872,525
- Investment income
- $54,281
- Net rental income
- $306,969
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$82,214
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $117,273
- Other revenue
- $342,028
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $845,219
- Other salaries and wages
- $4,924,078
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $6,802,833
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $12,600
- Accounting fees
- $50,600
- Occupancy
- $3,478,949
- Travel
- $110,404
- Depreciation
- $167,745
- Program services (functional)
- $11,351,087
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,833,996
- Fundraising (functional)
- $799,090
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,315,252
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,614,142
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,027,352
- Net assets, end of year
- $586,790
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $782,685
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $251,680
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $335,110
- Gross unrelated business income
- $90,612
- Gross receipts
- $14,362,903
- Employees
- 342
- Volunteers
- 300
- Year formed
- 1981
- State of legal domicile
- CO
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Sneed | President/CEO/Ex-Officio Member Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $245,620 | $32,813 |
| Clark Johnson | Chief Operating Officer Officer | 40 | $190,245 | $39,823 |
| Teresa Yokell | VP of Advancement Officer | 40 | $144,703 | $45,679 |
| Andrew Terek | Chief Financial Officer Officer | 40 | $112,296 | $38,653 |
| Lynne Collins | Artistic Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $123,477 | $15,766 |
| Lisa Leafgreen | Director of Education Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,114 | $20,499 |
| Keisha Makonese | Director of ACES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,392 | $14,466 |
| Kenneth S Fellman Esq | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| John Fraser | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Rita Lawrence | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Alan Hines | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Nancy Bentzen | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Sheila Carrigan | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Denise Delgado | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Bob Dyer | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
15 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akalei Brown | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Sandy Hartgens | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Nikki Castillo | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Chris Clark | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Tim Shonsey | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| David Martinelli | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Randy Moorman | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Carolynne White | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Craig Kocian | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Lisa Landis | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Godwin-Charles Ogbeide | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Sasha Reeves | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Stephanie Tuthill | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Shannon Ward | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Don Wick | Ex-Officio Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 27 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Sneed | President/CEO/Ex-Officio Member Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $233,812 | $32,837 |
| Clark Johnson | Chief Operating Officer Officer | 40 | $185,387 | $36,519 |
| Teresa Yokell | VP of Advancement Officer | 40 | $141,304 | $23,455 |
| Andrew Terek | Director of Finance Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,376 | $35,028 |
| Lynne Collins | Artistic Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $120,027 | $14,167 |
| Kenneth S Fellman Esq | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| John Fraser | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Stephanie M Tuthill | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Craig Kocian | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Nancy Bentzen | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Sheila Carrigan | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Denise Delgado | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Bob Dyer | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Justin Fales | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Greg Francis | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Sandy Hartgens | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Alan Hines | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Lisa Landis | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Rita Lawrence | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| David Martinelli | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Randy Moorman | Director as of Feb '24 Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Carolynne White | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Lorie Gillis | Ex-Officio Member Trustee or director | 0.05 | $0 | $0 |
| Arnulfo Hernandez | Director until Apr '24 Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Gene Lucero | Director until Apr '24 Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Daniel Trujillo | Director until May '24 Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Nancy Gary PsyD | Director until June '24 Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 29 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Sneed | President/CEO/Ex-Officio Member Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $224,092 | $32,594 |
| Clark Johnson | Chief Operating Officer Officer | 40 | $179,847 | $36,144 |
| Teresa Yokell | VP of Advancement Officer | 40 | $139,861 | $8,286 |
| Rod Lansberry | Producing Artistic Dir. (Thru 5/22) Highest-paid employee | 40 | $133,819 | $7,006 |
| Andrew Terek | Director of Finance Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,804 | $33,664 |
| Lynne Collins | Artistic Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $110,589 | $13,617 |
| Kenneth S Fellman Esq | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Alan Hines | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Stephanie M Tuthill | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Craig Kocian | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Nancy Bentzen | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Denise Delgado | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Bob Dyer | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Justin Fales | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Greg Francis | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Nancy Gary PsyD | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Carolynne White | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Lynn Mcdonald | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Arnulfo Hernandez | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Lisa Landis | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| John Fraser | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Sandy Hartgens | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Sheila Carrigan | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Lauren Simpson | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Rita Lawrence | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Gene Lucero | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Daniel Trujillo | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| David Martinelli | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Lorie Gillis | Ex-Officio Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 6901 WADSWORTH BLVD, ARVADA, CO 80003-3448
- Mailing address (990-N for 2015)
- 6901 Wadsworth Blvd, Arvada CO 80003
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Philip C Sneed, 6901 Wadsworth Ave, Arvada, CO 80003
- Principal officer (990-N for 2015)
- Philip Sneed, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd, Arvada CO 80003
- Signed the 990
- Philip C Sneed, President/Chief Executive Officer
- Phone
- (720) 898-7200
- Website
- arvadacenter.org
- Return prepared by
- Eide Bailly LLP
Mission
The Arvada Center celebrates and elevates the human condition with engaging arts, humanities, education, and entertainment that expand the cultural landscape for everyone who visits us.
Program accomplishments
- Performing Arts - The Center entertains patrons with its musical theatre and theatrical play productions, summer concerts, and cultural collaboration with other local and regional arts organizations. In addition to attending performances, patrons had multiple opportunities to engage in educational presentations, question and answer sessions, and in-depth explorations of scripts, themes, sets and costumes, playwrights, and the history of the plays' development.Expenses $6,443,493 · revenue $3,440,464
- Education and Humanities - Through its extensive educational offerings in drama, dance, ceramics, music, visual and digital arts, and humanities, the Center provides learning opportunities for aspiring artists, musicians, and performers of all ages. From ArtStart-for preschoolers, to Arts for Ageless Adults-for creative spirits 55 and over, the Center welcomes all aspiring creatives.Expenses $1,957,744 · revenue $2,016,386
- Exhibits and Gallery - The Center hosts several fine-art exhibitions each year in three distinctive galleries, and prides itself on keeping its gallery exhibitions free and open to the public seven days a week, something it has done since its formation in 1976.Expenses $1,288,013 · revenue $86,150
- Access and Patron Services - The Center's Access and Patron Services teams focus on providing accessibility and customer services to all patrons and students. From shadow interpretation in children's theatre, to on-site patron support, the Center strives to make its programming and arts experiences available, accessible and inviting to all.Expenses $1,661,837 · revenue $446,798
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
- 84-0849472
- 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
- 1981
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,614,142
- Income (IRS master file)
- $14,362,903
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $14,250,436 | $14,984,173 | $2,614,142 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $13,488,091 | $14,643,287 | $3,315,252 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $13,768,152 | $13,513,391 | $4,362,691 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $14,173,425 | $12,385,184 | $4,050,578 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2015 Officer: Philip Sneed | May 31, 2016 | ≤ $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 84-0849472).
Questions about ARVADA CENTER FOR THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES
- What is the EIN of ARVADA CENTER FOR THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ARVADA CENTER FOR THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES is 84-0849472.
- Is ARVADA CENTER FOR THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1981.
- Are donations to ARVADA CENTER FOR THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ARVADA CENTER FOR THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES 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 ARVADA CENTER FOR THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES 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 ARVADA CENTER FOR THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES 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 ARVADA CENTER FOR THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Philip C Sneed.
- Who are the officers and directors of ARVADA CENTER FOR THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 30 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $245,620 (Philip Sneed, President/CEO/Ex-Officio Member).
- How much revenue does ARVADA CENTER FOR THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $14,250,436, expenses of $14,984,173 and total assets of $2,614,142 at year end.
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