Nonprofit · EIN 84-1414051
AUGUSTANA ARTS INC
Tax-exempt · DENVER, CO 80246
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $247,305 | $258,065 | -$10,760 | $82,051 | $9,111 | $72,940 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $218,119 | $231,375 | -$13,256 | $86,369 | $2,669 | $83,700 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $186,350
- of which government grants
- $102,002
- Program service revenue
- $58,326
- Investment income
- $2,229
- Other revenue
- $400
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $68,750
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $149,578
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $5,160
- Occupancy
- $14,841
- Travel
- $1,197
- Program services (functional)
- $177,816
- Management and general (functional)
- $43,422
- Fundraising (functional)
- $36,827
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $86,369
- Total assets, end of year
- $82,051
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $9,111
- Net assets, end of year
- $72,940
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $72,940
- Gross receipts
- $247,305
- Employees
- 15
- Volunteers
- 45
- Year formed
- 1997
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sara Hare | Executive Director Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $68,750 |
| John Richardson | Board Chair and President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Karen Aarestad | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer, Former | 5 | $0 |
| Bill Crossen | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Sarah Bjornebo | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Alyssa Carter | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| David Farrell | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Timothy Garrington | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Shannon Golden-Schubert | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Lorena Mendez | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Laura Rippentrop | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Karen Ullestad | Director Trustee or director, Former | 2 | $0 |
| Art Van Dyck | Vice President Former | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sara Hare | Executive Director Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $37,500 |
| Lynn Nestingen | Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer, Former | 40 | $27,500 |
| Bill Crossen | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Karen Aarestad | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Sarah Bjornebo | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Art Van Dyck | Vice President Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| David Farrell | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Karen Ullestad | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| John Richardson | Board Chair and President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Andy Peters | ExOfficio Director Former | 2 | $0 |
| Gail Mundt | ExOfficio Director Former | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5000 E ALAMEDA AVE, DENVER, CO 80246-8104
- In care of
- % LYNN NESTINGEN
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- John Richardson, 5250 Nassau Circle E, Englewood, CO 80113
- Signed the 990
- William Crossen, Treasurer
- Phone
- (303) 388-4962
- Website
- augustanaarts.org
Mission
We bridge the gap between audience and artist so that all feel welcome and are able to experience the arts in a deeper, more meaningful way.
Program accomplishments
- Music Encounters was formed in 2002 to offer violin and cello instruction to economically disadvantaged children in schools and community sites in the Denver metro area. In fiscal year 2025, we continued our traditional violin education programming and additionally presented ukulele instruction alongside other culturally responsive lessons to approximately 100 children in nearly 200 hours of hands-on education, with a tuition-free or tuition-optional model at all sites. Also in 2025, we expanded Music Encounters to include no-cost music therapy-based programs to adults and children at community sites that work with transient populations around Denver, reaching more than 50 participants during 50+ hours of music therapy-based sessions. While still in its early stages, we anticipate our music therapy-based programs growing to reach 150+ participants in the 2026 fiscal year.Expenses $49,667 · revenue $32,315
- Augustana Arts supports musical performance opportunities through its Concert Series program. The Concert Series includes Stratus Chamber Orchestra, which engaged more than 40 community musicians who share a vision of performing the finest musical experiences in innovative settings. Stratus presented three live concerts on its own for a total audience of approximately 450 people during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. In addition, Stratus collaborated with Neyla Pekarek, formerly of the Lumineers, to present two performances of A Western Woman in June 2025. More than 500 people enjoyed these performances, one in Greeley, CO and one in Denver, CO. Augustana Arts also presents concerts by local and national musicians at a variety of venues throughout the Denver metro area. There were four such concerts in 2025 drawing a total audience of 417 people. Additionally, three outreach performances brought music to 215 adults and children. Most performances use a Pay What You Can ticketing model that allows those wishing to attend to pay whatever they can afford, removing money as a barrier to music participation.Expenses $128,149 · revenue $143,753
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
- 84-1414051
- 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
- 1997
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A600)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $82,051
- Income (IRS master file)
- $247,305
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $247,305 | $258,065 | $82,051 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $218,119 | $231,375 | $86,369 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $213,672 | $248,926 | $98,768 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 84-1414051).
Questions about AUGUSTANA ARTS INC
- What is the EIN of AUGUSTANA ARTS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AUGUSTANA ARTS INC is 84-1414051.
- Is AUGUSTANA ARTS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1997.
- Are donations to AUGUSTANA ARTS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does AUGUSTANA ARTS 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 AUGUSTANA ARTS INC 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 AUGUSTANA ARTS INC 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 AUGUSTANA ARTS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names John Richardson.
- Who are the officers and directors of AUGUSTANA ARTS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $68,750 (Sara Hare, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does AUGUSTANA ARTS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $247,305, expenses of $258,065 and total assets of $82,051 at year end.
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