Nonprofit · EIN 84-1698531
ARTISTS CREATING TOGETHER INC
Tax-exempt · GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $395,541 | $561,018 | -$165,477 | $1,068,641 | $247,598 | $821,043 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $493,823 | $560,443 | -$66,620 | $1,191,889 | $225,921 | $965,968 |
| June 30, 2022 | 990 | $355,812 | $556,839 | -$201,027 | $1,207,164 | $24,864 | $1,182,300 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $237,196
- of which government grants
- $25,822
- Program service revenue
- $168,605
- Investment income
- $10,416
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$21,042
- Other revenue
- -$20,676
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $101,749
- Other salaries and wages
- $166,839
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $332,643
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $15,622
- Occupancy
- $42,721
- Depreciation
- $18,916
- Program services (functional)
- $475,594
- Management and general (functional)
- $47,436
- Fundraising (functional)
- $37,988
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,191,889
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,068,641
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $247,598
- Net assets, end of year
- $821,043
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $281,856
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $525,542
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $295,501
- Gross receipts
- $464,365
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 333
- Year formed
- 2006
- State of legal domicile
- MI
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANGELA STEELE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $101,174 |
| LEANNE DILLON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| EMILY SHATTO EVANS | PAST BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CARISSA BEADLING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RACHEL HYDE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WINSOME KIRTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHAY KRALEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JARED LOVE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RHONDA LUBBERTS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SPENCER OLSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CRAIG LAWTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANNE REDFORD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GRETCHEN MURPHY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MINDY TOLSMA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DERRICK HOLLOWELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
9 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TENAE PATTERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CASEY JONES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEVE JANDERNOA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TAKEELIA GARRETT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TOM CRIMP | BOARD CHAIR Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL AZZI | SECRETARY Officer | 1 | $0 |
| TAMMY KARAS | FINANCE VICE CHAIR Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MOLLY GARY | BOARD VICE CHAIR Officer | 1 | $0 |
| PATRICK QUA | FINANCE CHAIR Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANGELA STEELE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $95,122 |
| RHONDA LUBBERTS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SPENCER OLSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARTY LEBREQUE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JARED LOVE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PATRICK QUA | FINANCE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DERRICK HOLLOWELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TENAE PATTERSON | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANNE REDFORD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WINSOME KIRTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CARISSA BEADLING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MOLLY GARY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CASEY JONES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL AZZI | SECRETARY Officer | 1 | $0 |
| TOM CRIMP | BOARD CHAIR Officer | 1 | $0 |
| TAMMY KARAS | FINANCE VICE CHAIR Officer | 1 | $0 |
| EMILY SHATTO EVANS | PAST BOARD CHAIR Former | 1 | $0 |
| STEVE JANDERNOA | PAST BOARD CHAIR Former | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2022: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANGELA STEELE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $79,971 |
| CASEY AUBIL | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| TOM CRIMP | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MOLLY GARY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TY COOK | FINANCE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL AZZI | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SPENCER OLSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TAMMY KARAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARY DIXON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RACHEL HYDE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PAM HAFFENDEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WINSOME KIRTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RHONDA LUBBERTS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CASEY JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEVE JANDERNOA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANNE REDFORD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CARISSA BEADLING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| EMILY SHATTO EVANS | PAST BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1140 MONROE AVE NW STE 4101, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503-1072
- In care of
- % ANGELA STEELE
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ANGELA STEELE, 1140 MONROE AVE NW Ste 4101, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503
- Signed the 990
- ANGELA STEELE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (616) 885-5866
- Return prepared by
- GOODLANDER SWETT AND RYBICKI
Mission
ARTISTS CREATING TOGETHER EMPOWERS PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES FROM WEST MICHIGAN THROUGH INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCES, BOTH ARTISTIC AND CULTURAL WHILE PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONAL GROWTH AND LEARNING.
Program accomplishments
- ARTISTS CREATING TOGETHERS PROGRAMS BRING ART AND CREATIVITY TO THE LIVES OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH ART EDUCATION, CULTURAL EVENTS, EXHIBITIONS, PERFORMANCES, AND COLLABORATIVE ARTS. THE ORGANIZATION BRINGS TOGETHER ARTISTS, INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, VOLUNTEERS, TEACHING ARTISTS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO ENJOY THE ARTS TOGETHER IN INCLUSIVE AND ACCESSIBLE LOCATIONS. ARTISTS CREATING TOGETHER CONNECTS TEACHING ARTISTS WITH INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE DISABILITIES AT ALL LIFE STAGES. OUR SPECIALLY-TRAINED INSTRUCTORS ARE PROFESSIONAL WORKING ARTISTS WHO PROVIDE UNIQUE PROGRAMMING TO STUDENTS WITH DIFFERENT NEEDS IN A VARIETY OF SETTINGS. FROM PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL REHABILITATION HOSPITALS TO COMMUNITY-WIDE EDUCATIONAL EVENTS, WE PROVIDE ART AND CREATIVE EXPRESSION PROGRAMMING AND CLASSES THAT ENRICH AND IMPROVE THE LIVES OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN EVERY CORNER OF OUR COMMUNITY.Expenses $475,594
- ART IS A VITAL PART OF BRAIN DEVELOPMENT. IT FOSTERS CRITICAL COGNITIVE SKILLS, SUCH AS SOCIAL INTELLIGENCE AND DECISION MAKING, AND AT EVERY STAGE OF LIFE, IT HAS RICH IMPLICATIONS FOR GROWTH AND LEARNING.
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
- 84-1698531
- 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
- 2019
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,068,641
- Income (IRS master file)
- $464,365
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $395,541 | $561,018 | $1,068,641 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $493,823 | $560,443 | $1,191,889 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $459,023 | $608,735 | $1,278,237 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $355,812 | $556,839 | $1,207,164 | XML |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | 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 84-1698531).
Questions about ARTISTS CREATING TOGETHER INC
- What is the EIN of ARTISTS CREATING TOGETHER INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ARTISTS CREATING TOGETHER INC is 84-1698531.
- Is ARTISTS CREATING TOGETHER INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
- Are donations to ARTISTS CREATING TOGETHER INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ARTISTS CREATING TOGETHER 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 ARTISTS CREATING TOGETHER 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 ARTISTS CREATING TOGETHER 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 ARTISTS CREATING TOGETHER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names ANGELA STEELE.
- Who are the officers and directors of ARTISTS CREATING TOGETHER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 24 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $101,174 (ANGELA STEELE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does ARTISTS CREATING TOGETHER INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $395,541, expenses of $561,018 and total assets of $1,068,641 at year end.
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