Nonprofit · EIN 85-3699250
ED HAMILTON STUDIOS AND VISITORS CENTER INC
Tax-exempt · LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $29,852 | $60,605 | -$30,753 | $59,547 | – | $59,547 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $110,248 | $22,004 | $88,244 | $90,300 | – | $90,300 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $29,852
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $60,500
- Other expenses
- $105
- Program services (functional)
- $6,061
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $90,300
- Total assets, end of year
- $59,547
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $59,547
- Cash, savings and investments
- $59,547
- Gross receipts
- $29,852
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENDRA HAMILTON-WYNN | Chairman | 10 | $0 |
| MORRISA M BENBERRY | Treasurer | 0 | $0 |
| AUBREY SHORT | Director | 0 | $0 |
| KYLE CITRYNELL | Director | 0 | $0 |
| JABANI BENNETT | Director | 0 | $0 |
| CLEO BATTLE | Director | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENDRA HAMILTON-WYNN | Chairman | 10 | $0 |
| MORRISA BENBERRY | Treasurer | 0 | $0 |
| AUBREY KINZER-SHORT | Director | 0 | $0 |
| JABANI BENNETT | Director | 0 | $0 |
| CLEO BATTLE | Director | 0 | $0 |
| RAMONA DALLUM | Director | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 543 S SHELBY ST, LOUISVILLE, KY 40202-3602
- Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
- 543 S SHELBY ST, LOUISVILLE KY 40202
- Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
- Kendra Hamilton-Wynn, 2109 Millwall Drive, McKinney TX 75071
- Signed the 990-EZ
- KENDRA HAMILTON-WYNN, Chairman
- Phone
- (502) 587-7709
- Return prepared by
- ANDERSON & ASSOCIATES TAX GROUP
Mission
The Ed Hamilton Studios & Visitors Center is a 501c3 non-profit organizationdedicated to preserving the legacy of renowned Louisville, Kentucky sculptor EdHamilton. The center aims to promote the transformative power of arts and culturethrough community building by showcasing diverse and emerging artists.By creating a vibrant, inclusive space for creativity and community, the EHSVCaims to uplift and empower individuals of all backgrounds, nurturing theirartistic growth and strengthening the cultural fabric of Louisville.
Program accomplishments
- The last three years have marked the quiet but powerful beginning of the Ed Hamilton Studio & Visitors Centera cultural institution being built with intention, discipline, and a long-range vision. The Profit & Loss statement from 2023 to 2025 reflects more than financial activity; it reflects the early architecture of a legacy project that is already earning the trust of philanthropic partners. Between 2024 and 2025, the organization secured $130,502.33 in foundation and grant contributions, alongside $9,598.07 in individual giving. These figuresFoundation & Grant Contributions 2024: 106,000.00; 2025: 24,502.33 and Contributions 2024: 4,248.07; 2025: 5,350.00signal something essential: major institutions and early individual supporters see the promise of this work and are investing early. These dollars have been deployed strategically. The organization invested in the expertise required to build a world-class cultural center, reflected in Legal & Professional Services 2025: 60,500.00. This is not overheadit is infrastructure. It represents the architects of the capital campaign, the compliance and governance work that ensures long-term stability, and the professional guidance needed to steward a project of this scale. The financial pattern is exactly what you expect from a cultural institution preparing for a major capital and programmatic expansion. A strong surplus in 2024 ($88,244.07) provided the foundation for a planned investment year in 2025 ($30,752.67), as the organization accelerated campaign development, organizational structuring, and early program planning. Even with these investments, the organization maintained a positive cumulative net income of $57,475.40a clear indicator of disciplined financial management. But the numbers only tell part of the story. This project is building a cultural anchor for Louisvilleone that preserves the legacy of a nationally celebrated sculptor while creating a living, breathing space for education, creativity, and community connection. The investments made during this period are laying the groundwork for: - A permanent home for Ed Hamiltons archives and artistic legacy- A center for youth and emerging artists to learn, create, and be mentored- A gathering place where the community can see itself reflected in the art and stories around them- A cultural destination that will contribute to the citys artistic identity and economic vitality Major donors are not simply supporting a projectthey are shaping a legacy. They are helping build an institution that will stand for generations, one that honors history while inspiring the future of 3-D art and cultural education. The early financial momentum shows that the belief is already there. The foundation is strong. And with the partnership of visionary donors and foundations such as Gheens, the next phase capital development, program expansion, and long-term sustainabilityis within reach.Expenses $6,061
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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-EZ 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
- 85-3699250
- 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
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $59,547
- Income (IRS master file)
- $29,852
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $29,852 | $60,605 | $59,547 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $110,248 | $22,004 | $90,300 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: Kendra Hamilton-Wynn | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Kendra Hamilton-Wynn | 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 85-3699250).
Questions about ED HAMILTON STUDIOS AND VISITORS CENTER INC
- What is the EIN of ED HAMILTON STUDIOS AND VISITORS CENTER INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ED HAMILTON STUDIOS AND VISITORS CENTER INC is 85-3699250.
- Is ED HAMILTON STUDIOS AND VISITORS CENTER INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to ED HAMILTON STUDIOS AND VISITORS CENTER INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ED HAMILTON STUDIOS AND VISITORS CENTER INC file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of ED HAMILTON STUDIOS AND VISITORS CENTER 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 ED HAMILTON STUDIOS AND VISITORS CENTER INC 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 ED HAMILTON STUDIOS AND VISITORS CENTER INC?
- The 990-N for 2023 names Kendra Hamilton-Wynn.
- Who are the officers and directors of ED HAMILTON STUDIOS AND VISITORS CENTER INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does ED HAMILTON STUDIOS AND VISITORS CENTER INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $29,852, expenses of $60,605 and total assets of $59,547 at year end.
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