Nonprofit · EIN 91-1992593
GAGE ACADEMY OF ART
Also known as ACADEMY OF REALIST ART
Tax-exempt · SEATTLE, WA 98121
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $5,999,594 | $3,654,588 | $2,345,006 | $8,078,510 | $2,631,594 | $5,446,916 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $3,978,112 | $2,949,523 | $1,028,589 | $3,723,468 | $690,490 | $3,032,978 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $2,571,537 | $2,952,292 | -$380,755 | $2,745,328 | $974,850 | $1,770,478 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,102,703
- of which government grants
- $595,148
- Program service revenue
- $1,771,938
- Investment income
- $115,775
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $41,069
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $6,997
- Other revenue
- $9,178
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $133,416
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $171,273
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,488,525
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,906,319
- Professional fundraising fees
- $28,553
- Legal fees
- $1,614
- Accounting fees
- $83,114
- Occupancy
- $534,269
- Travel
- $15,971
- Depreciation
- $163,773
- Program services (functional)
- $2,173,725
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,079,131
- Fundraising (functional)
- $401,732
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,723,468
- Total assets, end of year
- $8,078,510
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,631,594
- Net assets, end of year
- $5,446,916
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,484,928
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,712,384
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,512,350
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,934,566
- Gross receipts
- $6,114,492
- Employees
- 49
- Volunteers
- 84
- Year formed
- 1998
- State of legal domicile
- WA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KATHLEEN ALLEN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $164,350 | $2,418 |
| ERIK HAROLDSON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| CONNIE MAO | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| GAYLE MEYER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| ANASTASIA KIM | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH STRACHAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ROCK HUSHKA | BOARD OF TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BARRY JENNINGS | BOARD OF TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY FISHER | BOARD OF TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE GEDYE | BOARD OF TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NIRUPA SHAH | BOARD OF TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LAUREN NEISWENDER | BOARD OF TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KAT RANDOLPH | BOARD OF TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| VIRGINIE GRANGE | BOARD OF TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANNON STOKKE | BOARD OF TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RACHAEL CULLY | BOARD OF TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOSH GRANBERG | BOARD OF TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LIZ HEJLSBERG | BOARD OF TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ANNE STEELE | TRUST EMERITUS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KATHLEEN ALLEN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $156,908 | $2,418 |
| CONNIE MAO | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| BARRY JENNINGS | VICE PRESIDENT AND TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| NIRUPA SHAH | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ROCK HUSHKA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNE STEELE | TRUSTEE EMERITUS Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| GAYLE MEYER | BOARD OF TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY FISHER | BOARD OF TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE GEDYE | BOARD OF TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANASTASIA KIM | BOARD OF TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA PUGSLEY | BOARD OF TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| G ANDY MILLER | BOARD OF TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH STRACHAN | BOARD OF TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LAUREN NEISWENDER | BOARD OF TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KAT RANDOLPH | BOARD OF TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIK HAROLDSON | BOARD OF TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY M LLOYD | INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (JUL-SEP) Officer | 40 | $80,585 |
| KATHLEEN ALLEN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (SEP-JUN) Officer | 40 | $48,288 |
| CONNIE MAO | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 |
| NIRUPA SHAH | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| BARRY JENNINGS | VICE PRESIDENT AND TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE GEDYE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| ANNE STEELE | TRUSTEE EMERITUS Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| DAVE EGGELSTON | BOARD OF TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARY FISHER | BOARD OF TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ROCK HUSHKA | BOARD OF TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ANASTASIA KIM | BOARD OF TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PATRICIA PUGSLEY | BOARD OF TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| GRANT RAY | BOARD OF TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SARAH STRACHAN | BOARD OF TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ERIK HAROLDSON | BOARD OF TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SEAN HIGGINS | BOARD OF TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BEN KALMAN | BOARD OF TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2107 WESTLAKE AVE, SEATTLE, WA 98121-2716
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KATHLEEN ALLEN, 2107 WESTLAKE AVE, SEATTLE, WA 98121
- Signed the 990
- KATHLEEN ALLEN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (206) 323-4243
- Website
- WWW.GAGEACADEMY.ORG
- Return prepared by
- GREENWOOD OHLUND PS
Mission
GAGE EDUCATES, ENRICHES, & TRANSFORMS OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH THE VISUAL ARTS.
Program accomplishments
- ADULT PROGRAMS: GAGE PROGRAMS OFFER SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE INTERESTED IN THE ADVANCEMENT OF THEIR PERSONAL, TECHNICAL, AND ARTISTIC GOALS. PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS FOCUS ON THE PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS OF PAINTING, DRAWING, AND SCULPTURE, EXPLORING BOTH TECHNIQUES AND THE AESTHETIC ISSUES OF ART-MAKING WITH A PROVEN FRAMEWORK TO ACCELERATE GROWTH. THIS INCLUDES THE DISTINGUISHED ATELIER PROGRAM, WHICH INCLUDES 7 PROGRAMS BOTH FULL AND PART-TIME, IN WHICH STUDENTS WORK THROUGHOUT THE ACADEMIC YEAR UNDER THE TUTELAGE OF A MASTER ARTIST. THIS PREPARES ARTISTS TO LAUNCH A PROFESSIONAL CAREER OR PURSUE A HIGHER EDUCATION ARTS DEGREE. GAGE ALSO OFFERS 5 AND 10-WEEK CLASSES AS WELL AS WEEKEND AND WEEKLONG ARTS WORKSHOPS THROUGHOUT THE CALENDAR YEAR FOR STUDENTS WANTING TO PURSUE ART AS AVOCATION OR A SUPPLEMENT TO THEIR WORK IN OTHER CREATIVE INDUSTRIES.Expenses $1,600,760 · grants $133,416 · revenue $1,392,154
- YOUTH PROGRAMS: GAGE OFFERS YOUNG ARTISTS VARIOUS AVENUES TO ENGAGE YOUNG ARTISTS AT VARIOUS AND PIVOTAL PHASES IN THEIR ART-MAKING PURSUITS. PROGRAMS INCLUDED CLASSES OFFERED THROUGHOUT THE CALENDAR YEAR IN A RANGE OF VISUAL ARTS MEDIA AND STYLES INCLUDING DRAWING, DIGITAL ANIMATION, PRINTMAKING, SCULPTURE, SILKSCREEN, COLLAGE, AND PAINTING. IN THE SUMMER, MULTIPLE CAMPS FOR YOUTH (AGES 7-12) AND TEENS (AGES 13-18) PROVIDE FUN AND INTENSIVE ALL DAY ART-MAKING EXPERIENCES OFTEN PAIRED WITH MOVEMENT ACTIVITIES SUCH AS PARKOUR, CAPOEIRA, YOGA, AND DANCE. GAGE'S SIGNATURE PROGRAM FOR TEENS, THE TEEN ART STUDIO, IS A FREE DROP-IN PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES A SAFE AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AGE 13-19 EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT IN THREE LOCATIONS: GAGE CAMPUS IN CAPITOL HILL, AT BELLEVUE ART MUSEUM, AND IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SEAMAR MUSEUM OF CHICANO/ALATINO/A CULTURE IN SOUTH PARK CATERING TO SPANISH SPEAKING YOUTH.Expenses $430,431 · revenue $311,438
- FEE-FOR-SERVICE PROGRAMS: GAGE PARTNERS WITH CORPORATIONS, SCHOOLS, AND HIGHER EDUCATION TO PROVIDE HIGHLY TRAINED ART INSTRUCTORS TO TEACH AT THESE INSITUTIONS ART EDUCATION PROGRAMS. CURRENTLY GAGE OFFERS INSTRUCTORS TO AMAZON'S EXPRESSIONS PROGRAM, SUMMIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS, AND TO ANTIOCH UNIVERSITY'S UNDERGRADUATE ART PROGRAM. THE INSTITUTIONS PAY A FEE THAT COVERS THE COST OF THE INSTRUCTORS, ANY SUPPLIES, AND ADMINISTRATIVE OVERHEAD.Expenses $142,534 · revenue $68,346
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
- 91-1992593
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2000
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A40)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $8,078,510
- Income (IRS master file)
- $6,114,492
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $5,999,594 | $3,654,588 | $8,078,510 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $3,978,112 | $2,949,523 | $3,723,468 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $2,571,537 | $2,952,292 | $2,745,328 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $2,536,087 | $2,674,334 | $2,342,578 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | 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 91-1992593).
Questions about GAGE ACADEMY OF ART
- What is the EIN of GAGE ACADEMY OF ART?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GAGE ACADEMY OF ART is 91-1992593.
- Is GAGE ACADEMY OF ART tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
- Are donations to GAGE ACADEMY OF ART tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GAGE ACADEMY OF ART 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 GAGE ACADEMY OF ART 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 GAGE ACADEMY OF ART 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 GAGE ACADEMY OF ART?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names KATHLEEN ALLEN.
- Who are the officers and directors of GAGE ACADEMY OF ART?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 19 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $164,350 (KATHLEEN ALLEN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does GAGE ACADEMY OF ART have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,999,594, expenses of $3,654,588 and total assets of $8,078,510 at year end.
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