Nonprofit · EIN 93-0830736
WORLD ARTS FOUNDATION INC
Tax-exempt · PORTLAND, OR 97212
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $65,814 | $138,410 | -$72,596 | $7,344 | – | $7,344 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $193,276 | $130,003 | $63,273 | $134,284 | – | $134,284 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $65,814
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $23,615
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $76,213
- Printing, publications and postage
- $953
- Other expenses
- $37,629
- Program services (functional)
- $135,173
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $134,284
- Total assets, end of year
- $7,344
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $7,344
- Cash, savings and investments
- $7,344
- Gross receipts
- $65,814
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CURTIS YOUNG | SECRETARY/TR | 1.5 | $0 |
| GWEN THOMPSON | PRESIDENT | 1.5 | $0 |
| SHELIA SEARIGHT | BOARD MEMBER | 1.5 | $0 |
| MICHAEL JONES | BOARD MEMBER | 1.5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL CHAPPIE GRICE | SECRETARY/TR | 0 | $0 |
| GWEN THOMPSON | PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 |
| SUNSHINE DIXON | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| SHELIA SEARIGHT | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL JONES | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 12384, PORTLAND, OR 97212-0384
- Mailing address (990-N for 2014)
- PO Box 12384, Portland OR 97212
- Principal officer (990-N for 2014)
- Barbara O'Hare, PO Box 12384, Portland OR 97212
- Signed the 990-EZ
- GWEN THOMPSON, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (503) 310-5283
- Website
- wafinc.org
- Return prepared by
- RICHARD R HARRIS CPA
Mission
TO PROMOTE AFRICAN-AMERICAN CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE AMERICAN CULTURE, AND TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY EDUCATION THROUGH THE INTERFACE OF ARTS AND EDUCATION IN INTERACTIVE, VISUAL AND PERFORMING MEDIA THAT SHOWCASES LOCAL AND REGIONAL TALENT.
Program accomplishments
- ESTABLISHED LINKS BETWEEN ARTIST AND THE COMMUNITY THAT PROVIDED INCREASED OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENHANCED KNOWLEDGE AND AWARENESS. WAF HELD THEIR 39TH ANNUAL "KEEP ALIVE THE DREAM" TRIBUTE TO REV. DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. IN ADDITION, WE CONTINUED PARTNERSHIPS WITH "RACE TALKS" A MONTHLY DIALOG ON RACE RELATIONS JOINTLY SPONSORED BY MCMENAMIN'S RESTAURANTS, "PORTLAND AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE PROJECT", AND "URBAN WINGS AEROSPACE AND LEADERSHIP CLUB", A YOUTH DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE JOINTLY SPONSORED BY GENESIS FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, PORTLAND.Expenses $135,173
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 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 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 93-0830736
- 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
- 1983
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Unknown (Z99Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $7,344
- Income (IRS master file)
- $65,814
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $65,814 | $138,410 | $7,344 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $193,276 | $130,003 | $134,284 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2014 Officer: Barbara O'Hare | December 31, 2014 | ≤ $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 93-0830736).
Questions about WORLD ARTS FOUNDATION INC
- What is the EIN of WORLD ARTS FOUNDATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WORLD ARTS FOUNDATION INC is 93-0830736.
- Is WORLD ARTS FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1983.
- Are donations to WORLD ARTS FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WORLD ARTS FOUNDATION 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 WORLD ARTS FOUNDATION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did WORLD ARTS FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of WORLD ARTS FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990-N for 2014 names Barbara O'Hare.
- Who are the officers and directors of WORLD ARTS FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does WORLD ARTS FOUNDATION INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $65,814, expenses of $138,410 and total assets of $7,344 at year end.
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