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Nonprofit · EIN 94-2769484

WEST VALLEY ARTS COUNCIL

Tax-exempt · SURPRISE, AZ 85374

Financials

$316K$399K2023$337K$515K2024$493K$506K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of WEST VALLEY ARTS COUNCIL by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$492,658$505,803-$13,145$445,013$154,445$290,568
December 31, 2024990$336,631$515,239-$178,608$460,259$167,290$292,969
December 31, 2023990$315,816$399,042-$83,226$561,470$195,284$366,186
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$291,227
of which government grants
$65,030
Program service revenue
$188,562
Investment income
$12,869
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$223,846
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$256,950
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$9,798
Occupancy
$9,243
Depreciation
$513
Program services (functional)
$317,949
Management and general (functional)
$179,323
Fundraising (functional)
$8,531

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$460,259
Total assets, end of year
$445,013
Total liabilities, end of year
$154,445
Net assets, end of year
$290,568
Land, buildings and equipment
$769
Net assets without donor restrictions
$290,568
Gross receipts
$492,658
Employees
4
Volunteers
17
Year formed
1969
State of legal domicile
AZ

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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RAMONA ARIASMEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
SUSAN DEJONGMEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
CATHERINE LOCKEMEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
AMANDA SANCHEZMEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
SANDI STAEHLEMEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
CARMEN VALIQUETTEMEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
REBECCA BURLEIGHTREASURER
Officer
–$0
RYAN O'CONNORVICE CHAIR
Officer
–$0
JESSICA PERRYBOARD CHAIR
Officer
–$0
JIM RUMPELTESSECRETARY
Officer
–$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MICHAEL DENSONEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$65,850
SUSAN DEJONGMEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
CATHERINE LOCKEMEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
JESSICA PERRYMEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
JIM RUMPELTESMEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
DONALD SMITHMEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
CARMEN VALIQUETTEMEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
RAMONA ARIASTREASURER
Officer
–$0
JONATHAN ROBLESBOARD CHAIR
Officer
–$0
AMANDA SANCHEZSECRETARY
Officer
–$0
SANDI STAEHLEVICE CHAIR
Officer
–$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MICHAEL DENSONEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$70,000
JIMMY DAVISMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
SUSAN DEJONGMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CATHERINE LOCKEMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JESSICA PERRYMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JIM RUMPELTESMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CARMEN VALIQUETTEMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
RAMONA ARIASTREASURER
Officer
1$0
JONATHAN ROBLESBOARD CHAIR
Officer
40$0
AMANDA SANCHEZSECRETARY
Officer
1$0
SANDI STAEHLEVICE CHAIR
Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
16126 N CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, SURPRISE, AZ 85374-7496
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
JESSICA PERRY, 16126 N CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, SURPRISE, AZ 85374
Signed the 990
JESSICA PERRY, BOARD CHAIR
Phone
(623) 584-2626
Return prepared by
SIMPLY TAXES CPA PLLC

Mission

WEST VALLEY ARTS COUNCIL IS A 501C3 NONPROFIT THAT SERVES THE 13 MUNICIPALITIES THAT MAKE UP THE WEST VALLEY BY ACTING AS AN ADVISOR AND ADVOCATE FOR INCLUSIVE ART AND CULTURE, A CREATOR AND FACILITATOR OF INNOVATIVE ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES, A RESOURCE AND FOR LOCAL ARTISTS, AND PROVIDER OF LEADERSHIP IN IDENTIFYING TRENDS AND IMPACT OF ART AND CULTURE IN THE WEST VALLEY. THROUGH STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS WE USE OUR RESOURCES TO CONNECT AND STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES BY GROWING ART AND CULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT INCLUDE ALL PEOPLE.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • IN THE CALENDAR YEAR 2023, WEST VALLEY ARTS COUNCIL COORDINATED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS FOR ARTS AND MUSIC TEACHERS. WE SERVED OVER 200 SENIORS THROUGH IN PERSON CLASSES THROUGH OUR CREATIVE AGING ART PROGRAMS. WE ALSO PROVIDED PROFESSIONAL TRAINING TO LOCAL ARTISTS AND LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS, EQUIPPING THOSE INDIVIDUALS WITH THE TOOLS NEEDED TO LEAD SUCCESS CREATIVE AGING PROGRAMS AND CLASSES. OUR ARTS HQ GALLERY COORDINATED AND EXECUTED EXHIBITS FEATURING LOCAL ARTISTS, HOSTED PERFORMANCES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SURPRISE ARTS AND CULTURE ADVISORY COMMISSION, AND AN ARTISAN MARKET. OVERALL, THROUGH OUR GALLERY EVENTS AND ACTIVITY WE ENGAGED 3500 COMMUNITY MEMBERS. OUR G37 PROGRAM ENGAGED LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY PLAN, DESIGN, AND PITCH A PUBLIC WORK CONCEPT FOR THE CITY OF GOODYEAR. THE PROGRAM PROVIDED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, COLLEGE CREDIT, AND STIPENDS TO EACH OF THE PARTICIPATING STUDENTS.
    Expenses $317,949 · revenue $188,562

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
94-2769484
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
1982
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$445,013
Income (IRS master file)
$492,658

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$492,658$505,803$445,013XML
990December 2024$336,631$515,239$460,259IRS
990December 2023$315,816$399,042$561,470XML
990December 2022$521,847$573,979$761,341IRS
990December 2021$119,025$231,972$876,564IRS
990July 2021–––IRS
990July 2020–––IRS
990July 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 94-2769484).

Questions about WEST VALLEY ARTS COUNCIL

What is the EIN of WEST VALLEY ARTS COUNCIL?
The employer identification number (EIN) of WEST VALLEY ARTS COUNCIL is 94-2769484.
Is WEST VALLEY ARTS COUNCIL tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1982.
Are donations to WEST VALLEY ARTS COUNCIL tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does WEST VALLEY ARTS COUNCIL 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 WEST VALLEY ARTS COUNCIL 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 WEST VALLEY ARTS COUNCIL last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of WEST VALLEY ARTS COUNCIL?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JESSICA PERRY.
Who are the officers and directors of WEST VALLEY ARTS COUNCIL?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does WEST VALLEY ARTS COUNCIL have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $492,658, expenses of $505,803 and total assets of $445,013 at year end.

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