Nonprofit · EIN 95-3738562
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL
Tax-exempt · SN LUIS OBISP, CA 93406
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $206,078 | $231,586 | -$25,508 | $148,787 | $67,622 | $81,165 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990-EZ | $154,935 | $186,306 | -$31,371 | $175,655 | $68,982 | $106,673 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $149,938
- of which government grants
- $133,548
- Membership dues
- $240
- Program service revenue
- $55,837
- Investment income
- $68
- Other revenue
- $235
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $68,343
- Other salaries and wages
- $36,443
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $114,821
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $14,105
- Occupancy
- $4,200
- Travel
- $2,297
- Program services (functional)
- $69,477
- Management and general (functional)
- $115,792
- Fundraising (functional)
- $46,317
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $175,655
- Total assets, end of year
- $148,787
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $67,622
- Net assets, end of year
- $81,165
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $69,898
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $11,267
- Gross receipts
- $206,078
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 15
- Year formed
- 1981
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| JORDAN N CHESNUT | Executive Dir. Trustee or director | 40 | $68,343 |
| RIKI SCHUMAKER | President Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| JON YORK | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| SHARON RICH | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| RICK CASTELLO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RUSSELL KWONG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WHITNEY CHANEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEGGY SONODA | Director | 2 | $0 |
| WILLIAM MCCARTHY | Vice President | 2 | $0 |
| JULIE SAMPLE | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| BRAD BLISTEN | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| EDEL MITCHELL | Executive Dir. | 2 | $0 |
| SHIRLEY HORACEK | Director | 2 | $0 |
| SHIRLEY HAZLETT | Director | 2 | $0 |
| LYNN HESSLER | Director | 2 | $0 |
| JIM VERHULST | Director | 2 | $0 |
| BRIDGET PARZYCH | Director | 2 | $0 |
| WES MARTIN | Director | 2 | $0 |
| LUPITA SOTELO | Director | 2 | $0 |
| JORDAN N CHESNUT | President | 40 | $0 |
| DANIELA R SEBASTIAN | Director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 12810, SN LUIS OBISP, CA 93406-2810
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JORDAN N CHESNUT, 1123 MILL STREET, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401
- Signed the 990
- JORDAN N CHESNUT, Executive Director
- Phone
- (805) 544-9251
- Website
- WWW.slocountyarts.ORG
- Return prepared by
- VERSANT ADVISORS INC
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 95-3738562 or by the name SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
TO ADVANCE THE VISUAL, LITERARY AND PERFORMING ARTS IN SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE LOCAL ARTS PLANNING AND COLLABORATION; THE ARTS IN EDUCATIONAL SETTINGS; PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE ARTS; AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTISTS AND ARTS ORGANIZATIONS.
Program accomplishments
- OPEN STUDIOS ART TOUR - AN ANNUAL, TWO-WEEKEND LONG, SELF-GUIDED TOUR OF WORKING ARTISTS STUDIOS OFFERED FREE-TO-THE-PUBLIC. STUDIOS ARE LOCATED IN ALL GEOGRAPHIES OF THE SLO COUNTY.Expenses $30,000 · revenue $33,875
- POETRY OUT LOUD - COORDINATION COUNTYWIDE POETRY OUT LOUD RECITATION COMPETITION FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN COORDINATION WITH THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS AND THE CALIFORNIA ARTS COUNCIL.Expenses $22,700 · revenue $5,000
- ART AFTER DARK - MONTHLY ARTS WALK FEATURING REGIONAL ARTISTS IN LOCAL BUSINESS VENUES. FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC RECEPTION EACH FIRST FRIDAY 6-9PM.Expenses $16,777 · revenue $3,675
- ART IN PUBLIC PLACES - LEADERSHIP OF A COUNTYWIDE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES COALITION TO ADVOCATE FOR MORE PUBLIC ART AND TO IMPROVE AND EXPAND APP POLICIES AND PROCESSES. PROVISION OF SERVICES TO CALL FOR ARTISTS, DEVELOP ART PLANS AND FACILITATE PANEL REVIEW PROCESSES.
- ARTS EDUCATION - LEADERSHIP OF THE CREATESLO ARTS EDUCATION ALLIANCE AND WORK WITH THE SLO COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ADVOCATES TO INCREASE DANCE, DRAMA, MUSIC, AND VISUAL ARTS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS PRE-K THROUGH GRADE TWELVE IN THE COUNTY'S TEN SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
- ARTIST/ORG DEVELOPMENT - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO VISUAL, PERFORMING AND LITERARY ARTISTS AND ORGANIZATIONS.
- CREATIVE ECONOMY.2 - A DAY-LONG COMMUNITY FORUM FEATURING KEY NOTE SPEAKERS AND INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS COVERING ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY IMPACTS OF THE CREATIVE INDUSTRIES ON THE CENTRAL COAST REGION.
- COWPARADESLO - IN COORDINATION WITH COWPARADESLO LLC, RECRUITMENT OF ARTISTS TO PAINT LIFESIZE FIBERGLASS COWS AND PROMOTION OF THE COW PARADE SLO COUNTYWIDE PUBLIC ART EXHIBITION.
- SLO COUNTY POET LAUREATE - THROUGH A COMPETITIVE APPLICATION PROCESS, EVERY TWO YEARS A NEW POET LAUREATE IS SELECTED TO TAKE POETRY TO THE PEOPLE AND THE SCHOOLS, CELEBRATING POETS AND WRITERS COUNTYWIDE.
- SLOCATS - COORDINATION OF BIMONTHLY ARTS, CULTURE & HERITAGE AFFINITY GROUP MEETINGS FOR IDEA EXCHANGE, COLLABORATIVE MARKETING, AND PROJECTS OF MUTUAL INTEREST.
- AEP5 - FACILITATE COUNTYWIDE ECONOMIC IMPACT STUDY AS PART OF THE NATIONAL ARTS & ECONOMIC PROSPERITY 5 STUDY.
- EQUALITY MURAL
- PAINTERS GROUP
- PUBLIC ART LIASON (PAL) PROGRAM
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-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 95-3738562
- 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
- 1982
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $148,787
- Income (IRS master file)
- $206,078
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $206,078 | $231,586 | $148,787 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2024 | $154,935 | $186,306 | $175,655 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2019 | – | – | – | 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 95-3738562).
Questions about SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL
- What is the EIN of SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL is 95-3738562.
- Is SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1982.
- Are donations to SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY 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 SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL 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 SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL 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 SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JORDAN N CHESNUT.
- Who are the officers and directors of SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $68,343 (JORDAN N CHESNUT, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $206,078, expenses of $231,586 and total assets of $148,787 at year end.
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