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Nonprofit · EIN 99-3858137

GATEWAY ATELIER OF CLASSICAL ART

Tax-exempt · SAINT LOUIS, MO 63108

Financials

$175K$157K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GATEWAY ATELIER OF CLASSICAL ART by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$174,622$156,586$18,036$25,602$1,654$23,948
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$67,979
Program service revenue
$106,393
Investment income
$250

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$34,936
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$37,787
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$45,245
Occupancy
$44,027
Other expenses
$29,527
Program services (functional)
$152,839

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$5,912
Total assets, end of year
$25,602
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,654
Net assets, end of year
$23,948
Cash, savings and investments
$25,602
Gross receipts
$175,757

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BJ PARKERPRESIDENT7$34,936
INGRID OERTLITREASURER7$0
CAROLYN KARASEK NEEDLESSECRETARY7$0
JAN HECKDIRECTOR7$0
DEBORAH PONTIOUSDIRECTOR7$0
WRYN ENGELMEYERDIRECTOR7$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
4814 WASHINGTON BLVD, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63108-1875
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
1206 MACKAY PL, ST LOUIS MO 63104
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
INGRID OERTLI, 1206 MACKAY PL, ST LOUIS MO 63104
Signed the 990-EZ
INGRID OERTLI, TREASURER
Phone
(314) 399-5118
Return prepared by
HUTTER CPA LLC

Mission

GATEWAY ATELIER OF CLASSICAL ART (GACA) CULTIVATES SKILLED REPRESENTATIONAL, REALIST ARTISTS THROUGH RIGOROUS TRAINING IN DRAWING AND PAINTING BASED ON DIRECT OBSERVATION AND CLASSICAL ACADEMIC TRADITIONS. THROUGH CURRICULARLY DRIVEN TRAINING, WE EMPOWER THEM TO BUILD MEANINGFUL AND ENDURING CAREERS IN ART.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • GACA PROVIDES A DISCIPLINED FOUR-YEAR CURRICULUM IN DRAWING, PAINTING, AND SCULPTURE WITH CLEAR BENCHMARKS.- YEAR 1: DRAWING MASTERY VIA MASTER COPIES, CAST DRAWING, AND DAILY LIVE MODEL CLASSES.- YEAR 2: PAINTING MASTERY FROM MASTER COPIES, CAST PAINTING, AND LIVE MODEL PAINTING.- YEAR 3: ADVANCED PAINTING.- YEAR 4: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND MENTORING.ADDITIONALLY, WE OFFER A SUMMER PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, PART-TIME CORE OPTIONS, AND BIMONTHLY WORKSHOPS WITH NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED ARTISTS.
    Expenses $152,839

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-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

File the 2026 990-EZ for GATEWAY ATELIER OF CLASSICAL ART

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
99-3858137
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
2025
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B99)
Assets (IRS master file)
$25,602
Income (IRS master file)
$175,757

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$174,622$156,586$25,602XML
990-N for 2024
Officer: INGRID OERTLI
December 31, 2024≤ $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 99-3858137).

Questions about GATEWAY ATELIER OF CLASSICAL ART

What is the EIN of GATEWAY ATELIER OF CLASSICAL ART?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GATEWAY ATELIER OF CLASSICAL ART is 99-3858137.
Is GATEWAY ATELIER OF CLASSICAL ART tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2025.
Are donations to GATEWAY ATELIER OF CLASSICAL ART tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does GATEWAY ATELIER OF CLASSICAL 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 GATEWAY ATELIER OF CLASSICAL ART 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 GATEWAY ATELIER OF CLASSICAL ART 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 GATEWAY ATELIER OF CLASSICAL ART?
The 990-N for 2024 names INGRID OERTLI.
Who are the officers and directors of GATEWAY ATELIER OF CLASSICAL ART?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $34,936 (BJ PARKER, PRESIDENT).
How much revenue does GATEWAY ATELIER OF CLASSICAL ART have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $174,622, expenses of $156,586 and total assets of $25,602 at year end.

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