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Nonprofit · EIN 99-4189021

VITAL SPACES

Tax-exempt · SANTA FE, NM 87504

Financials

$503K$417K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of VITAL SPACES by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$503,441$417,197$86,244$427,177$0$427,177
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$501,796
Program service revenue
$1,600
Investment income
$6
Other revenue
$39

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$5,380
Legal fees
$5,015
Accounting fees
$5,185
Occupancy
$31,373
Travel
$2,519
Program services (functional)
$241,969
Management and general (functional)
$129,846
Fundraising (functional)
$45,382

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$340,933
Total assets, end of year
$427,177
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$427,177
Land, buildings and equipment
$242,129
Net assets without donor restrictions
$351,835
Net assets with donor restrictions
$75,342
Gross receipts
$503,441
Employees
0
Volunteers
30
Year formed
2024
State of legal domicile
NM

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
RAASHAN AHMAD MORRISEXECUTIVE DI
Trustee or director, Officer
40$142,950
JIM HEYNANCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
JOAN BAKERVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
CHRISTOPHER WEBSTERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
ELENA HIGGINSSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
ALEJANDRA AVILADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0
CHRISTOPHER GOETTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0
ISATU KIAGZIABIHERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0
ZIZI MUELLERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 2893, SANTA FE, NM 87504-2893
In care of
% A JAMES HEYNEN
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
RAASHAN AHMAD MORRIS, PO BOX 2893, SANTA FE, NM 87504
Signed the 990
RAASHAN AHMAD MORRIS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(505) 469-8820
Return prepared by
TAYLOR ROTH AND COMPANY

Mission

VITAL SPACES IS A COMMUNITY VITALITY ORGANIZATION USING THE ARTS AS A CATALYST FOR ECONOMIC, SOCIAL, AND CULTURAL GROWTH IN SANTA FE. OUR MISSION IS TO EMPOWER ARTISTS, SUPPORT CREATIVE ENTREPRENEURS, AND FOSTER A THRIVING CREATIVE ECONOMY THAT BENEFITS THE CITY'S DIVERSE POPULATIONS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • VITAL SPACES PRODUCES AND HOSTS OVER 300 ACTIVATIONS ANNUALLY, INCLUDING WORKSHOPS, CLASSES, EXHIBITIONS, MARKETS, AND CULTURAL EVENTS. SERVES 15,000-20,000 VISITORS ANNUALLY THROUGH FREE AND LOW-COST PUBLIC PROGRAMMING. ENGAGES 250-350 ARTISTS THROUGH EXHIBITIONS, PERFORMANCES, MARKETS, AND CREATIVE PROGRAMS. SUPPORTS OVER 50 VOLUNTEERS, INTERNS, AND APPRENTICES ANNUALLY THROUGH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES. MAINTAINS OVER 95% OF PROGRAMMING AS FREE OR LOW-COST TO ENSURE BROAD COMMUNITY ACCESS. OPERATES THE COMMUNITY ART CLOSET, A MONTHLY PROGRAM SERVING 150-250 PARTICIPANTS WITH FREE ART SUPPLIES. PROVIDES AFFORDABLE STUDIO SPACE TO LOCAL ARTISTS THROUGH THE ARTIST STUDIO PROGRAM, SUPPORTING CREATIVE PRODUCTION AND INCOME GENERATION. DELIVERS WORKSHOPS, CLASSES, AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMMING SUPPORTING 20-25 EMERGING ARTISTS AND CREATIVE ENTREPRENEURS ANNUALLY. FACILITATES YOUTH AND TEEN PROGRAMS, INCLUDING SUMMER CAMPS, DJ TRAINING, AND CREATIVE LABS, BUILDING SKILLS AND CAREER PATHWAYS. OPERATES THE UNHOUSED ART PROGRAM, PROVIDING ONGOING CREATIVE OPPORTUNITIES AND INCOME PATHWAYS FOR INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOUSING INSTABILITY. HOSTS ARTIST MARKETS AND POP-UP EVENTS WITH NO VENDOR FEES, GENERATING TENS OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN DIRECT INCOME FOR ARTISTS. PRODUCES LARGE-SCALE CULTURAL EVENTS, INCLUDING THE JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION AND THE WONDERFUL FANTASTIC HIP HOP FESTIVAL. ACTIVATES UNDERUTILIZED SPACES INTO COMMUNITY-SERVING CREATIVE HUBS, INCREASING ACCESS TO ARTS, CULTURE, AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY.
    Expenses $241,969 · revenue $1,600

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, 2025Check at the IRS
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
99-4189021
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
2024
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$427,177
Income (IRS master file)
$503,441

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$503,441$417,197$427,177IRS

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 99-4189021).

Questions about VITAL SPACES

What is the EIN of VITAL SPACES?
The employer identification number (EIN) of VITAL SPACES is 99-4189021.
Is VITAL SPACES tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
Are donations to VITAL SPACES tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does VITAL SPACES 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 VITAL SPACES 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 VITAL SPACES 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 VITAL SPACES?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names RAASHAN AHMAD MORRIS.
Who are the officers and directors of VITAL SPACES?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $142,950 (RAASHAN AHMAD MORRIS, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does VITAL SPACES have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $503,441, expenses of $417,197 and total assets of $427,177 at year end.

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