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Form 990 for tax year 2023

Filed by LIGHTHOUSE ARTCENTER INC.

Totals

Total revenue
$2,655,796
Total expenses
$1,962,487
Contributions and grants received
$1,811,370
Grants paid
$0
Program service revenue
$495,467
Investment income
$39,049
Other revenue
$309,910
Total assets, end of year
$5,732,976
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,224,025
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$3,508,951
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$927,722
Management and general expenses
$915,163
Fundraising expenses
$119,602
Program service expenses (Part III)
$927,722

Program services were 47.3% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1b · Membership dues

    $71,485

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $338,312

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $1,401,573

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $70,463

  • 2a · Program service revenue: TUITION AND LECTURES

    total $459,527 · related or exempt $459,527

  • 2b · Program service revenue: FACILITY RENTAL

    total $28,790 · related or exempt $28,790

  • 2c · Program service revenue: ADMISSIONS

    total $7,150 · related or exempt $7,150

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $38,904 · unrelated business $38,904

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    securities $30,769

  • 7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

    securities $30,624

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities $145

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total $145 · related or exempt $145

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $202,080

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $0

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total $202,080 · excluded $202,080

  • 10a · Gross sales of inventory

    $178,268

  • 10b · Cost of goods sold

    $163,275

  • 10c · Net income from sales of inventory

    total $14,993 · related or exempt $14,993

  • 11a · Other revenue: UNREALIZED GAIN(LOSS)

    total $89,355 · unrelated business $89,355

  • 11b · Other revenue: CREDIT CARD REWARDS

    total $3,482 · unrelated business $3,482

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $92,837

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $657,695 · program services $342,001 · management and general $282,809 · fundraising $32,885

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $145,329 · program services $43,599 · management and general $101,730

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $135,020 · program services $18,903 · management and general $94,514 · fundraising $21,603

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $70,633 · management and general $70,633

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $66,466 · management and general $66,466

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $42,834 · program services $17,562 · management and general $25,272

  • 17 · Travel

    total $28,942 · program services $10,998 · management and general $15,050 · fundraising $2,894

  • 20 · Interest

    total $64,069 · management and general $64,069

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $95,476 · management and general $95,476

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $25,439 · management and general $25,439

  • 24a · Other expenses: INSTRUCTOR FEES

    total $308,620 · program services $308,620

  • 24b · Other expenses: INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES

    total $70,331 · program services $70,331

  • 24c · Other expenses: REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE

    total $61,129 · program services $25,674 · management and general $35,455

  • 24d · Other expenses: SPECIAL EVENTS

    total $59,447 · fundraising $59,447

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $131,057 · program services $90,034 · management and general $38,250 · fundraising $2,773

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $389,160 · end of year $637,396

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $566 · end of year $592

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $9,890 · end of year $122,415

  • 7 · Other notes and loans receivable

    beginning of year $48,017 · end of year $11,301

  • 8 · Inventories for sale or use

    beginning of year $3,295 · end of year $42,287

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $35,432 · end of year $19,408

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $4,275,264

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $967,958

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $2,722,442 · end of year $3,307,306

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $1,337,050 · end of year $914,353

  • 12 · Investments: other securities

    beginning of year $505,789 · end of year $614,945

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $23,757 · end of year $62,973

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $85,220 · end of year $92,134

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $140,466 · end of year $149,539

  • 23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable

    beginning of year $2,034,069 · end of year $1,982,352

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $2,559,242 · end of year $2,994,150

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $256,401 · end of year $514,801

Mission and programs · 2023

Mission

LIGHTHOUSE ARTCENTER GALLERY AND SCHOOL OF ART (LAC) IS A FOR IMPACT ART CENTER FOCUSED ON COMMUNITY. OUR VISION IS TO INSPIRE, ENGAGE, AND CONNECT ALL WALKS OF LIFE THROUGH THE UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE OF ART. TO ACHIEVE OUR MISSION, WE OFFER ART CLASSES IN MEDIA THAT VARY FROM TRADITIONAL TO NICHE, DISPLAY UNIQUE AND CAPTIVATING EXHIBITIONS, HOST SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS, AND PROVIDE COMMUNITY-BASED ART OUTREACH PROGRAMS TO THOSE IN NEED.

Activities or mission (Part I)

LIGHTHOUSE ARTCENTER, INC. WAS FORMED TO PROVIDE THE VEHICLE THROUGH WHICH INTEREST IN THE CULTURAL ARTS COULD BE DEVELOPED AND ADVANCED. THIS OBJECTIVE IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH COURSES OF INSTRUCTION IN PAINTING, CERAMICS, SCULPTURE, ETC., THROUGH PERIODIC EXHIBITS OF VARIOUS ART FORMS BY QUALIFIED ARTISTS, THROUGH LECTURES, DEMONSTRATIONS, AND VARIOUS FUNCTIONS DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE CITIZENS OF THE COMMUNITY TO USE AND BENEFIT FROM.

  • THE SCHOOL OF ART AT LIGHTHOUSE ARTCENTER PROVIDES INCLUSIVE, YEAR-ROUND ARTS EDUCATION FOR INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES, FROM TODDLERS AS YOUNG AS 1 TO ADULTS AGED 100 AND BEYOND. PROGRAMS INCLUDE CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, AND A SUMMER ARTCAMP. INSTRUCTION SPANS A WIDE RANGE OF DISCIPLINES, INCLUDING CERAMICS, GLASS, DRAWING, PAINTING, JEWELRY, TEXTILES AND OTHER 2D AND 3D MEDIA. WHETHER DEVELOPING NEW SKILLS OR REFINING EXISTING ONES, PARTICIPANTS BENEFIT FROM A WELCOMING, SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT THAT ENCOURAGES LIFELONG LEARNING AND CREATIVE GROWTH. NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS ARE OFFERED TO ENSURE ACCESS FOR THOSE EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL BARRIERS.

    Expenses $361,812 · Revenue $459,527

  • LIGHTHOUSE ARTCENTER CURATES AND PRESENTS A YEAR-ROUND SCHEDULE OF 6 TO 10 EXHIBITIONS ANNUALLY, REFLECTING A WIDE RANGE OF ARTISTIC DISCIPLINES AND PERSPECTIVES. EXHIBITING ARTISTS INCLUDE INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED FIGURES, REGIONAL PROFESSIONALS, AND EMERGING LOCAL TALENT, INCLUDING MEMBER AND STUDENT ARTISTS. THE EXHIBITION PROGRAM SUPPORTS PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT WITH THE ARTS AND PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTISTS AT ALL STAGES OF THEIR CAREERS. THROUGH COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, TARGETED OUTREACH, AND RELATED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, LIGHTHOUSE ARTCENTER CONTINUES TO EXPAND ACCESS AND REACH INCREASINGLY DIVERSE AUDIENCES.

    Expenses $55,663 · Revenue $215,076

  • LIGHTHOUSE ARTCENTER OFFERS OUTREACH AND COMMUNITY ART PROGRAMS THAT INCREASE ACCESS TO THE ARTS FOR INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES AND BACKGROUNDS. THESE INCLUSIVE, HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES PROMOTE SELF-EXPRESSION, CONNECTION, AND WELL-BEING. STUDIES HAVE SHOWN THAT CREATIVE ENGAGEMENT CAN REDUCE STRESS, SUPPORT MENTAL HEALTH, AND BUILD RESILIENCE.TO ENSURE ACCESSIBILITY AND PROMOTE EQUITY IN THE ARTS, LIGHTHOUSE ARTCENTER PROVIDES NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS AND PARTNERS WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO DELIVER PROGRAMS BOTH ONSITE AND IN THE COMMUNITY. SEVERAL OFFERINGS ARE TAILORED TO MEET THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF SPECIFIC POPULATIONS, INCLUDING INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND VETERANS. EACH WEEK, MORE THAN 400 CHILDREN RECEIVE FREE ART EDUCATION THROUGH THESE PARTNERSHIPS. MANY OF THESE STUDENTS WOULD NOT OTHERWISE HAVE ACCESS TO ARTS PROGRAMMING.YEAR-ROUND FUNDRAISING SUPPORTS THESE OUTREACH INITIATIVES AND SCHOLARSHIPS, HELPING REMOVE BARRIERS TO PARTICIPATION AND EXPAND ACCESS TO MEANINGFUL CREATIVE EXPERIENCES.

    Expenses $510,247 · Revenue $984,735

As filed on the 2023 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Diane Tohn

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Elaine McCombs

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Glenda Hoops

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Jane O'Neill

    VICE PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    4
  • Jeni Licata

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $73,473
    From this org
    $73,473
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    50
  • Jennifer Schorr

    PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    4
  • Martha Sachs

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Mary Rumy

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Roseanne Williams

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Ruth Hartman

    SECRETARY

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    4
  • Susan Graver

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Sylvan Endich

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Laurel Brower

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Patricia Dealoia

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Susan Spencer

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Matthew Mintzis

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Ken Meierling

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Brett Langbert

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Jennifer McIntosh

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those.

Schedule J

Answered yes

  • 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee

Answered no

  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
  • 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
  • 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
  • 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
  • 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
  • 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
  • 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
  • 7 · Other non-fixed payments
  • 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2023
Filed
15 May 2025
IRS schema version
2023v6.0
Source object
202531359349315473

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