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EIN 81-0684725

Bower Center for the Arts

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
11
City
Bedford
State
Virginia
Year formed
2016
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A61: Performing Arts Centers
Description
Bower Center for the Arts aims to make visual and performing arts readily available to the entire Bedford population. The organization strives to become a creative force and an educational resource for the community, while also harnessing the economic vitality of the arts. Through diverse programs, Bower Center for the Arts provides opportunities for individuals of all ages and backgrounds to engage with and appreciate the arts.
Total revenues
$248,176
2023
Total expenses
$271,801
2023
Total assets
$378,025
2023
Num. employees
11
2023

Program areas at Bower Center for the Arts

Programs to make visual and performing Arts available to the entire bedford population: to become a creative force and an educational resource for the community, and to harness the economic vitality of the Arts.

Who funds Bower Center for the Arts

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Schewel Charitable FoundationOperational Expenses$10,000
Rea Charitable TrustFor Purposes of Daily$8,700
M F Moorman Family FoundationOpearting Purpose$7,000
...and 4 more grants received

Personnel at Bower Center for the Arts

NameTitleCompensation
Susan MartinExecutive Director$63,750
Janet ChalkerPresident$0
Perri MasonSecretary$0
Stacey HaileyVice President$0
Desmond BlackImmediate Past President$0
...and 2 more key personnel

Financials for Bower Center for the Arts

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$177,814
Program services$51,290
Investment income and dividends$112
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$16,874
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$223
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$1,861
Miscellaneous revenues$2
Total revenues$248,176

Form 990s for Bower Center for the Arts

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-08-14990View PDF
2022-122023-07-31990View PDF
2021-122022-07-22990View PDF
2020-122021-10-27990View PDF
2019-122020-10-22990View PDF
...and 3 more Form 990s

Organizations like Bower Center for the Arts

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Peabody Auditorium FoundationDaytona Beach, FL$97,095
Diablo Regional Arts Association (DRAA)Walnut Creek, CA$685,346
Wellfleet Preservation HallWellfleet, MA$430,759
Franke Center for the ArtsMarshall, MI$462,177
Phoenix Center for the Arts and Thunderbird Arts CenterPhoenix, AZ$850,658
Smith Center for the ArtsGeneva, NY$575,074
Merrill Arts CenterWoodbury, MN$209,707
Thrasher Opera House CorporationGreen Lake, WI$540,494
Links HallChicago, IL$458,172
Tillotson CenterColebrook, NH$81,240
Data update history
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Schewel Charitable Foundation
July 19, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $7,000 from M F Moorman Family Foundation
December 28, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $6,500 from Easley Char Irr Tua 5019004715
October 2, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsPerforming arts organizationsPerforming arts centersCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
305 N Bridge St
Bedford, VA 24523
Metro area
Lynchburg, VA
County
Bedford County, VA
Website URL
bowercenter.org/ 
Phone
(540) 586-4235
IRS details
EIN
81-0684725
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2016
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A61: Performing Arts Centers
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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