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EIN 20-1188479

The Art Base

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
42
City
Basalt
State
Colorado
Year formed
2004
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A40: Visual Art Organizations, Services
Description
The Art Base fosters creative expression in the visual arts for all ages and abilities. It educates learners through unique learning skills and excellent programs, providing opportunities to artists and artisans. Our programs have benefited around 11,000 people, and we are located in Basalt, CO.
Also known as...
Wyly Community Art Center
Total revenues
$762,602
2023
Total expenses
$843,197
2023
Total assets
$2,212,049
2023
Num. employees
42
2023

Program areas at The Art Base

To support local arts and artisans in our community by providing public exhibition and artmaking opportunities. To foster creative expression through the visual arts for learners of all ages and abilities. To provide programs and a learning environment committed to excellence and unique learning skills. Approximately 11,000 people benefitted from our programs.

Who funds The Art Base

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Doolin Family FoundationGeneral Support$250,000
The Thendara FoundationGeneral Support & Capital Campaign$57,000
The Chicago Community TrustSupport for Capital Reduction, Fundraising Support Per Paddle Raise$40,000
...and 22 more grants received totalling $492,545

Personnel at The Art Base

NameTitleCompensation
Annie HenningerExecutive Director
Brit WhiteOperations Manager
Holly GressettEducation Programs Manager
Claire JefferiesProgram Manager
Dana HigbieStudio Manager
...and 12 more key personnel

Financials for The Art Base

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$591,292
Program services$51,184
Investment income and dividends$693
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$23,722
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$75,383
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$20,328
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$762,602

Form 990s for The Art Base

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-10-08990View PDF
2021-122022-07-11990View PDF
2020-122021-05-21990View PDF
2019-122020-08-14990View PDF
2018-122020-02-10990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s

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Data update history
December 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $18,280 from Alpenglow Foundation
November 25, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 25, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 9 new personnel
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $57,000 from The Thendara Foundation
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $15,000 from Catto Shaw Foundation
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsPerforming arts organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsReceives government fundingAuction fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 4300
Basalt, CO 81621
County
Eagle County, CO
Website URL
theartbase.org/ 
Phone
(970) 927-4123
IRS details
EIN
20-1188479
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2004
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A40: Visual Art Organizations, Services
NAICS code, primary
711190: Other Performing Arts Companies
Parent/child status
Independent
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