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Twelfth Avenue Arts Association

  • Seattle, WA
  • Tax-exempt since Oct. 2015
  • EIN: 46-1303364

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Arts, Culture and Humanities / Arts Education (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$1.12M (2022)

Expenses
$1.03M (2022)

Total Assets
$18.3M (2022)

Total Liabilities
$3.66M (2022)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2013 to 2022

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,120,401
Expenses
$1,030,088
Net Income
$90,313
Net Assets
$14,625,426
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $1,120,401
100%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $296
0.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $18,282,498
Total Liabilities $3,657,072
Net Assets $14,625,426
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Paul Breckenridge (President) $0 $0 $0
Frank Alvarado Iii (Vice President/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Eric Snow (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Bob Fisko (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Persons (Ceo) $0 $230,822 $18,525
Leslie Woodworth (Vice President Of Finance) $0 $151,888 $16,203
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2023

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$962,199
Expenses
$1,235,141
Net Income
-$272,942
Net Assets
$14,535,113
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $962,199
100%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,544
0.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $18,347,858
Total Liabilities $3,812,745
Net Assets $14,535,113
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Paul Breckenridge (President) $0 $0 $0
Frank F Alvarado Iii (Vice President/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Eric Snow (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Bob Fikso (Director) $0 $0 $0
Christopher Persons (Ceo) $0 $222,697 $19,192
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990
Filed on Oct. 18, 2022

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$17,887,871
Expenses
$1,018,479
Net Income
$16,869,392
Net Assets
$14,808,055
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $17,049,020
95.3%
Program Services $838,839
4.7%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $12
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $2,173
0.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $18,721,053
Total Liabilities $3,912,998
Net Assets $14,808,055
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Christopher Persons (Ceo) $0 $215,070 $18,952
Jill Fleming (Sr. Vp/Deputy Director Thru 11/20) $0 $173,821 $16,197
Paul Breckenridge (President) $0 $0 $0
Frank F Alvarado Iii (Vice President/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Eric Snow (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Bob Fikso (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 12, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$581,282
Expenses
$1,179,349
Net Income
-$598,067
Net Assets
-$2,061,337
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $579,286
99.7%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,996
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $18,624,040
Total Liabilities $20,685,377
Net Assets -$2,061,337
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Christopher Persons (President) $0 $0 $0
Melora Hiller (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Joan Caine (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Susan Cary (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Fred Podesta (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jill Fleming (Senior Vp & Deputy Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 13, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$581,002
Expenses
$933,591
Net Income
-$352,589
Net Assets
-$1,463,270
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $579,286
99.7%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,716
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $19,581,727
Total Liabilities $21,044,997
Net Assets -$1,463,270
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Christopher Persons (President) $0 $0 $0
Melora Hiller (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Joan Caine (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Susan Cary (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Fred Podesta (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sierra Hansen (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jill Fleming (Senior Vp & Deputy Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2019

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$580,248
Expenses
$906,370
Net Income
-$326,122
Net Assets
-$1,110,681
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $579,286
99.8%
Investment Income $57
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $905
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $20,076,572
Total Liabilities $21,187,253
Net Assets -$1,110,681
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Christopher Persons (President) $0 $0 $0
Sierra Hansen (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Joan Caine (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Susan Cary (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Fred Podesta (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jill Fleming (Deputy Director/Cfo) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$580,195
Expenses
$899,670
Net Income
-$319,475
Net Assets
-$784,559
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $579,286
99.8%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $909
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $20,702,026
Total Liabilities $21,486,585
Net Assets -$784,559
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Christopher Persons (President) $0 $0 $0
Sierra Hansen (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Joan Caine (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Susan Cary (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Fred Podesta (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jill Fleming (Deputy Director/Cfo) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 13, 2017

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$586,342
Expenses
$936,886
Net Income
-$350,544
Net Assets
-$465,084
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $585,857
99.9%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $485
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $22,463,259
Total Liabilities $22,928,343
Net Assets -$465,084
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Christopher Persons (President) $0 $162,814 $15,541
Sierra Hansen (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Joan Caine (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Susan Cary (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Fred Podesta (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jill Fleming (Deputy Director/Cfo) $0 $138,334 $15,052
Cynthia Chirot (Coo) $0 $14,764 $2,071
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$452,681
Expenses
$321,144
Net Income
$131,537
Net Assets
-$114,540
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $300,000
66.3%
Program Services $150,000
33.1%
Investment Income $3
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,678
0.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $22,865,150
Total Liabilities $22,979,690
Net Assets -$114,540

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$3
Expenses
$233,660
Net Income
-$233,657
Net Assets
-$246,077
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $3
100%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $30,837,679
Total Liabilities $31,083,756
Net Assets -$246,077

No Document Links

The IRS has provided extracted financial data for this filing, but has not yet released the source documents.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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