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Clay Studio Of Missoula

  • Missoula, MT
  • Tax-exempt since July 2001
  • EIN: 81-0523194

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: Education N.E.C. (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$442k (2023)

Expenses
$476k (2023)

Total Assets
$302k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$3.14k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

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.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$441,849
Expenses
$476,153
Net Income
-$34,304
Net Assets
$298,619
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $101,186
22.9%
Program Services $294,308
66.6%
Investment Income $22
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $46,333
10.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $56,571
11.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $169,667
35.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $301,755
Total Liabilities $3,136
Net Assets $298,619
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Shalene Valenzuela (Executive Di) $56,571 $0 $0
Susan Carlson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kathie Dewitt (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Liz Dybdal (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Heath (Director) $0 $0 $0
Trey Hill (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Kurz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cathryn Mallory (Director) $0 $0 $0
Courtney Murphy (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Jason Neal (President) $0 $0 $0
John Paoli (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard Smith (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 13, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$402,604
Expenses
$405,550
Net Income
-$2,946
Net Assets
$325,782
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $70,954
17.6%
Program Services $290,180
72.1%
Investment Income $113
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $41,357
10.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $51,972
12.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $141,969
35.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $327,731
Total Liabilities $1,949
Net Assets $325,782
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Shalene Valenzuela (Executive Di) $51,972 $0 $0
Susan Carlson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kathie Dewitt (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Liz Dybdal (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Heath (Director) $0 $0 $0
Trey Hill (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Kurz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cathryn Mallory (Director) $0 $0 $0
Courtney Murphy (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Jason Neal (President) $0 $0 $0
John Paoli (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard Smith (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 12, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$364,941
Expenses
$322,626
Net Income
$42,315
Net Assets
$333,682
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $74,624
20.4%
Program Services $250,313
68.6%
Investment Income $107
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $39,897
10.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $50,517
15.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $96,973
30.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $394,502
Total Liabilities $60,820
Net Assets $333,682
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Shalene Valenzuela (Executive Di) $50,517 $0 $0
Susan Carlson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kathie Dewitt (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Liz Dybdal (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Heath (Director) $0 $0 $0
Katie Heath (Director) $0 $0 $0
Trey Hill (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Kurz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cathryn Mallory (Director) $0 $0 $0
Courtney Murphy (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Jason Neal (President) $0 $0 $0
Richard Smith (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 20, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$327,046
Expenses
$257,276
Net Income
$69,770
Net Assets
$281,700
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $132,628
40.6%
Program Services $162,709
49.8%
Investment Income $213
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $31,496
9.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $45,721
17.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $64,928
25.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $342,340
Total Liabilities $60,640
Net Assets $281,700
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Shalene Valenzuela (Executive Di) $45,721 $0 $0
Susan Carlson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Kathie Dewitt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Liz Dybdal (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Heath (Director) $0 $0 $0
Katie Heath (Director) $0 $0 $0
Trey Hill (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Kurz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cathryn Mallory (Director) $0 $0 $0
Courtney Murphy (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Jason Neal (President) $0 $0 $0
Richard Smith (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on April 11, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$312,007
Expenses
$259,160
Net Income
$52,847
Net Assets
$205,765
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $77,875
25.0%
Program Services $196,527
63.0%
Investment Income $15
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $37,590
12.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $41,027
15.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $64,052
24.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $206,744
Total Liabilities $979
Net Assets $205,765
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Shalene Valenzuela (Executive Di) $41,027 $0 $0
Susan Carlson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Kathie Dewitt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Liz Dybdal (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Heath (Director) $0 $0 $0
Katie Heath (Director) $0 $0 $0
Trey Hill (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Kurz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cathryn Mallory (Director) $0 $0 $0
Courtney Murphy (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Jason Neal (President) $0 $0 $0
Richard Smith (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Jan. 29, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$275,081
Expenses
$245,351
Net Income
$29,730
Net Assets
$152,974
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $56,028
20.4%
Program Services $188,720
68.6%
Investment Income $10
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $30,323
11.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $39,991
16.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $48,477
19.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $154,164
Total Liabilities $1,190
Net Assets $152,974
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Shalene Valenzuela (Executive Di) $39,990 $0 $0
James Heath (President) $0 $0 $0
Courtney Murphy (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Richard Smith (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Mike Kurz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nell Staub (Director) $0 $0 $0
Katie Heath (Director) $0 $0 $0
Trey Hill (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cathryn Mallory (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eva Champagne (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susan Carlson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jason Neal (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 14, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$235,735
Expenses
$219,536
Net Income
$16,199
Net Assets
$123,292
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $53,407
22.7%
Program Services $155,002
65.8%
Investment Income $8
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $27,318
11.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $43,596
19.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $45,890
20.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $123,924
Total Liabilities $632
Net Assets $123,292
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Shalene Valenzuela (Executive Di) $43,596 $0 $0
James Heath (President) $0 $0 $0
Courtney Murphy (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Richard Smith (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Mike Kurz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nell Staub (Director) $0 $0 $0
Katie Heath (Director) $0 $0 $0
Trey Hill (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cathryn Mallory (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eva Champagne (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susan Carlson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jason Neal (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 13, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$226,059
Expenses
$211,970
Net Income
$14,089
Net Assets
$98,937
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $55,900
24.7%
Program Services $135,909
60.1%
Investment Income $15
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $34,235
15.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $30,625
14.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $41,543
19.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $99,024
Total Liabilities $87
Net Assets $98,937
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Shalene Valenzuela (Executive Di) $30,625 $0 $0
James Heath (President) $0 $0 $0
Courtney Murphy (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Maggie Keller (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Richard Smith (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Mike Kurtz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nell Staub (Director) $0 $0 $0
Katie Heath (Director) $0 $0 $0
Trey Hill (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cathryn Mallory (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eva Champagne (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susan Carlson (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 9, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$214,632
Expenses
$178,641
Net Income
$35,991
Net Assets
$115,149
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $43,102
20.1%
Program Services $133,375
62.1%
Investment Income $266
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $37,889
17.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $27,030
15.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $35,128
19.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $115,401
Total Liabilities $252
Net Assets $115,149
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Shalene Valenzuela (Executive Director) $27,030 $0 $0
Cathryn Mallory (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Kurz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Maggie Keller (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
James Heath (President) $0 $0 $0
Richard Smith (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Katie Heath (Director) $0 $0 $0
Trey Hill (Director) $0 $0 $0
Leah Lewis (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Nell Staub (Director) $0 $0 $0
Courtney Murphy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alanya Cherkas (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on June 30, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$154,527
Expenses
$134,418
Net Income
$20,109
Net Assets
$79,158
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $26,937
17.4%
Program Services $87,527
56.6%
Investment Income $246
0.2%
Net Fundraising $39,817
25.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $79,425
Total Liabilities $267
Net Assets $79,158
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Shalene Valenzuela (Executive Director) $20,696 $0
Steve Saroff (Director) $0 $0
Mike Kurz (Director) $0 $0
Maggie Keller (Treasurer) $0 $0
James Heath (President) $0 $0
Richard Smith (Secretary) $0 $0
Katie Heath (Director) $0 $0
Trey Hill (Director) $0 $0
Leah Lewis (Vice President) $0 $0
Nell Staub (Director) $0 $0
Jennifer Bardsley (Director) $0 $0
Alanya Cherkas (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on June 8, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$129,822
Expenses
$111,075
Net Income
$18,747
Net Assets
$59,049
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $26,028
20.0%
Program Services $74,349
57.3%
Investment Income $171
0.1%
Net Fundraising $29,274
22.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $79,500
Total Liabilities $20,451
Net Assets $59,049
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Shalene Valenzuela (Executive Dir.) $22,206 $0
Mike Kurz (Director) $0 $0
Maggie Keller (Treasurer) $0 $0
James Heath (President) $0 $0
Richard Smith (Secretary) $0 $0
Katie Heath (Director) $0 $0
Trey Hill (Director) $0 $0
Leah Lewis (Vice President) $0 $0
Nell Staub (Director) $0 $0
Jennifer Bardsley (Director) $0 $0
Alanya Cherkas (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Aug. 6, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$107,632
Expenses
$97,422
Net Income
$10,210
Net Assets
$40,302
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $21,642
20.1%
Program Services $58,486
54.3%
Investment Income $269
0.2%
Net Fundraising $27,235
25.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $56,600
Total Liabilities $16,298
Net Assets $40,302

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990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$114,051
Expenses
$104,886
Net Income
$9,165
Net Assets
$30,092
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $29,944
26.3%
Program Services $54,082
47.4%
Investment Income $37
0.0%
Net Fundraising $29,988
26.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $56,346
Total Liabilities $26,254
Net Assets $30,092

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990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

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.

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990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

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.

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990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

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.

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990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

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.

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990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

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.

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990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

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.

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990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

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.

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990-EZ

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

PDF

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