PILSEN ARTS & COMMUNITY HOUSE
EIN 85-0596558 · Arts & Culture (A20)
What they do
FORM 990-EZ, PART III - PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE PILSEN ARTS & COMMUNITY HOUSE is A 501(c)3 Nonprofit Organization Offering Space and Resources Through Exhibitions, Art Instruction, and Mentorship. We Believe In Fostering Positive Relationships With Artists and Community Members to Ensure Continued Growth and Service In Pilsen While Providing Creative Opportunities for All. Our Three Largest Program Services Are: 1. Arts Centered Workshops and Classes. Estimated Participation Per Year is Over 500 Community Members. 2. Artist Mentorship, Professional Development and Entrepreneurial Coaching Thru Exhibitions and PopUp Events Held Monthly. We Worked With Over 100 Artists In 2021, Helping Them to Earn Revenue Through Their Art Sales. 3. Offering Our Space Free and or Low Cost to Support Other Organizations, Independent Artists, Organizers, Cultural Workers and Individuals Seeking to Provide Service and Community Engagement.
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TERESA MAGANASECRETARY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
ALEXANDRA MAESTREADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
ALENA DE LA CRUZGALLERY ASSISTANT
TOMMY REYESCURATOR
ADRIANA PENAPROGRAM ASSISTANT
PABLO RAMIREZPRESIDENT
SANDRA SERRATOTREASURER
About this charity
- Recognized since
- April 2020
- Location
- 1838 S Canalport, Chicago, IL 60616
- County
- Cook
- In care of
- Teresa Magana
- Primary officer
- Teresa Magana, Secretary / Executive Director
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Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2021
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2021
- Return type
- 990EZ
- NTEE classification
- Arts & Culture (A20)
- IRS tax category
- Arts & Culture
- Revocation date
- May 15, 2025