EIN 44-6006139

George A Spiva Center for the Arts

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
6
City
Year formed
1947
Most recent tax filings
2024-06-01
Description
Spiva Center for the Arts remains dedicated to our mission of celebrating the creative experience through exhibitions, education, and community outreach.
Total revenues
$506,005
2024
Total expenses
$574,582
2024
Total assets
$1,546,891
2024
Num. employees
6
2024

Program areas at George A Spiva Center for the Arts

Education & Outreach: Education and outreach are central to Spivas mission of making the arts accessible and engaging for all. In 2024, Spiva offered a wide variety of visual arts classes, workshops, and camps for children, teens, adults, and seniors. Our summer art camps remained a vital creative outlet for area youth, while weekly classes supported artists of all skill levels year-round. The Third-Grade Collaborative continued to bring over 1700 area third grade students to Spiva where many of them experienced an art gallery for the first time. They learned about art, made art, and installed a collaborative exhibit. Spiva also expanded its outreach initiatives to bring high-quality art experiences directly into schools, non-profits, community centers, and more-especially in underserved and rural areas. These efforts included external art programming, art in community gathering spaces, and collaborative projects with educators to integrate arts into classroom learning. Outreach partnerships helped reach new audiences and provided opportunities for creative expression beyond the walls of the center. Scholarships and sponsorships ensured that no student was turned away due to financial need, reinforcing Spivas commitment to equity in the arts.
Programs & Events: Spiva Center for the Arts offers a dynamic lineup of programs and events that engage the community, celebrate creativity, and expand access to the arts. Signature events such as the annual Membership Show, Art on Tap, and Spiva in Bloom bring people together around shared cultural experiences and help foster a vibrant, inclusive arts community. In 2024, Spiva also hosted artist receptions, public lectures, and collaborative events with local organizations that highlighted regional talent and encouraged dialogue through the arts. These efforts support Spivas mission to make the arts accessible and meaningful for people of all ages and backgrounds. Special attention was given to removing barriers to participation, with several events offered free or at low cost to ensure broad community access.
Exhibits: Spiva presented 18 exhibitions in 2024, featuring a mix of regional, national, and international artists across multiple gallery spaces. Highlights included major solo and group exhibitions, traveling shows, and juried competitions. Our exhibitions spanned a wide range of mediums and themes, reflecting our commitment to artistic excellence, cultural diversity, and creative exploration. Interpretive materials, docent-led tours, and digital resources enriched the visitor experience and deepened engagement. Many exhibitions were paired with educational and public programming to encourage dialogue and connection between artists and audiences. Spivas galleries remained vibrant spaces for cultural exchange and artistic discovery.

Who funds George A Spiva Center for the Arts

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Friends of St Avips$123,672
Charities Aid Foundation of AmericaCharitable Donation$25,000
Freeman Health SystemSupport$10,000
...and 6 more grants received

Personnel at George A Spiva Center for the Arts

NameTitleCompensation
Heather LesmeisterExecutive Director$93,462
Chase BurgessExternal Affairs Director
Shaun ConroyExhibits Director
Des HernandezEducation Director
Arthur st. OngeBookkeeper

Financials for George A Spiva Center for the Arts

RevenuesFYE 06/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$467,195
Program services$38,810
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$506,005

Form 990s for George A Spiva Center for the Arts

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-03-15990View PDF
2022-062023-02-10990View PDF
2021-062022-04-07990View PDF
2021-062022-03-11990View PDF
2020-062021-04-13990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Data update history
January 19, 2025
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from Cragin Joy Spiva Charitable Trust
December 13, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
July 16, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from Freeman R Johnson Trust
May 26, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsPerforming arts organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
212 W 7th St
Joplin, MO 64801
Metro area
Joplin, MO
County
Jasper County, MO
Website URL
spivaarts.org/ 
Phone
(417) 623-0183
IRS details
EIN
44-6006139
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1947
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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