PRESSER ARTS CENTER

EIN: 431465122 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

MEXICO, MO

Total Revenue
$1,015,820
Total Expenses
$657,301
Total Assets
$5,956,011
Net Assets
$4,710,683
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1987
Legal Domicile
MO
Principal Officer
LOIS BRACE
Phone
5735815592
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

PRESSER ARTS CENTER, founded in 1987, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 123% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $359K, a strong 35% operating margin.

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO INSPIRE, ENTERTAIN, AND EDUCATE PEOPLE IN THE ARTS BY PROVIDING THE FINEST VENUE, PRODUCTIONS, AND PROGRAMS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $53,565 Revenue: $48,731

CAMPS - PRESSER PROVIDES AROUND 40 SUMMER CAMPS AT THE 900 JEFFERSON LOCATION WITH AN ENROLLMENT OF APPROX. 300-400 PARTICIPANTS. THESE CAMPS RANGE IN CULTURAL ARTS FROM MUSIC, THEATRE, COOKING...

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CAMPS - PRESSER PROVIDES AROUND 40 SUMMER CAMPS AT THE 900 JEFFERSON LOCATION WITH AN ENROLLMENT OF APPROX. 300-400 PARTICIPANTS. THESE CAMPS RANGE IN CULTURAL ARTS FROM MUSIC, THEATRE, COOKING, SPECIAL NEEDS, TO VISUAL AND AERIAL ARTS.

Program 2
Expenses: $49,605 Revenue: $50,737

PRODUCTIONS - PRESSER PRODUCTIONS EMPLOY PROFESSIONAL AND PRE-PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS AS DIRECTORS, MUSIC DIRECTORS, CHOREOGRAPHERS AND ACTORS. COMPRISED OF SOME OF THE BEST TALENTS PRESSERS OFFERS THE...

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PRODUCTIONS - PRESSER PRODUCTIONS EMPLOY PROFESSIONAL AND PRE-PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS AS DIRECTORS, MUSIC DIRECTORS, CHOREOGRAPHERS AND ACTORS. COMPRISED OF SOME OF THE BEST TALENTS PRESSERS OFFERS THE HIGHEST CALIBER, CROSS-DISCIPLINARY, LIVE THEATRE PERFORMANCES FOR THE MID MISSOURI REGION. PRESSER PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR FAMILIES TO EPERIENCE ENGAGING THEATRE TOGETHER AND STRIVES TO MAKE THESE SHOWS ACCESSIBLE TO THE WIDEST POSSIBLE DEMOGRAPHIC. AROUND 5500 PEOPLE ATTEND THESE PERFORMANCES.

Program 3
Expenses: $236,497 Revenue: $197,010

PRESSER PROVIDES SUMMER CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS. PRESSER ALSO EXIBITS ARTWORK OF LOCAL AND STATEWIDE RECOGNIZED ARTISTS IN ITS GALLERY...

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PRESSER PROVIDES SUMMER CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS. PRESSER ALSO EXIBITS ARTWORK OF LOCAL AND STATEWIDE RECOGNIZED ARTISTS IN ITS GALLERY. ENROLLMENT FOR THE MOST RECENT FISCAL YEAR WAS 175 , WHICH INCLUDES PRE-PROFESSIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS. AS MANY AS 9 SCHOOL DISTRICTS ARE SERVED AT OUR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EVENT, AND AS MANY AS 40 PEOPLE IN ATTENDENCE. THE ARTS AND AGING CONFERENCE KNOWN AS THE DAYLIGHTERS CONFERENCE WAS ATTENDED BY 42 PEOPLE. WITH ACCESS AS A CORE VALUE, PRESSER PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR AGING COMMUNITY TO ENGAGE IN THE ARTS DURING THE DAYLIGHT HOURS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $534,491
Program Service Revenue $262,929
Investment Income $197,939
Other Revenue $20,461
TOTAL REVENUE $1,015,820

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $161,449
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $339,667
Other Expenses $495,852
TOTAL EXPENSES $657,301

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $1,015,820 $455,037 +1.2%
Expenses $657,301 $601,221 +0.1%
Net Income $358,519 $-146,184 -3.5%
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Governance

Voting Members
16
Independent Members
16
Employees
3
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$0
Total Directors
17
$0
Key Employees
1
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
LISA SNOW PRESIDENT 002.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JACOB LEHNEN TREASURER 002.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRAIN HAEFFNER VICE PRESIDENT 002.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KERRY DUBBERT SECRETARY 001.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN PASLEY MEMBER 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LOIS BRACE EXEC DIR 040.00
Director Key Emp Highest
$0 $0 $0
BOB FENLON MEMBER 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARA MILLER MEMBER 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LENNETTE BROWN MEMBER 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MOLLY HANLEY MEMBER 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRUCE KASUBKE MEMBER 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL JONES MEMBER EMERITUS 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BOB MCINTOSH MEMBER EMERITUS 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDSY ISGRIG MEMBER 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE HAGAN MEMBER EMERITUS 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LESLIE NEWTON MEMBER 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK WEAVER MEMBER 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $1,015,820 $657,301 $5,956,011 $358,519
2024 $455,037 $601,221 $4,451,020 $-146,184
2023 $430,128 $598,441 $4,528,309 $-168,313
2022 $438,576 $575,327 $4,507,699 $-136,751
2021 $387,528 $624,820 $4,631,819 $-237,292
2020 $338,388 $508,354 $4,904,981 $-169,966
2019 $342,431 $777,444 $5,086,356 $-435,013
2018 $836,323 $393,136 $5,536,408 $443,187
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