BLUE SAGE CENTER FOR THE ARTS

EIN: 841335434 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

PAONIA, CO

Total Revenue
$214,736
Total Expenses
$249,971
Total Assets
$573,120
Net Assets
$568,427
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1996
Legal Domicile
CO
Principal Officer
MARY BARNES
Phone
9705277243
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

BLUE SAGE CENTER FOR THE ARTS, founded in 1996, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $215K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 16% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $250K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 16% operating deficit.

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO ENHANCE CULTURAL AWARENESS AND THE PERFORMING ARTS IN THE LOCAL NORTH FORK VALLEY AREA.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $178,910

STAGE MUSICAL, CULTURAL, AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS - THE ORGANIZATION HOLDS PROGRAMS FOR THE COMMUNITY AND SCHOOLS IN DANCE, MUSIC, THEATRE, HISTORY, READING, AND POETRY. IT ALSO HOLDS CLASSES IN DANCE...

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STAGE MUSICAL, CULTURAL, AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS - THE ORGANIZATION HOLDS PROGRAMS FOR THE COMMUNITY AND SCHOOLS IN DANCE, MUSIC, THEATRE, HISTORY, READING, AND POETRY. IT ALSO HOLDS CLASSES IN DANCE, CHORUS, YOGA, IMPROVISATION, MARTIAL ARTS, THEATER, CREATIVE WRITING, STRINGED INSTRUMENTS, AND VOICE.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $152,389
Program Service Revenue $51,716
Investment Income $3,931
Other Revenue $6,700
TOTAL REVENUE $214,736

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $87,888
Fundraising Expenses $14,011
Program Expenses $178,910
Other Expenses $162,083
TOTAL EXPENSES $249,971

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $214,736 $256,184 -0.2%
Expenses $249,971 $310,141 -0.2%
Net Income $-35,235 $-53,957 -0.3%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
4
Independent Members
4
Employees
3
Volunteers
185

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
$44,154
Total Directors
4
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MARY BARNES PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CARRIE SOTO VICE PRESIDE 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID MCCLELLAN TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NORMAN LEWARK BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALI LIGHTFOOT EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$44,154 $0 $44,154
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 $214,736 $249,971 $573,120 $-35,235
2024 $256,184 $310,141 $610,888 $-53,957
2023 $295,134 $295,800 $667,316 $-666
2022 $286,722 $289,016 $662,263 $-2,294
2021 $236,590 $190,245 $664,984 $46,345
2020 $410,572 $235,619 $619,853 $174,953
2019 $209,657 $227,750 $440,720 $-18,093
2018 $300,585 $228,338 $476,285 $72,247
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