# Erie Clayspace Artists Association

Arts education nonprofit in Erie, Pennsylvania 16501. EIN 81-1766900. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> To educate, empower, and inspire through ceramic arts.

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/811766900/202601879349301480/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Arts education (IRS activity code A25)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2021
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | $152,655 | $146,293 | $52,752 | $38,920 | 2 | - | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/811766900/202601879349301480/full) |
| Dec 2024 | $119,248 | $108,384 | $52,938 | $32,558 | 2 | - | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/811766900/202511339349300326/full) |
| Dec 2023 | $113,698 | $112,184 | $46,319 | $21,694 | 2 | - | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/811766900/202431649349301423/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2025: programs $99,132 (68%), management $47,161 (32%), fundraising $0 (0%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2025: gifts and grants $7,004, program fees $142,457, investment income $637.

Growth label: **Growing** (about +16% a year, Dec 2023 to Dec 2025). Growth label: we compare total revenue on the oldest and the newest return shown above. Growing means revenue rose by more than 10% a year on average, Shrinking means it fell by more than 10% a year, and Steady means a change between -10% and +10% a year. The rate is the compounded yearly average between the two returns, so it hides ups and downs in between (see the table). We only label groups with returns at least a year apart and at least $5,000 of revenue on the oldest one. This is our own calculation, not an IRS rating or a judgment of quality.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 1 of 4 arts education nonprofits in Erie.
- Revenue $152,655 is higher than roughly 40 to 50% of 57 arts education nonprofits in Pennsylvania; median $233,983.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Erie County, Pennsylvania: about 54,328 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 129 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.4 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Erie: 61 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/pennsylvania/erie
- Pennsylvania rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/pennsylvania

## Questions

**What is Erie Clayspace Artists Association's EIN?**

Erie Clayspace Artists Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-1766900. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Erie Clayspace Artists Association a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Erie Clayspace Artists Association in Erie, Pennsylvania as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2021. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Erie Clayspace Artists Association tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Erie Clayspace Artists Association as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Erie Clayspace Artists Association do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2025: "To educate, empower, and inspire through ceramic arts." The IRS classifies it as: Arts education.

**How much money does Erie Clayspace Artists Association take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2025, Erie Clayspace Artists Association reported total revenue of $152,655 and total expenses of $146,293 on its Form 990 (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.