ED HAMILTON STUDIOS AND VISITORS CENTER INC: Form 990EZ, tax year 2025
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- Organization
- ED HAMILTON STUDIOS AND VISITORS CENTER INC (EIN 85-3699250)
- Tax period
- 2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31
- Filed
- 2026-07-04
- IRS object ID
- 202611859349200201
- Schema version
- 2025v4.1
- Source
- Download XML · Original 990 at ProPublica
Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.
Return header ReturnHeader
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return | 2026-07-04T07:08:42-07:00 | ReturnTs |
| Tax Period End | 2025-12-31 | TaxPeriodEndDt |
Preparer Firm PreparerFirmGrp
Preparer Firm Name PreparerFirmName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | ANDERSON & ASSOCIATES TAX GROUP | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
Preparer US Address PreparerUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 9900 SHELBYVILLE RD STE 1 | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | LOUISVILLE | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | KY | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 40223 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return Type | 990EZ | ReturnTypeCd |
| Tax Period Begin | 2025-01-01 | TaxPeriodBeginDt |
Filer Filer
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| EIN | 853699250 | EIN |
Business Name BusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | ED HAMILTON STUDIO AND VISITORS CENTER | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
| Business Name Line2 | INC | BusinessNameLine2Txt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Control | EDHA | BusinessNameControlTxt |
| Phone | 5025877709 | PhoneNum |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 543 SOUTH SHELBY STREET | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | LOUISVILLE | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | KY | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 40202 | ZIPCd |
Business Officer BusinessOfficerGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person | KENDRA HAMILTON-WYNN | PersonNm |
| Person Title | Chairman | PersonTitleTxt |
| Phone | 5023387420 | PhoneNum |
| Signature | 2026-07-04 | SignatureDt |
| Discuss With Paid Preparer | Yes (true) | DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd |
Preparer Person PreparerPersonGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Person | MORRISA M BENBERRY CPA | PreparerPersonNm |
| PTIN | P02031107 | PTIN |
| Phone | 5027094499 | PhoneNum |
| Self Employed | Yes (X) | SelfEmployedInd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Tax | 2025 | TaxYr |
| Build TS | 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z | BuildTS |
Form 990-EZ IRS990EZ
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Method Of Accounting Cash | Yes (X) | MethodOfAccountingCashInd |
| Website Address | www.ehsvc.org | WebsiteAddressTxt |
| Organization501c3 | Yes (X) | Organization501c3Ind |
| Type Of Organization Corp | Yes (X) | TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd |
| Gross Receipts | $29,852 | GrossReceiptsAmt |
| Info In Schedule O Part I | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartIInd |
| Contributions Gifts Grants Etc | $29,852 | ContributionsGiftsGrantsEtcAmt |
| Cost Or Other Basis Expense Sale | $0 | CostOrOtherBasisExpenseSaleAmt |
| Fundraising Gross Income | $0 | FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt |
| Special Events Direct Expenses | $0 | SpecialEventsDirectExpensesAmt |
| Cost Of Goods Sold | $0 | CostOfGoodsSoldAmt |
| Total Revenue | $29,852 | TotalRevenueAmt |
| Fees And Other Pymt To Ind Cntrct | $60,500 | FeesAndOtherPymtToIndCntrctAmt |
| Other Expenses Total | $105 | OtherExpensesTotalAmt |
| Total Expenses | $60,605 | TotalExpensesAmt |
| Excess Or Deficit For Year | -$30,753 | ExcessOrDeficitForYearAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances BOY | $90,300 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances EOY | $59,547 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt |
Cash Savings And Investments CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $90,300 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $59,547 | EOYAmt |
Form990 Total Assets Form990TotalAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $90,300 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $59,547 | EOYAmt |
Net Assets Or Fund Balances NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $90,300 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $59,547 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Exempt Purpose | The Ed Hamilton Studios & Visitors Center is a 501c3 non-profit organizationdedicated to preserving the legacy of renowned Louisville, Kentucky sculptor EdHamilton. The center aims to promote the transformative power of arts and culturethrough community building by showcasing diverse and emerging artists.By creating a vibrant, inclusive space for creativity and community, the EHSVCaims to uplift and empower individuals of all backgrounds, nurturing theirartistic growth and strengthening the cultural fabric of Louisville. | PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt |
Program Srvc Accomplishment ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Description Program Srvc Accom | The last three years have marked the quiet but powerful beginning of the Ed Hamilton Studio & Visitors Centera cultural institution being built with intention, discipline, and a long-range vision. The Profit & Loss statement from 2023 to 2025 reflects more than financial activity; it reflects the early architecture of a legacy project that is already earning the trust of philanthropic partners. Between 2024 and 2025, the organization secured $130,502.33 in foundation and grant contributions, alongside $9,598.07 in individual giving. These figuresFoundation & Grant Contributions 2024: 106,000.00; 2025: 24,502.33 and Contributions 2024: 4,248.07; 2025: 5,350.00signal something essential: major institutions and early individual supporters see the promise of this work and are investing early. These dollars have been deployed strategically. The organization invested in the expertise required to build a world-class cultural center, reflected in Legal & Professional Services 2025: 60,500.00. This is not overheadit is infrastructure. It represents the architects of the capital campaign, the compliance and governance work that ensures long-term stability, and the professional guidance needed to steward a project of this scale. The financial pattern is exactly what you expect from a cultural institution preparing for a major capital and programmatic expansion. A strong surplus in 2024 ($88,244.07) provided the foundation for a planned investment year in 2025 ($30,752.67), as the organization accelerated campaign development, organizational structuring, and early program planning. Even with these investments, the organization maintained a positive cumulative net income of $57,475.40a clear indicator of disciplined financial management. But the numbers only tell part of the story. This project is building a cultural anchor for Louisvilleone that preserves the legacy of a nationally celebrated sculptor while creating a living, breathing space for education, creativity, and community connection. The investments made during this period are laying the groundwork for: - A permanent home for Ed Hamiltons archives and artistic legacy- A center for youth and emerging artists to learn, create, and be mentored- A gathering place where the community can see itself reflected in the art and stories around them- A cultural destination that will contribute to the citys artistic identity and economic vitality Major donors are not simply supporting a projectthey are shaping a legacy. They are helping build an institution that will stand for generations, one that honors history while inspiring the future of 3-D art and cultural education. The early financial momentum shows that the belief is already there. The foundation is strong. And with the partnership of visionary donors and foundations such as Gheens, the next phase capital development, program expansion, and long-term sustainabilityis within reach. | DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt |
| Program Service Expenses | $6,061 | ProgramServiceExpensesAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Program Service Expenses | $6,061 | TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt |
Officer Director Trustee Empl OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp (6 entries)
| TitleTitleTxt | Average Hrs Per Wk Devoted To PosAverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | CompensationCompensationAmt |
|---|---|---|
| KENDRA HAMILTON-WYNN | ||
| Chairman | 10.00 | $0 |
| MORRISA M BENBERRY | ||
| Treasurer | 0 | $0 |
| AUBREY SHORT | ||
| Director | 0 | $0 |
| KYLE CITRYNELL | ||
| Director | 0 | $0 |
| JABANI BENNETT | ||
| Director | 0 | $0 |
| CLEO BATTLE | ||
| Director | 0 | $0 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Activities Not Previously Rpt | false | ActivitiesNotPreviouslyRptInd |
| Chg Made To Orgnzng Doc Not Rpt | false | ChgMadeToOrgnzngDocNotRptInd |
| Organization Had UBI | false | OrganizationHadUBIInd |
| Subject To Proxy Tax | false | SubjectToProxyTaxInd |
| Organization Dissolved Etc | false | OrganizationDissolvedEtcInd |
| Form1120 Pol Filed | false | Form1120PolFiledInd |
| Made Loans To From Officers | false | MadeLoansToFromOfficersInd |
| Tax Imposed Under IRC4911 | $0 | TaxImposedUnderIRC4911Amt |
| Tax Imposed Under IRC4912 | $0 | TaxImposedUnderIRC4912Amt |
| Tax Imposed Under IRC4955 | $0 | TaxImposedUnderIRC4955Amt |
| Engaged In Excess Benefit Trans | false | EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd |
| Tax Imposed On Organization Mgr | $0 | TaxImposedOnOrganizationMgrAmt |
| Tax Reimbursed By Organization | $0 | TaxReimbursedByOrganizationAmt |
| Prohibited Tax Shelter Trans | false | ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd |
Books In Care Of Detail BooksInCareOfDetail
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person | MORRISA M BENBERRY | PersonNm |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 9900 SHELBYVILLE ROAD STE 1 | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | LOUISVILLE | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | KY | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 40223 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Phone | 5024241961 | PhoneNum |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign Financial Account | false | ForeignFinancialAccountInd |
| Foreign Office | false | ForeignOfficeInd |
| Donor Advised Fnds | false | DonorAdvisedFndsInd |
| Operate Hospital | false | OperateHospitalInd |
| Tanning Services Provided | false | TanningServicesProvidedInd |
| Related Organization Ctrl Ent | false | RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd |
| Transaction With Control Ent | false | TransactionWithControlEntInd |
| Political Campaign Acty | false | PoliticalCampaignActyInd |
| Lobbying Activities | false | LobbyingActivitiesInd |
| School Operating | false | SchoolOperatingInd |
| Trnsfr Exmpt Non Chrtbl Rltd Org | false | TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd |
| Part VI Of Comp Of Hghst Pd Empl | NONE | PartVIOfCompOfHghstPdEmplTxt |
| Part VI Hghst Pd Cntrct Prof Srvc | NONE | PartVIHghstPdCntrctProfSrvcTxt |
| Filed Schedule A | Yes (true) | FiledScheduleAInd |
Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Publicly Supported Org509a2 | Yes (X) | PubliclySupportedOrg509a2Ind |
Gifts Grants Contris Rcvd509 GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $2,000 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $110,248 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $29,852 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $142,100 | TotalAmt |
Gross Receipts Admissions GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $0 | TotalAmt |
Gross Receipts Non Unrlt Bus GrossReceiptsNonUnrltBusGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $0 | TotalAmt |
Tax Rev Levied Orgnztnl Bnft509 TaxRevLeviedOrgnztnlBnft509Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $0 | TotalAmt |
Govt Furn Srvc Fclts Vl509 GovtFurnSrvcFcltsVl509Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $0 | TotalAmt |
Total509 Total509Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $2,000 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $110,248 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $29,852 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $142,100 | TotalAmt |
Amounts Rcvd Dsqlfy Person AmountsRcvdDsqlfyPersonGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $0 | TotalAmt |
Substantial Contributors Amt SubstantialContributorsAmtGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $0 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Public Support Total509 | $142,100 | PublicSupportTotal509Amt |
Gross Investment Income509 GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $0 | TotalAmt |
Post1975 UBTI Post1975UBTIGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $0 | TotalAmt |
Net Income From Other UBI NetIncomeFromOtherUBIGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $0 | TotalAmt |
Other Income509 OtherIncome509Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $0 | TotalAmt |
Total Support Calendar Year TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $2,000 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $110,248 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $29,852 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $142,100 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| First5 Years509 | Yes (X) | First5Years509Ind |
| Public Support CY509 | 0.00000 | PublicSupportCY509Pct |
| Investment Income CY | 0.00000 | InvestmentIncomeCYPct |
Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB
Contributor Information ContributorInformationGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Contributor | RESTRICTED | ContributorNum |
Contributor Business Name ContributorBusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | RESTRICTED | BusinessNameLine1 |
Contributor US Address ContributorUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | RESTRICTED | AddressLine1 |
| Address Line2 | RESTRICTED | AddressLine2 |
| City | RESTRICTED | City |
| State | RESTRICTED | State |
| ZIP Code | RESTRICTED | ZIPCode |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Contributions | RESTRICTED | TotalContributionsAmt |
Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (2 entries)
| Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDesc | ExplanationExplanationTxt |
|---|---|
| Other Expenses.1002 | Office Expenses $80 |
| Other Expenses.1 | BANK CHARGES $25 |
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