Civic Intelligence

The Luminary Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2025 • EIN 27-2137348

Jan 01, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025 • Filed on Apr 21, 2026

Organization ProfileTHELUMINARYARTS.COM
2701 Cherokee StSt Louis, MO 63118

(314) 773-1533

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

75th percentile

0.29x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 75% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

82nd percentile

0.53x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 82% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

63rd percentile

12%

Higher net margin than 63% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

62nd percentile

$88,575

Higher top officer pay than 62% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 15.4% of source-year revenue.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

51st percentile

4.0%

Faster asset growth than 51% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

73rd percentile

22%

Faster revenue growth than 73% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets75th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,059,941

Up $40,820 (+4.0%) from 2024

Net Assets

Up

$753,811

Up $24,961 (+3.4%) from 2024

Liabilities

Up

$306,130

Up $15,859 (+5.5%) from 2024

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue82nd percentileNet Margin63rd percentile

Revenue

Up

$574,598

Up $102,457 (+22%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$507,858

Up $44,976 (+9.7%) from 2024

Net Income

Up

$66,740

Up $57,481 (+621%) from 2024

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth51st percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2011: $18,509Liabilities 2011: $124Net Assets 2011: $18,3852011Assets 2012: $53,385Liabilities 2012: $123Net Assets 2012: $53,2622012Assets 2020: $1,164,593Liabilities 2020: $344,466Net Assets 2020: $820,1272020Assets 2021: $1,481,561Liabilities 2021: $846,429Net Assets 2021: $635,1322021Assets 2022: $949,391Liabilities 2022: $343,679Net Assets 2022: $605,7122022Assets 2023: $1,011,233Liabilities 2023: $312,532Net Assets 2023: $698,7012023Assets 2024: $1,019,121Liabilities 2024: $290,271Net Assets 2024: $728,8502024Assets 2025: $1,059,941Liabilities 2025: $306,130Net Assets 2025: $753,8112025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$1,059,941
Liabilities$306,130
Net Assets$753,811
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth73rd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KExpenses 2011: $181,9272011Expenses 2012: $191,3002012Revenue 2020: $566,930Expenses 2020: $354,884Net Income 2020: $212,0462020Revenue 2021: $347,413Expenses 2021: $480,741Net Income 2021: -$133,3282021Revenue 2022: $427,544Expenses 2022: $456,964Net Income 2022: -$29,4202022Revenue 2023: $531,591Expenses 2023: $487,615Net Income 2023: $43,9762023Revenue 2024: $472,141Expenses 2024: $462,882Net Income 2024: $9,2592024Revenue 2025: $574,598Expenses 2025: $507,858Net Income 2025: $66,7402025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$574,598
Expenses$507,858
Net Income$66,740
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
Signed
Apr 21, 2026
Return Version
2025v4.1
Gross Receipts
$577,200
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The luminary is a nonprofit art space in st. Louis that supports artists and the community through exhibitions, residencies, grants, and public programs. We provide time, space, and resources for creative work and create opportunities for people to connect through art.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$864,968$802,300▼ $62,668
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$124,221$205,490▲ $81,269
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$26,586$27,661▲ $1,075
Accounts Receivable$3,346$24,490▲ $21,144
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$1,019,121$1,059,941▲ $40,820
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$322,781$305,376▼ $17,405
Other Liabilities$-28,210$665▲ $28,875
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$-4,300$89▲ $4,389
Total Liabilities$290,271$306,130▲ $15,859
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$728,850$753,811▲ $24,961
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$728,850$753,811▲ $24,961
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,019,121$1,059,941▲ $40,820

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$787,300$206,949$994,249
Land$15,000-$15,000
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay62nd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Kalaija MalleryExecutive DirectorFT$80,000$8,575$88,575

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Nathaniel LucenaPresident
Jessie DonovanVice President
Christopher RyanBoard Member
Jos GarzaBoard Member
Kristin Fleischman-BrewerBoard Member
Liz DiechmannBoard Member
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$522,939
Program Service Revenue
$38,949
Investment Income
$1,075
Other Revenue
$11,635
All Other Contributions
$522,939
Change in Net Assets
$66,740
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$274,726
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$222,132
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$11,000
Total Fundraising Expense$3,384
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$112,105--$112,105
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$88,575--$88,575
All Other Expenses$22,799$16,118-$38,917
Interest-$31,981-$31,981
Depreciation Depletion$20,889--$20,889
Fees for Services Legal-$14,944-$14,944
Payroll Taxes$14,774--$14,774
Other Expenses$53,350$11,499-$11,499
Grants to Domestic Individuals$11,000--$11,000
Insurance-$9,999-$9,999
Other Employee Benefits$6,678--$6,678
Advertising--$3,384$3,384
Travel$2,162--$2,162
Office Expenses-$1,468-$1,468
Total Functional Expenses$393,003$111,471$3,384$507,858
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Studio Deposits$665
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The board reviews the 990 before submitting.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“The Board of Directors maintains an ongoing conflict of interest policy. Conflicts are disclosed to the Board using a designated form. The Board of Directors reserves time to discuss any disclosed conflicts during quarterly meetings. Board discussions and votes on any required actions resulting from a disclosure are recorded in official minutes.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15B

“The board approves positions and compensation for key employees by board vote based on need and financials; officers are not compensated.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“No documents available to the public.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Luminary Inc
EIN
27-2137348
Phone
3147731533
Address
2701 CHEROKEE ST, ST LOUIS, MO 63118

Signing Officer

Name
Nathaniel Lucena
Title
Treasurer
Signed
2026-04-21
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Nathaniel Lucena
Formed
2010
Legal Domicile
Mo
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
7
Volunteers
15

Preparer

Firm
FEW CPAs
Address
6240 S Lindbergh Suite 101, St Louis, MO 63123
Preparer
Matt Fisher
Phone
3148457999
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE BOARD REVIEWS THE 990 BEFORE SUBMITTING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The Board of Directors maintains an ongoing conflict of interest policy. Conflicts are disclosed to the Board using a designated form. The Board of Directors reserves time to discuss any disclosed conflicts during quarterly meetings. Board discussions and votes on any required actions resulting from a disclosure are recorded in official minutes.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The board approves positions and compensation for key employees by board vote based on need and financials; officers are not compensated.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3No documents available to the public.
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2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,059,941
Liabilities
$306,130
Net assets
$753,811
Revenue
$574,598
Expenses
$507,858
Net income
$66,740
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.06$0.31$0.75$0.57$0.51$0.07
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.02$0.29$0.73$0.47$0.46$0.01
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.01$0.31$0.70$0.53$0.49$0.04
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.95$0.34$0.61$0.43$0.46$0.03
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.48$0.85$0.64$0.35$0.48$0.13
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.16$0.34$0.82$0.57$0.35$0.21
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.05$0.00$0.05$0.19
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.02$0.00$0.02$0.18