Civic Intelligence

The Art School Inc

990EZ • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 47-2619153

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on Jun 02, 2025

Organization Profilewww.theartschoolmilwaukee.org
2654 S Kinnickinnic AveMilwaukee, WI 53207

(414) 704-3967

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

68th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 68% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

70th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 70% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

12th percentile

-36%

Higher net margin than 12% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

95th percentile

$67,200

Higher top officer pay than 95% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 75.3% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

20th percentile

-27%

Faster asset growth than 20% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

45th percentile

-1.0%

Faster revenue growth than 45% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets68th percentile

Assets

Down

$86,987

Down $32,349 (-27%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$85,420

Down $32,223 (-27%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$1,567

Down $126 (-7.4%) from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue70th percentileNet Margin12th percentile

Revenue

Down

$89,247

Down $861 (-1.0%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$121,470

Up $4,554 (+3.9%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$32,223

Down $5,415 (-20%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth20th percentile

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

$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2022: $146,837Net Assets 2022: $146,8372022Assets 2023: $119,336Liabilities 2023: $1,693Net Assets 2023: $117,6432023Assets 2024: $86,987Liabilities 2024: $1,567Net Assets 2024: $85,4202024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$86,987
Liabilities$1,567
Net Assets$85,420
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth45th percentile

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

$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2022: $102,323Expenses 2022: $81,865Net Income 2022: $20,4582022Revenue 2023: $90,108Expenses 2023: $116,916Net Income 2023: -$26,8082023Revenue 2024: $89,247Expenses 2024: $121,470Net Income 2024: -$32,2232024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$89,247
Expenses$121,470
Net Income-$32,223
Open 2024 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Jun 2, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$89,247
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To revitalize artistic engagement within our community,

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Conducting small group art classes of intermixed skill levels. The Art School hosts a large public art exhibition onsite annually.--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay95th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Lisa PilarskiPresidentFT$67,200-$67,200
Andrew PilarskiVice PresidentPT$7,200-$7,200
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Art School Inc
EIN
47-2619153
Phone
4147043967
Address
2654 S Kinnickinnic Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207

Signing Officer

Name
Lisa Pilarski
Title
President
Phone
4147043967
Signed
2025-06-02
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Nelson Tax Accounting Ltd
Address
4404 W Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53219
Preparer
Mark S Nelson Sr EA ABA
Phone
4144816812
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“Supplies 7,443”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“Government Fees 79”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“Advertising 406”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“Transportation 5,265”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“Transaction Fees 619”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“Exhibits 2,677”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“Payroll Taxes 5,692”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“Insurance 1,787”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“Software 2,458”

Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26, Liabilities

“Payroll Taxes Beginning of year 1,693, End of year 1,567”

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Filings

Displayed year

2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$86,987
Liabilities
$1,567
Net assets
$85,420
Revenue
$89,247
Expenses
$121,470
Net income
-$32,223
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.87$0.02$0.85$0.89$1.21$0.32
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.19$0.02$1.18$0.90$1.17$0.27
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.47$1.47$1.02$0.82$0.20