Civic Intelligence

Gateway Atelier of Classical Art

EIN 99-3858137 • St Louis, MO

Pub. 78 Eligible990-N CoverageNTEE B99

Profile

Gateway atelier of classical art (gaca) cultivates skilled representational, realist artists through rigorous training in drawing and painting based on direct observation and classical academic traditions. Through curricularly driven training, we empower them to build meaningful and enduring careers in art.

4814 Washington Blvd 322St Louis, MO 63108

www.gacastudio.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

77th percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 77% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE B99 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

71st percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 71% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE B99 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

57th percentile

10%

Higher net margin than 57% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE B99 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

93rd percentile

$34,936

Higher top officer pay than 93% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 20.0% of source-year revenue.

NTEE B99 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2025

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2025

Assets

$25,602

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$1,654

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$23,948

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue

$174,622

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$156,586

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

$18,036

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$30K$20K$10K$0Assets 2025: $25,602Liabilities 2025: $1,654Net Assets 2025: $23,9482025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$25,602
Liabilities$1,654
Net Assets$23,948

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Revenue 2025: $174,622Expenses 2025: $156,586Net Income 2025: $18,0362025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$174,622
Expenses$156,586
Net Income$18,036

Filings

Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.26$0.02$0.24$1.75$1.57$0.18
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
Signed
Feb 20, 2026
Return Version
2025v4.0
Gross Receipts
$175,757
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Gateway atelier of classical art (gaca) cultivates skilled representational, realist artists through rigorous training in drawing and painting based on direct observation and classical academic traditions. Through curricularly driven training, we empower them to build meaningful and enduring careers in art.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
GACA PROVIDES A DISCIPLINED FOUR-YEAR CURRICULUM IN DRAWING, PAINTING, AND SCULPTURE WITH CLEAR BENCHMARKS.- YEAR 1: DRAWING MASTERY VIA MASTER COPIES, CAST DRAWING, AND DAILY LIVE MODEL CLASSES.- YEAR 2: PAINTING MASTERY FROM MASTER COPIES, CAST PAINTING, AND LIVE MODEL PAINTING.- YEAR 3: ADVANCED PAINTING.- YEAR 4: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND MENTORING.ADDITIONALLY, WE OFFER A SUMMER PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, PART-TIME CORE OPTIONS, AND BIMONTHLY WORKSHOPS WITH NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED ARTISTS.$0$152,839
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
BJ PARKERPresidentPT$34,936-$34,936
INGRID OERTLITreasurerPT$0--
CAROLYN KARASEK NEEDLESSecretaryPT$0--
JAN HECKDirectorPT$0--
DEBORAH PONTIOUSDirectorPT$0--
WRYN ENGELMEYERDirectorPT$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Gateway Atelier of Classical Art
EIN
99-3858137
Phone
3143995118
Address
4814 WASHINGTON BLVD 322, ST LOUIS, MO 63108

Signing Officer

Name
Ingrid Oertli
Title
Treasurer
Phone
3143995118
Signed
2026-02-20
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Hutter CPA LLC
Address
1931 BELLEVUE AVE, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63143
Preparer
Teresa M Hutter CPA
Phone
3144747998
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 4 - Other Investment Income

Description: interest income. Amount: 250.

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

Description: advertising & marketing. Amount: 6,598. Description: insurance. Amount: 1,078. Description: travel. Amount: 3,375. Description: art supplies. Amount: 12,378. Description: studio expense. Amount: 3,955. Description: bank fees. Amount: 110. Description: workshop supplies. Amount: 1,086. Description: general & administration. Amount: 947. Total to form 990-ez, line 16: 29,527.

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 26 - Other Liabilities

Description: bank of america credit card. Beg. Of year amount: 0. End of year amount: 1,361. Description: payroll liabilities. Beg. Of year amount: 0. End of year amount: 293.

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