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THE COBRE VALLEY CENTER FOR THE ART INC
Globe, AZ · EIN 742538428 · Form 990 · FY2020 · Micro (<$100K) · cobrevalleyarts.com
revenue
$89K
expenses
$111K
net assets
$62K
employees
4
program ratio
96%
mission · from form 990

To promte arts, tourism, and the maintenance of the historical building

profile · synthesized from sources

Arts organization based in Globe, Arizona, that operates a community arts center in a historic courthouse building. The center hosts rotating art exhibitions, artist showcases, live performances, and educational programs in music and improv. It supports local and regional artists by providing gallery space and organizing cultural events for the public.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2020

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $29K
    VISTORS CENTER FOR TOURISM FOR THE CITY OF GLOBE
  2. #2 $55K
    RESTORATION AND MAINTENANCE OF HISORIC COURT HOUSE BUILDING
named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Copper Planet Improv Student Showcase
Performance event featuring graduating students from improv levels 101 and 201, held in the third-floor theater
Desert Art Show
Annual open-call art exhibition in April that invites local artists to display and sell their work; the center takes a 30% commission on sales
Festival of Trees
Annual holiday event featuring decorated trees, likely involving community participation and fundraising activities
STEAM In Action: Rooted in Resilience
Community exhibition partnership with the University of Arizona that integrates art and science around environmental health themes
Shurtliff Music Academy
Music education program offering Sound Beginnings, Let’s Play Music, and piano lessons for children and adults
activities · 6 groups

what they do

  • Community Art Exhibitions & Festivals 6 activities
    • Art Exhibitions and Gallery Management
      Hosts and curates art exhibitions, featuring works by local artists on a rotating basis, including drawings, paintings, sculptures, pottery, jewelry, and quilting, and invites artists to submit work for community exhibitions.
    • Art Exhibitions and Gallery Management
      Hosts rotating art exhibitions featuring local artists and a variety of art forms, including drawings, paintings, sculptures, pottery, jewelry, and quilting, in its gallery.
    • Art Gallery and Exhibitions
      Operates an art gallery showcasing a rotating variety of art by local artisans, including drawings, paintings, sculptures, pottery, jewelry, and quilting, and hosts community exhibitions often integrating art with science themes.
    • Art Shows and Sales
      Organizes the Desert Art Show and other art shows, providing a free platform for artists to exhibit their work while retaining 30% of sales proceeds to support the center.
    • Art Shows and Sales
      Organizes the Desert Art Show and other art shows, providing a free platform for artists to exhibit their work, with 30% of sales proceeds retained to support the center.
    • Community Art Shows and Events
      Organizes and hosts community art shows, such as the Desert Art Show, allowing artists to exhibit their work free of charge and retaining a percentage of sales to support the center. Also hosts community exhibitions in partnership with other organizations.
  • Youth Performing Arts Camps & Classes 4 activities
    • Arts Education
      Offers music education, including group and private piano lessons for students aged 7 and older, and has previously offered classes such as belly dancing.
    • Arts Education
      Provides music education for children from preschool age through adults, including group and private piano lessons, and has offered classes such as belly dancing.
    • Arts Education Programs
      Offers music education, including group and private piano lessons for students aged 7 and older, and has previously offered classes such as belly dancing.
    • Music and Dance Education
      Provides music education for children and adults, including group and private piano lessons, and has offered dance classes such as belly dancing.
  • Cultural Heritage Festivals & Celebrations 4 activities
    • Community Events and Festivals
      Hosts various community events, including an annual Christmas mixer, the Christmas Light Parade, and the Copper Country Quilters annual show.
    • Community Events and Festivals
      Hosts various community events, including an annual Christmas mixer, the Christmas Light Parade, and the Copper Country Quilters annual show.
    • Community Events and Festivals
      Organizes and hosts various community events and festivals, including Christmas parades, annual mixers, and specialized shows like the Copper Country Quilters annual show.
    • Special Interest Shows and Exhibitions
      Hosts specialized shows such as the Copper Country Quilters annual show.
  • Historic Building Restoration & Adaptive Reuse 3 activities
    • Historic Building Restoration and Maintenance
      Restores and maintains the historic Gila County Courthouse building, preserving its original architectural features and converting it into the Cobre Valley Center for the Arts.
    • Historic Building Restoration and Maintenance
      Restored the historic Gila County Courthouse building over a 20-year period, recovering original architectural features, and continues to house the Cobre Valley Center for the Arts within this salvaged building.
    • Historic Building Restoration and Maintenance
      Restored the historic Gila County Courthouse building over a 20-year period, recovering original architectural features, and continues to house the Cobre Valley Center for the Arts within this salvaged building.
  • Professional Theatrical Production and Performance 1 activity
    • Performing Arts Events
      Hosts various performing arts events, including plays by community theater groups and student improv showcases.
  • Uncategorized 4 activities
    • Art Gallery and Exhibitions
      Maintains a rotating art gallery featuring works by local artisans, including drawings, paintings, sculptures, pottery, jewelry, and quilting, and hosts community exhibitions often in partnership with other organizations.
    • Performing Arts Events
      Hosts various performing arts events, including student improv showcases, plays by community theater groups, and musical performances.
    • Performing Arts and Community Events
      Hosts various performing arts events, including improv showcases and theatrical plays, and organizes community events such as the Christmas Light Parade and an annual Christmas mixer.
    • Performing Arts and Entertainment
      Hosts various performing arts events, including plays by community theater groups, improv showcases, and other entertainment.
financials · form 990 · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$89K
Contributions & grants$60K67%
Program service revenue$29K33%
Investment income$20%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$111K
Program expenses96%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$28K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$71K
Cash$70K
Investments$0
Liabilities$8K
Net assets$62K
Liquid reserves7.6 mo
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

paid leadership · 4
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
WILLIAM BOWEN KEY EMPLOYEE 21 $13K
CALEB KING KEY EMPLOYEE 5 $4K
ERIN SMITH KEY EMPLOYEE 5 $1K
JILL ALICE MAY KEY EMPLOYEE 5 $771
board members · 10
  • DIANA MONTGOMERY — SECRETARY
  • FREDDY RIOS — DIRECTOR
  • GUILLERMO THOMAS — DIRECTOR
  • MAY SUILLVAN — DIRECTOR
  • MAY SULLIVAN — DIRECTOR
  • MICHELLE HARRISON — treasurer
  • RANDY SULLIVAN — DIRECTOR
  • ROGER KING — VICE PRESIDENT
  • TANNER HUNSAKER — PRESIDENT
  • TOM FOSTER — DIRECTOR
relationships · 13

who they work with

  • City of Globe Partner — Collaborates on cultural and historical preservation initiatives in the Globe area.
  • Copper Country Quilters Partner — Hosted their annual show.
  • Copper Planet Improv Partner — Hosted their Spring 2026 Student Showcase.
  • Gila County Partner — Transferred ownership of the Old Courthouse to the organization in exchange for its restoration.
  • Rethinking Wildfires, Floods, and Health Partner — Partnered for the "Rooted in Resilience" community exhibition.
  • Rethinking Wildfires, Floods, and Health Partner — Partnered to invite artists for a community exhibition.
  • Rethinking Wildfires, Floods, and Health Partner — Partners on the "STEAM In Action: Rooted in Resilience, First Friday Opening" community exhibition.
  • Shurtliff Music Academy Partner — Provides music education programs at the Center's location.
  • The Copper Cities Community Players Partner — Presented an original play at the Old Courthouse Theater.
  • The University of Arizona STEAM in Action Partner — Partnered to invite artists for a community exhibition.
  • University of Arizona STEAM in Action Partner — Partnered for the "Rooted in Resilience" community exhibition.
  • University of Arizona STEAM in Action Partner — Partners on the "STEAM In Action: Rooted in Resilience, First Friday Opening" community exhibition.
  • Unscrewed Improv Partner — Tucson-based improv group invited to perform at the student showcase event.