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Nonprofit · EIN 34-1967561

YOUTH EXCELLENCE PERFORMING ARTS WORKSHOP

Also known as YEPAW

Tax-exempt · AKRON, OH 44302

Financials

$138K$146K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of YOUTH EXCELLENCE PERFORMING ARTS WORKSHOP by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$137,763$145,637-$7,874$12,542$23,490-$10,948
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$129,470
Program service revenue
$36,921
Investment income
$47
Net income from fundraising events
-$30,163
Net income from sales of inventory
$1,000
Other revenue
-$28,675

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$31,732
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$42,789
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$56
Travel
$5,151
Program services (functional)
$51,548
Management and general (functional)
$94,089

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$11,513
Total assets, end of year
$12,542
Total liabilities, end of year
$23,490
Net assets, end of year
-$10,948
Net assets without donor restrictions
-$10,948
Gross receipts
$167,926
Employees
2
Volunteers
95
Year formed
2001
State of legal domicile
OH

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KIMBERLY PORTEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Highest-paid employee
40$29,565
Charles HarknessBoard Member
Officer
1$0
Virgil SensabaughTreasurer
Officer
1$0
Erica HowardBoard Member
Officer
1$0
Coleen CurryBoard Chair
Officer
1$0
Brandee WilkinsonBoard Member
Officer
1$0
John MorganBoard Member
Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
220 SOUTH BALCH STREET 1ST FLOOR, AKRON, OH 44302-1638
In care of
% LESLIE PARKER BARNES
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
YEPAW YOUTH EXCELLENCE PERFORMING ARTS WORKSHOP, 2857 RIVIERA DR, SUITE H-I, FAIRLAWN, OH 44333
Signed the 990
Kimberly Porter, Executive Director
Phone
(330) 572-4437

Mission

Encourage youth, through the arts, to pursue lifestyles of excellence in Jesus Christ.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • YEPAW SUMMER HAS SERVED OVER 6,000 STUDENTS AND VOLUNTEERS FOR 35+ YEARS. RECENTLY ADDING 4-11 YEAR OLDS WE NOW SERVE AGES 4-18. THIS PROGRAM USES AN INTENSIVE 1 WEEK EXPERIENCE USED TO TEACH EXCELLENCE IN ALL AREAS OF LIFE. THE EXPERIENCE CONCLUDES WITH A COMMUNITY PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTING SKILLS LEARNED IN 5 ARTS-BASED AREAS. HISTORICALLY, 250-320 YOUTH HAVE PARTICIPATED IN THE DYNAMIC WEEK-LONG PROGRAM AND 1,500-3,000 PEOPLE HAVE ATTENDED THE CLOSING CONCERT. SUMMER WORKSHOP GOALS INCLUDE DEVELOPING KNOWLEDGE AND ENJOYMENT OF THE ARTS, ACQUISITION OF KEY ARTS PERFORMANCE SKILLS, AND MOST FUNDAMENTALLY, ENCOURAGING YOUTH TO MAKE POSITIVE CHOICES BY BUILDING THEIR SELF-CONFIDENCE AND HOPE FOR THE FUTURE.
    Expenses $48,622 · revenue $43,365
  • WEPAW IS OUR PROGRAM THAT OFFERS AN INTENSIVE FOR 4-11 YEAR OLDS. THEY COMPLETE A CURRICULUM THAT IS THEN PERFORMED IN FROM 1,500-3,000 COMMUNITY PERSONS EVERY YEAR. AS EARLY AT 4 YEARS OLD THEY DEVELOP SKILLS TO BUILD THEIR FAITH AND ARTISTIC ABILITY.
    Expenses $400 · revenue $10,831
  • Dream Team Volunteer Fair
    Expenses $2,526 · revenue $220

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
34-1967561
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2005
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$12,542
Income (IRS master file)
$167,926

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024–––IRS
990December 2023–––IRS
990December 2022$154,457$196,768$11,369IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS.

Questions about YOUTH EXCELLENCE PERFORMING ARTS WORKSHOP

What is the EIN of YOUTH EXCELLENCE PERFORMING ARTS WORKSHOP?
The employer identification number (EIN) of YOUTH EXCELLENCE PERFORMING ARTS WORKSHOP is 34-1967561.
Is YOUTH EXCELLENCE PERFORMING ARTS WORKSHOP tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2005.
Are donations to YOUTH EXCELLENCE PERFORMING ARTS WORKSHOP tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does YOUTH EXCELLENCE PERFORMING ARTS WORKSHOP file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of YOUTH EXCELLENCE PERFORMING ARTS WORKSHOP due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did YOUTH EXCELLENCE PERFORMING ARTS WORKSHOP last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of YOUTH EXCELLENCE PERFORMING ARTS WORKSHOP?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names YEPAW YOUTH EXCELLENCE PERFORMING ARTS WORKSHOP.
Who are the officers and directors of YOUTH EXCELLENCE PERFORMING ARTS WORKSHOP?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $29,565 (KIMBERLY PORTER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does YOUTH EXCELLENCE PERFORMING ARTS WORKSHOP have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $137,763, expenses of $145,637 and total assets of $12,542 at year end.

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