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Nonprofit · EIN 36-4765690

FORWARD PROGRESS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT CENTERS INC

Tax-exempt · SAN ANTONIO, TX 78205

Financials

$224K$267K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FORWARD PROGRESS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT CENTERS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$224,281$266,909-$42,628$26,928$21,932$4,996
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$222,284
of which government grants
$205,479
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$13
Other revenue
$1,984

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$46,397
Other salaries and wages
$39,653
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$93,878
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$1,131
Accounting fees
$7,960
Occupancy
$42,096
Depreciation
$3,088
Program services (functional)
$238,697
Management and general (functional)
$28,212

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$53,320
Total assets, end of year
$26,928
Total liabilities, end of year
$21,932
Net assets, end of year
$4,996
Land, buildings and equipment
$27,309
Net assets without donor restrictions
$4,995
Net assets with donor restrictions
$1
Gross receipts
$224,281
Employees
4
Volunteers
45
Year formed
2014
State of legal domicile
TX

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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DEANNA BROWNEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$46,397
PATSY WHITFIELDBOARD PRESIDENT
Trustee or director
10$0
NEVETTA KINGBOARD SECRETARY
Trustee or director
10$0
LAVONNA STEWARTBOARD TREASURER
Trustee or director
3$0
LAURA THOMPSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
3$0
TUNETTE POWELLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
122 HEIMAN ST, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78205-3311
In care of
% DEANNA BROWN
Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
8106 Sleepy Forest, San Antonio TX 78239
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
DEANNA BROWN, 122 HEIMAN STREET, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78205
Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
DeAnna Brown, 8106 Sleepy Forest, San Antonio TX 78239
Signed the 990
DEANNA BROWN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(210) 942-8833
Return prepared by
A L N ACCOUNTING SERVICES PLLC

Mission

TO EMPOWER CREATIVE INDIVIDUALS TO DEVELOP INTO AUTHENTIC ARTISTS BY FOSTERING SELF-ESTEEM, ENCOURAGING PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH, AND PROVIDING A SAFE, COLLABORATIVE SPACE. THROUGH MENTORSHIP AND ACCESS TO PROFESSIONAL PLATFORMS, WE HELP PARTICIPANTS USE THEIR GOD-GIVEN TALENTS TO PRODUCE HIGH-QUALITY MUSIC, FILMS, STAGE PLAYS, AND DIGITAL MEDIA, WITH THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF CREATING A MORE BALANCED AND INSPIRING ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • FORWARD PROGRESS ARTS ENTERTAINMENT CENTER EMPOWERS YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS THROUGH CREATIVE ARTS PROGRAMS THAT BUILD SELF-ESTEEM ENCOURAGE PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND FOSTER AUTHENTIC ARTISTIC EXPRESSION. THROUGH INITIATIVES LIKE THE EASTSIDE YOUTH CONTENT CREATORS PROGRAM DREAM2SCREEN AND ARROWS IN MOTION PARTICIPANTS GAIN HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE IN FILM MUSIC AND PERFORMANCE WHILE DEVELOPING VALUABLE LIFE AND INDUSTRY SKILLS. THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE A SAFE COLLABORATIVE SPACE FOR YOUTH TO EXPLORE THEIR TALENTS AND POSITIVELY IMPACT THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY AND THEIR COMMUNITIES.
    Expenses $238,697

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, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

IRS record

EIN
36-4765690
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
2014
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$26,928
Income (IRS master file)
$224,281

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025–––IRS
990December 2024–––IRS
990-N for 2023
Officer: DeAnna Brown
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 FORWARD PROGRESS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT CENTERS INC

What is the EIN of FORWARD PROGRESS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT CENTERS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FORWARD PROGRESS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT CENTERS INC is 36-4765690.
Is FORWARD PROGRESS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT CENTERS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
Are donations to FORWARD PROGRESS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT CENTERS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FORWARD PROGRESS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT CENTERS INC 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 FORWARD PROGRESS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT CENTERS INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did FORWARD PROGRESS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT CENTERS INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of FORWARD PROGRESS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT CENTERS INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names DEANNA BROWN.
Who are the officers and directors of FORWARD PROGRESS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT CENTERS INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $46,397 (DEANNA BROWN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does FORWARD PROGRESS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT CENTERS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $224,281, expenses of $266,909 and total assets of $26,928 at year end.

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