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Nonprofit · EIN 45-2479668

CARPE ARTISTA

Tax-exempt · SMYRNA, TN 37167

Financials

$725K$856K2023$633K$703K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CARPE ARTISTA by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$633,422$703,344-$69,922$232,778$898,901-$666,123
December 31, 2023990$724,892$856,395-$131,503$327,595$923,796-$596,201
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$141,729
of which government grants
$141,729
Program service revenue
$431,544
Investment income
$0
Net rental income
$60,149
Other revenue
$60,149

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$136,207
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$136,207
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$78,146
Travel
$493
Depreciation
$19,455
Program services (functional)
$626,444
Management and general (functional)
$46,637
Fundraising (functional)
$30,263

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$327,595
Total assets, end of year
$232,778
Total liabilities, end of year
$898,901
Net assets, end of year
-$666,123
Land, buildings and equipment
$226,427
Net assets without donor restrictions
-$666,123
Gross receipts
$633,422
Employees
0
Year formed
2011
State of legal domicile
TN

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
ERIC RICHEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
WALTER ALLEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
ADAM MCOWENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
CORINNE MORSEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
ANDRE SWAUNCYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
AARON CONKLINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
RON ALLEYCEO
Trustee or director, Officer
65$0
SUSAL GULLEYSECTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ANDRE SWAUNCYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
CORINNE MORSEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
AARON CONKLINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
TERRY WILLIAMSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
ADAM MCOWENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
PATRICK BEAUCHENEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
WALTER ALLEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
RON ALLEYCEO
Trustee or director, Officer
65$0
SUSAL GULLEYSECTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1334 HAZELWOOD DR, SMYRNA, TN 37167-3958
In care of
% RON ALLEY
Mailing address (990-N for 2011)
6310 Lee Ave, Murfreesboro TN 37129
Principal officer (990-N for 2011)
Alley Ronald, 6310 Lee Ave, Murfreesboro TN 37129
Signed the 990
RON ALLEY, CEO
Phone
(615) 984-4038
Return prepared by
Bryan Todd & Associates PLLC

Mission

TRANSFORMING CULTURES GLOBALLY BY DEVELOPING LOCAL ARTS COMMUNITIES THROUGH THE NURTURING OF YOUNG CREATIVES TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL IN FOUR CORE VALUES: CHARACTER, CALLING, CRAFT, AND COMMUNITY.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • CARPE ARTISTA ENGAGES IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS THROUGH ORGANIZING EVENTS THAT BRING AWARENESS TO THE ECONOMIC AND INNOVATION BENEFITS OF A THRIVING ARTISTIC COMMUNITY. THESE EVENTS ENGAGE LOCAL BUSINESSES AND INDUSTRY TO PARTNER FOR CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT, WHILE STRIVING TO PROMOTE THE CREATIVE ARTS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. CARPE ARTISTA COORDINATES FESTIVALS, CONCERTS, SHOWS, FARMERS MARKETS, AND OTHER PUBLIC CULTURAL EVENTS APPROXIMATELY 20,000 PEOPLE BENEFITED IN 2022
    Expenses $301,014 · revenue $55,117
  • CARPE ACADEMY PROVIDES ARTISTIC TRAINING AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT THROUGH AWARD-WINNING CAMPS, ONGOING CLASSES, AND PRIVATE INSTRUCTION USING INTERACTIVE TEACHING METHODS IN VISUAL ARTS, MUSIC, AND THEATER. WITH OUR FOCUS ON THESE CORE VALUES CHARACTER, CRAFT, CALLING AND COMMUNITY CARPE ARTISTA SEEKS TO ASSIST CREATIVES IN REACHING THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. NEWLY IN DEVELOPMENT, THE ACADEMY PROGRAM HAS BEEN EXPANDED BY ADDING A BRANCH OF CAREER TRAINING CALLED C3T CARPE CREATIVE CAREER TRAINING. CARPE ARTISTA WILL PARTNER WITH THE RUTHERFORD COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD, TO PILOT THIS PROGRAM. C3T WILL PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO EARN CTE CERTIFICATIONS THAT WILL PREPARE THEM FOR FUTURE CAREER DEVELOPMENT IN THE ARTS. PLANS INCLUDE PARTNERING WITH THE TENNESSEE STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT TO SOLIDIFY THE PROGRAMS INCLUSION IN TENNESSEE STATE SCHOOLS.APPROXIMATELY 400 STUDENTS BENEFITED IN 2022.
    Expenses $294,966 · revenue $343,889
  • CARPE ARTISTA PROVIDES A JOB TRAINING PROGRAM THROUGH THE DAILY OPERATION OF CARPE CAFE, A COFFEE SHOP LOCATED IN SMYRNAS HISTORIC DEPOT DISTRICT. THIS PROGRAM OFFERS HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE AGE STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY FOR HANDS-ON TRAINING TO FURTHER THEIR EDUCATIONAL AND CAREER OBJECTIVES. THE CAFE INCORPORATES ARTS EDUCATION WITH LIVE MUSIC PERFORMANCES, STUDIO SPACE FOR VISUAL ART DISPLAYS, AND PERIODIC ARTS INSTRUCTION. APPROXIMATELY 16,000 PEOPLE BENEFITED IN 2022.
    Expenses $30,464 · revenue $32,538

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
45-2479668
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)
$232,778
Income (IRS master file)
$633,422

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$633,422$703,344$232,778IRS
990December 2023$724,892$856,395$327,595XML
990December 2022$724,497$958,010$379,875IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2011
Officer: Alley Ronald
December 31, 2011≤ $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 CARPE ARTISTA

What is the EIN of CARPE ARTISTA?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CARPE ARTISTA is 45-2479668.
Is CARPE ARTISTA tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
Are donations to CARPE ARTISTA tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CARPE ARTISTA 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 CARPE ARTISTA 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 CARPE ARTISTA 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 CARPE ARTISTA?
The 990-N for 2011 names Alley Ronald.
Who are the officers and directors of CARPE ARTISTA?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does CARPE ARTISTA have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $633,422, expenses of $703,344 and total assets of $232,778 at year end.

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