Nonprofit · EIN 45-4225349
ART FM INC
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · LOUISVILLE, KY 40255
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $95,771 | $67,938 | $27,833 | $188,110 | $15,946 | $172,164 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $73,431 | $70,034 | $3,397 | $167,289 | $15,946 | $151,343 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $63,450 | $58,972 | $4,478 | $166,892 | $18,946 | $147,946 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $93,498
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $762
- Net income from fundraising events
- $1,418
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $93
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $22,600
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $29,205
- Occupancy
- $12,993
- Printing, publications and postage
- $2,231
- Other expenses
- $23,509
- Program services (functional)
- $56,284
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $167,289
- Total assets, end of year
- $188,110
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $15,946
- Net assets, end of year
- $172,164
- Cash, savings and investments
- $89,073
- Gross receipts
- $96,749
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharon Michelle Scott | President / Co-Founder / Board Member | 40 | $12,000 |
| Sean Michael Selby | Cheif Operator / Co-Founder | 30 | $10,600 |
| Erica Michelle Bricking | Board Member | 5 | $0 |
| Marguerite Alta Esrock | Treasurer / Board Member | 5 | $0 |
| Kyle Anne Citrynell | Board Member | 5 | $0 |
| Faith Alexandria Grady | Board Member | 5 | $0 |
| Mathias Lyman Kolehmainen | Board Member / Secretary | 5 | $0 |
| Antonio Melo | Board Member | 5 | $0 |
| Darrick Alan Wood | Board Member | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharon Michelle Scott | President / Co-Founder / Board Member | 20 | $12,000 |
| Sean Michael Selby | Cheif Operator / Co-Founder | 12 | $6,800 |
| Erica Michelle Bricking | Board Member | 3 | $0 |
| Marguerite Alta Esrock | Treasurer / Board Member | 3 | $0 |
| Kyle Anne Citrynell | Board Member | 3 | $0 |
| Faith Alexandria Grady | Board Member | 3 | $0 |
| Mathias Lyman Kolehmainen | Board Member / Secretary | 3 | $0 |
| Antonio Melo | Board Member | 3 | $0 |
| Darrick Alan Wood | Board Member | 3 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharon Michelle Scott | President / Co-Founder / Board Member | 20 | $12,000 |
| Sean Michael Selby | Cheif Operator / Co-Founder | 12 | $8,400 |
| Timothy Jon Barnes | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Erica Michelle Bricking | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Marguerite Alta Esrock | Treasurer / Board Member | 3 | $0 |
| Kyle Anne Citrynell | Board Member | 3 | $0 |
| Faith Alexandria Grady | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Mathias Lyman Kolehmainen | Board Member / Secretary | 3 | $0 |
| Antonio Melo | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Darrick Alan Wood | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 5103, LOUISVILLE, KY 40255-0103
- In care of
- % SHARON SCOTT
- Mailing address (990-N for 2017)
- PO Box 5103, Louisville KY 40255
- Principal officer (990-N for 2017)
- Sharon Scott, 2220 Kaelin Ave, Louisville KY 40205
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Sharon Scott, President
- Phone
- (502) 640-6414
- Website
- www.artxfm.com
Mission
Cultivating educational opportunities and live media experiences, ART FM employs sound, music, and conversation to amplify the local arts community and broadcast the international arts dialogue. The organization managers WXOX-LP a noncommercial, volunteer run FM radio station. We train 100s of community members of all ages and all backgrounds to become FM broadcasters. Working in conjunction with FEMA and local authorities we provide emergency broadcasting services 24/7/365.
Program accomplishments
- ART FM broadcasts music and information on WXOX 97.1 FM and worldwide on www.artxfm.com. Through this broadcast we educate and entertain our audience 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We work with FEMA and local agencies to become a first responder in our community. We operate the emergency broadcast alerts when necessary and provide our listeners with local safety information. We also offer a DJ training program that is free for anyone who wants to participate. We have trained hundreds of members of our community, of all ages and all walks of life, in FCC rules and on-air ettiquite. Through this program a number individuals have gone on to careers in commercial broadcasting outlets including I Heart Media, NPR, and ABC affiliates.Expenses $56,284
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 45-4225349
- 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
- 2015
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $188,110
- Income (IRS master file)
- $96,749
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2013
- Posted by the IRS
- March 17, 2015
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2014
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $95,771 | $67,938 | $188,110 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $73,431 | $70,034 | $167,289 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $63,450 | $58,972 | $166,892 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2017 Officer: Sharon Scott | December 31, 2017 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 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 (search EIN 45-4225349).
Questions about ART FM INC
- What is the EIN of ART FM INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ART FM INC is 45-4225349.
- Is ART FM INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2013 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2014.
- Are donations to ART FM INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ART FM 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 ART FM 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 ART FM INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ART FM INC?
- The 990-N for 2017 names Sharon Scott.
- Who are the officers and directors of ART FM INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $12,000 (Sharon Michelle Scott, President / Co-Founder / Board Member).
- How much revenue does ART FM INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $95,771, expenses of $67,938 and total assets of $188,110 at year end.
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