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Nonprofit · EIN 45-5446357

TEXAS ACADEMY OF FAITH AND ARTS

Tax-exempt · ARLINGTON, TX 76016

Financials

$755K$748K2023$863K$808K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of TEXAS ACADEMY OF FAITH AND ARTS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$863,043$808,056$54,987$679,798$319,982$359,816
June 30, 2024990$755,096$748,249$6,847$584,509$295,441$289,068
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$45,744
Program service revenue
$804,724
Investment income
$9,612
Net income from fundraising events
$2,963
Other revenue
$2,963

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$94,832
Other salaries and wages
$325,108
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$473,641
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$2,500
Depreciation
$21,187
Program services (functional)
$582,396
Management and general (functional)
$225,660

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$584,509
Total assets, end of year
$679,798
Total liabilities, end of year
$319,982
Net assets, end of year
$359,816
Land, buildings and equipment
$75,966
Net assets without donor restrictions
$359,816
Gross unrelated business income
$2,963
Gross receipts
$864,144
Employees
37
Volunteers
50
Year formed
2012
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ERIK WILLIAMSDIRECTOR
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$109,840
JERRY PAYNEPRESIDENT
Officer
2$0
BEN FORBESVICE PRESIDENT
Officer
2$0
ALBERT VELATREASURER
Officer
2$0
RYNTHIA CLEMENTSDIRECTOR
Officer
2$0
KRIS GARRISONDIRECTOR
Officer
2$0
JUSTIN BONDBOARD MEMBER
Officer
2$0
JONA LOWEDIRECTOR
Officer
2$0
MARK SIMMONSBOARD MEMBER
Officer
2$0
JASON EVANSDIRECTOR
Officer
2$0
COURTNEY SMITHSECRETARY
Officer
2$0
STEPHANIE TROYERDIRECTOR
Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ERIK WILLIAMSDIRECTOR
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$100,472
JERRY PAYNEPRESIDENT
Officer
2$0
BEN FORBESVICE PRESIDENT
Officer
2$0
LAURA SHEROSECRETARY
Officer
2$0
ALBERT VELATREASURER
Officer
2$0
RYNTHIA CLEMENTSBOARD MEMBER
Officer
2$0
KRIS GARRISONBOARD MEMBER
Officer
2$0
JUSTIN BONDBOARD MEMBER
Officer
2$0
JONA LOWEBOARD MEMBER
Officer
2$0
MARK SIMMONSBOARD MEMBER
Officer
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2912 LITTLE RD, ARLINGTON, TX 76016-1725
In care of
% ERIK WILLIAMS
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
ERIK WILLIAMS, 2912 LITTLE RD, ARLINGTON, TX 76016
Signed the 990
GERALD G PAYNE, PRESIDENT
Phone
(817) 922-8232
Return prepared by
KIMBERLING MCFARLAND AND ASSOCIATES

Mission

TRAVIS ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS PARTNERS WITH FAMILIES TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS WITH THE HIGHEST QUALITY TRAINING AND EXPOSURE TO THE ARTS IN A FAMILY-ORIENTED, CHRIST-CENTERED ENVIRONMENT. TAFA SERVED 792 STUDENTS WITH 99 CLASSES (AND 144 PRIVATE LESSONS) IN THE ARTS AND 25 CORE CLASSES FOR STUDENTS.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • DURING THE 2024/2025 SCHOOL YEAR, 593 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN THE MUSIC PROGRAM THROUGH 28 CLASSES WITH AN AVERAGE COST OF $336 PER CLASS, PER YEAR, AND 128 STUDENTS RECEIVING PRIVATE LESSONS AT AN AVERAGE OF $20 PER LESSON ER YEAR. THE MUSIC CLASSES INCLUDED BAND, CHOIR, CHAMBER ENSEMBLES, PRAISE AND WORSHIP BANDS, AND PRIVATE INSTRUCTION. TAFA SEEKS TO TRAIN STUDENTS IN BOTH THE CLASSICAL AND CONTEMPORARY STYLES, DEVELOPING SOLID TECHNIQUE AND PRACTICE HABITS, TO ENHANCE THEIR TALENTS AND SKILLS IN THE CHURCH AND SOCIETY. STUDENTS ARE ABLE TO PERFORM IN TAFA SHOWCASES, PRIVATE RECITALS, MINISTRY CONCERTS, AND COMPETE IN THE CHILDREN AND MIDDLE SCHOOL HONOR CHOIRS, ALL-REGION BAND AND CHOIR, AND ALL-STATE BAND AND CHOIR. ADDITIONALLY, MUSIKGARTEN CLASSES ARE OFFERED FOR AGES 1 - 4.
    Expenses $217,370 · revenue $296,460
  • DURING THE 2024/2025 SCHOOL YEAR 276 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN THE VISUAL ARTS PROGRAM THROUGH 20 CLASSES WITH AN AVERAGE COST OF $300 PER CLASS, PER YEAR. THE VISUAL ARTS PROGRAM PROVIDES THE HIGHEST QUALITY TRAINING TO EDUCATE 1ST - 12TH GRADE STUDENTS FROM INTRODUCTION TO ADVANCED LEVELS INCLUDING: DRAWING, PAINTING, GRAPHIC DESIGN, PHOTOGRAPHY, DIGITAL CINEMA AND SOUND/MEDIA. OUR TEACHERS COLLABORATE WITH LOCAL ARTISTS TO PREPARE OUR STUDENTS FOR PERSONAL ARTISTIC PURSUITS AND COLLEGE PREPARATION IN VARIOUS FIELDS OF ART. WE ACTIVELY SEEK TO BE INVOLVED IN THE CHRISTIAN ART COMMUNITY, PROVIDING A GATEWAY FOR OUR STUDENTS TO USE THEIR TALENTS WITHOUT COMPROMISE. WE CONCLUDE OUR YEAR WITH A GALLERY NIGHT WHERE OUR STUDENTS DISPLAY THIER WORK FOR THE GREATER FORT WORTH COMMUNITY.
    Expenses $58,613 · revenue $100,832
  • DURING THE 2024/2025 SCHOOL YEAR, 431 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN THE INTERPRETIVE AND THEATRICAL ARTS PROGRAM THROUGH 29 CLASSES WITH AN AVERAGE COST OF $305 PER CLASS, PER YEAR. 16 STUDENTS RECEIVED PRIVATE LESSONS AT AN AVERAGE COST OF $20 PER LESSON. THE INTERPRETIVE CLASSES OFFER CLASSICAL BALLET, POINT, AND IRISH DANCE FOR AGES 5-18. CLASSES COMBINE PROPER TECHNIQUE, CHOREOGRAPHY, INTERPRETATION, AND PERFORMANCE AS AN ACT OF WORSHIP TO THE CREATOR OF THE ARTS. THE THEATRICAL ART CLASSES IN DRAMA AND ACTING NUTURE A DEEPLY CREATIVE COMMUNITY THAT IS WHOLLY CHRIST-CENTERED AND TEACH SKILLS NECESSARY IN THEATER SUCH AS IMPROVISATION, MONOLOGUES, COSTUMING, MAKEUP AND STAGE COMBAT.
    Expenses $129,497 · revenue $188,788
  • DURING THE 2024/2025 SCHOOL YEAR, 397 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN THE CORE SERVICES PROGRAM THROUGH 25 CLASSES WITH AN AVERAGE COST OF $399 PER CLASS, PER YEAR. CHRIST-CENTERED COURSES IN ENGLISH, SCIENCE, HISTORY, MATHEMATICS, SPANISH, BIBLE, GOVERNMENT AND CHRISTIAN WORLD VIEW PROVIDE STUDENTS AGES 12-18 SPECIALIZED INSTRUCTION COURSES WHICH ALLOW STUDENTS TO MEET MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION. SPANISH CLASSES ARE OFFERED TO STUDENTS AGE 6 AND UP.
    Expenses $147,368 · revenue $192,408
  • TAFA PROVIDED GRADUATION SERVICES TO 58 STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. A 2024-2025 YEARBOOK WAS PRODUCED WHICH INCLUDED ALL TAFA STUDENTS AND FACULTY MEMBERS.
    Expenses $29,548 · revenue $26,236

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
45-5446357
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
School
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2014
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B24)
Assets (IRS master file)
$679,798
Income (IRS master file)
$864,144

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$863,043$808,056$679,798XML
990June 2024$755,096$748,249$584,509IRS
990June 2023$634,288$665,804$523,643IRS
990June 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS

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 45-5446357).

Questions about TEXAS ACADEMY OF FAITH AND ARTS

What is the EIN of TEXAS ACADEMY OF FAITH AND ARTS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of TEXAS ACADEMY OF FAITH AND ARTS is 45-5446357.
Is TEXAS ACADEMY OF FAITH AND ARTS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
Are donations to TEXAS ACADEMY OF FAITH AND ARTS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does TEXAS ACADEMY OF FAITH AND ARTS 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 TEXAS ACADEMY OF FAITH AND ARTS due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did TEXAS ACADEMY OF FAITH AND ARTS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of TEXAS ACADEMY OF FAITH AND ARTS?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names ERIK WILLIAMS.
Who are the officers and directors of TEXAS ACADEMY OF FAITH AND ARTS?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $109,840 (ERIK WILLIAMS, DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does TEXAS ACADEMY OF FAITH AND ARTS have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $863,043, expenses of $808,056 and total assets of $679,798 at year end.

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