Nonprofit · EIN 46-3645614
ARTISTS FOR AFRICA
Tax-exempt · COLUMBIA, SC 29205
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $212,174 | $220,317 | -$8,143 | $82,682 | $0 | $82,682 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $202,413 | $223,542 | -$21,129 | $90,825 | $0 | $90,825 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $222,912 | $209,978 | $12,934 | $111,954 | $0 | $111,954 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $146,046
- Program service revenue
- $60,263
- Investment income
- $5,865
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $50
- Accounting fees
- $475
- Program services (functional)
- $192,592
- Management and general (functional)
- $11,690
- Fundraising (functional)
- $16,035
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $90,825
- Total assets, end of year
- $82,682
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $82,682
- Publicly traded securities
- $57,822
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $82,682
- Gross receipts
- $212,174
- Employees
- 0
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMY BRADY | TREASURER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| SCOTT HERON | MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| KATHERINE HOOD | MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JESSICA STROUPE MEARNS | SECRECTARY Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| BRIE RUST | PRESIDENT Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| COLEEN STRASBURGER | MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| RANDI VOGEL | MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| FRAN WHEELER | MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DERRICK BASTIAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| FRANK BRADDOCK | MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| AMY BRADY | TREASURER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| KATHERINE HOOD | MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| MARIA KRATSIOS | MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| KAREN DOZIER LOVE | MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JESSICA STROUPE MEARNS | SECRECTARY Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| BRIE RUST | PRESIDENT Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| COLEEN STRASBURGER | MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| RANDI VOGEL | MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DERRICK BASTIAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| FRANK BRADDOCK | MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| AMY BRADY | TREASURER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| KATHERINE HOOD | MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| MARIA KRATSIOS | MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| KAREN DOZIER LOVE | MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JESSICA STROUPE MEARNS | SECRECTARY Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| BRIE RUST | PRESIDENT Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| COLEEN STRASBURGER | MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| RANDI VOGEL | MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1122 ELM AVE, COLUMBIA, SC 29205-4547
- In care of
- % BRIE RUST RUSSELL
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- BRIE RUST
- Signed the 990
- BRIE RUST, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (803) 359-9921
- Return prepared by
- RISH AND ENZASTIGA CPAS
Mission
ARTISTS FOR AFRICA ENHANCES THE LIVES OF CHILDREN LIVING IN THE MOST IMPOVERISHED AREAS OF AFRICA THROUGH ARTS PROGRAMS AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES.
Program accomplishments
- OUR VISION IS THAT THE CHILDREN WE SERVE WILL BE NURTURED ON THEIR JOURNEYS INTO ADULTHOOD, THROUGH THE OPPORTUNITIES THEY RECEIVE, TO BECOME GLOBAL CITIZENS WHO PROMOTE AND FOSTER POSITIVE CHANGE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES IN SUPPORT OF OTHERS.Expenses $192,592
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 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-3645614
- 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
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $82,682
- Income (IRS master file)
- $212,174
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $212,174 | $220,317 | $82,682 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $202,413 | $223,542 | $90,825 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $222,912 | $209,978 | $111,954 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $236,093 | $201,961 | $99,020 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 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 46-3645614).
Questions about ARTISTS FOR AFRICA
- What is the EIN of ARTISTS FOR AFRICA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ARTISTS FOR AFRICA is 46-3645614.
- Is ARTISTS FOR AFRICA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to ARTISTS FOR AFRICA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ARTISTS FOR AFRICA 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 ARTISTS FOR AFRICA 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 ARTISTS FOR AFRICA 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 ARTISTS FOR AFRICA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names BRIE RUST.
- Who are the officers and directors of ARTISTS FOR AFRICA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does ARTISTS FOR AFRICA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $212,174, expenses of $220,317 and total assets of $82,682 at year end.
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