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Nonprofit · EIN 71-0832162

ARKANSAS ARTS ACADEMY

Also known as BENTON COUNTY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

Tax-exempt · ROGERS, AR 72756

Financials

$11.9M$11.8M2022$12.2M$12.6M2023$11.2M$11.3M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ARKANSAS ARTS ACADEMY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$11,206,285$11,312,844-$106,559$976,264$181,515$794,749
June 30, 2024990$12,168,510$12,566,062-$397,552$1,024,860$123,552$901,308
June 30, 2023990$11,867,753$11,770,041$97,712$1,761,782$462,922$1,298,860
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$514,774
Program service revenue
$10,669,446
Investment income
$22,065
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$170,975
Other salaries and wages
$6,104,396
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$6,728,208
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$1,278,785
Program services (functional)
$10,943,431
Management and general (functional)
$369,413

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,024,860
Total assets, end of year
$976,264
Total liabilities, end of year
$181,515
Net assets, end of year
$794,749
Gross receipts
$11,206,285
Employees
162
Volunteers
87
Year formed
2001
State of legal domicile
AR

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
ALLISON ROBERTSCEO
Officer
40$170,975
CARA RILEYPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MAURISSA ROBERTSMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ADRIANNE WILLIAMS-MCGINNISTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
EMILY MELINEMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CYNTHIA COCHRANMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MARK EVANSMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ALISON NAIL-MALONEMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ASHLEY HILLERMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CHRIS THOMPSONMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
TINA ADCOCK-THOMASMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ALLISON ROBERTSCEO
Officer
40$143,412
CARA RILEYPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
GRANT WRITERMEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MAURISSA ROBERTSMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ADRIANNE WILLIAMS-MCGINNISTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
EMILY MELINEMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CYNTHIA COCHRANVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director
1$0
MARK EVANSMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ALISON NAIL-MAOLENMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
ALLISON ROBERTSCEO
Officer
40$125,260$7,104
CARA RILEYVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JEFF HUNNICUTTPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MAURISSA ROBERTSMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ADRIANNE WILLIAMS-MCGINNISTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
EMILY KAISERMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CYNTHIA COCHRANMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JENNA EVANSMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
506 W POPLAR ST, ROGERS, AR 72756-4440
In care of
% MECHEL WALL
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
ALLISON ROBERTS, 1110 W POPLAR ST STE A, ROGERS, AR 72756
Signed the 990
ALLISON ROBERTS, CEO
Phone
(479) 878-2787
Return prepared by
LANDMARK PLC CPAS

Mission

THE MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A RIGOUROUS ACADEMIC PROGRAM WITH A PURPOSED INTEGRATION OF THE ARTS. CHALLENGING OUR STUDENTS ACADEMICALLY WHILE PROVIDING THEM WITH AN ARTS ENCHANCED CURRICULUM.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • APPROXIMANTELY 1220 STUDENTS ATTEND ARKANSAS ARTS ACADEMY. STUDENTS CONTINUE TO MEET OR EXCEED STATE STANDARD TESTING SCORES. STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CHALLENGE THEMSELVES AND CONTINUE TO GROW IN THEIR ACADEMIC STUDIES. PARENTS AND TEACHERS WORK TOGETHER TO ASSIST STUDENTS ENROLLED IN AP CLASSES TO MEET THE DEMANDS AND COMPLETE THEM SUCCESSFULLY.
    Expenses $10,943,431 · revenue $10,669,446

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
71-0832162
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
2000
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$976,264
Income (IRS master file)
$11,206,285

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$11,206,285$11,312,844$976,264IRS
990June 2024$12,168,510$12,566,062$1,024,860IRS
990June 2023$11,867,753$11,770,041$1,761,782XML
990June 2022$11,845,597$11,592,589$1,636,556IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2018–––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 71-0832162).

Questions about ARKANSAS ARTS ACADEMY

What is the EIN of ARKANSAS ARTS ACADEMY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ARKANSAS ARTS ACADEMY is 71-0832162.
Is ARKANSAS ARTS ACADEMY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
Are donations to ARKANSAS ARTS ACADEMY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ARKANSAS ARTS ACADEMY 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 ARKANSAS ARTS ACADEMY 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 ARKANSAS ARTS ACADEMY 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 ARKANSAS ARTS ACADEMY?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names ALLISON ROBERTS.
Who are the officers and directors of ARKANSAS ARTS ACADEMY?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $170,975 (ALLISON ROBERTS, CEO).
How much revenue does ARKANSAS ARTS ACADEMY have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $11,206,285, expenses of $11,312,844 and total assets of $976,264 at year end.

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