Nonprofit · EIN 82-4537269
IGNITE ARTS & STEM INC
Tax-exempt · TARZANA, CA 91357
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $96,211 | $107,712 | -$11,501 | $23,446 | – | $24,033 |
| January 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $43,274 | $20,321 | $22,953 | $35,534 | $0 | $35,534 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended January 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $96,211
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $9,039
- Other expenses
- $98,673
- Program services (functional)
- $89,073
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $31,647
- Total assets, end of year
- $23,446
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $24,033
- Cash, savings and investments
- $23,446
- Gross receipts
- $96,211
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 January 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Milborne | Secretary | 0 | $0 |
| Debra Hess-Wakeland | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
| Crystal Jones | President | 10 | $0 |
| Kimberly Pierce | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
| Pia Williams | Vice President | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended January 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Jones | Director | 10 | $0 |
| Pia Williams | Director | 10 | $0 |
| Katrina Coronel | Director | 10 | $0 |
| Kimberly Pierce | Director | 10 | $0 |
| Max Grigoriyan | Director | 10 | $0 |
| Crystal Jones | President | 10 | $0 |
| Pia Williams | Vice-President | 10 | $0 |
| Katrina Coronel | Treasurer | 10 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5609 YOLANDA AVE UNIT 571255, TARZANA, CA 91357-5058
- Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
- 225 Blueberry Lane - Unit A, Thousand Oaks CA 91360
- Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
- Crystal Jones, 225 Blueberry Lane - Unit A, Thousand Oaks CA 91360
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Crystal Jones, President
- Phone
- (818) 863-6035
- Website
- https://theasheacademy.org
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 82-4537269 or by the name IGNITE ARTS & STEM INC.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
Ignite Arts & STEM empowers underrepresented BIPOC youth in Greater Los Angeles by providing equitable access to arts education, STEM mentorship, scholarships, and professional development opportunities that remove financial and systemic barriers to academic and career success. Through our comprehensive programsincluding art mentoring and exhibitions, STEM professional development, scholarship awards, and community resource fairswe invest in the next generation of diverse leaders, innovators, and creatives. Our mission is to ignite pathways to higher education and career advancement by connecting talented youth with mentors, resources, and opportunities that cultivate their artistic and technical skills, build confidence, and foster long-term economic mobility. We serve students who face disproportionate barriers to accessing quality arts and STEM programming, ensuring that talent and potentialnot zip code or economic circumstancedetermine opportunity.
Program accomplishments
- Ignite Arts & STEM provides financial assistance to underrepresented BIPOC youth pursuing higher education in arts and STEM fields. In 2024, we awarded scholarships to deserving students, reducing financial barriers to postsecondary education.Expenses $13,361
- Our signature Igniting Ideas: Emerging Artists Exhibition program provides 30 BIPOC youth with professional art mentorship, exhibition opportunities, and material stipends of $600-$1,200 per participant. Students receive portfolio development, exhibition preparation, and networking opportunities with arts professionals. In 2024, we provided $62,500 in donated art supplies and technology (Meta Ray-Bans, Blick gift cards).Expenses $44,537
- Annual community resource fair providing 300+ families with backpacks, school supplies, food assistance, and access to health/social services. In 2024, we distributed $24,400 in donated goods (backpacks and bulk food items) to underserved families.Expenses $13,361
- Professional development mentoring program connecting BIPOC youth with STEM professionals. Participants receive career guidance, technical skill development, and industry exposure. The program includes stipends of up to $1,000 per participant for materials and professional development activities.Expenses $17,814
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 January, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | January 31, 2026 | June 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | January 31, 2025 | June 16, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | January 31, 2024 | June 17, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 82-4537269
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2018
- Accounting year ends
- January
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $23,446
- Income (IRS master file)
- $96,211
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | January 2025 | $96,211 | $107,712 | $23,446 | XML |
| 990-EZ | January 2024 | $43,274 | $20,321 | $35,534 | XML |
| 990-EZ | January 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | January 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Crystal Jones | January 31, 2021 | ≤ $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 82-4537269).
Questions about IGNITE ARTS & STEM INC
- What is the EIN of IGNITE ARTS & STEM INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of IGNITE ARTS & STEM INC is 82-4537269.
- Is IGNITE ARTS & STEM INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
- Are donations to IGNITE ARTS & STEM INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does IGNITE ARTS & STEM 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 IGNITE ARTS & STEM INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending January 31, 2026) is due June 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did IGNITE ARTS & STEM INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended January 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of IGNITE ARTS & STEM INC?
- The 990-N for 2020 names Crystal Jones.
- Who are the officers and directors of IGNITE ARTS & STEM INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended January 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does IGNITE ARTS & STEM INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended January 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $96,211, expenses of $107,712 and total assets of $23,446 at year end.
Other nonprofits in TARZANA
- TARZANA TREATMENT CENTERS INC EIN 94-2219349 · last filed 990 for 2025
- EL CABALLERO COUNTRY CLUB EIN 95-1892068 · last filed 990 for 2025
- BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE CENTERS EIN 23-7198104 · last filed 990 for 2025
- NINA LA RHUE WEAVER CHARITABLE TR OF 2013 EIN 33-6961603 · last filed 990-PF for 2025
- CALIFORNIA COLLEGE EIN 95-2077629 · last filed 990 for 2025
- ETTY IZEL YENNI CHARITABLE FOUNDATION EIN 92-6091395 · last filed 990-PF for 2024
- CARE HOUSING SERVICES CORPORATION EIN 33-0332711 · last filed 990 for 2025
- TTC FOUNDATION EIN 84-5113349 · last filed 990 for 2025