Nonprofit · EIN 86-0472920
GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER
Tax-exempt · PHOENIX, AZ 85036
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $359,453 | $419,090 | -$59,637 | $36,065 | $11,081 | $24,984 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $297,380 | $345,295 | -$47,915 | $93,209 | $9,336 | $83,873 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $134,318 | $328,792 | -$194,474 | $129,504 | $1,009 | $128,495 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990-EZ | $140,466 | $171,128 | -$30,662 | $325,075 | $2,106 | $322,969 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $228,737
- of which government grants
- $121,311
- Membership dues
- $8,723
- Program service revenue
- $130,498
- Investment income
- $218
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $139,456
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $150,648
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $18,301
- Occupancy
- $204,512
- Program services (functional)
- $362,115
- Management and general (functional)
- $51,589
- Fundraising (functional)
- $5,386
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $93,209
- Total assets, end of year
- $36,065
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $11,081
- Net assets, end of year
- $24,984
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $24,984
- Gross receipts
- $359,453
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2010
- State of legal domicile
- AZ
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Levitt JD PhD | President (0ct 2025 - Dec 2025) Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Brenda Thomson JD | President (Jan 2025 - Sep 2025) Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Shannon Johnson | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Antione Skinner | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Ishmael Miller PhD | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Summer Cherland PhD | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Brian Watson | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Chad Geston PhD | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Sonji Muhammad Perry | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Thomas Claiborne IV | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Eric Kemp | Director (Jan 2025 - June 2025) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brenda Thomson JD | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Chad Gestson EdD | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Sonji Muhammad Perry MA | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Eric Kemp | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Anthony Pratcher II PhD | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Robert Barlow | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Summer Cherland PhD | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Thomas Claiborn IV | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Jeremy I Levitt JD PhD | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Ishmael Miller PhD | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Antoine Skinner | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Brian G Watson | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brenda Thomson JD | President | 2 | $0 |
| Chad Gestson EdD | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Sonji Muhammad Perry MA | Vice President | 2 | $0 |
| Eric Kemp | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Anthony Pratcher II PhD | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Robert Barlow | Director | 0 | $0 |
| Summer Cherland PhD | Director | 0 | $0 |
| Thomas Claiborn IV | Director | 0 | $0 |
| Jeremy I Levitt JD PhD | Director | 0 | $0 |
| Ishmael Miller PhD | Director | 0 | $0 |
| Antoine Skinner | Director | 0 | $0 |
| Brian G Watson | Director | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2022: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Benesh | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Brenda Thomson | President | 2 | $0 |
| Roberto Frietz | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Chad Gestson | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Neal | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Sonji Muhammad | Vice President | 2 | $0 |
| Eric Kemp | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Anthony Pratcher | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Oye Waddell | Director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 20491, PHOENIX, AZ 85036-0491
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Jeremy Levitt, PO Box 20491, Phoenix, AZ 850360491
- Signed the 990
- Jeremy Levitt, President
- Phone
- (602) 675-4755
- Website
- www.thecarveraz.org
- Return prepared by
- Revive Accounting and Consulting LLC
Mission
See Schedule O
Program accomplishments
- The Carver Museum is a national historic landmark and nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving, studying, and sharing the history, culture, and contributions of African Americans in Arizona and the American West. Through exhibitions, events, educational programs, and community engagement, the organization brings together history, art, artists, and Black knowledge systems to inspire creativity and promote socioeconomic advancement. The Carver serves as a welcoming community space that honors Arizona's African American heritage while fostering unity, cultural awareness, and growth. The museum and cultural center is open to the public and had approximately 2,025 visitors durng the year 2025.Expenses $362,115
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-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 86-0472920
- 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
- 1993
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B82Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $36,065
- Income (IRS master file)
- $359,453
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $359,453 | $419,090 | $36,065 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $297,380 | $345,295 | $93,209 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $134,318 | $328,792 | $129,504 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | $140,466 | $171,128 | $325,075 | XML |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 86-0472920).
Questions about GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER
- What is the EIN of GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER is 86-0472920.
- Is GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1993.
- Are donations to GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER 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 GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER 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 GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER 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 GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Jeremy Levitt.
- Who are the officers and directors of GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $359,453, expenses of $419,090 and total assets of $36,065 at year end.
Other nonprofits in PHOENIX
- GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY EIN 47-2507725 · last filed 990 for 2025
- LINCOLN INSTITUTE OF LAND POLICY EIN 86-6021106 · last filed 990-PF for 2025
- AMERICAN CHARTER SCHOOLS FOUNDATION EIN 38-3463353 · last filed 990 for 2025
- GREATHEARTS ARIZONA EIN 20-2036133 · last filed 990 for 2025
- ARIZONA AUTISM CHARTER SCHOOLS INC EIN 46-1292127 · last filed 990 for 2025
- SCOTTSDALE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY INC EIN 86-0269193 · last filed 990 for 2025
- ACCEL EIN 95-3497070 · last filed 990 for 2025
- VISTA COLLEGE PREPARATORY INC EIN 45-4825961 · last filed 990 for 2025