Nonprofit · EIN 87-1565322
CREATIVE ARKANSAS COMMUNITY AND EXCHANGE INC CACHE
Tax-exempt · SPRINGDALE, AR 72764
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $2,174,990 | $1,675,536 | $499,454 | $2,760,941 | $86,820 | $2,674,121 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,453,074 | $1,859,565 | $593,509 | $1,270,568 | $38,550 | $1,232,018 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,733,598 | $3,135,486 | -$401,888 | $638,776 | $267 | $638,509 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,847,049
- Program service revenue
- $327,941
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $147,500
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $135,180
- Other salaries and wages
- $504,464
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $767,003
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $2,713
- Accounting fees
- $60,307
- Occupancy
- $79,417
- Travel
- $18,496
- Depreciation
- $11,919
- Program services (functional)
- $1,445,883
- Management and general (functional)
- $226,147
- Fundraising (functional)
- $3,506
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,270,568
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,760,941
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $86,820
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,674,121
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $12,670
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $440,996
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,233,125
- Gross receipts
- $2,174,990
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 15
- Year formed
- 2021
- 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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KELSEY HOWARD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $135,180 | $10,135 |
| JEANNETTE BALLEZA COLLINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BJORN SIMMONS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KASSIE MISIEWICZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| OLIVIA TYSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LIA URIBE | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSH HALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GRAHAM COBB | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA BRENCE | CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KELSEY HOWARD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $131,634 | $9,900 |
| JEANNETTE BALLEZA COLLINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BJORN SIMMONS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KASSIE MISIEWICZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| OLIVIA TYSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LIA URIBE | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSH HALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GRAHAM COBB | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA BRENCE | CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PETER JASSO | INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $120,788 | $9,414 |
| LUCAS COWAN | DIRECTOR OF CULTURAL POLIC Highest-paid employee | 40 | $115,000 | $9,797 |
| KELSEY HOWARD | DIRECTOR OF ARTS SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $110,210 | $9,193 |
| JEANNETTE BALLEZA COLLINS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BJORN SIMMONS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KASSIE MISIEWICZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| OLIVIA TYSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LIA URIBE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 214 S MAIN ST, SPRINGDALE, AR 72764-4446
- In care of
- % ALLYSON ESPOSITO
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- KELSEY HOWARD, 214 S MAIN ST, SPRINGDALE, AR 72764
- Signed the 990
- KELSEY HOWARD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (479) 259-2456
- Website
- CACHECREATE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- LANDMARK PLC CPAS
Mission
CACHE WORKS WITH CREATIVES, ORGANIZATIONS, AND COMMUNITIES TO EMPOWER A MORE INSPIRING, INCLUSIVE, AND EQUITABLE NORTHWEST ARKANSAS.
Program accomplishments
- THE MEDIUM: THE MEDIUM IS CACHE'S 25,000 SQ FT RADICALLY INCLUSIVE SPACE FOR CREATIVE EXPRESSION. THE MEDIUM OFFERS AFFORDABLE AND EQUITABLE ACCESS TO STUDIO, PERFORMANCE, REHEARSAL, EXHIBITION, AND MEETING SPACE FOR ARTISTS OF ALL BACKGROUNDS. CXF, AN INITIATIVE AT THE MEDIUM, WHICH PROVIDED CREATIVES WITH SPACE, EQUIPMENT, AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO EXPERIMENT AND EXPAND THEIR AUDIENCE.Expenses $1,445,883 · grants $147,500 · revenue $102,841
- THE ARTISTS CREATIVE FUND (ACF): THE ARTISTS CREATIVE FUND PROVIDES FUNDING, VISIBILITY, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TO ARTISTS AND CREATIVES LIVING IN TULSA, OKLAHOMA. FUNDED BY THE GEORGE KAISER FAMILY FOUNDATION AND THE TULSA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, THE PROGRAM IS MANAGED BY CACHE, WHICH OVERSEES THE INITIATIVE AS A WHOLE. THROUGH 20 PROJECT-SPECIFIC AWARDS OF $10,000 EACH, A DIVERSE GROUP OF ARTISTS IS INVITED TO TEST NEW IDEAS, EXPLORE COLLABORATION, AND BUILD SKILLS WHILE GENERATING NEW CREATIVE WORK.revenue $225,100
- COMMUNICATIONS RESOURCES, TRAINING, CONSULTATIONS, & PROMOTIONS: THE COMMUNICATIONS PROGRAMMING OF CACHE FOCUSES ON PROVIDING A SERIED OF RESOURCES FOR CREATIVES AND CREATIVE NONPROFITS, INCLUDING AN ARTIST DIRECTORY, REGIONAL ARTS AND CULTURE EVENT CALENDAR, A ROLLING LIST OF CURRENT GRANT AND OPPORTUNITIES AND A MEDIA LIST. CACHE ALSO HOSTS A BIENNIAL COMMUNICATIONS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE AIMED AT STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY BUILDING AND COMMUNICATIONS SKILL DEVELOPMENT.
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
- 87-1565322
- 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
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,760,941
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,174,990
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $2,174,990 | $1,675,536 | $2,760,941 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,453,074 | $1,859,565 | $1,270,568 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,733,598 | $3,135,486 | $638,776 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $3,734,009 | $2,693,612 | $1,061,795 | 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 87-1565322).
Questions about CREATIVE ARKANSAS COMMUNITY AND EXCHANGE INC CACHE
- What is the EIN of CREATIVE ARKANSAS COMMUNITY AND EXCHANGE INC CACHE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CREATIVE ARKANSAS COMMUNITY AND EXCHANGE INC CACHE is 87-1565322.
- Is CREATIVE ARKANSAS COMMUNITY AND EXCHANGE INC CACHE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to CREATIVE ARKANSAS COMMUNITY AND EXCHANGE INC CACHE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CREATIVE ARKANSAS COMMUNITY AND EXCHANGE INC CACHE 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 CREATIVE ARKANSAS COMMUNITY AND EXCHANGE INC CACHE 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 CREATIVE ARKANSAS COMMUNITY AND EXCHANGE INC CACHE 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 CREATIVE ARKANSAS COMMUNITY AND EXCHANGE INC CACHE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names KELSEY HOWARD.
- Who are the officers and directors of CREATIVE ARKANSAS COMMUNITY AND EXCHANGE INC CACHE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $135,180 (KELSEY HOWARD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does CREATIVE ARKANSAS COMMUNITY AND EXCHANGE INC CACHE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,174,990, expenses of $1,675,536 and total assets of $2,760,941 at year end.
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