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Nonprofit · EIN 99-0970070

INSTITUTE FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS

Tax-exempt · FORT SMITH, AR 72901

Financials

$1.2M$1.3M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of INSTITUTE FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$1,242,193$1,261,270-$19,077$809,844$232,184$577,660
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,187,075
of which government grants
$543,147
Program service revenue
$45,302
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$9,816

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$721,587
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$877,422
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Travel
$1,836
Depreciation
$92,057
Program services (functional)
$983,902
Management and general (functional)
$275,724
Fundraising (functional)
$1,644

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$809,844
Total liabilities, end of year
$232,184
Net assets, end of year
$577,660
Land, buildings and equipment
$566,517
Net assets without donor restrictions
$577,660
Gross receipts
$1,242,193
Employees
24
Year formed
2024
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
DR DAVID TYSONOFFICER
Officer
0$0
NORMA ROWLANDOFFICER
Officer
0$0
WAYNE KINGOFFICER
Officer
0$0
CHAD HULLOFFICER
Officer
0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1101 RIVERFRONT DR, FORT SMITH, AR 72901-3087
In care of
% DR ROSILEE RUSSELL
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
DR DAVID TYSON, P O BOX 11881, FORT SMITH, AR 72917
Signed the 990
DR DAVID TYSON, OFFICER
Phone
(479) 434-2020
Return prepared by
LAWSON ACCOUNTING GROUP

Mission

TO PROVIDE A RIGOROUS ARTS AND ACADEMIC CURRICULUM THAT PREPARES HIGH SCHOOLERS FOR A CAREER IN A CREATIVE FIELD. IT IS AN IMMERSIVE ARTS SCHOOL-CHARTER SCHOOL FUNDED BY THE STATE. FREE TO THE PUBLIC.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • TO PROVIDE A RIGOROUS ARTS AND ACADEMIC CURRICULUM THAT PREPARES HIGH SCHOOLERS FOR A CAREER IN A CREATIVE FIELD. IT IS AN IMMERSIVE ARTS SCHOOL-CHARTER SCHOOL FUNDED BY THE STATE. FREE TO THE PUBLIC.
  • TO PROVIDE A RIGOROUS ARTS AND ACADEMIC CURRICULUM THAT PREPARES HIGH SCHOOLERS FOR A CAREER IN A CREATIVE FIELD. IT IS AN IMMERSIVE ARTS SCHOOL-CHARTER SCHOOL FUNDED BY THE STATE. FREE TO THE PUBLIC.
    Expenses $983,902

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, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
99-0970070
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
2025
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B29)
Assets (IRS master file)
$809,844
Income (IRS master file)
$1,242,193

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$1,242,193$1,261,270$809,844XML

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 99-0970070).

Questions about INSTITUTE FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS

What is the EIN of INSTITUTE FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of INSTITUTE FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS is 99-0970070.
Is INSTITUTE FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2025.
Are donations to INSTITUTE FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does INSTITUTE FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS 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 INSTITUTE FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS 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 INSTITUTE FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS 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 INSTITUTE FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DR DAVID TYSON.
Who are the officers and directors of INSTITUTE FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does INSTITUTE FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,242,193, expenses of $1,261,270 and total assets of $809,844 at year end.

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