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Knowledge Arts Foundation

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$828k (2023)

Expenses
$1.97M (2023)

Total Assets
$6.71M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$39.2k (2023)

Years with multiple filings
Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$828,253
Expenses
$1,965,668
Net Income
-$1,137,415
Net Assets
$6,668,739
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $792,706
95.7%
Program Services $171,250
20.7%
Investment Income $106,663
12.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$108,613
Sales of Assets -$133,753
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $21,936
1.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,259,301
64.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,707,924
Total Liabilities $39,185
Net Assets $6,668,739
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Wyanthia Taiam Simmons (Executive Director) $210,000 $0 $6,872
Nicole Haskins (Director Of Program) $116,049 $0 $40,385
Alvin Abraham (Ceo (Until 2/2/2023)) $21,935 $0 $4,469
David B Sprague (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Jocelyn Mouton (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Mary Dowe Boyles (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Peggie Kohnert (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kelly Buchanan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Cole (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Fraga (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marilu Garza (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rebecca Hines (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cornel Williams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Collin Cox (Director (Until 11/30/2023)) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$3,756,114
Expenses
$2,007,052
Net Income
$1,749,062
Net Assets
$7,339,954
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,151,890
83.9%
Program Services $827,300
22.0%
Investment Income $89,269
2.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$291,705
Sales of Assets -$20,640
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $249,864
12.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,110,549
55.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $7,400,810
Total Liabilities $60,856
Net Assets $7,339,954
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Alvin Abraham (Ceo) $222,322 $0 $39,355
Wyanthia Taiam Simmons (Director Of School Partnerships) $102,917 $0 $4,580
David B Sprague (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Jocelyn Mouton (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Tashiana Briggs (Fmr Treasurer (Until Dec 2022)) $0 $0 $0
Mary Dowe Boyles (Assistant Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Peggie Kohnert (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Collin Cox (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cornel Williams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Cole (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kelly Buchanan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marilu Garza (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Fraga (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rebecca Hines (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$3,546,412
Expenses
$1,521,031
Net Income
$2,025,381
Net Assets
$5,644,430
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,419,636
96.4%
Program Services $281,750
7.9%
Investment Income $48,579
1.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$211,489
Sales of Assets $7,936
0.2%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $229,885
15.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $862,421
56.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,977,787
Total Liabilities $333,357
Net Assets $5,644,430
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Alvin Abraham (Ceo) $203,177 $0 $26,708
Susan D Sarofim (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary Dowe Boyles (Assistant Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Sandy Barrett (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peggie Kohnert (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kelly Buchanan (Director) $0 $0 $0
David B Sprague (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Marilu Garza (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tashiana Briggs (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Andy Canales (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jocelyn Mouton (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Collin Cox (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Fraga (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Watson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Phyllis Williams (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,275,703
Expenses
$1,948,970
Net Income
$326,733
Net Assets
$3,356,847
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,992,385
87.6%
Program Services $251,920
11.1%
Investment Income $31,398
1.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,300,921
66.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,654,601
Total Liabilities $297,754
Net Assets $3,356,847
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Susan D Sarofim (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary Dowe Boyles (Assistant Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Sandy Barrett (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peggie Kohnert (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kelly Buchanan (Director) $0 $0 $0
David B Sprague (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Marilu Garza (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tashiana Briggs (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Andy Canales (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jocelyn Mouton (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Collin Cox (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Fraga (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Watson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Phyllis Williams (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,846,690
Expenses
$2,049,941
Net Income
$796,749
Net Assets
$2,950,396
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,317,611
81.4%
Program Services $509,159
17.9%
Investment Income $19,849
0.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $71
0.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,253,086
61.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,002,371
Total Liabilities $51,975
Net Assets $2,950,396
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Susan D Sarofim (Director/Past President) $0 $0 $0
Mary Dowe Boyles (Assistant Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Soraya Mcclelland (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sandy Barret (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Watson (President) $0 $0 $0
Peggie Kohnert (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Philamena Baird (Director) $0 $0 $0
Donna Grace Vallone (Director) $0 $0 $0
Hallie Vanderhider (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kelly Buchanan (Director) $0 $0 $0
David B Sprague (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Marilu Garza (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tashiana Briggs (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Andy Canales (Director) $0 $0 $0
Phyllis Williams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jocelyn Mouton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Collin Cox (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Fraga (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,203,203
Expenses
$1,321,288
Net Income
$881,915
Net Assets
$2,116,062
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,861,211
84.5%
Program Services $340,307
15.4%
Investment Income $1,685
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $892,856
67.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,121,656
Total Liabilities $5,594
Net Assets $2,116,062
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Susan D Sarofim (Director/Past President) $0 $0 $0
Mary Dowe Boyles (Assistant Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Soraya Mcclelland (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sandy Barret (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Watson (President) $0 $0 $0
Peggie Kohnert (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Philamena Baird (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joann Crassas (Director) $0 $0 $0
Debra Gilbreath (Director) $0 $0 $0
Christine Napier (Director) $0 $0 $0
Donna Grace Vallone (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nory Angel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Hallie Vanderhider (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kelly Buchanan (Director) $0 $0 $0
David B Sprague (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Marilu Garza (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tashiana Briggs (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Andy Canales (Director) $0 $0 $0
Phyllis Williams (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,482,589
Expenses
$844,939
Net Income
$637,650
Net Assets
$1,234,147
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,532,777
> 100%
Program Services $75,500
5.1%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$125,688
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $652,564
77.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,234,147
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,234,147
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Susan D Sarofim (Director/Past President) $0 $0 $0
Mary Dowe Boyles (Assistant Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Soraya Mcclelland (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sandy Barret (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Derrick (President) $0 $0 $0
Mark Watson (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Peggie Kohnert (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Philamena Baird (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joann Crassas (Director) $0 $0 $0
Clayton Crook (Director) $0 $0 $0
Debra Gilbreath (Director) $0 $0 $0
Christine Napier (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lindsey J Pollock (Director) $0 $0 $0
Donna Grace Vallone (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nory Angel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jocelyn Mouton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Hallie Vanderhider (Director) $0 $0 $0
David B Sprague (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Marilu Garza (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$749,278
Expenses
$724,987
Net Income
$24,291
Net Assets
$596,497
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $871,100
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$121,888
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $66
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $174,688
24.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $22,500
3.1%
Other Salaries and Wages $395,741
54.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $598,813
Total Liabilities $2,316
Net Assets $596,497
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Susan D Sarofim (Director/Past President) $0 $0 $0
Mary Dowe Boyles (Assistant Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Soraya Mcclelland (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sandy Barret (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Derrick (President) $0 $0 $0
Mark Watson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Peggie Kohnert (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Philamena Baird (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joann Crassas (Director) $0 $0 $0
Clayton Crook (Director) $0 $0 $0
Debra Gilbreath (Director) $0 $0 $0
Christine Napier (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lindsey J Pollock (Director) $0 $0 $0
Donna Grace Vallone (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nory Angel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jocelyn Mouton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Hallie Vanderhider (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$779,306
Expenses
$593,966
Net Income
$185,340
Net Assets
$572,206
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $777,161
99.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,144
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $133,104
22.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $23,162
3.9%
Other Salaries and Wages $162,036
27.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $577,147
Total Liabilities $4,941
Net Assets $572,206

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$703,112
Expenses
$490,517
Net Income
$212,595
Net Assets
$387,060
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $696,181
99.0%
Program Services $6,813
1.0%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $118
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $147,192
30.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $389,083
Total Liabilities $2,023
Net Assets $387,060

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$228,031
Expenses
$122,178
Net Income
$105,853
Net Assets
$174,465
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $213,731
93.7%
Program Services $14,300
6.3%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $59,651
48.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $175,849
Total Liabilities $1,384
Net Assets $174,465

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$332,456
Expenses
$336,710
Net Income
-$4,254
Net Assets
$38,612
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $130,297
39.2%
Program Services $202,159
60.8%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $93,565
27.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $39,996
Total Liabilities $1,384
Net Assets $38,612

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$273,644
Expenses
$287,734
Net Income
-$14,090
Net Assets
$42,098
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $162,644
59.4%
Program Services $111,000
40.6%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $45,833
15.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $42,866
Total Liabilities $768
Net Assets $42,098

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$124,969
Expenses
$101,244
Net Income
$23,725
Net Assets
$58,864
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $34,219
27.4%
Program Services $90,750
72.6%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $58,864
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $58,864

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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