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Arkansas Arts Academy

Benton County School Of The Arts

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.

Category: Educational Institutions and Related Activities / Elementary, Secondary Education, K - 12 (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Details

According to its June 2023 tax filing, this nonprofit:

Operated a school
Organization is a school. Details are reported on Schedule E.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$11.9M (2023)

Expenses
$11.8M (2023)

Total Assets
$1.76M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$463k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings and Audits 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.

Audits are required to be submitted by nonprofit organizations that spend $750,000 or more in federal grant money in a fiscal year. "Single audits" look at the entire organization's finances and compliance, while other audits are program specific. Nonprofit Explorer has PDFs of audits for some nonprofits for fiscal year 2015 and later. Audit data is from the Federal Audit Clearinghouse.

Fiscal Year Ending June
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$11,867,753
Expenses
$11,770,041
Net Income
$97,712
Net Assets
$1,298,860
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $160,346
1.4%
Program Services $11,688,526
98.5%
Investment Income $18,881
0.2%
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 $127,200
1.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,761,782
Total Liabilities $462,922
Net Assets $1,298,860
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Allison Roberts (Ceo) $125,260 $0 $7,104
Cara Riley (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Hunnicutt (President) $0 $0 $0
Maurissa Roberts (Member) $0 $0 $0
Adrianne Williams Mcginnis (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Emily Kaiser (Member) $0 $0 $0
Cynthia Cochran (Member) $0 $0 $0
Jenna Evans (Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$11,845,597
Expenses
$11,592,589
Net Income
$253,008
Net Assets
$1,201,148
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $193,232
1.6%
Program Services $11,651,962
98.4%
Investment Income $403
0.0%
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 $120,200
1.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,636,556
Total Liabilities $435,408
Net Assets $1,201,148
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Allison Roberts (Ceo) $125,260 $0 $0
Cara Riley (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Hunnicutt (President) $0 $0 $0
Nate Fries (Former President) $0 $0 $0
Maurissa Roberts (Member) $0 $0 $0
Adrianne Williams Mcginnis (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Emily Kaiser (Member) $0 $0 $0
Tawfeek Abohammdan (Member) $0 $0 $0
Matt Dardenne (Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$10,167,961
Expenses
$10,030,258
Net Income
$137,703
Net Assets
$941,587
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $132,354
1.3%
Program Services $10,035,498
98.7%
Investment Income $109
0.0%
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 $97,565
1.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,425,576
Total Liabilities $483,989
Net Assets $941,587
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mary Ley (Former Ceo/Superintendent) $108,962 $0 $0
Richard Burrows (Ceo/Superintendent) $35,342 $0 $0
Tony Beardsley (President) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Hunnicutt (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Nate Fries (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Howard Alsdorf (Member) $0 $0 $0
Cara Riley (Member) $0 $0 $0
Adrienne Jackson (Member) $0 $0 $0
Leslee Post (Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$9,437,252
Expenses
$9,227,214
Net Income
$210,038
Net Assets
$825,977
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $148,548
1.6%
Program Services $9,280,233
98.3%
Investment Income $7,071
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $1,400
0.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $116,900
1.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,217,662
Total Liabilities $391,685
Net Assets $825,977
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mary Ley (Ceo/Superintendent) $116,900 $0 $0
Tony Beardsley (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Howard Alsdorf (President) $0 $0 $0
David Russell (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Mike Camp (Member) $0 $0 $0
Asele Mack (Member) $0 $0 $0
Anthony Porchia (Member) $0 $0 $0
Cara Riley (Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$8,557,098
Expenses
$8,431,059
Net Income
$126,039
Net Assets
$750,610
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $228,387
2.7%
Program Services $8,307,442
97.1%
Investment Income $21,269
0.2%
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 $111,900
1.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,131,108
Total Liabilities $380,498
Net Assets $750,610
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mary Ley (Ceo/Superintendent) $111,900 $0 $0
Tony Beardsley (Former President) $0 $0 $0
Howard Alsdorf (President) $0 $0 $0
David Russell (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Anthony Porchia (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Mike Camp (Member) $0 $0 $0
Cara Riley (Member) $0 $0 $0
Asele Mack (Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$6,860,565
Expenses
$6,846,246
Net Income
$14,319
Net Assets
$4,427,690
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $426,621
6.2%
Program Services $6,431,910
93.8%
Investment Income $2,034
0.0%
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 $104,249
1.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,673,361
Total Liabilities $1,245,671
Net Assets $4,427,690
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mary Ley (Ceo/Superintendent) $104,249 $0 $6,663
Tony Beardsley (President) $0 $0 $0
Howard Alsdorf (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
David Russell (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Alicia Knotts (Member) $0 $0 $0
Joe Derouen (Member) $0 $0 $0
Asele Mack (Member) $0 $0 $0
Anthony Porchia (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$6,870,047
Expenses
$7,583,391
Net Income
-$713,344
Net Assets
$1,120,376
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $645,681
9.4%
Program Services $6,221,453
90.6%
Investment Income $2,913
0.0%
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 $106,450
1.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,858,653
Total Liabilities $738,277
Net Assets $1,120,376
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mary Ley (Ceo/Superintendent) $106,450 $0 $16,757
Tony Beardsley (President) $0 $0 $0
Howard Alsdorf (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
David Russell (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Alicia Knotts (Member) $0 $0 $0
Joe Derouen (Member) $0 $0 $0
Asele Mack (Member) $0 $0 $0
Anthony Porchia (Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$6,473,471
Expenses
$6,169,190
Net Income
$304,281
Net Assets
$1,833,720
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $222,074
3.4%
Program Services $6,249,344
96.5%
Investment Income $2,053
0.0%
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 $104,700
1.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $2,965,120
48.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,236,717
Total Liabilities $402,997
Net Assets $1,833,720
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mary Ley (Ceo/Superintendent) $104,700 $0 $0
Howard Alsdorf (Member) $0 $0 $0
David Russell (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Tony Beardsley (President) $0 $0 $0
Joe Derouen (Member) $0 $0 $0
Steve Cox (Member) $0 $0 $0
Anthony Porchia (Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$6,701,166
Expenses
$6,446,702
Net Income
$254,464
Net Assets
$2,005,904
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $810,361
12.1%
Program Services $5,890,805
87.9%
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 $104,200
1.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $3,177,851
49.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $8,885,958
Total Liabilities $6,880,054
Net Assets $2,005,904
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mary Ley (Ceo/Superintendent) $104,200 $0 $0
Wes Abbott (Member) $0 $0 $0
Howard Alsdorf (Member) $0 $0 $0
David Russell (President) $0 $0 $0
Tony Beardsley (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Darlene Mclernon (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Alicia Knotts (Member) $0 $0 $0
Kevin West (Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$5,660,566
Expenses
$5,620,928
Net Income
$39,638
Net Assets
$1,751,438
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $5,660,566
100%
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 $90,000
1.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $2,839,929
50.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $8,798,402
Total Liabilities $7,046,964
Net Assets $1,751,438
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Paul Hines (Superintendent) $90,000 $0 $0
Wes Abbott (Member) $0 $0 $0
Howard Alsdorf (Member) $0 $0 $0
David Russell (President) $0 $0 $0
Tony Beardsley (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Darlene Mclernon (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Alicia Knotts (Member) $0 $0 $0
Kevin West (Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$5,570,996
Expenses
$5,632,264
Net Income
-$61,268
Net Assets
$1,711,800
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $5,570,996
100%
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 $90,000
1.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $2,888,439
51.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $8,805,411
Total Liabilities $7,093,611
Net Assets $1,711,800

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$5,434,985
Expenses
$5,468,823
Net Income
-$33,838
Net Assets
$1,773,068
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $5,434,985
100%
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 $91,200
1.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $2,715,819
49.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $8,990,790
Total Liabilities $7,217,722
Net Assets $1,773,068

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$5,132,984
Expenses
$5,106,188
Net Income
$26,796
Net Assets
$1,806,906
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $5,132,984
100%
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 $150,640
3.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $2,525,564
49.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $9,039,037
Total Liabilities $7,232,131
Net Assets $1,806,906

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2010

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 June
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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Fiscal Year Ending June
2004

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
2003

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.
2002

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
2002

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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