Center For Art & Education
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Center For Art & Education is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Van Buren, Arkansas, registered in 1978, with $1,091,268 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
415 Main St, Van Buren, AR, 72956 EIN 71-0497273 Since 1978
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.1M
▼ 22.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.2M
Net assets
$8.4M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Center For Art & Education— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating85 mo reserves · -8% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Center For Art & Education: 85 mo reserves · -8% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Center For Art & Education— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Center For Art & Education: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $205K (FY2013) to $1.1M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $216KNet assets $8.4M
Operating margin
-8.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$8.6M
Total liabilities
$216K
Net assets
$8.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,091,268▼22.8% | $1,182,506▼5.6% | $8,405,339▼1.2% | $8,621,320▼1.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,414,293▲13.4% | $1,251,997▲3.4% | $8,506,015▲2.2% | $8,748,618▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,246,956▼27.7% | $1,211,118▲62.4% | $8,325,879▲1.0% | $8,539,033▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,725,170▲203% | $745,679▲96.3% | $8,242,866▲13.4% | $8,555,446▲17.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $569,699▼56.3% | $379,922▼10.2% | $7,271,226▲2.8% | $7,290,879▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,303,521▲127% | $423,152▲9.7% | $7,070,942▲299% | $7,357,879▲314% | 990 |
| 2018 | $574,701▲21.3% | $385,688▲14.2% | $1,770,090▲12.0% | $1,778,976▲12.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $473,671▼66.3% | $337,783▲4.0% | $1,580,097▲9.5% | $1,586,420▲9.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,407,392▲304% | $324,898▲39.3% | $1,443,275▲302% | $1,445,394▲300% | 990 |
| 2015 | $348,137▲18.3% | $233,171▲11.1% | $359,302▲46.2% | $360,969▲38.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $294,208▲43.5% | $209,843▲9.7% | $245,800▲43.5% | $260,090▲49.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $205,001 | $191,219▼22.5% | $171,341▲10.5% | $173,474▲9.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $246,643▲8.5% | $155,034▼5.5% | $158,081▼5.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $227,339▲4.0% | $164,095▼0.7% | $167,537▲0.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $218,513 | $165,314 | $166,602 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $6.4M total
63 grants to Center For Art & Education totaling $6.4M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | To support general operations at arts on main in van buren, ar | 2024 | $104,866 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | To support general operations at arts on main in van buren, ar | 2024 | $104,866 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | To support general operations at arts on main in van buren, ar | 2024 | $104,866 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | To support general operations at arts on main in van buren, ar | 2024 | $104,866 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | To support the art programs | 2024 | $50,000 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $30,000 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | To support general operations at arts on main in van buren, ar | 2023 | $103,765 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | To support general operations at arts on main in van buren, ar | 2023 | $103,765 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | To support general operations at arts on main in van buren, ar | 2023 | $103,765 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | To support general operations at arts on main in van buren, ar | 2023 | $103,765 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | To support the deborah yeager clark creative u studio | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2023 | $22,500 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | To support the children's program | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | For landscape improvements | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | To support general operations at arts on main in van buren, ar | 2022 | $109,084 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Center For Art & Education a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Center For Art & Education is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 71-0497273, based in Van Buren, Arkansas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Center For Art & Education's EIN?
- Center For Art & Education's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 71-0497273.
- How much revenue does Center For Art & Education report?
- Center For Art & Education reported $1,091,268 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Center For Art & Education have?
- CharityIndex grades Center For Art & Education B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Center For Art & Education (EIN 71-0497273) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.