Locate Arts Tn is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Knoxville, Tennessee, registered in 2000, with $337,673 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Revenue (FY2024)
$338K
▲ 105.2% vs prior year
Community median: $184K
Expenses (FY2024)
$279K
Net assets
$92K
Employees
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Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →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 Locate Arts Tn— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Locate Arts Tn: 4 mo reserves · +17% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Locate Arts Tn— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Locate Arts Tn: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $22K (FY2013) to $338K (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
17.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$100K
Total liabilities
$7,917
Net assets
$92K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $337,673▲105% | $278,747▲5.0% | $92,131▲184% | $100,047▲136% | 990 |
| 2023 | $164,533▼62.5% | $265,380▼27.2% | $32,472▼69.9% | $42,442▼63.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $439,294▲18.5% | $364,525▲13.9% | $107,873▲179% | $117,631▲129% | 990 |
| 2021 | $370,620▲42.2% | $320,015▲17.4% | $38,608▲421% | $51,362▲90.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $260,661▲52.8% | $272,692▲56.5% | -$12,019▼6852% | $27,006▲194% | 990 |
| 2019 | $170,559▲43.4% | $174,297▲49.0% | $178▼98.0% | $9,178▲5.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $118,953▲56.8% | $116,946▲116% | $8,684▼68.4% | $8,684▼68.4% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $75,881▲251% | $54,236▲127% | $27,457▲372% | $27,457▲372% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $21,607 | $23,879▲11.5% | $5,812▼28.1% | $5,821▼28.7% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | — | $21,410▼14.7% | $8,084▼33.2% | $8,163▼33.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $25,112▼1.5% | $12,095▲58.8% | $12,298▲27.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $25,491▲2.2% | $7,616▼43.1% | $9,616▼28.2% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $24,948 | $13,393 | $13,393 | 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.
6 grants to Locate Arts Tn totaling $56K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Tennessee Foundation | Gen/oper support | 2023 | $10,000 |
| East Tennessee Foundation | Gen/oper support | 2022 | $11,000 |
| East Tennessee Foundation | Gen/oper support | 2020 | $30,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | Arts/humanities | 2020 | $3,389 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | Arts/humanities | 2020 | $998 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | In support of tri star arts | 2020 | $840 |
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Data for Locate Arts Tn (EIN 62-1783187) 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.