Using Art To Create A Better World
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Using Art To Create A Better World is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Fayetteville, Arkansas, registered in 2014, with $261,659 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
12103 Hazel Valley Rd, Fayetteville, AR, 72701 EIN 46-5181948 Since 2014
Revenue (FY2024)
$262K
▲ 4.4% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$259K
Net assets
$130K
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.
C+
★★★★
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 →—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 Using Art To Create A Better World— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating6 mo reserves · +1% 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 Using Art To Create A Better World: 6 mo reserves · +1% margin earns a A 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 Using Art To Create A Better World— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 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 Using Art To Create A Better World: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 12103 Hazel Valley Rd, Fayetteville, AR, 72701
- City
- Fayetteville
- State
- Arkansas
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Arts & Cultural Organizations
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $765K (FY2015) to $262K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $2,194Net assets $130K
Operating margin
0.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$132K
Total liabilities
$2,194
Net assets
$130K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $261,659▲4.4% | $259,414▲20.1% | $130,291▲1.8% | $132,485▼2.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $250,649▲6.8% | $216,057▲3.7% | $128,046▲37.0% | $135,306▲38.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $234,716▲96.9% | $208,256▲7.9% | $93,458▲39.6% | $98,041▲38.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $119,203▼23.0% | $193,085▼0.1% | $66,964▼52.4% | $71,031▼51.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $154,889▼65.1% | $193,283▼43.6% | $140,812▼21.4% | $145,949▼20.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $443,991▲41.1% | $342,653▲5.0% | $179,246▲130% | $183,874▲66.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $314,741▲7.4% | $326,285▲5.4% | $77,971▼12.9% | $110,324▼5.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $293,156▼34.3% | $309,663▼30.5% | $89,536▼15.5% | $117,143▼22.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $446,410▼41.6% | $445,550▼32.5% | $106,006▲1.7% | $150,227▼8.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $764,794 | $660,534 | $104,260 | $164,013 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Using Art To Create A Better World a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Using Art To Create A Better World is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 46-5181948, based in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Using Art To Create A Better World's EIN?
- Using Art To Create A Better World's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 46-5181948.
- How much revenue does Using Art To Create A Better World report?
- Using Art To Create A Better World reported $261,659 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Using Art To Create A Better World have?
- CharityIndex grades Using Art To Create A Better World C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Using Art To Create A Better World (EIN 46-5181948) 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.