2026-03-25T12:29:10-07:00 2025-08-31 990EZ 2024-09-01 812163228 EVOLUTION ARTS EVOL 6782638772 5850 Hillandale Drive Apt 1433 Lithonia GA 30052 Zakiya Davidson Owner 4047713091 2026-03-24 1 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X X https://myevolutionarts.org X X 5287 X 4890 397 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5287 0 0 0 0 160 0 539 699 4588 0 0 4588 0 4588 0 0 0 0 0 4588 0 0 0 4588 Evolution Arts Inc. provides accessible, culturally responsive programming that bridges arts, technology, and workforce development for youth and adults in underserved communities across metro Atlanta. Our core programs include: Z Code, a creative coding and digital literacy initiative using Georgia Tech's EarSketch platform; To The Pointe Collective, providing advanced dance training and mentorship for high school students; Couture Ladies and Gentleman's Code, workforce readiness initiatives preparing teens for professional and academic success; and The LinkUp, a community wellness program using movement and skating. Through these initiatives, we equip participants with creative, technical, and professional skills to build confidence and create pathways toward economic opportunity. Z Code is Evolution Arts' flagship STEAM initiative, designed to introduce youth to coding, digital literacy, and computational thinking through a culturally engaging, music-driven approach. Using Georgia Tech's EarSketch platform, students learn Python-based programming while creating original music compositions, making coding accessible and relevant to young people who may not see themselves as traditional technologists. During the September 2024 - August 2025 program period, Evolution Arts delivered Z Code afterschool programming across multiple City of Atlanta Parks and Recreation Centers and Boys & Girls Club of Metro Atlanta sites, serving over 70 students across multiple age groups. Programming included structured coding instruction, typing skill development, digital literacy fundamentals, and hands-on music production. Several students submitted original work to a national coding competition, reinforcing academic engagement and building confidence in their technical abilities. The long-term goal of Z Code is to create a pipeline of young people from underserved communities who are equipped with foundational technology skills and inspired to pursue careers in the creative-tech economy. 0 111 To The Pointe Collective is a structured dance education and professional mentorship program designed for high school students pursuing serious training in the performing arts. The program emphasizes technical skill development across multiple dance disciplines while exposing students to professional pathways and career opportunities in the arts. During the September 2024 - August 2025 program period, Evolution Arts served approximately 65 students total through To The Pointe Collective programming. This included approximately 25 youth served during the earlier portion of the fiscal year and over 40 students served in partnership with North Atlanta High School through a rotating series of modern, ballet, and jazz classes. Programming emphasized technical development, artistic discipline, personal expression, and mentorship from professional teaching artists. The long-term goal of To The Pointe Collective is to create access to high-quality, professional-level dance training for students in underserved communities who may otherwise lack exposure to advanced performing arts education and the professional networks that support careers in dance. 0 160 Couture Ladies and Gentleman's Code are complementary workforce development initiatives designed to prepare teenagers for academic, professional, and social success. These programs address the gap between classroom education and real-world professional expectations by equipping young people with practical skills in communication, presentation, and workplace readiness. During the September 2024 - August 2025 program period, Evolution Arts served over 40 youth through Couture Ladies and Gentleman's Code programming delivered in partnership with City of Atlanta Parks and Recreation Teen Programs. Participants received instruction in resume development, professional etiquette, digital literacy, proper rhetoric, elevator pitch delivery, and workplace presentation. The expansion into Gentleman's Code ensured that both young men and women had inclusive access to workforce readiness programming. The long-term goal of these initiatives is to reduce barriers to professional opportunity for teens in underserved communities by building the confidence, communication skills, and professional awareness needed to compete and thrive in academic and career environments. 0 17 288 Zakiya Davidson Executive Director 7.00 1500 0 0 Wanda Ebright Vice Chair 2 0 0 0 Daima Boger Secretary 1 0 0 0 Johann Reckley Treasurer 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 GA Zakiya Davidson 5850 Hillandale Drive Apt 1433 Lithonia GA 30052 4047713091 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NONE NONE 1 X 0 0 0 0 4890 4890 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4890 4890 4890 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4890 0 X Schedule A, Part II, Line 10 Evolution Arts Inc. was incorporated in 2016 and received its 501(c)(3) determination in 2020. The organization did not receive any financial support, grants, or contributions prior to the fiscal year beginning September 1, 2024. All revenue reflected in the support schedule represents activity occurring during the fiscal year September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025. The organization is in its early stages of active fundraising and program delivery, having recently established formal partnerships with the City of Atlanta Parks and Recreation and Boys & Girls Club of Metro Atlanta. Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 miscellaneous program supplies bank fees organizational expenses participant refunds The organization's Executive Director, who is solely responsible for financial reporting and tax compliance, was unable to complete the filing by the November 2025 deadline due to extenuating personal circumstances beyond her control. The Executive Director sustained a foot injury that limited her capacity during the filing period. Additionally, in late January 2025, her mother suffered a cardiac event requiring emergency care, followed by a breast cancer diagnosis in February 2025. These overlapping medical crises required significant caregiving responsibilities and caused substantial disruption to normal organizational operations. The organization is filing at the earliest opportunity and remains committed to full compliance going forward.