Nonprofit · EIN 31-1776667
JESSYE NORMAN SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
Tax-exempt · AUGUSTA, GA 30901
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2025 | 990 | $944,660 | $772,475 | $172,185 | $1,869,757 | $13,845 | $1,855,912 |
| May 31, 2024 | 990 | $920,225 | $818,647 | $101,578 | $1,694,001 | $10,274 | $1,683,727 |
| May 31, 2023 | 990 | $850,157 | $696,741 | $153,416 | $1,584,966 | $2,817 | $1,582,149 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $878,956
- of which government grants
- $348,700
- Program service revenue
- $63,328
- Investment income
- $2,376
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $67,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $327,443
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $515,036
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $18,098
- Depreciation
- $67,497
- Program services (functional)
- $561,339
- Management and general (functional)
- $199,860
- Fundraising (functional)
- $11,276
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,694,001
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,869,757
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $13,845
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,855,912
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,153,510
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,855,912
- Gross receipts
- $944,660
- Employees
- 59
- Volunteers
- 32
- Year formed
- 2003
- State of legal domicile
- GA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Dennis | Executive Dir. Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $67,000 |
| Michael Albright | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 |
| Shawna Lloyd | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 |
| Dennis Sodomka | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 |
| Joy Distefano | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lynwood Holmes | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dr E Van Deusen | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Keely Rhodes | Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 |
| Mark Albertin | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lauren Bryant | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michelle David Esq | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Robin Turman | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Steven Uhles | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rayn Abel | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Laura Rychly | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trvia Brown | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Dennis | Executive Dir. Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $67,253 |
| William Mills | President Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Shawna LLoyd | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Dennis Sodomka | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Bowe Strickland | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Michael Albright | Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Dr E Van Deusen | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Dr Keely Rhodes | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Joya Jimanez Distefano | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2023: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GARY DENNIS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $68,381 |
| WILLIAM MILLS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| SHAWNA LLOYD | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| DENNIS SODOMKA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| BOWE STRICKLAND | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| DR MARK BARRON | GOVERNANCE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MARK ALBERTIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MICHAEL ALBRIGHT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MICHELL DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOYA JIMANEZ DISTEFANO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ED ENOCH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LYNWOOD HOLMES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| PAT KNOX HUDSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KEELY RHODES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LOU SCALES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DR LINDA M SCALES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN SCOTT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SOPHIA TIAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ROBIN TURMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MELANIE WADE-LARSEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MONIQUE WILLIAMS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 739 GREENE ST, AUGUSTA, GA 30901-2322
- In care of
- % GARY M DENNIS
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Gary Dennis, 739 Greene Street, Augusta, GA 30901
- Signed the 990
- Gary Dennis, Executive Dir.
- Phone
- (706) 828-7768
- Website
- www.jessyenormanschool.org
- Return prepared by
- Anderson Adkins & Crawford CPA PC
Mission
The mission of the Jessye Norman School of the Arts is to develop students to become creative, caring, visionary, responsible citizens through the transformative power of the arts. The broad-ranged fine arts program challenges students academically, integrates technology and lays the foundation for extraordinary life experiences. The Jessye Norman school of the arts is an after school program designed to develop and nurture the artistic and creative talents of students. The school of the arts serves the cultural and educational needs of these traditionally under-serve youth by providing: free fine arts instruction, academic tutoring, an opportunity for advance level study in dance, drama, music, art and creative writing and exposure to professionals working within the arts fields.
Program accomplishments
- The Jessye Norman School of the Arts (JNSA) is an after-school and summer program that provides middle and high school students with an opportunity for concentrated study of the fine arts. The mission of the JNSA is to provide professional quality fine arts instruction for gifted and talented children who are economically challenged. The school opened in September 2003. Children audition to attend the school, and there is no tuition charged. The school is supported by an active advisory board from the community, a parent group which involves parents with the school, and a friends group which provides support and fundraising. The Jessye Norman School actively engages more than 500 people in positive academic and arts enrichment outcomes for children.Expenses $561,339
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in May, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | May 31, 2026 | October 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | May 31, 2025 | October 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | May 31, 2024 | October 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 31-1776667
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2001
- Accounting year ends
- May
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations (T30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,869,757
- Income (IRS master file)
- $944,660
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | May 2025 | $944,660 | $772,475 | $1,869,757 | XML |
| 990 | May 2024 | $920,225 | $818,647 | $1,694,001 | IRS |
| 990 | May 2023 | $850,157 | $696,741 | $1,584,966 | XML |
| 990 | May 2022 | $437,922 | $598,602 | $1,429,702 | IRS |
| 990 | May 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 31-1776667).
Questions about JESSYE NORMAN SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
- What is the EIN of JESSYE NORMAN SCHOOL OF THE ARTS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of JESSYE NORMAN SCHOOL OF THE ARTS is 31-1776667.
- Is JESSYE NORMAN SCHOOL OF THE ARTS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
- Are donations to JESSYE NORMAN SCHOOL OF THE ARTS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does JESSYE NORMAN SCHOOL OF THE ARTS file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of JESSYE NORMAN SCHOOL OF THE ARTS due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending May 31, 2026) is due October 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did JESSYE NORMAN SCHOOL OF THE ARTS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended May 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of JESSYE NORMAN SCHOOL OF THE ARTS?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 names Gary Dennis.
- Who are the officers and directors of JESSYE NORMAN SCHOOL OF THE ARTS?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 16 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $67,000 (Gary Dennis, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does JESSYE NORMAN SCHOOL OF THE ARTS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $944,660, expenses of $772,475 and total assets of $1,869,757 at year end.
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