Nonprofit · EIN 58-1682412
THE FOUNDATION OF ARTS FOR N E ARKANSAS INC
Tax-exempt · JONESBORO, AR 72401
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2025 | 990 | $719,067 | $764,365 | -$45,298 | $543,078 | $67,727 | $475,351 |
| July 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,040,175 | $829,644 | $210,531 | $590,616 | $69,967 | $520,649 |
| July 31, 2023 | 990 | $767,956 | $779,785 | -$11,829 | $375,798 | $65,680 | $310,118 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $207,527
- of which government grants
- $60,000
- Program service revenue
- $488,220
- Investment income
- $21,091
- Net income from fundraising events
- $1,484
- Other revenue
- $2,229
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $327,084
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $327,084
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $33,800
- Occupancy
- $54,700
- Depreciation
- $20,806
- Program services (functional)
- $350,571
- Management and general (functional)
- $410,928
- Fundraising (functional)
- $2,866
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $590,616
- Total assets, end of year
- $543,078
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $67,727
- Net assets, end of year
- $475,351
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $161,192
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $445,351
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $30,000
- Gross receipts
- $729,042
- Employees
- 46
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1986
- State of legal domicile
- AR
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 July 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHANIE EPPS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 40 | $48,779 |
| MARANDA NICHOLS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $1,545 |
| RUSS PIERCE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ROB SPENCER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| AMANDA HERGET | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HANS HACKER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHANIE EPPS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 40 | $28,077 |
| MARANDA NICHOLS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $2,535 |
| RUSS PIERCE | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ROB SPENCER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DANA KELLEY | CHAIRMAN OF BOARD Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIKEL C WEWERS | FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 40 | $44,239 |
| MARANDA NICHOLS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $3,030 |
| LESLE ALLEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $755 |
| JANEA SPADES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RUSS PIERCE | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LORENZO BALDERAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NANCY OWENS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DOUG MAGLOTHIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROB SPENCER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DANA KELLEY | CHAIRMAN OF BOARD Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| REBECCA ORR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HANS HACKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 115 E MONROE AVE, JONESBORO, AR 72401-2919
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- STEPHANIE EPPS, 115 EAST MONROE, JONESBORO, AR 72401
- Signed the 990
- STEPHANIE EPPS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (870) 935-2726
- Website
- WWW.FOAJONESBORO.ORG
- Return prepared by
- HCJ CPAS & ADVISORS PLLC
Mission
TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH THE ARTS.
Program accomplishments
- PROGRAMS SUCH AS THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS, MUSIC, AND ART INSTRUCTION ARE OFFERED TO THE REGION TO FOSTER A BETTER APPRECIATION AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE ARTS.Expenses $350,571 · revenue $488,220
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 July, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | July 31, 2026 | December 15, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | July 31, 2025 | December 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | July 31, 2024 | December 16, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 58-1682412
- 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
- 1986
- Accounting year ends
- July
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $543,078
- Income (IRS master file)
- $729,042
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | July 2025 | $719,067 | $764,365 | $543,078 | XML |
| 990 | July 2024 | $1,040,175 | $829,644 | $590,616 | IRS |
| 990 | July 2023 | $767,956 | $779,785 | $375,798 | XML |
| 990 | July 2022 | $750,725 | $738,357 | $364,497 | IRS |
| 990 | July 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 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 58-1682412).
Questions about THE FOUNDATION OF ARTS FOR N E ARKANSAS INC
- What is the EIN of THE FOUNDATION OF ARTS FOR N E ARKANSAS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE FOUNDATION OF ARTS FOR N E ARKANSAS INC is 58-1682412.
- Is THE FOUNDATION OF ARTS FOR N E ARKANSAS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1986.
- Are donations to THE FOUNDATION OF ARTS FOR N E ARKANSAS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE FOUNDATION OF ARTS FOR N E ARKANSAS INC 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 THE FOUNDATION OF ARTS FOR N E ARKANSAS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending July 31, 2026) is due December 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE FOUNDATION OF ARTS FOR N E ARKANSAS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended July 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THE FOUNDATION OF ARTS FOR N E ARKANSAS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 names STEPHANIE EPPS.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE FOUNDATION OF ARTS FOR N E ARKANSAS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $48,779 (STEPHANIE EPPS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does THE FOUNDATION OF ARTS FOR N E ARKANSAS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $719,067, expenses of $764,365 and total assets of $543,078 at year end.
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