COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

Financials

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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

PO BOX 1303, KNOXVILLE, TN 37901-1303

In care of

% JENNIFER WILLARD

Principal officer (990 for 2024)

JENNIFER WILLARD, 900 HENLEY STREET, KNOXVILLE, TN 37902

Signed the 990

JENNIFER WILLARD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Phone

(865) 523-5684

Website

HTTP://WWW.CSAKNOX.ORG/

Return prepared by

BIBLE HARRIS SMITH PC

Mission

TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE QUALITY INSTRUCTION IN THE VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS TO CHILDREN OF VARIED SOCIO-ECONOMIC BACKGROUNDS IN KNOX COUNTY AND THE SURROUNDING REGION.

Program accomplishments

• THE COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS ("THE SCHOOL") WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1991 AS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE QUALITY INSTRUCTION IN THE VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS TO CHILDREN OF VARIED SOCIO-ECONOMIC BACKGROUNDS IN KNOX COUNTY AND THE SURROUNDING REGION, PARTICULARLY THOSE FROM UNDERSERVED INNER-CITY AND RURAL AREAS. THE SCHOOL OFFICIALLY OPENED ITS DOORS IN SEPTEMBER 1992, OFFERING BEGINNING PIANO LESSONS TWICE A WEEK TO A STUDENT BODY OF 22 YOUNGSTERS FROM EAST KNOXVILLE, ALL OF WHOM ATTENDED ON FULL FINANCIAL AID.AFTER ONLY TWO YEARS OF OPERATION, THE SCHOOL RECEIVED FULL ACCREDITATION AS A MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL GUILD OF COMMUNITY SCHOOLS OF THE ARTS, MAKING IT ONE OF THREE SUCH ACCREDITED INSTITUTIONS IN THE STATE OF TENNESSEE. THE SCHOOL WAS ALSO HONORED TO RECEIVE THE MAYOR'S ARTS AWARD IN THE CATEGORY OF EDUCATION AND SPECIAL PROJECTS IN 1995 AND 1997.THE SCHOOL OFFERS PRIVATE, ONE-ON-ONE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE DISCIPLINE OF PIANO, VIOLIN, BRASS INSTRUMENTS AND VOICE AS WELL AS GROUP CLASSES IN THE VISUAL ARTS, MODERN DANCE AND CHORAL PERFORMANCE IN AN AFTER- SCHOOL PROGRAM CONDUCTED BY PROFESSIONAL, PART-TIME FACULTY FIVE DAYS A WEEK (MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY). ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY FOUR STUDENTS WERE ENROLLED DURING THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR; 100% OF THE STUDENTS ATTEND ON FULL SCHOLARSHIP.THE SCHOOL ALSO SERVES AN ADDITIONAL 60 CHILDREN PER WEEK THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, PROVIDING OFFSITE ART AND MUSIC THERAPY CLASSES TO STUDENTS AT GREEN MAGNET STEAM ACADEMY, THE CRUTCHER MEMORIAL YOUTH ENRICHMENT CENTER, AND THE KNOX COUNTY HOMELESS TUTORING PROJECT.IN ADDITION TO ITS REGULAR WEEKLY SCHEDULE OF CLASSES AND OFFSITE PROGRAMS, THE SCHOOL OFFERS SIDE-BY-SIDE AN ANNUAL APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM WHICH PAIRS SCHOLARSHIP STUDENTS IN THE VISUAL ARTS PROGRAM WITH A PROFESSIONAL, WORKING ARTIST IN HIS OR HER STUDIO. ARTIST AND STUDENT WORK SIDE-BY-SIDE TO CREATE ORIGINAL PIECES OF ART, WHICH ARE DISPLAYED IN A FULL-SCALE EXHIBIT AT BENEFIT GALLERIES. PARTICIPATING ARTISTS INCLUDE RICHARD JOLLEY, TOMMIE RUSH, PETER ROSE, MARCIA GOLDENSTEIN, AND ANDREW SAFTEL.STUDENT TURNOVER AT THE SCHOOL IS MINIMAL: THE AVERAGE LENGTH OF ENROLLMENT FOR A STUDENT IS 7 YEARS; OVER ONE HUNDRED STUDENTS HAVE GRADUATED FROM THE PROGRAM AS SENIORS, ALL OF WHOM HAVE GONE ON TO HIGHER EDUCATION, SOME WITH SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE FROM THE SCHOOL.
  Expenses $98,348

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

IRS record

EIN

62-1500977

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

1992

Accounting year ends

June

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Arts, culture and humanities (A6E0)

Assets (IRS master file)

$256,898

Income (IRS master file)

$265,611

Filing history

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 62-1500977).

Questions about COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

What is the EIN of COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS?

The employer identification number (EIN) of COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS is 62-1500977.

Is COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1992.

Are donations to COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does COMMUNITY 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 COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS due?

The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.

When did COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.

Who is the principal officer of COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS?

The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JENNIFER WILLARD.

Who are the officers and directors of COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS?

The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 21 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $83,651 (JENNIFER WILLARD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).

How much revenue does COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS have?

On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $265,611, expenses of $251,142 and total assets of $256,898 at year end.

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