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Nonprofit · EIN 81-2163228

EVOLUTION ARTS

Also known as REVOLUTION ARTS

Tax-exempt · LITHONIA, GA 30058

Financials

$5K$6992024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of EVOLUTION ARTS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
August 31, 2025990-EZ$5,287$699$4,588$4,588$0$4,588
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$4,890
Program service revenue
$397
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$1,500
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Occupancy
$160
Other expenses
$539
Program services (functional)
$288

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$4,588
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$4,588
Cash, savings and investments
$4,588
Gross receipts
$5,287

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-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Zakiya DavidsonExecutive Director7$1,500
Wanda EbrightVice Chair2$0
Daima BogerSecretary1$0
Johann ReckleyTreasurer1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
5850 HILLANDALE DR APT 1433, LITHONIA, GA 30058-4922
In care of
% ZAKIYA DAVIDSON SOLE MBR
Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
5850 HILLANDALE DR APT 1433, Lithonia GA 30058
Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
ZAKIYA DAVIDSON, 5850 HILLANDALE DR APT 1433, Lithonia GA 30058
Signed the 990-EZ
Zakiya Davidson, Owner
Phone
(678) 263-8772

Mission

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.

990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • 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.
    Expenses $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.
    Expenses $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.
    Expenses $17

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025August 31, 2026January 15, 2027Not due yet
2024August 31, 2025January 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2023August 31, 2024January 15, 2025990-N on file

File the 2025 990-N for EVOLUTION ARTS

Due January 15, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
81-2163228
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2021
Accounting year ends
August
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Assets (IRS master file)
$4,588
Income (IRS master file)
$5,287

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZAugust 2025$5,287$699$4,588XML
990-N for 2023
Officer: ZAKIYA DAVIDSON
August 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2021
Officer: Zakiya Davidson
August 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 81-2163228).

Questions about EVOLUTION ARTS

What is the EIN of EVOLUTION ARTS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of EVOLUTION ARTS is 81-2163228.
Is EVOLUTION ARTS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
Are donations to EVOLUTION ARTS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does EVOLUTION ARTS file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of EVOLUTION ARTS due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did EVOLUTION ARTS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended August 2025.
Who is the principal officer of EVOLUTION ARTS?
The 990-N for 2023 names ZAKIYA DAVIDSON.
Who are the officers and directors of EVOLUTION ARTS?
The 990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $1,500 (Zakiya Davidson, Executive Director).
How much revenue does EVOLUTION ARTS have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,287, expenses of $699 and total assets of $4,588 at year end.

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