Nonprofit · EIN 82-2322015
CARPENTER ART GARDEN
Tax-exempt · MEMPHIS, TN 38111
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2025 | 990 | $554,857 | $690,637 | -$135,780 | $678,022 | $22,702 | $655,320 |
| July 31, 2024 | 990 | $578,430 | $666,442 | -$88,012 | $809,356 | $24,848 | $784,508 |
| July 31, 2023 | 990 | $582,575 | $490,234 | $92,341 | $869,457 | $3,641 | $865,816 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $526,954
- of which government grants
- $66,500
- Program service revenue
- $8,354
- Investment income
- $19,549
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $80,192
- Other salaries and wages
- $339,683
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $475,549
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Travel
- $24,429
- Depreciation
- $11,095
- Program services (functional)
- $404,519
- Management and general (functional)
- $193,202
- Fundraising (functional)
- $92,916
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $809,356
- Total assets, end of year
- $678,022
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $22,702
- Net assets, end of year
- $655,320
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $201,674
- Publicly traded securities
- $149,857
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $583,572
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $71,748
- Gross receipts
- $554,857
- Employees
- 28
- Volunteers
- 180
- Year formed
- 2017
- State of legal domicile
- TN
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| VANESSA CHAVEZ-ASFORIS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $58,073 |
| KIERRA DAVIS | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Key employee | 40 | $24,236 |
| ANNA VESCOVO | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DR RUSH WALLER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ANDREANA SMITH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JANE PATE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATIE SILVERFIELD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BLAKE BURR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRIAN KWOBA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AYANNA MURRAY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| VANESSA CHAVEZ-ASFORIS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $4,665 |
| ANDREA MORALES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DANNY VALLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANNA VESCOVO | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DR RUSH WALLER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL STEWART | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| AYANNA MURRAY | BOARD PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| MEGAN HOOVER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NATALIE MCKINNEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEGAN BANASZEK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $82,703 | $6,000 |
| MEGAN HOOVER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREA MORALES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANNY VALLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNA VESCOVO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR RUSH WALLER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL STEWART | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| YOLANDA JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NATALIE MCKINNEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AYANNA MURRAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR LUCAS TRAUTMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAZMIN MILLER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 11529, MEMPHIS, TN 38111-0529
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- AYANNA MURRAY, PO BOX 11529, MEMPHIS, TN 381110529
- Signed the 990
- AYANNA MURRAY, BOARD PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (901) 249-3577
- Website
- CARPENTERARTGARDEN.COM
- Return prepared by
- HENDERSON HUTCHERSON & MCCULLOUGH PLLC
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE CARPENTER ART GARDEN IS TO WORK WITH CHILDREN AND FAMILIES OF UNDER RESOURCED NEIGHBORHOODS TO PROMOTE EACH CHILD'S CREATIVE POTENTIAL AND SELF-WORTH THROUGH EXPOSURE TO ARTISTIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS. THE GARDEN'S VISION IS TO EMPOWER THESE CHILDREN TO CREATE THEIR BEST FUTURES.
Program accomplishments
- ART GARDENTHE GARDEN IS A CREATIVE SPACE WHERE CHILDREN GATHER EACH TUESDAY TO CREATE ART, EXPERIENCE PERFORMANCES AND BUILD RELATIONSHIPS WITH ONE ANOTHER, STAFF, AND VOLUNTEERS. ESTIMATED INDIVIDUALS SERVED 100Expenses $70,024
- ART EDUCATIONTHE ART EDUCATION PROGRAM IS THE CORNERSTONE OF CARPENTER ART GARDEN (CAG), SERVING YOUTH AGES 7-18. THROUGH CAREFULLY DESIGNED CURRICULUM AND HANDS-ON CREATIVE PRACTICE WITH PROFESSIONAL TEACHING ARTISTS, THE PROGRAM NURTURES IMAGINATION, SELF-EXPRESSION, AND PERSONAL GROWTH. STUDENTS ENGAGE IN SMALL GROUP ART CLASSES, MURALS, FOLK ART, FASHION DESIGN, PHOTOGRAPHY, MUSIC, AND PERFORMANCE ARTS, ALONG WITH IMMERSIVE MULTI-DAY ART FIELD TRIPS. VISITING ARTISTS LEAD WORKSHOPS THAT INTRODUCE STUDENTS TO THE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE OF PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS WHILE FOSTERING LEADERSHIP, COLLABORATION, AND LIFE SKILLS THAT SUPPORT SUCCESS IN ANY CAREER. THE PROGRAM CULMINATES IN A PUBLIC EXHIBITION AND PERFORMANCES OF STUDENT WORK AT OUR ANNUAL HOLIDAY SHOW. OFFERED YEAR-ROUND, ART EDUCATION PROVIDES AFTERSCHOOL, SPRING BREAK, AND SUMMER ARTS AND MINDFULNESS ACTIVITIES, EMPHASIZING EXPLORATION, ACCESS, AND HEALING THROUGH CREATIVE PRACTICE. ESTIMATED INDIVIDUALS SERVED 125Expenses $142,469
- ART INTERVENTIONART INTERVENTION ADDRESSES SYSTEMIC CHALLENGES ASSOCIATED WITH POVERTY, INCLUDING FOOD INSECURITY, UNEMPLOYMENT, LIMITED YOUTH JOB TRAINING, TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS, AND EDUCATIONAL GAPS. CARPENTER ART GARDEN PROVIDES ACCESS TO FRESH PRODUCE THROUGH TWO COMMUNITY GARDENS, OFFERS HANDS-ON JOB TRAINING AND APPRENTICESHIPS VIA ITS YOUTH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, AND SUPPORTS LEARNING THROUGH PROJECT-BASED EDUCATION INITIATIVES. THE PROGRAM ENGAGES THE BROADER COMMUNITY THROUGH EVENTS SUCH AS THE ANNUAL HARVEST FESTIVAL AND HAMP HOLIDAY PARADE, LEADS NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS, AND PARTICIPATES IN NATIONAL NIGHT OUT TO FOSTER CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND STRENGTHEN LOCAL CONNECTIONS. TO EXPAND HORIZONS, STUDENTS ALSO PARTICIPATE IN AN ANNUAL ARTS AND CULTURE IMMERSION TRIP, EXPOSING THEM TO CREATIVE EXPERIENCES BEYOND MEMPHIS. ESTIMATED INDIVIDUALS SERVED 100Expenses $192,026 · revenue $8,354
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
- 82-2322015
- 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
- 2017
- Accounting year ends
- July
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B90)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $678,022
- Income (IRS master file)
- $554,857
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | July 2025 | $554,857 | $690,637 | $678,022 | XML |
| 990 | July 2024 | $578,430 | $666,442 | $809,356 | XML |
| 990 | July 2023 | $582,575 | $490,234 | $869,457 | XML |
| 990 | July 2022 | $562,915 | $449,401 | $781,187 | IRS |
| 990 | July 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2020 | – | – | – | 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 82-2322015).
Questions about CARPENTER ART GARDEN
- What is the EIN of CARPENTER ART GARDEN?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CARPENTER ART GARDEN is 82-2322015.
- Is CARPENTER ART GARDEN tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
- Are donations to CARPENTER ART GARDEN tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CARPENTER ART GARDEN 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 CARPENTER ART GARDEN 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 CARPENTER ART GARDEN 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 CARPENTER ART GARDEN?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 names AYANNA MURRAY.
- Who are the officers and directors of CARPENTER ART GARDEN?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $58,073 (VANESSA CHAVEZ-ASFORIS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does CARPENTER ART GARDEN have?
- On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $554,857, expenses of $690,637 and total assets of $678,022 at year end.
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