THEA FOUNDATION

EIN: 522356755 501(c)(3) Human Services

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR

Total Revenue
$1,577,523
Total Expenses
$1,068,715
Total Assets
$6,184,325
Net Assets
$5,755,139
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2001
Legal Domicile
AR
Principal Officer
NICK LEOPOULOS
Phone
5013793512
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

THEA FOUNDATION, founded in 2001, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $1.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 32% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $509K, a strong 32% operating margin.

Mission

TO ADVOCATE THE IMPORTANCE OF THE ARTS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF OUR YOUTH.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $277,979

THE FOUNDATION AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS TO HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS ACROSS THE STATE OF ARKANSAS. SCHOLARSHIP CATEGORIES INCLUDE VISUAL ART, PERFORMING ARTS, CREATIVE WRITING, FILMMAKING, AND FASHION DESIGN...

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THE FOUNDATION AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS TO HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS ACROSS THE STATE OF ARKANSAS. SCHOLARSHIP CATEGORIES INCLUDE VISUAL ART, PERFORMING ARTS, CREATIVE WRITING, FILMMAKING, AND FASHION DESIGN. THE MOTIVATION BEHIND THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM IS TO REWARD HARDWORKING STUDENTS AND TO INSPIRE THEM TO BE CONFIDENT AND AMBITIOUS.

Program 2
Expenses: $271,980

THEA'S ART CLOSET IS A PROGRAM THAT FUNDS ART-FOCUSED PROJECTS IN ARKANSAS FOR K-12 STUDENTS MATCHING DOLLARS FROM DONORS CHOOSE. IN THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR, THEA FUNDED 308 PROJECTS.

Program 3
Expenses: $230,261 Revenue: $100,000

THE ARTS RECONSTRUCTION PROGRAM PARTNERS WITH CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS AND ARTS ORGANIZATIONS IN ARKANSAS TO PROVIDE NEW AND AMPLIFY EXISTING ARTS PROGRAMMING WITHIN SCHOOLS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,134,885
Program Service Revenue $100,000
Investment Income $378,702
Other Revenue $-36,064
TOTAL REVENUE $1,577,523

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $207,900
Salaries & Benefits $341,522
Fundraising Expenses $49,798
Program Expenses $864,840
Other Expenses $519,293
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,068,715

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,577,523 $1,196,723 +0.3%
Expenses $1,068,715 $1,014,380 +0.1%
Net Income $508,808 $182,343 +1.8%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
4
Volunteers
25

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$109,706
Total Directors
12
$109,706
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DAVE HAWSEY PRESIDENT 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRENT BLACK TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NICK LEOPOULOS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$102,336 $7,370 $109,706
SHARON HEFLIN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER HERRON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHANIE LAMBERTH DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID MARKS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEX MONTEZ DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GREG PILEWSKI DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL SHAEFFER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELE SHAW DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RAMY ZIMMEREBNER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRYANT PHELAN SECRETARY 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $1,577,523 $1,068,715 $6,184,325 $508,808
2023 $1,196,723 $1,014,380 $5,762,475 $182,343
2022 $954,532 $727,329 $5,510,380 $227,203
2021 $676,591 $774,185 $5,712,592 $-97,594
2020 $813,759 $865,197 $5,177,476 $-51,438
2019 $1,056,553 $848,457 $5,380,498 $208,096
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