Innovation Arts Academy Inc

EIN: 812571338 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Lexington, KY

Total Revenue
$303,688
Total Expenses
$303,184
Total Assets
$38,283
Net Assets
$31,432
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2016
Legal Domicile
KY
Principal Officer
Mary Joy Nelson
Phone
8594892683
Tax Period
2024-09-01 to 2025-08-31

Innovation Arts Academy Inc, founded in 2016, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $304K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 16% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

SUPPORTING AND DEVELOPING ARTS PROFESSIONALS; AND SHOWCASING THE ARTS IN THE COMMUNITY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $128,186 Revenue: $229,502

PROVIDING TRAINING IN THE PERFORMING ARTS TO CHILDREN AND PROMOTING PERFORMING ARTS EDUCATION IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS FOR CHILDREN IN LEXINGTON, KY AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. CLASSES...

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PROVIDING TRAINING IN THE PERFORMING ARTS TO CHILDREN AND PROMOTING PERFORMING ARTS EDUCATION IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS FOR CHILDREN IN LEXINGTON, KY AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. CLASSES OFFERED INCLUDE MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE TRAINING WITH ADVANCED ACTING A VARIETY OF DANCE CLASSES. VOCAL TRAINING AND WORKSHOPS IN AUDITION SKILLS ARE ALSO OFFERED. INNOVATION ARTS ACADEMY HAS COLLABORATED WITH THE LOCAL SCHOOLS BY PROVIDING INFORMATION ABOUT CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, HOLDING AUDITIONS AT AREA SCHOOLS AND ASSISTING STUDENTS IN PREPARATION FOR SCHOOL AUDITIONS AND FOR ENTRANCE TO THE SCHOOL FOR THE CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ARTS (SCAPA).

Program 2
Expenses: $88,413 Revenue: $19,018

WE SHOWCASE THE TALENTS OF CHILDREN IN LEXINGTON, KY AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES THROUGH PERFORMANCES AND PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNITY ARTS EVENTS. INNOVATION ARTS ACADEMY PRODUCES MUSICALS, TAKES...

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WE SHOWCASE THE TALENTS OF CHILDREN IN LEXINGTON, KY AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES THROUGH PERFORMANCES AND PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNITY ARTS EVENTS. INNOVATION ARTS ACADEMY PRODUCES MUSICALS, TAKES STUDENTS TO THEATER FESTIVALS AND REGIONAL VOICE FESTIVALS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0
Program Service Revenue $303,455
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $233
TOTAL REVENUE $303,688

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $118,521
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $216,599
Other Expenses $184,663
TOTAL EXPENSES $303,184

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $303,688 $262,338 +0.2%
Expenses $303,184 $258,275 +0.2%
Net Income $504 $4,063 -0.9%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
14
Volunteers
N/A

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
3
$33,500
Total Directors
3
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Mary Jo Nelson Executive Dir. 30.00
Officer
$33,500 $0 $33,500
Angie Fields Secretary 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Julie Skeeters Director 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kelsey Jones President 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Erin Wallet Treasurer 5.00
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 $303,688 $303,184 $38,283 $504
2024 $262,338 $258,275 $36,457 $4,063
2023 $205,009 $216,342 $30,656 $-11,333
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