EIN 45-5446357

Texas Academy of Faith and Arts (TAFA)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
32
State
Year formed
2012
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
TAFA is a Christ-centered arts academy in Arlington, TX that provides high-quality training and exposure to 1st-12th grade students.
Also known as...
Travis Academy of Fine Arts
Total revenues
$634,288
2023
Total expenses
$665,804
2023
Total assets
$523,643
2023
Num. employees
32
2023

Program areas at TAFA

During the 2022/2023 school year, 481 students participated in the music program through 25 classes with an average cost of $328 per class, per year, and 926 private student lessons at an average cost of $20 per lesson. The music classes included band, choir, chamber ensembles, praise and worship bands, and private instruction. Tafa seeks to train students in both the classical and contemporary styles, developing solid technique and practice habits, to enhance their talents and skills in the church and society. Students are able to perform in Tafa showcases, private recitals, ministry concerts, and compete in the children and middle school honor choirs, all-region band and choir, and all-state band and choir. Additionally, musikgarten classes are offered for ages 1 - 4.
During the 2022/2023 school year, 363 students participated in the interpretive and theatrical Arts program through 25 classes with an average cost of $291 per class, per year. The interpretive classes offer classical ballet, point, and irish dance for ages 5-18. Classes combine proper technique, choreography, interpretation, and performance as an act of worship to the creator of the Arts. The theatrical art classes in drama and acting nuture a deeply creative community that is wholly christ-centered and teach skills necessary in theater such as improvisation, monologues, costuming, makeup and stage combat.
During the 2022/2023 school year 240 students participated in the visual Arts program through 17 classes with an average cost of $291 per class, per year. The visual Arts program provides the highest quality training to educate 1st - 12th grade students from introduction to advanced levels including: drawing, painting, graphic design, photography, digital cinema and sound/media. Our teachers collaborate with local artists to prepare our students for personal artistic pursuits and college preparation in various fields of art. We actively seek to be involved in the christian art community, providing a gateway for our students to use their talents without compromise. We conclude our year with a gallery night where our students display thier work for the greater fort worth community.
During the 2022/2023 school year, 303 students participated in the core services program through 24 classes with an average cost of $392 per class, per year. Christ-centered courses in english, science, history, mathematics, spanish, bible, government and christian world view provide students ages 12-18 specialized instruction courses which allow students to meet minimum requirements for high school graduation. Spanish classes are offered to students age 6 and up.
Tafa provided graduation services to 38 students and their families. Also, a yearbook was produced with all the Tafa students and faculty.

Grants made by TAFA

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Riverside Baptist ChurchBuilding$1,000,000

Who funds Texas Academy of Faith and Arts (TAFA)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The CB Baird Baird JR FoundationTafa Teen Art Outreach$5,000
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$124
Fidelity FoundationMatching Gifts To Education$100

Personnel at TAFA

NameTitleCompensation
Carolyn PowerPresident
Erik WilliamsBoard Member$94,832
Jerry PaynePresident$0
Albert VelaBoard Member$0
Laura SheroSecretary$0
...and 10 more key personnel

Financials for TAFA

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$21,367
Program services$608,000
Investment income and dividends$4,921
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$634,288

Form 990s for TAFA

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062023-11-14990View PDF
2022-062022-11-15990View PDF
2021-062021-10-07990View PDF
2020-062021-02-22990View PDF
2019-062019-12-13990View PDF
...and 6 more Form 990s

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Griot ArtsClarksdale, MS$666,060
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Data update history
January 18, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 17, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
January 4, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
July 7, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedFundraising eventsState / local levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
2912 Little Rd
Arlington, TX 76016
Metro area
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
County
Tarrant County, TX
Website URL
tafa.org/ 
Phone
(817) 922-8232
IRS details
EIN
45-5446357
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2012
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A25: Arts Education, Schools of Art
NAICS code, primary
6116: Other Schools and Instruction
Parent/child status
Independent
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