Liabilities / Assets
90th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 90% of similar nonprofits.
Classical Tradition Institute
EIN 46-5609464 • 501(c)3 • Provo, UT
Profile
The beaux-arts academy exists to revive the teaching of art and architecture through the model of the ecole des beaux-arts. Started in paris. It does this by supporting the formation of teaching ateliers. Students receive in-depth instruction while also pursuing coursework in detailed studies of architectural masterpeices through on-site observation and field drawing. Ever building upon the three pillars of classical aesthetics: truth, beauty, and virtue. Students will become equipped to elevate contemporary culture and champion the highest humanity.
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
0.65x
Liabilities / Revenue
98th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 98% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
9th percentile
Higher net margin than 9% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
84th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
19th percentile
Faster asset growth than 19% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
13th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 13% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Down$158,678
Down $134,644 (-46%) from 2023
Liabilities
Up$103,154
Up $57,674 (+127%) from 2023
Net Assets
Down$55,524
Down $192,318 (-78%) from 2023
Revenue
Down$33,193
Down $55,004 (-62%) from 2023
Expenses
Down$71,085
Down $20,018 (-22%) from 2023
Net Income
Down-$37,892
Down $34,986 (-1204%) from 2023
Trend Graphs
Filings
Most recent year
2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $158,678
- Liabilities
- $103,154
- Net assets
- $55,524
- Revenue
- $33,193
- Expenses
- $71,085
- Net income
- -$37,892
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
- Signed
- Nov 13, 2025
- Return Version
- 2024v5.2
- Gross Receipts
- $33,193
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
Revive teaching art and architecture
Expand and promote artistic expression
Program Services
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| CLASSICAL TRADITION INSTITUTE PROVIDES A FOUR YEAR PROGRAM DEDICATED TO THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE AND THE HIGHEST IDEALS OF CLASSICISM. | - | $0 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOSEPH F BRICKEY | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
| ANGELA BRICKEY | Trustee | - | $0 | - | - |
| JOANNE B BRICKEY | Treasurer | - | $0 | - | - |
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Classical Tradition Institute
- EIN
- 46-5609464
- In Care Of
- % JOSEPH F BRICKEY
- Phone
- 8018728329
- Address
- 1082 EAST 930 SOUTH, PROVO, UT 84606
Signing Officer
- Name
- Joseph F Brickey
- Title
- Director
- Phone
- 8018728329
- Signed
- 2025-11-13
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Preparer
- Firm
- Bradshaw Smith & Co
- Address
- PO BOX 9, HEBER CITY, UT 84032
- Preparer
- Jeffrey Smith
- Phone
- 4356542053
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Description of other expenses Part I line 16
“Description AmountDepreciation from 4562 5,903PROJECT MATERIALS 2,705BANK CHARGES 78BOOKS AND CURRICULUM 248ARTWORK AND COMMISSION 1,848DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 159MEALS 244OFFICE EXPENSES 1,234TELEPHONE AND INTERNET 1,121STUDENT TRIPS 12,386TRAVEL 2,661”
Other changes in net assets or fund balances Part I line 20
“Description AmountREMOVE OLD INCORRECT INVENTORY AMOU (154,426)”
Description of other assets Part II line 24
“Category Beginning of Year End of YearDEPOSITS 3,775 3,775STATUARY 9,800 4,900TOOLS/HARDWARE FOR ANTIQUES 210,000 105,000STATUARY/FURNITURE/EQUIPMENT 51,271 0NET FIXED ASSETS 0 37,575”
Description of total liabilities Part II line 26
“Category Beginning of Year End of YearPPP LOAN 4,100 0LOAN PAYABLE 41,380 0BRICKEY LOAN 0 31,350SBA LOAN 0 71,804”
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