Liabilities / Assets
99th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 99% of similar nonprofits.
Building Block School for the Arts
EIN 81-3078780 • 501(c)3 • Columbia, TN
Profile
Our MissionBuilding Character on a Strong FoundationThe Building Block School for the Arts (Building Block Arts) provides the utmost experience in the arts cultivating creativity, empathy, and identity in all. We believe that the arts change lives for the better and the lessons learned through the arts build the strong foundation which creates a community of passionate people with purpose and vision. Building Block Arts provides private lessons, group lessons, classes and performances for all ages. We use the highest standards in presenting the arts as well as creating a safe environment for experimenting and growing your gift.
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
19.46x
Liabilities / Revenue
89th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 89% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
35th percentile
Higher net margin than 35% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
81st percentile
Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
13th percentile
Faster asset growth than 13% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
55th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 55% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Down$1,358
Down $6,501 (-83%) from 2023
Liabilities
Down$26,426
Down $1,235 (-4.5%) from 2023
Net Assets
Down-$25,068
Down $5,266 (-27%) from 2023
Revenue
Up$89,854
Up $1,709 (+1.9%) from 2023
Expenses
Up$95,120
Up $2,625 (+2.8%) from 2023
Net Income
Down-$5,266
Down $916 (-21%) from 2023
Trend Graphs
Filings
Most recent year
2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $1,358
- Liabilities
- $26,426
- Net assets
- -$25,068
- Revenue
- $89,854
- Expenses
- $95,120
- Net income
- -$5,266
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
- Signed
- Jun 26, 2025
- Return Version
- 2024v5.2
- Gross Receipts
- $89,854
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
Our MissionBuilding Character on a Strong FoundationThe Building Block School for the Arts (Building Block Arts) provides the utmost experience in the arts cultivating creativity, empathy, and identity in all. We believe that the arts change lives for the better and the lessons learned through the arts build the strong foundation which creates a community of passionate people with purpose and vision. Building Block Arts provides private lessons, group lessons, classes and performances for all ages. We use the highest standards in presenting the arts as well as creating a safe environment for experimenting and growing your gift.
Program Services
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| During the year ended December 31, 2024 the organization had 65 students attend classes in the visual & performing arts. | $10,670 | $95,120 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHERRY JOHNSON | President | - | $0 | - | - |
| KIM CAMPBELL | Treasurer | - | $0 | - | - |
| SUE MANN | Secretary | - | $0 | - | - |
| DREW GIVEN | Chairman | - | $0 | - | - |
| VADA JOHNSON | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Building Block School for the Arts
- EIN
- 81-3078780
- Address
- 2640 HAYWOOD HOLLOW, COLUMBIA, TN 38401
Signing Officer
- Name
- Sherry Johnson
- Title
- President
- Signed
- 2025-06-26
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Preparer
- Firm
- James B Hughes Jr CPA
- Address
- 1709 Wedgewood Dr, Columbia, TN 38401
- Preparer
- James B Hughes Jr
- Phone
- 9313818888
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Other Expenses.1001
“Advertising and Promotion $877”
Other Expenses.1002
“Office Expenses $2482”
Other Expenses.1012
“Insurance $498”
Other Expenses.1
“Direct Class & Event costs $58813”
Other Expenses.2
“Repairs & Maintenance $772”
Other Expenses.3
“Travel $73”
Other Expenses.4
“Awards $50”
Total Liabilities.1008
“Unsecured Notes and Loans Payable - Beginning $27661 Unsecured Notes and Loans Payable - Ending $26426”
Part I, Line 10
“Awards & Grants”
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