Academy for the Integrated Arts
Academy for the integrated arts' mission is to use arts to prepare students for an admissions-based college preparatory secondary school. The arts will serve as a catalyst for …
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Academy for Integrated Arts - Kansas City Charter School. AFIA is a tuition-free charter school that serves pre-K through 6th-grade students in the Kansas City Public School district.
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Mission
Academy for the integrated arts' mission is to use arts to prepare students for an admissions-based college preparatory secondary school. The arts will serve as a catalyst for learning, achievement, curiosity and self-esteem.
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· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Academy for the Integrated Arts with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- It is one of the better-documented education charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 89% of the 90,222 education charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAcademy for the Integrated Arts is a registered education nonprofit based in Kansas City, MO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2009 and has been operating for 17 years. Its EIN is 270781816. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $6M in annual revenue. 31 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Academy for the Integrated Arts's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 270781816. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Academy for the Integrated Arts has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Academy for the Integrated Arts is located in Kansas City, MO, United States. The organization was established in 2009 and has been active for 17 years.
Based on official tax filings, Academy for the Integrated Arts has $6M in annual revenue. It allocates 73% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 82% for education charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Academy for the Integrated Arts is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $6M in annual revenue. The organization has 31 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Academy for the Integrated Arts. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Academy for the Integrated Arts holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 73% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Academy for Integrated Arts - Kansas City Charter School. AFIA is a tuition-free charter school that serves pre-K through 6th-grade students in the Kansas City Public School district. Academy for the Integrated Arts is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2009.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 73% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $6M is comparable to the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Academy for the Integrated Arts are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Academy for the Integrated Arts is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 270781816, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
ACADEMY FOR THE INTEGRATED ARTS is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (11)
Source: Public filings
11 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 31 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 31 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2009
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Academy for the Integrated Arts
- What is Academy for the Integrated Arts?
- Academy for the Integrated Arts is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Kansas City, United States. Academy for Integrated Arts - Kansas City Charter School. AFIA is a tuition-free charter school that serves pre-K through 6th-grade students in the Kansas City Public School district.
- When was Academy for the Integrated Arts founded?
- Academy for the Integrated Arts was founded in 2009.
- Who leads Academy for the Integrated Arts?
- Cara Newell serves as Board Treasurer.
- Where is Academy for the Integrated Arts located?
- Headquartered in Kansas City, MO, United States.
- What is Academy for the Integrated Arts's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 73% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Academy for the Integrated Arts trustworthy?
- Academy for the Integrated Arts has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Academy for the Integrated Arts's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 270781816.
- What is Academy for the Integrated Arts's website?
- http://www.afiakc.org