# Instruments 4 Africa

Arts education nonprofit in Garland, Texas 75043. EIN 20-4657554. Data as of November 8, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/204657554-instruments-4-africa

## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Cultural preservation activities to promote tolerance and peaceful conflict resolution, build youth capacity and community and counter violent extremism.

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2024: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/204657554/202533219349313923/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Arts education (IRS activity code A25)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2008
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | $529,406 | $622,566 | $438,269 | $133,268 | 1 | 4 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/204657554/202533219349313923/full) |
| Dec 2021 | $726,851 | $524,458 | $363,498 | $349,355 | 0 | 4 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/204657554/202231869349300228/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2024: programs $474,422 (76%), management $142,144 (23%), fundraising $6,000 (1%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2024: gifts and grants $490,447, program fees $38,959, investment income $0.

Growth label: **Shrinking** (about -10% a year, Dec 2021 to Dec 2024). Growth label: we compare total revenue on the oldest and the newest return shown above. Growing means revenue rose by more than 10% a year on average, Shrinking means it fell by more than 10% a year, and Steady means a change between -10% and +10% a year. The rate is the compounded yearly average between the two returns, so it hides ups and downs in between (see the table). We only label groups with returns at least a year apart and at least $5,000 of revenue on the oldest one. This is our own calculation, not an IRS rating or a judgment of quality.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 1 of 2 arts education nonprofits in Garland.
- Revenue $529,406 is higher than roughly 80 to 90% of 72 arts education nonprofits in Texas; median $165,372.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Dallas County, Texas: about 651,464 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 1,159 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.8 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Garland: 55 licensed child care centers, 4 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/texas/garland
- Texas rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/texas

## Questions

**What is Instruments 4 Africa's EIN?**

Instruments 4 Africa's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4657554. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Instruments 4 Africa a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Instruments 4 Africa in Garland, Texas as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2008. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Instruments 4 Africa tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Instruments 4 Africa as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Instruments 4 Africa do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2024: "Cultural preservation activities to promote tolerance and peaceful conflict resolution, build youth capacity and community and counter violent extremism." The IRS classifies it as: Arts education.

**How much money does Instruments 4 Africa take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2024, Instruments 4 Africa reported total revenue of $529,406 and total expenses of $622,566 on its Form 990 (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.