# Beyond the Grade

Arts education nonprofit in Austin, Texas 78745. EIN 47-2438924. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Hires local musicians to Provide music education to underserved students in Central TX.

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Aug 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/472438924/202610429349200246/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Arts education (IRS activity code A25)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2014
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | $79,512 | $44,527 | $116,936 | -$137,044 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/472438924/202610429349200246/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Aug 2025: gifts and grants $72,457, program fees $7,055, investment income $0.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 10 of 30 arts education nonprofits in Austin.
- Revenue $79,512 is higher than roughly 30 to 40% of 72 arts education nonprofits in Texas; median $165,372.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Travis County, Texas: about 267,621 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
- 672 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.5 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Austin: 347 licensed child care centers, 110 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/texas/austin
- Texas rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/texas

## Questions

**What is Beyond the Grade's EIN?**

Beyond the Grade's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2438924. 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 Beyond the Grade a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Beyond the Grade in Austin, Texas as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2014. 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 Beyond the Grade tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Beyond the Grade 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 Beyond the Grade do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Aug 2025: "Hires local musicians to Provide music education to underserved students in Central TX." The IRS classifies it as: Arts education.

**How much money does Beyond the Grade take in?**

For the year ending Aug 2025, Beyond the Grade reported total revenue of $79,512 and total expenses of $44,527 on its Form 990-EZ (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.