# Community Center for the Arts

Arts education nonprofit in Urbana, Illinois 61801. EIN 68-0646657. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Community Center for the Arts (C4A)'s mission is to cultivate community through shared experiences with music. We strive to make the arts accessible to everyone.

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2022: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/680646657/202313219349301721/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Arts education (IRS activity code A25)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2009
- 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 2022 | $254,354 | $238,852 | $31,393 | $27,966 | 0 | 20 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/680646657/202313219349301721/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2022: programs $205,824 (86%), management $33,028 (14%), fundraising $0 (0%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2022: gifts and grants $47,361, program fees $202,530, investment income $480.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 1 of 3 arts education nonprofits in Urbana.
- Revenue $293,638 is higher than roughly 60 to 70% of 74 arts education nonprofits in Illinois; median $194,994.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Champaign County, Illinois: about 39,593 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
- 92 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.3 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Urbana: 9 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/illinois/urbana
- Illinois rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/illinois

## Questions

**What is Community Center for the Arts's EIN?**

Community Center for the Arts's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0646657. 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 Community Center for the Arts a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Community Center for the Arts in Urbana, Illinois as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2009. 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 Community Center for the Arts tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Community Center for the Arts 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 Community Center for the Arts do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2022: "Community Center for the Arts (C4A)'s mission is to cultivate community through shared experiences with music. We strive to make the arts accessible to everyone." The IRS classifies it as: Arts education.

**How much money does Community Center for the Arts take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2022, Community Center for the Arts reported total revenue of $254,354 and total expenses of $238,852 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.