# Southern Star Fine Arts

Arts education nonprofit in Midlothian, Texas 76065. EIN 87-3883321. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Charitable

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending May 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/873883321/202601069349200535/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Arts education (IRS activity code A25)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2022
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | $89,484 | $90,113 | $43,197 | -$629 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/873883321/202601069349200535/full) |
| May 2024 | $91,328 | $71,616 | $39,777 | $39,777 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/873883321/202501069349201800/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending May 2025: gifts and grants $9,563, program fees $79,764, investment income $157.

Growth label: **Steady** (about -2% a year, May 2024 to May 2025). 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 $89,484 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

- Ellis County, Texas: about 60,523 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
- 134 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.2 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Midlothian: 11 licensed child care centers, 9 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/texas/midlothian
- Texas rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/texas

## Questions

**What is Southern Star Fine Arts's EIN?**

Southern Star Fine Arts's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3883321. 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 Southern Star Fine Arts a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Southern Star Fine Arts in Midlothian, Texas as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2022. 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 Southern Star Fine Arts tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Southern Star Fine 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 Southern Star Fine Arts do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending May 2025: "Charitable" The IRS classifies it as: Arts education.

**How much money does Southern Star Fine Arts take in?**

For the year ending May 2025, Southern Star Fine Arts reported total revenue of $89,484 and total expenses of $90,113 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.