Nonprofit · EIN 20-8957025
LUBBOCK EXPERIENCE INCORPORATED
Tax-exempt · LUBBOCK, TX 79401
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $3,832,733 | $443,464 | $3,389,269 | $5,724,103 | $821 | $5,723,282 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $378,172 | $346,337 | $31,835 | $2,334,013 | $0 | $2,334,013 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,331,370 | $317,417 | $2,013,953 | $2,302,178 | $0 | $2,302,178 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,708,266
- of which government grants
- $735,666
- Program service revenue
- $9,348
- Investment income
- $115,119
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $176,418
- Other salaries and wages
- $12,057
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $201,378
- Professional fundraising fees
- $42,000
- Accounting fees
- $1,951
- Occupancy
- $6,000
- Travel
- $1,849
- Depreciation
- $221
- Program services (functional)
- $351,627
- Management and general (functional)
- $49,837
- Fundraising (functional)
- $42,000
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,334,013
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,724,103
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $821
- Net assets, end of year
- $5,723,282
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $247,117
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $5,476,165
- Gross receipts
- $3,832,733
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 44
- Year formed
- 2007
- State of legal domicile
- TX
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN OSBORNE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $500,685 | $53,835 |
| JANA JOHNSTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $218,239 | $21,534 |
| STACY KEITH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $155,999 | $0 | $20,421 |
| M'LYN HEFNER 1025 - 1225 | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $50,116 | $3,353 |
| JAMES CONWRIGHT | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CURTIS GRIFFITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN OSBORNE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $378,509 | $37,923 |
| JANA JOHNSTON | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $215,675 | $20,508 |
| STACY KEITH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $150,662 | $0 | $21,284 |
| JAMES CONWRIGHT | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN OSBORNE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $372,272 | $43,102 |
| JANA JOHNSTON | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $208,423 | $19,567 |
| STACY KEITH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $148,657 | $0 | $15,429 |
| JAMES CONWRIGHT | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1500 BROADWAY STE 600, LUBBOCK, TX 79401-3167
- In care of
- % JANA JOHNSTON
- Mailing address (990-N for 2018)
- 1500 BROADWAY 6TH FLOOR, LUBBOCK TX 79401
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- M'LYN HEFNER, 1500 BROADWAY 600, LUBBOCK, TX 79401
- Principal officer (990-N for 2018)
- JANA C JOHNSTON, 1500 BROADWAY, LUBBOCK TX 79401
- Signed the 990
- M'LYN HEFNER, SECRETARY/TREASURER
- Phone
- (806) 749-4500
- Website
- LUBBOCKCULTURALARTS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BOLINGER SEGARS GILBERT AND MOSS LLP
Mission
SEEK FUNDING THROUGH PRIVATE CONTRIBUTIONS, SPONSORSHIPS AND APPLY FOR LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL GRANTS TO 1) SUPPORT INCREASED PARTICIPATION IN AMATEUR SPORTING EVENTS, 2) ASSIST AND SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND CONFERENCES IN THE COMMUNITY, 3) ASSIST IN SUPPORT OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND CULTURAL HERITAGE, AND 4) SUPPORT QUALIFYING ACTIVITIES RELATED TO VISITOR INFORMATION CENTERS IN SUPPORT OF THE LUBBOCK COMMUNITY AND WEST TEXAS AREA.
Program accomplishments
- IN 2025, LUBBOCK EXPERIENCE, INC AND ITS DBA LUBBOCK CULTURAL ARTS FOUNDATION (LCAF) GREW THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION. LCAF CELEBRATED ITS 5TH ANNIVERSARY WITH THE "HI 5 CELEBRATION" IN SEPTEMBER 2025. LCAF WAS SUCCESSFUL IN OBTAINING PRIVATE SUPPORT THAT ALLOWED FOR THE CONTINUATION OF BUFFALO GRASS FEST, ARTS AFTER HOURS, FILMMAKERS MEET-UPS AND "GETTING THE GIG" EDUCATIONAL AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOCAL CREATIVES. LCAF WORKED WITH THE CITY TO OBTAIN THE TEXAS DIGITAL MEDIA FRIENDLY CERTIFICATION FOR THE CITY OF LUBBOCK. LUBBOCK EXPERIENCE CONTINUES TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THE LUBBOCK DOWNTOWN TIF AND THE CITY OF LUBBOCK TO OVERSEE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PICKERING PARK IN DOWNTOWN LUBBOCK.Expenses $351,627 · grants $2,000 · revenue $9,348
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-8957025
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2007
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A90)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,724,103
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,832,733
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $3,832,733 | $443,464 | $5,724,103 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $378,172 | $346,337 | $2,334,013 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,331,370 | $317,417 | $2,302,178 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $325,079 | $4,717,893 | $289,425 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: JANA C JOHNSTON | December 31, 2018 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-8957025).
Questions about LUBBOCK EXPERIENCE INCORPORATED
- What is the EIN of LUBBOCK EXPERIENCE INCORPORATED?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LUBBOCK EXPERIENCE INCORPORATED is 20-8957025.
- Is LUBBOCK EXPERIENCE INCORPORATED tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
- Are donations to LUBBOCK EXPERIENCE INCORPORATED tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LUBBOCK EXPERIENCE INCORPORATED file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of LUBBOCK EXPERIENCE INCORPORATED due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LUBBOCK EXPERIENCE INCORPORATED last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LUBBOCK EXPERIENCE INCORPORATED?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names M'LYN HEFNER.
- Who are the officers and directors of LUBBOCK EXPERIENCE INCORPORATED?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does LUBBOCK EXPERIENCE INCORPORATED have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,832,733, expenses of $443,464 and total assets of $5,724,103 at year end.
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