Nonprofit · EIN 46-1892357
QUEST CENTER FOR ART & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INC
Tax-exempt · DICKSON, TN 37055
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $156,463 | $133,598 | $22,865 | $171,677 | $2,311 | $169,366 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $173,626 | $152,115 | $21,511 | $149,008 | $2,507 | $146,501 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $181,044 | $144,971 | $36,073 | $128,724 | $3,734 | $124,990 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $86,853
- Program service revenue
- $69,610
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $15,671
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $84,264
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $19,364
- Occupancy
- $4,720
- Other expenses
- $25,250
- Program services (functional)
- $97,270
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $149,008
- Total assets, end of year
- $171,677
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,311
- Net assets, end of year
- $169,366
- Cash, savings and investments
- $161,553
- Gross receipts
- $156,463
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Johnson | Program Director | 7 | $8,250 |
| Jim Lutz | Associate Program Director | 3 | $5,041 |
| John Johnson | Executive Director | 1.5 | $2,380 |
| Jim Lutz | Board President | 0.5 | $0 |
| Bradford Diehl | Board of Directors | 0.25 | $0 |
| Andrew Davies | Board of Directors | 0.25 | $0 |
| Andrea Bledsoe | Board of Directors | 0.25 | $0 |
| John Marshall | Board of Directors | 0.25 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Johnson | Program Director | 7 | $12,000 |
| John Johnson | Executive Director | 3 | $4,800 |
| Jim Lutz | Associate Director | 2.5 | $4,200 |
| Jim Lutz | Board President | 0.5 | $0 |
| Bradford Diehl | Board of Directors | 0.25 | $0 |
| Andrew Davies | Board of Directors | 0.25 | $0 |
| Andrea Bledsoe | Board of Directors | 0.25 | $0 |
| John Marshall | Board of Directors | 0.25 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Johnson | Program Director - Incoming | 14 | $11,734 |
| Jim Lutz | Program Director - Outgoing | 9 | $7,497 |
| John Johnson | Executive Director - Incoming | 4 | $3,098 |
| Jim Lutz | Executive Director - Outgoing | 1 | $795 |
| Bradford Diehl | Board of Directors | 1 | $0 |
| Andrew Davies | Board of Directors | 0.25 | $0 |
| Andrea Bledsoe | Board of Directors | 0.25 | $0 |
| John Marshall | Board of Directors | 0.25 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 202 E RAILROAD ST, DICKSON, TN 37055-1820
- In care of
- % JAMES LUTZ
- Mailing address (990-N for 2014)
- 202 E Railroad St, Dickson TN 37055
- Principal officer (990-N for 2014)
- James Lutz, 374 E Piney Rd, Dickson TN 37055
- Signed the 990-EZ
- John Johnson, executive Director
- Phone
- (615) 326-5090
- Website
- www.qcdickson.org
Mission
The Quest Center provides year-round, low-cost music education and youth development programs serving children in grades 4-12 living in rural, lower-income communities - including at-risk youth, individuals with disabilities, under achieving students, and other underserved and underprivileged populations. No child is turned away for financial reasons, but every child is expected to contribute.
Program accomplishments
- See Schedule O page 5 under "Program Service Accomplishments" for continuation of the explanation of numbers served, programs provided, benefits demonstrated, community impact, and partnerships. In 2025 The Quest Center served over 2200 children and teens in two counties with year-round music & youth development programs including: weekly instrument, vocal conditioning, and music enrichment classes offered unconditionally to children in grades 4-12 provided at eight Title 1 host schools, two home school co-ops, and a downtown studio; Instrument workshops offered to all 4th & 5th graders at eight Title 1 host schools; Multiple music camps; Extended Education classes that explore songwriting, recording, & performance along with workshops that connect students to the diversity of careers in the music industry; Public School Summer Program for students at risk of failing, in partnership with the Dickson County Board of Education. Our Pathway Program provides training and mentoring to dedicated students who want to take a leadership role and learn skills needed to become a music instructor. As part of their hands-on learning, these students also receive a payment stipend for the classes in which they serve as assistant instructors. Now entering our 15th year of operation, the Quest Center's growth, community support and feedback from parents, school teachers, and partner organizations demonstrates that we make effective use of music education and leadership to positively impact the lives of underserved children and their families. Consistent with our mission, our programs are shown to enrich the lives of children by helping them develop self-confidence, social skills, positive self-esteem, collaboration and creative thinking skills - empowering attributes that help young people improve their chances for success in school, prepare them to successfully compete in the job market, and become positively contributing members of their communities. Our 2025 program partners included: the CMA (country Music Association); Monogram Foods, Tennsco, D'Addario Foundation, The Goodlark Foundation, The Jackson Foundation, Community Foundations of Middle Tennessee and Dickson County, , Dickson County Fair, Dickson Rotary Club, Dickson County Chamber of Commerce, Charlotte Elementary School; Centennial Elementary School; Dickson Christian Academy; Developmental Services of Dickson County/The Arc Dickson County; Dickson County Board of Education; Dickson County Chamber of Commerce; Dickson Elementary School; Discovery Elementary School; Oakmont Elementary School; Stuart Burns Elementary School; Vanleer Elementary School; White Bluff Elementary School.Expenses $97,270 · grants $66,000
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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-1892357
- 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
- 2013
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A68)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $171,677
- Income (IRS master file)
- $156,463
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $156,463 | $133,598 | $171,677 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $173,626 | $152,115 | $149,008 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $181,044 | $144,971 | $128,724 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2014 Officer: James Lutz | December 31, 2014 | ≤ $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 46-1892357).
Questions about QUEST CENTER FOR ART & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INC
- What is the EIN of QUEST CENTER FOR ART & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of QUEST CENTER FOR ART & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INC is 46-1892357.
- Is QUEST CENTER FOR ART & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
- Are donations to QUEST CENTER FOR ART & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does QUEST CENTER FOR ART & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INC 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 QUEST CENTER FOR ART & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INC 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 QUEST CENTER FOR ART & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of QUEST CENTER FOR ART & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INC?
- The 990-N for 2014 names James Lutz.
- Who are the officers and directors of QUEST CENTER FOR ART & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $8,250 (John Johnson, Program Director).
- How much revenue does QUEST CENTER FOR ART & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $156,463, expenses of $133,598 and total assets of $171,677 at year end.
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