Nonprofit · EIN 47-2631708
HIGHLAND NORTH MUSIC
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · GREENSBORO, NC 27410
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $254,059 | $222,825 | $31,234 | $55,937 | $0 | $55,937 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $235,428 | $210,778 | $24,650 | $24,703 | $0 | $24,703 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $129,403 | $129,462 | -$59 | $53 | $106 | -$53 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $5,000
- Program service revenue
- $249,059
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $24,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $24,000
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $2,000
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $24,703
- Total assets, end of year
- $55,937
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $55,937
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $55,937
- Gross receipts
- $254,059
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 6
- Year formed
- 2014
- State of legal domicile
- NC
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donnie Wright | Owner and General Manager Key employee | 70 | $24,000 |
| Deborah Wright | Officer Officer | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 2 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donnie Wright | Owner and General Manager Key employee | 70 | $24,000 |
| Deborah Wright | Officer Officer | 40 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 2 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donnie Wright | Officer | 70 | $52,000 |
| Deborah Wright | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4057 BATTLEGROUND AVE, GREENSBORO, NC 27410-8410
- In care of
- % DONNIE YANCEY WRIGHT
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- DONNIE YANCEY WRIGHT, 3009 Beville Forest Drive, Browns Summit, NC 27214
- Signed the 990
- Deborah Wright, President
- Phone
- (336) 215-6220
- Website
- www.highlandnorth.net
Mission
Highland North Music Academy was founded to support and revitalize music education in our local community. We are committed to providing meaningful opportunities for music learning performance and personal growth for every child in Greensboro Guilford County and across North Carolina. Our goal is to become the states leading music education program offering a safe inclusive environment where students build self-esteem perform confidently and develop lifelong leadership skills through advanced ensemble experiences.
Program accomplishments
- Music Education Program: Weekly Skill sessions band rehearsals participatory performing drama classes and musical theatre all designed to help children overcome performance anxiety and build positive self-esteem.revenue $247,260
- Fundraising Program: Helps raise funds annually to purchase necessary equipment to expand and enhance student opportunities and abilities.revenue $2,356
- Ticket Sales: Helps fund community opportunities that enhance our students leadership and social skills.revenue $1,798
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-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-2631708
- 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
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A68)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $55,937
- Income (IRS master file)
- $254,059
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2017
- Posted by the IRS
- August 16, 2017
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2017
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $254,059 | $222,825 | $55,937 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $235,428 | $210,778 | $24,703 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $129,403 | $129,462 | $53 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 47-2631708).
Questions about HIGHLAND NORTH MUSIC
- What is the EIN of HIGHLAND NORTH MUSIC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HIGHLAND NORTH MUSIC is 47-2631708.
- Is HIGHLAND NORTH MUSIC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2017 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2017.
- Are donations to HIGHLAND NORTH MUSIC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HIGHLAND NORTH MUSIC 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 HIGHLAND NORTH MUSIC 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 HIGHLAND NORTH MUSIC 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 HIGHLAND NORTH MUSIC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names DONNIE YANCEY WRIGHT.
- Who are the officers and directors of HIGHLAND NORTH MUSIC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 2 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $24,000 (Donnie Wright, Owner and General Manager).
- How much revenue does HIGHLAND NORTH MUSIC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $254,059, expenses of $222,825 and total assets of $55,937 at year end.
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