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Nonprofit · EIN 56-1661394

JAMES C HARPER SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS INC

Tax-exempt · LENOIR, NC 28645

Financials

$181K$192K2023$325K$199K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of JAMES C HARPER SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$324,811$198,661$126,150$370,097$1,547$368,550
June 30, 2024990$181,447$191,684-$10,237$243,906$1,507$242,399
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$275,817
Program service revenue
$39,914
Investment income
$9,983
Net gain from sales of assets
$33
Net income from fundraising events
-$903
Other revenue
-$903

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$61,000
Other salaries and wages
$64,511
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$134,972
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$5,004
Occupancy
$9,887
Depreciation
$4,704
Program services (functional)
$93,549
Management and general (functional)
$85,522
Fundraising (functional)
$19,590

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$243,906
Total assets, end of year
$370,097
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,547
Net assets, end of year
$368,550
Land, buildings and equipment
$21,289
Net assets without donor restrictions
$345,222
Net assets with donor restrictions
$23,328
Gross receipts
$325,801
Employees
19
Volunteers
0
Year formed
1989
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KAREN BURTONEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
40$61,000
KEVIN ADAMSONPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
KAYE REYNOLDSSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DEVIN HICETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
STEPHENIE DEESYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CRYSTAL DIXONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
REVA PENNELLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
SARAH CLARKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
KAYLA PACK WATSONVICE-PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DYLAN YOUNGSMITHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
SHAWN WALKERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KAREN BURTONEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
40$55,891
KEVIN ADAMSONPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
LIBBY BROWNSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DEVIN HICETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
STEPHENIE DEESYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CRYSTAL DIXONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JONATHAN BEALDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
SARAH CLARKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
STEPHANIE MACCHIADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
REVA PENNELLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
SHAWN WALKERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
KAYE REYNOLDSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DYLAN YOUNGSMITHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
KAYLA PACK WATSONVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 390, LENOIR, NC 28645-0390
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
KAREN BURTON, PO BOX 390, LENOIR, NC 28645
Signed the 990
KAREN BURTON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(828) 754-2297
Return prepared by
SMITH STEVENS & FORD PA

Mission

Drawing on the rich musical heritage of Caldwell County and the surrounding area, the James C. Harper School of Performing Arts provides high quality musical and performing arts instruction that fosters the creative instincts of its students. Through individual and group classes, rehearsals, recitals, concerts and workshops, the school offers a nurturing environment for students of all ages, abilities, backgrounds and financial circumstances.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • QUALITY MUSIC INSTRUCTION GIVING EVERYONE IN OUR COMMUNITY THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE THE JOY OF MUSIC & PERFORMING ARTS AS WELL AS ENCOURAGE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO EXPLORE AND CREATE MUSIC. WE ARE ENRICHING THE LIVES OF FAMILIES IN CALDWELL COUNTY AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA.
    Expenses $93,549 · revenue $39,947

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
56-1661394
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1989
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$370,097
Income (IRS master file)
$325,801

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$324,811$198,661$370,097XML
990June 2024$181,447$191,684$243,906XML
990June 2023$186,303$182,788$254,386IRS
990June 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 2018–––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 56-1661394).

Questions about JAMES C HARPER SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS INC

What is the EIN of JAMES C HARPER SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of JAMES C HARPER SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS INC is 56-1661394.
Is JAMES C HARPER SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1989.
Are donations to JAMES C HARPER SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does JAMES C HARPER SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS 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 JAMES C HARPER SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did JAMES C HARPER SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of JAMES C HARPER SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names KAREN BURTON.
Who are the officers and directors of JAMES C HARPER SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $61,000 (KAREN BURTON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does JAMES C HARPER SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $324,811, expenses of $198,661 and total assets of $370,097 at year end.

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