Nonprofit · EIN 56-1721004
HEART OF BREVARD
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · BREVARD, NC 28712
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $588,584 | $500,521 | $88,063 | $287,733 | $9,731 | $278,002 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $375,666 | $444,515 | -$68,849 | $195,327 | $5,388 | $189,939 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $335,338 | $342,283 | -$6,945 | $265,701 | $6,913 | $258,788 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $453,843
- of which government grants
- $244,143
- Program service revenue
- $27,924
- Investment income
- $7,203
- Net rental income
- $3,200
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $96,414
- Other revenue
- $99,614
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $9,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $99,877
- Other salaries and wages
- $53,319
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $167,856
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $2,920
- Occupancy
- $41,679
- Travel
- $7,996
- Depreciation
- $74
- Program services (functional)
- $432,836
- Management and general (functional)
- $56,370
- Fundraising (functional)
- $11,315
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $195,327
- Total assets, end of year
- $287,733
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $9,731
- Net assets, end of year
- $278,002
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $278,002
- Gross receipts
- $624,175
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 302
- Year formed
- 1990
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica Bentley | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $88,397 | $11,792 |
| Adam Perkins | President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Sheila Carland | 1st Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Paul Wilander | 2nd Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Anna Davis | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Taylor Singer | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Emrie Carlton-Jackson | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Maureen Copelof | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Tamika Hunter | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Nory LeBrun | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica Bentley | Executive Director Trustee or director | 40 | $84,513 | $4,136 |
| Billy Parrish | President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Adam Perkins | 1st Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Anna Davis | 2nd Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Taylor Singer | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Carol Clay | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Shiela Carland | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Nory LeBrun | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Tamika Hunter | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Brittany Marcum Cohn | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| John Nichols | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Emrie Carlton Jackson | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Maureen Copelof | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Victor Gomez | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica Bentley | Executive Director Trustee or director | 40 | $75,506 |
| Keavy McAbee | President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Lucy Clark | Co-Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Adam Perkins | Co-Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Taylor Singer | Secretary/Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Shiela Carland | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Carol Clay | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Anna Davis | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Nory LeBrun | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Billy Parrish | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Brittany Marcum Cohn | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| John Nichols | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Emrie Carlton Jackson | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Maureen Copelof | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jessica Whitmire | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 175 E MAIN ST, BREVARD, NC 28712-3743
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- J Nicole Bentley, 43 South Broad Street Suite 103, Brevard, NC 28712
- Signed the 990
- J Nicole Bentley, Executive Director
- Phone
- (828) 884-3278
- Website
- brevardnc.org
- Return prepared by
- CORLISS & SOLOMON PLLC
Mission
Heart of Brevard is creating a gathering place for the community, strengthening the economic vitality of the downtown Brevard district and preserving and sustaining our rich heritage.
Program accomplishments
- Downtown Events & Community Festivals: Heart of Brevard produces signature downtown events and festivals that strengthen community connection, increase visitation, and generate economic activity for small businesses in downtown Brevard. These events activate public spaces, showcase local arts and culture, and create opportunities for merchants, vendors, and nonprofits to engage residents and visitors throughout the year. Key 2025 Outcomes: - 6 signature downtown events and festivals - 302 community volunteers contributing 1,320 hours of service (valued at approx $40,000) - Community celebrations including White Squirrel Weekend, Halloweenfest, Holiday Windows, Light Up the Night, and seasonal programmingExpenses $432,836 · grants $9,000 · revenue $124,338
- Downtown Marketing & Promotion: Heart of Brevard leads coordinated marketing and promotional initiatives designed to increase visibility, visitation, and spending in the downtown district. Campaigns highlight Brevards independent businesses, arts culture, and walkable downtown experience while encouraging residents and visitors to shop, dine, and explore locally. Key 2025 Outcomes: - 658,000 social media reach and 15,600 followers across platforms - 16,000 Downtown Shopping & Dining Guides produced and distributed - 6,100 email subscribers with a 39% open rate - 7,000 visitors participating in the Holiday Window Walking Tour - 476 community voters in the Peoples Choice Holiday Window Awards
- Downtown Economic Vitality & Investment Support: Heart of Brevard supports economic development and preservation-based revitalization in the downtown district by providing technical assistance, small grants, and parterships that encourage private investment and business growth. These efforts help maintain Brevards Brevards historic character while strengthening its local economy. Key 2025 Outcomes: - $9,000 awarded through the Heart of Brevard Vibrancy Grant Program - $12 million in private investment leveraged in the downtown district - $1.2 million in public sector investment - 17 net new businesses and 58 net new jobs created - 16 building improvement projects completed
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 56-1721004
- 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
- 2020
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $287,733
- Income (IRS master file)
- $624,175
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- November 15, 2017
- Posted by the IRS
- July 10, 2018
- Reinstated
- Effective November 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 | June 2025 | $588,584 | $500,521 | $287,733 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $375,666 | $444,515 | $195,327 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $335,338 | $342,283 | $265,701 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $278,826 | $241,586 | $273,560 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2020 | – | – | – | 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 56-1721004).
Questions about HEART OF BREVARD
- What is the EIN of HEART OF BREVARD?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HEART OF BREVARD is 56-1721004.
- Is HEART OF BREVARD tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on November 15, 2017 and reinstated it effective November 15, 2017.
- Are donations to HEART OF BREVARD tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HEART OF BREVARD 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 HEART OF BREVARD 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 HEART OF BREVARD 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 HEART OF BREVARD?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names J Nicole Bentley.
- Who are the officers and directors of HEART OF BREVARD?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $88,397 (Jessica Bentley, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does HEART OF BREVARD have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $588,584, expenses of $500,521 and total assets of $287,733 at year end.
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