Nonprofit · EIN 56-1981809
CULTURES EDGE
Tax-exempt · BLACK MTN, NC 28711
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $338,187 | $323,583 | $14,604 | $275,306 | $32,161 | $243,145 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $403,022 | $254,139 | $148,883 | $249,838 | $21,297 | $228,541 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $211,391 | $182,152 | $29,239 | $117,840 | $31,591 | $86,249 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $167,670
- Program service revenue
- $165,152
- Investment income
- $4,301
- Other revenue
- $1,064
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $22,244
- Other salaries and wages
- $150,813
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $165,850
- Professional fundraising fees
- $844
- Accounting fees
- $2,830
- Occupancy
- $13,110
- Travel
- $1,794
- Depreciation
- $2,729
- Program services (functional)
- $260,241
- Management and general (functional)
- $49,006
- Fundraising (functional)
- $14,336
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $249,838
- Total assets, end of year
- $275,306
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $32,161
- Net assets, end of year
- $243,145
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $4,716
- Gross receipts
- $338,187
- Employees
- 14
- Volunteers
- 20
- Year formed
- 1996
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEBORAH LIENHART | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $31,894 |
| CARMEN LESCHER | MEMBER Trustee or director, Key employee | 2 | $7,889 |
| GREGORY A CLARK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $4,080 |
| PHYLLIS BERMAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PAUL CARON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GARRELL BEVIRT | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| SUSAN BROADHEAD | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SAM RUARK | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEBORAH LIENHART | SECRETRARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CARMEN LESCHER | MEMBER Trustee or director, Key employee | 2 | $0 |
| PHYLLIS BERMAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PAUL CARON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GARRELL BEVIRT | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| SUSAN BROADHEAD | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SAM RUARK | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| GREGORY A CLARK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEBORAH LIENHART | SECRETRARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $21,935 |
| CARMEN LESCHER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $3,840 |
| SUSAN BROADHEAD | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SAM RUARK | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PHYLLIS BERMAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PAUL CARON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| GREGORY A CLARK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| GARRELL BEVIRT | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 7 CONSENSUS CIR, BLACK MTN, NC 28711-6078
- In care of
- % DEBORAH LIENHART
- Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
- 7 CONSENSUS CIRCLE, BLACK MOUNTAIN NC 28711
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- GARRELL BEVIRT, 7 CONSENSUS CIRCLE, BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC 28711
- Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
- COURTNEY BROOKE ALLEN, 7 CONSENSUS CIRCLE, BLACK MOUNTAIN NC 28711
- Signed the 990
- DEBORAH LIENHART, SECRETARY
- Phone
- (828) 669-2707
- Website
- WWW.EARTHAVEN.ORG
- Return prepared by
- GREG CLARK CPA
Mission
CULTURES EDGE IS A NON-PROFIT CHARITABLE CORPORATION DEDICATED TO SUPPORT, DEMONSTRATE AND CATALYZE THE DEVELOPMENT OF HEALTHY, SUSTAINABLE AND REGENERATIVE CULTURE.
Program accomplishments
- OUR IN-PERSON PROGRAMS, HOSTED AT EARTHAVEN ECOVILLAGE INCLUDED RECLAIMING NATURE CONNECTION, MARSHES TO MOUNTAINS WITH THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON, STORYTELLING WITH DOUG ELLIOT, EARTHAVEN EXPERIENCE PROGRAM, EXTRAORDINARY REALITIES, COMPASSION CAMP, ADVANCED DIRECTIVES AND REMEMBERING RETREAT, SERVING 286 PEOPLE.Expenses $146,598 · revenue $114,428
- ONLINE EDUCATION HAD 314 PARTICIPANTS IN LIVE CLASSES AND PROGRAMMING WHICH INCLUDED THRIVING IN RELATIONSHIPS, WORKING EFFECTIVELY WITH COMMUNITY CONFLICT, SOCIOCRACY FOR COMMUNITIES, HOME FUNERALS GREEN BURIALS, AND WINTER SOLSTICE GATHERING, WITH 38 IN RECORDED OR SELF-PACED PROGRAMMING IN EARTHAVEN ECOVILLAGE VIRTUAL TOURS.Expenses $36,014 · revenue $36,372
- HURRICANE HELENE RECOVERY PROGRAM FOCUSED ON DAMAGED INFRASTRUCTURE REPAIR.Expenses $24,779
- THE ECOVILLAGE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM WAS LAUNCHED IN 2025 WITH THE GOAL OF FOCALIZING IMMEDIATE AND ON-GOING ROADS, BRIDGES AND CREEK RESTORATION AND LONG-RANGE STRATEGIC VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT. THE ROADS, BRIDGES AND CREEK RESTORATION PROJECT BEGAN THE PLANNING FOR THE BUILDING OF A NEW FIRST BRIDGE AS WELL AS OTHER WATER MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES DESIGNED TO BUILD GREATER RESILIENCY FOR THE FUTURE. ADDITIONALLY, THE INNOVATION FUND WAS LAUNCHED TO SUPPORT THE EMGERGENCE OF INNOVATIVE IDEAS FOR ECOVILLAGE DEVELOPMENT.Expenses $18,277 · revenue $62,522
- THE FISCAL SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM INCLUDED THE 10K LOVE LETTERS AND SOUTHEAST PERMACULTURE GATHERING.Expenses $15,617 · revenue $16,491
- IN PERSON TOURS AND CAMPING PROVIDED EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES TO 346 ADULTS AND 42 CHILDREN IN 2025Expenses $9,518 · revenue $13,157
- FRIENDS OF EARTHAVEN PROGRAM SUPPORTS EARTHAVENS MISSION OF CATALYZING LOCAL AND GLOBAL CHANGE THROUGH LEARNING, TEACHING AND NETWORKING.Expenses $9,438 · revenue $10,848
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
- 56-1981809
- 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
- 1997
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C010)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $275,306
- Income (IRS master file)
- $338,187
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $338,187 | $323,583 | $275,306 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $403,022 | $254,139 | $249,838 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $211,391 | $182,152 | $117,840 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $209,458 | $229,875 | $83,511 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: COURTNEY BROOKE ALLEN | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: COURTNEY BROOKE ALLEN | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: PHYLLIS BERMAN | 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 56-1981809).
Questions about CULTURES EDGE
- What is the EIN of CULTURES EDGE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CULTURES EDGE is 56-1981809.
- Is CULTURES EDGE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1997.
- Are donations to CULTURES EDGE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CULTURES EDGE 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 CULTURES EDGE 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 CULTURES EDGE 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 CULTURES EDGE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names GARRELL BEVIRT.
- Who are the officers and directors of CULTURES EDGE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $31,894 (DEBORAH LIENHART, SECRETARY).
- How much revenue does CULTURES EDGE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $338,187, expenses of $323,583 and total assets of $275,306 at year end.
Other nonprofits in BLACK MTN
- EARTHSKILLS RENDEZVOUS INCORPORATED EIN 55-0890368 · last filed 990-EZ for 2025
- CHESHIRE FOUNDATION INC EIN 33-4485084 · last filed 990-EZ for 2025
- BLACK MOUNTAIN HOME FOR CHILDREN YOUTH & FAMILIES INC EIN 56-0538018 · last filed 990 for 2025
- YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION BLUE RIDGE ASSEMBLY EIN 56-0532130 · last filed 990 for 2025
- HEART FOR LEBANON FOUNDATION EIN 26-0354460 · last filed 990 for 2025
- BOUNTY & SOUL EIN 46-4759362 · last filed 990 for 2024
- WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA LIONS INC EIN 56-0948097 · last filed 990 for 2025
- CHRISTMOUNT CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY INC EIN 56-0731505 · last filed 990 for 2025