Nonprofit · EIN 58-1995073
HIGHLAND AREA PARTNERSHIP INC
Tax-exempt · SHREVEPORT, LA 71134
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $126,398 | $128,638 | -$2,240 | $4,088 | $0 | $4,088 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $114,343 | $108,268 | $6,075 | $6,328 | $0 | $6,328 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $115,015 | $111,350 | $3,665 | $6,502 | $0 | $6,502 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $103,833
- Program service revenue
- $23,946
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$1,381
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $17,500
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $17,500
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $546
- Occupancy
- $2,839
- Other expenses
- $107,753
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,328
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,088
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,088
- Cash, savings and investments
- $4,088
- Gross receipts
- $128,759
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMERIE HOLTZCLAW | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/FESTIVA | 1 | $17,500 |
| CHRISTENA FRANCIS | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| KIRA YEATES WALLACE | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| ANGELA MYLES | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| ALLISON RICHARDSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| KATRINA SPROLES | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| ZUMMIE LAW | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| SARAH BURKHOLDER | PRESIDENT ELECT | 1 | $0 |
| CANDICE MILLS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| AUSTIN BARROW | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| RYAN BEST | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| CORY CRAIG | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSHUA WALDROP | PRESIDENT/MUSIC COORDINATOR | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTENA FRANCIS | VICE PRESIDENT/VIP AREA COORDINATOR | 1 | $0 |
| KIRA YEATES WALLACE | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| ANGELA MYLES | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| BILL MCGILL | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| ALLISON RICHARDSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| BREANNE GEORGE | MERCHANDISE COORDINATOR | 1 | $0 |
| KATRINA SPROLES | VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR | 1 | $0 |
| ZUMMI LAW | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| JEREMY HEFNER | VENDOR COORDINATOR | 1 | $0 |
| SARAH BURKHOLDER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| LAUREN HACKET | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerie Eck Gentry Holtzclaw | Festival Coordinator | 5 | $24,390 |
| Bill McGill | President | 0.5 | $0 |
| Zummie Law JR | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Billy Anderson | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Kira E Yeates | Treasurer | 3 | $0 |
| Victor Thomas | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Joshua Waldrop | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Katrina Sproles | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Brittainy Pope | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Christina Francis | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Desmond Breanne George | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 44292, SHREVEPORT, LA 71134-4292
- In care of
- % KIRA YEATES
- Signed the 990-EZ
- EMERIE HOLTZCLAW, EXECUIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (318) 401-8301
- Website
- HIGHLANDJAZZANDBLUES.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CRI ADVISORS LLC
Mission
THE HIGHLAND AREA PARTNERSHIP IS AN ARTS AND CULTURE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT IS DEDICATED TO CULTIVATING AND CONNECTING OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH MUSIC, FOOD, AND THE ARTS. THE PURPOSE OF THIS FESTIVAL IS TO GIVE THE COMMUNITY ACCESS TO THE ARTS THROUGH JAZZ AND BLUES MUSIC, HANDS-ON ART ACTIVITIES, AND A VARIETY OF VENDORS. OVER THE YEARS, THE HIGHLAND JAZZ AND BLUES FESTIVAL HAS BROUGHT AN EVER-GROWING NUMBER OF PEOPLE TO COLUMBIA PARK IN THE HEART OF SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA, TO APPRECIATE THE TALENTS OF LOCAL, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL MUSICIANS, ARTISTS, ARTISANS/CRAFTS PERSONS, AND CULINARY ARTISTS. THE UNIQUE CULTURE OF THE SURROUNDING HIGHLAND NEIGHBORHOOD AND THE DAY OF FESTIVITIES ITSELF HAS MADE THE HIGHLAND JAZZ AND BLUES FESTIVAL A FAVORITE EVENT OF THE COMMUNITY AND BEYOND. THE FESTIVAL IS FREE TO ATTEND FOR THE COMMUNITY.
Program accomplishments
- HIGHLAND JAZZ AND BLUES FESTIVAL
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
- 58-1995073
- 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
- 1992
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,088
- Income (IRS master file)
- $128,759
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $126,398 | $128,638 | $4,088 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $114,343 | $108,268 | $6,328 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $115,015 | $111,350 | $6,502 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 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 58-1995073).
Questions about HIGHLAND AREA PARTNERSHIP INC
- What is the EIN of HIGHLAND AREA PARTNERSHIP INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HIGHLAND AREA PARTNERSHIP INC is 58-1995073.
- Is HIGHLAND AREA PARTNERSHIP INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1992.
- Are donations to HIGHLAND AREA PARTNERSHIP INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HIGHLAND AREA PARTNERSHIP 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 HIGHLAND AREA PARTNERSHIP 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 HIGHLAND AREA PARTNERSHIP 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 are the officers and directors of HIGHLAND AREA PARTNERSHIP INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $17,500 (EMERIE HOLTZCLAW, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/FESTIVA).
- How much revenue does HIGHLAND AREA PARTNERSHIP INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $126,398, expenses of $128,638 and total assets of $4,088 at year end.
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