Skip to main content
IRS-authorized e-file provider · not the IRS

Nonprofit · EIN 62-1861520

VISIBLE MUSIC COLLEGE

Also known as VISIBLE SCHOOL

Tax-exempt · MEMPHIS, TN 38112

Financials

$4.7M$5.9M2022$4.2M$5.6M2023$2.3M$2.5M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of VISIBLE MUSIC COLLEGE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$2,304,094$2,544,670-$240,576$9,368,122$9,337,035$31,087
June 30, 2024990$4,155,831$5,570,929-$1,415,098$9,605,884$9,758,375-$152,491
June 30, 2023990$4,711,667$5,929,262-$1,217,595$9,599,198$8,340,089$1,259,109
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$464,668
Program service revenue
$1,835,986
Investment income
$3,440
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$126,400
Other salaries and wages
$1,027,993
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,225,595
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$49,722
Occupancy
$234,942
Travel
$7,806
Depreciation
$240,000
Program services (functional)
$1,499,390
Management and general (functional)
$1,045,280

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$9,605,884
Total assets, end of year
$9,368,122
Total liabilities, end of year
$9,337,035
Net assets, end of year
$31,087
Land, buildings and equipment
$8,159,731
Net assets without donor restrictions
$31,087
Gross receipts
$2,304,094
Employees
69
Year formed
2000
State of legal domicile
TN

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
KEN STEORTSPRESIDENT
Officer
60$126,400
PAULA BEASLEYCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
MICHAEL COOPERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
JOHN DUDASDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
LEE GIBSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
CAMERON HARVEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
STEVE MCINTYREDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
WILL NORRISSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
TINA TILTONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
SHEILA WHALUMDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
PAULA BEASLEYCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
MICHAEL COOPERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
4$0
JOHN DUDASDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
4$0
LEE GIBSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
4$0
SARAH HAIZLIPDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
4$0
CAMERON HARVEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
4$0
JOY JOHNSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
4$0
STEVE MCINTYREDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
4$0
WILL NORRISSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
SHEILA WHALUMDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
4$0
KEN STEORTSPRESIDENT
Officer
60$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KEN STEORTSPRESIDENT
Officer
60$147,861
PAULA BEASLEYCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
MICHAEL COOPERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
JOHN DUDASDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
LEE GIBSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
CAMERON HARVEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
ELIOT MORRISDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
CLAY MCCORMACKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
STEVE MCINTYREDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
WILL NORRISSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2524 AVERY AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38112-4806
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
KEN STEORTS, 200 MADISON AVENUE, MEMPHIS, TN 38103
Signed the 990
KEN STEORTS, PRESIDENT
Phone
(901) 462-4137
Return prepared by
NEWSOM AND ASSOCIATES PA

Mission

VISIBLE MUSIC COLLEGE WILL TRAIN AND EQUIP ARTISTS, TECHNICIANS, AND BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS FOR SERVICE IN THE CHRISTIAN MUSIC INDUSTRY OR IN SERVICE TO A CHURCH.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • SEVERAL ACADEMIC PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED AT VISIBLE MUSIC COLLEGE: MODERN MUSIC, MUSIC BUSINESS, MUSIC PRODUCTION, CREATIVE LEADERSHIP, ACTING, DANCE, FULL STACK WEB DEVELOPMENT.
    Expenses $1,499,390

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
62-1861520
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
School
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2002
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B28)
Assets (IRS master file)
$9,368,122
Income (IRS master file)
$2,304,094

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$2,304,094$2,544,670$9,368,122XML
990June 2024$4,155,831$5,570,929$9,605,884XML
990June 2023$4,711,667$5,929,262$9,599,198XML
990June 2022$5,534,233$6,078,138$10,569,871IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––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 62-1861520).

Questions about VISIBLE MUSIC COLLEGE

What is the EIN of VISIBLE MUSIC COLLEGE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of VISIBLE MUSIC COLLEGE is 62-1861520.
Is VISIBLE MUSIC COLLEGE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
Are donations to VISIBLE MUSIC COLLEGE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does VISIBLE MUSIC COLLEGE 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 VISIBLE MUSIC COLLEGE 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 VISIBLE MUSIC COLLEGE 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 VISIBLE MUSIC COLLEGE?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names KEN STEORTS.
Who are the officers and directors of VISIBLE MUSIC COLLEGE?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $126,400 (KEN STEORTS, PRESIDENT).
How much revenue does VISIBLE MUSIC COLLEGE have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,304,094, expenses of $2,544,670 and total assets of $9,368,122 at year end.

Other nonprofits in MEMPHIS

All nonprofits in MEMPHIS · Tennessee · Education