Nonprofit · EIN 85-1824885
THOMAS S KENAN INSTITUTE FOR THE ARTS SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION
Tax-exempt · WINSTON SALEM, NC 27127
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,025,317 | $2,047,987 | -$22,670 | $2,029,799 | $9,418 | $2,020,381 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,050,434 | $1,954,187 | $96,247 | $2,126,660 | $83,609 | $2,043,051 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,025,050
- Program service revenue
- $10
- Investment income
- $257
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $12,240
- Occupancy
- $309,153
- Travel
- $162,654
- Depreciation
- $3,289
- Program services (functional)
- $2,047,987
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,126,660
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,029,799
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $9,418
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,020,381
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $27,958
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,020,381
- Gross receipts
- $2,025,317
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2018
- 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 | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRIAN COLE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $311,454 | $61,307 |
| PATRICK SIMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $218,511 | $66,972 |
| WENDY EMERSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $193,833 | $56,584 |
| DAVID HARRISON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $179,540 | $34,424 |
| JIM DECRISTO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $163,601 | $41,052 |
| KEVIN BITTERMAN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $134,265 | $41,957 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRIAN COLE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $300,889 | $58,653 |
| PATRICK SIMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $212,719 | $63,408 |
| WENDY EMERSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $181,625 | $53,047 |
| DAVID HARRISON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $173,575 | $32,461 |
| JIM DECRISTO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $159,793 | $39,318 |
| KEVIN BITTERMAN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $130,159 | $40,163 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1533 S MAIN ST, WINSTON SALEM, NC 27127-2738
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- WENDY EMERSON, 1533 SOUTH MAIN STREET, WINSTONSALEM, NC 27127
- Signed the 990
- WENDY EMERSON, TREASURER
- Phone
- (336) 770-3273
- Return prepared by
- BERNARD ROBINSON & COMPANY LLP
Mission
THE THOMAS S. KENAN INSTITUTE FOR THE ARTS SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION (THE "SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION") IS AN ORGANIZATION FORMED FOR THE EXECUTIVE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING AND ADMINISTERING GRANTS AND FUNDS, AND SUPPORTING THE PROGRAMS, ACTIVITES, AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE THOMAS S. KENAN INSTITUTE FOR THE ARTS( THE "INSTITUTE"). THE INSTITUTE EXISTS AS A PART OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA SCHOOL OF THE ARTS, WHICH ITSELF IS A SUBDIVISION OF THE NORTH CAROLINA GOVERNMENT. THE SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION WILL HANDLE CERTAIN OF THE INSTITUTE'S GROWING PROGRAMMING, REVENUE MANAGEMENT, AND ACCOUNTING NEEDS MOVING FORWARD.
Program accomplishments
- SUPPORT OF THE THOMAS S. KENAN INSTITUTE FOR THE ARTS, WHICH EXISTS AS A PART OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA SCHOOL OF THE ARTS.Expenses $2,047,987 · revenue $10
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
- 85-1824885
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Supporting organization, Type I
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Supporting organization, 50% limit
- Exempt since
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A11)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,029,799
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,025,317
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $2,025,317 | $2,047,987 | $2,029,799 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $2,050,434 | $1,954,187 | $2,126,660 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,958,966 | $1,484,437 | $2,008,879 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | 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 85-1824885).
Questions about THOMAS S KENAN INSTITUTE FOR THE ARTS SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION
- What is the EIN of THOMAS S KENAN INSTITUTE FOR THE ARTS SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THOMAS S KENAN INSTITUTE FOR THE ARTS SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION is 85-1824885.
- Is THOMAS S KENAN INSTITUTE FOR THE ARTS SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to THOMAS S KENAN INSTITUTE FOR THE ARTS SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization, 50% limit).
- Which annual return does THOMAS S KENAN INSTITUTE FOR THE ARTS SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION 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 THOMAS S KENAN INSTITUTE FOR THE ARTS SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION 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 THOMAS S KENAN INSTITUTE FOR THE ARTS SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION 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 THOMAS S KENAN INSTITUTE FOR THE ARTS SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names WENDY EMERSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of THOMAS S KENAN INSTITUTE FOR THE ARTS SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does THOMAS S KENAN INSTITUTE FOR THE ARTS SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,025,317, expenses of $2,047,987 and total assets of $2,029,799 at year end.
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