2025-12-02T08:00:05-06:00 2025-06-30 561588934 SMITH STEVENS & FORD PA POST OFFICE BOX 1225 LENOIR NC 286451225 990 2024-07-01 561661394 JAMES C HARPER SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS INC JAME 8287542297 PO BOX 390 LENOIR NC 28645 KAREN BURTON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 8287542297 2025-11-19 1 1 DAVID F STEVENS P00189144 8287588431 2025-11-19 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z KAREN BURTON PO BOX 390 LENOIR NC 28645 325801 0 X http://www.theharperschool.org/ X 1989 NC Drawing on the rich musical heritage of Caldwell County and the surrounding area, the James C. Harper School of Performing Arts provides high quality musical and performing arts instruction that fosters the creative instincts of its students. Through individual and group classes, rehearsals, recitals, concerts and workshops, the school offers a nurturing environment for students of all ages, abilities, backgrounds and financial circumstances. 10 10 19 0 0 0 126856 275817 44005 39914 4907 9983 5679 -903 181447 324811 0 0 0 0 142927 134972 0 0 19590 48757 63689 191684 198661 -10237 126150 243906 370097 1507 1547 242399 368550 X Drawing on the rich musical heritage of Caldwell County and the surrounding area, the James C. Harper School of Performing Arts provides high quality musical and performing arts instruction that fosters the creative instincts of its students. Through individual and group classes, rehearsals, recitals, concerts and workshops, the school offers a nurturing environment for students of all ages, abilities, backgrounds and financial circumstances. 0 0 93549 39947 QUALITY MUSIC INSTRUCTION GIVING EVERYONE IN OUR COMMUNITY THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE THE JOY OF MUSIC & PERFORMING ARTS AS WELL AS ENCOURAGE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO EXPLORE AND CREATE MUSIC. WE ARE ENRICHING THE LIVES OF FAMILIES IN CALDWELL COUNTY AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA. 93549 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 1 19 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 10 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 NC X X KAREN BURTON - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 8287542297 1113 COLLEGE AVENUE STE B LENOIR NC 28645 KEVIN ADAMSON PRESIDENT 2.00 X X 0 0 0 KAYE REYNOLDS SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 KAREN BURTON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 61000 0 0 DEVIN HICE TREASURER 2.00 X X 0 0 0 STEPHENIE DEESY DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 CRYSTAL DIXON DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 REVA PENNELL DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 SARAH CLARK DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 KAYLA PACK WATSON VICE-PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 DYLAN YOUNGSMITH DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 SHAWN WALKER DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 61000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4696 271121 275817 TUITION INCOME 611519 39914 39914 39914 9950 9950 120 87 33 33 33 0 4696 903 -903 -903 324811 39947 0 9047 61000 45750 15250 64511 45057 19454 9461 3396 4915 1150 5004 5004 1458 1458 9508 7606 1902 2793 2793 9887 9887 207 207 4704 4704 4159 4159 MUSICAL SUPPLIES, CONCE 15257 15257 CONTRACT LABOR 4005 4005 MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 3479 3479 BROKERAGE FEES 1288 1288 1940 1940 198661 93549 85522 19590 21553 15298 129290 155174 167709 146420 22539 21289 70524 178336 243906 370097 1507 1547 1507 1547 X 219071 345222 23328 23328 242399 368550 243906 370097 X 126150 1 X 0 0 0 X 111237 167645 128918 126856 275817 810473 111237 167645 128918 126856 275817 810473 810473 3278 5472 -30 4907 9983 23610 834083 239949 0.97170 0.97280 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 23327 1337 24664 23334 637 644 23327 23991 624 1281 23334 23924 1547 1480 23991 23923 1224 1223 23924 0 0 104674 98183 6491 63035 48237 14798 21289 TYSINGER ENDOWMENT 12739 C MILLER/GRAEBER ENDOWMENT 11925 C WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS ACCOUNT 149889 C EDWARD JONES INVESTMENTS ACCOUNT 3783 C 178336 PAYROLL LIABILITIES 1547 1547 Part V, Line 4: THE PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED ENDOWMENTS ARE SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENTS TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT TO SELECTED STUDENTS. PROCEEDS FROM THESE ENDOWMENTS ARE AWARDED TO DESERVING STUDENTS BASED ON NEED AND FINANCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b THE ORGANIZATION REVIEWS THE TAX RETURN WITH THE BOARD MEMBERS BEFORE FILING. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE TO BE BROUGHT BEFORE THE BOARD AS SOON AS ANY MEMBER BECOMES AWARE OF IT. DISCLOSURE SHALL BE RECORDED IN THE MINUTES AND THE BOARD WILL TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND AS NEW MEMBERS ARE ADDED TO THE BOARD. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a A PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS CONDUCTED ANNUALLY BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED AT THAT TIME. OFFICERS ARE NOT COMPENSATED. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 18 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES IT'S FORM 990 AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AND ONLINE WITH THE NC SECRETARY OF STATE-CHARITABLE LICENSING DIVISION. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES IT'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. Form 990, Part XI, line 9: ROUNDING 1.