Nonprofit · EIN 27-2608879
LYRIC THEATRE AND CULTURAL ARTS CENTER
Tax-exempt · LEXINGTON, KY 40508
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $573,972 | $460,125 | $113,847 | $861,289 | $68,007 | $793,282 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $513,562 | $479,831 | $33,731 | $701,065 | $21,630 | $679,435 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $538,737 | $330,827 | $207,910 | $704,272 | $58,568 | $645,704 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $219,798
- of which government grants
- $147,010
- Program service revenue
- $163,249
- Investment income
- $25,530
- Net rental income
- $150,732
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $11,548
- Other revenue
- $165,395
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $102,918
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $230,761
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $38,178
- Travel
- $2,994
- Depreciation
- $14,029
- Program services (functional)
- $246,129
- Management and general (functional)
- $213,996
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $701,065
- Total assets, end of year
- $861,289
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $68,007
- Net assets, end of year
- $793,282
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $198,910
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $789,532
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $3,750
- Gross receipts
- $587,254
- Employees
- 12
- Volunteers
- 15
- Year formed
- 2010
- State of legal domicile
- KY
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTIAN ADAIR | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $92,464 |
| WALLACE BARBER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MORGAN JONES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| LARRY JOHNSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| TYLER MORTON | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| SEON JACKSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALEXANDER BUTLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TIFFANY DANIELS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MATT CRUTCHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PAULA CAMPBELL-RUDD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE FITCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TIMOTHY JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GEORGE BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| OBIE TAYLOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LATOSHA REYNOLDS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANITREA BURKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTIAN ADAIR | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $69,615 |
| WALLACE BARBER | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| SUZANNE LEIBEE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| LARRY JOHNSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| LLOYD ALVERSON | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| SEON JACKSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PAT TATUM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TIFFANY DANIELS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PERCY THOMAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PAULA CAMPBELL-RUDD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CAROLYN DUNN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CARRINGTON WALKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GEORGE BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| OBIE TAYLOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TYLER MORTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRYCE OQUAYE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WHIT WHITAKER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $65,000 |
| PAT TATUM | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CAROLYN DUNN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| WALLACE BARBER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| TIFFANY DANIELS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| SEON JACKSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUZANNE LEIBEE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LLOYD ALVERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PERCY THOMAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PAULA CAMPBELL-RUDD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TAYNA FOGLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRIS FORD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GEORGE BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| OBIE TAYLOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 300 E THIRD ST, LEXINGTON, KY 40508-1945
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CHRISTIAN ADAIR, 300 EAST THIRD STREET, LEXINGTON, KY 40508
- Signed the 990
- CHRISTIAN ADAIR, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (859) 280-2218
- Website
- WWW.LEXINGTONLYRIC.COM
- Return prepared by
- YOUNG & WADLINGTON PLLC
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE LYRIC THEATRE AND CULTURAL ARTS CENTER IS TO PRESERVE, PROMOTE, PRESENT AND CELEBRATE DIVERSE CULTURES WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON AFRICAN-AMERICAN CULTURAL HERITAGE THROUGH ARTISTIC PRESENTATIONS OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING AND OUTREACH.
Program accomplishments
- DURING FISCAL YEAR 2025, THE LYRIC THEATRE & CULTURAL ARTS CENTER CONTINUED TO SERVE AS AN IMPORTANT CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCE FOR LEXINGTON AND THE SURROUNDING REGION. THE ORGANIZATION FULFILLED ITS NONPROFIT MISSION BY PROVIDING ARTS EDUCATION, CULTURAL PROGRAMMING, HISTORICAL PRESERVATION, ARTIST SUPPORT, AND AFFORDABLE COMMUNITY ACCESS TO THE ARTS FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND BACKGROUNDS.ARTS EDUCATION AND YOUTH PROGRAMMING:THE LYRIC PROVIDED YOUTH ARTS PROGRAMS, THEATRE WORKSHOPS, AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES, CULTURAL ARTS INSTRUCTION, AND CREATIVE ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES THAT ENCOURAGED CREATIVITY, SELF-EXPRESSION, CONFIDENCE, AND PERSONAL GROWTH. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO OFFERED FREE WEEKLY COMMUNITY CLASSES EVERY TUESDAY INCLUDING YOGA, AFROBEATS DANCE, LATIN DANCE, ACTING CLASSES, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOCAL FILMMAKERS TO SHOWCASE AMATEUR FILMS. SCHOLARSHIPS AND FREE PROGRAMMING HELPED REMOVE FINANCIAL BARRIERS FOR PARTICIPATION.COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS:THE LYRIC HOSTED CONCERTS, FESTIVALS, SPEAKER SERIES, FILM SCREENINGS, WELLNESS ACTIVITIES, EDUCATIONAL FORUMS, CULTURAL CELEBRATIONS, AND CIVIC EVENTS THAT BROUGHT THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER AND INCREASED PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN ARTS AND CULTURE. MANY EVENTS WERE FREE OR AFFORDABLE TO ENSURE ACCESSIBILITY FOR UNDERSERVED AND LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS.ARTIST DEVELOPMENT AND ECONOMIC SUPPORT:THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTED LOCAL AND REGIONAL ARTISTS BY PROVIDING PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES, EXHIBITION SPACE, TECHNICAL SUPPORT, NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, PROFESSIONAL EXPOSURE, AND FAIR COMPENSATION. THESE EFFORTS HELPED STRENGTHEN LEXINGTON'S LOCAL ARTS ECONOMY AND PROVIDED MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITIES FOR EMERGING AND ESTABLISHED ARTISTS.HISTORICAL PRESERVATION AND CULTURAL HERITAGE:AS A HISTORIC AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL INSTITUTION, THE LYRIC PRESERVED AND CELEBRATED LOCAL AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE THROUGH EXHIBITIONS, STORYTELLING PROGRAMS, PERFORMANCES, AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES. THESE PROGRAMS HELPED EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF AFRICAN AMERICAN ARTS, CULTURE, AND HISTORICAL CONTRIBUTIONS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.FACILITY AND COMMUNITY USE:THE LYRIC PROVIDED AFFORDABLE AND ACCESSIBLE SPACE FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, SCHOOLS, CIVIC GROUPS, BUSINESSES, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO HOST MEETINGS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, PERFORMANCES, AND PUBLIC EVENTS. THE FACILITY SERVED THOUSANDS OF PATRONS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AND REMAINED A CENTRAL GATHERING SPACE FOR COMMUNITY COLLABORATION AND ENGAGEMENT.USE OF DONATIONS AND GRANTS:DONATIONS, SPONSORSHIPS, AND GRANT FUNDING WERE USED TO EXPAND ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAMS, SUPPORT FREE AND AFFORDABLE PUBLIC PROGRAMMING, INVEST IN ARTIST DEVELOPMENT, IMPROVE OPERATIONAL CAPACITY, AND MAINTAIN THE HISTORIC FACILITY. FUNDING ALSO SUPPORTED TECHNOLOGY AND FACILITY UPGRADES INCLUDING LIGHTING, SOUND EQUIPMENT, FURNISHINGS, AND INTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS THAT ENHANCED VISITOR EXPERIENCES AND PROGRAM DELIVERY.ORGANIZATIONAL GROWTH AND VOLUNTEER SUPPORT:THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUED EXPANDING ITS PROGRAMMING AND OUTREACH EFFORTS THROUGH PERSONNEL GROWTH, COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, AND OPERATIONAL IMPROVEMENTS. APPROXIMATELY 15 VOLUNTEERS SUPPORTED EVENTS, PROGRAMMING, OPERATIONS, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EFFORTS THROUGHOUT THE FISCAL YEAR.Expenses $246,129 · revenue $177,912
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
- 27-2608879
- 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
- 2011
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $861,289
- Income (IRS master file)
- $587,254
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $573,972 | $460,125 | $861,289 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $513,562 | $479,831 | $701,065 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $538,737 | $330,827 | $704,272 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $450,573 | $323,107 | $500,406 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 27-2608879).
Questions about LYRIC THEATRE AND CULTURAL ARTS CENTER
- What is the EIN of LYRIC THEATRE AND CULTURAL ARTS CENTER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LYRIC THEATRE AND CULTURAL ARTS CENTER is 27-2608879.
- Is LYRIC THEATRE AND CULTURAL ARTS CENTER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
- Are donations to LYRIC THEATRE AND CULTURAL ARTS CENTER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LYRIC THEATRE AND CULTURAL ARTS CENTER 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 LYRIC THEATRE AND CULTURAL ARTS CENTER 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 LYRIC THEATRE AND CULTURAL ARTS CENTER 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 LYRIC THEATRE AND CULTURAL ARTS CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names CHRISTIAN ADAIR.
- Who are the officers and directors of LYRIC THEATRE AND CULTURAL ARTS CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 16 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $92,464 (CHRISTIAN ADAIR, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does LYRIC THEATRE AND CULTURAL ARTS CENTER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $573,972, expenses of $460,125 and total assets of $861,289 at year end.
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