Nonprofit · EIN 46-1461331
APPALACHIAN THEATRE OF THE HIGH COUNTRY
Tax-exempt · BOONE, NC 28607
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,424,415 | $1,856,622 | -$432,207 | $7,683,585 | $176,939 | $7,506,646 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,353,013 | $1,910,441 | -$557,428 | $8,143,292 | $204,439 | $7,938,853 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $966,089 | $1,206,832 | -$240,743 | $8,760,641 | $264,360 | $8,496,281 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $663,226
- of which government grants
- $79,980
- Program service revenue
- $747,767
- Investment income
- $13,422
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $78,350
- Other salaries and wages
- $362,782
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $543,801
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $10,500
- Occupancy
- $22,332
- Depreciation
- $304,441
- Program services (functional)
- $1,575,272
- Management and general (functional)
- $259,035
- Fundraising (functional)
- $22,315
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $8,143,292
- Total assets, end of year
- $7,683,585
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $176,939
- Net assets, end of year
- $7,506,646
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $7,335,788
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $7,506,646
- Gross receipts
- $1,424,415
- Employees
- 49
- Volunteers
- 60
- Year formed
- 2012
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEITH MARTIN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| BILL PELTO | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| BRADY COMBS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| SHARON SMOSKI | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| TUCKER DEAL | LEGAL COUNSEL Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JOHN COOPER | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| BETTIE BOND | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| BETH DAVISON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| BOB GATES | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| ALFRED GLOVER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| ALEX HOOKER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| JANE LONON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| SUSAN MCCRACKEN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| JESSE MILLER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| BENJAMIN PARKER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
7 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIS PETTI | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| DENISE RINGLER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| NANCY ROSEN SCHAFFEL | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| MATT VINCENT | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| ANGELA WARREN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| TODD WRIGHT | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| SUZANNE LIVESAY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUZANNE LIVESAY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $82,250 |
| KEITH MARTIN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| BILL PELTO | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| BRADY COMBS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| SHARON SMOSKI | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| TUCKER DEAL | LEGAL COUNSEL Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JOHN COOPER | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| BETTIE BOND | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| BETH DAVISON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| BOB GATES | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| ALFRED GLOVER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| ALEX HOOKER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| JANE LONON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| SUSAN MCCRACKEN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| JESSE MILLER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| BENJAMIN PARKER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| CHRIS PETTI | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| DENISE RINGLER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| NANCY ROSEN SCHAFFEL | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| MATT VINCENT | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| ANGELA WARREN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| TODD WRIGHT | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUZANNE LIVESAY | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $66,667 |
| KEITH MARTIN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| BILL PELTO | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| BRADY COMBS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| SHARON SMOSKI | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| JOHN COOPER | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| JIM DEAL | LEGAL COUNSE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| TUCKER DEAL | LEGAL COUNCI Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JONATHAN ALLEN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| BETTIE BOND | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| BOB GATES | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| ALFRED GLOVER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| ALEX HOOKER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| JANE LONON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| SUSAN MCCRACKEN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| JESSE MILLER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| BOB NEILL | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| CHRIS PETTI | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| DAVE ROBERTSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| NANCY ROSEN SCHAFFEL | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| BOB SNEAD | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| ELAINETOPODAS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| ANGELA WARREN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| TODD WRIGHT | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 870 W KING ST, BOONE, NC 28607-3457
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SUZANNE LIVESAY, PO BOX 11 DTS, BOONE, NC 28607
- Signed the 990
- SUZANNE LIVESAY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (828) 865-3000
- Website
- WWW.APPTHEATRE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- TURLINGTON AND COMPANY LLP
Mission
TO WELCOME ALL TO FILM AND PERFORMING ARTS EXPERIENCES THAT ENGAGE, ENTERTAIN AND EDUCATE.
Program accomplishments
- FACILITY RENTAL: RENTAL OF OUR 627 SEAT MAIN AUDITORIUM AND 1600 SQ FT COMMUNITY ROOM CONSTITUTED OVER 69 RENTAL DAYS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR. RENTERS INCLUDE LOCAL BUSINESSES, NON PROFITS, AND COMMUNITY GROUPS. APPTHEATRE PROVIDES REDUCED RENTAL RATES FOR NONPROFITS AND FURTHER SUBSIDIZES RENTAL RATES, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT STAFF FEES FOR NONPROFIT PERFORMING ARTS ORGANIZATIONS BY UTILIZING A TIERED SYSTEM OVER THE COURSE OF THREE YEARS.Expenses $1,174,212 · revenue $347,265
- IN HOUSE PRESENTING: OUR ORGANIZATION PROGRAMS LIVE PERFORMANCES AND EVENTS FOR AUDIENCES TO ENJOY YEAR-ROUND. THIS FISCAL YEAR WE HOSTED LIVE, FILM, FREE AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS FOR OVER 35,000 GUESTS. LIVE PROGRAMMING INCLUDES CONCERTS, PLAYS, MUSICALS, DANCE PROGRAMS, COMEDIANS, AND LECTURERS. FILM INCLUDES OUR ANNUAL BOONEDOCS FILM FESTIVAL, THEMED FILM MARATHONS, DOCUMENTARIES, MICRO-CINEMA TITLES AND SECOND-RUN MAINSTREAM FILMS. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING INCLUDES FIELD TRIPS AND OUR TWO WEEK PERFORMING ARTS DAY CAMP FOR STUDENTS.Expenses $341,325 · revenue $287,529
- CONCESSION SALES: OUR CONCESSION OFFERINGS HELP CREATE A WELL-ROUNDED GUEST EXPERIENCE FEATURING LOCAL AND REGIONAL FOOD AND DRINK ITEMS.Expenses $59,735 · revenue $100,883
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
- 46-1461331
- 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
- 2013
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $7,683,585
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,424,415
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,424,415 | $1,856,622 | $7,683,585 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,353,013 | $1,910,441 | $8,143,292 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $966,089 | $1,206,832 | $8,760,641 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,715,932 | $941,301 | $8,961,545 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | 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 46-1461331).
Questions about APPALACHIAN THEATRE OF THE HIGH COUNTRY
- What is the EIN of APPALACHIAN THEATRE OF THE HIGH COUNTRY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of APPALACHIAN THEATRE OF THE HIGH COUNTRY is 46-1461331.
- Is APPALACHIAN THEATRE OF THE HIGH COUNTRY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
- Are donations to APPALACHIAN THEATRE OF THE HIGH COUNTRY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does APPALACHIAN THEATRE OF THE HIGH COUNTRY 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 APPALACHIAN THEATRE OF THE HIGH COUNTRY 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 APPALACHIAN THEATRE OF THE HIGH COUNTRY 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 APPALACHIAN THEATRE OF THE HIGH COUNTRY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names SUZANNE LIVESAY.
- Who are the officers and directors of APPALACHIAN THEATRE OF THE HIGH COUNTRY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 22 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does APPALACHIAN THEATRE OF THE HIGH COUNTRY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,424,415, expenses of $1,856,622 and total assets of $7,683,585 at year end.
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