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Nonprofit · EIN 54-1296085

CHRISTIAN PERFORMING ARTISTS FELLOWSHIP

Tax-exempt · SPARTANBURG, SC 29307

Financials

$295K$348K2023$389K$458K2023$469K$520K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CHRISTIAN PERFORMING ARTISTS FELLOWSHIP by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
July 31, 2025990$469,461$520,352-$50,891$89,259$131,068-$41,809
July 31, 2024990$388,938$457,751-$68,813$22,024$12,940$9,084
July 31, 2023990$294,858$347,705-$52,847$91,812$13,914$77,898
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$238,111
Program service revenue
$231,350
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$16,700
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$28,055
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$650
Occupancy
$60,231
Travel
$3,324
Program services (functional)
$454,805
Management and general (functional)
$62,505
Fundraising (functional)
$3,042

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$22,024
Total assets, end of year
$89,259
Total liabilities, end of year
$131,068
Net assets, end of year
-$41,809
Net assets without donor restrictions
-$41,809
Gross receipts
$469,461
Employees
0
Volunteers
15
Year formed
1984
State of legal domicile
IN

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 July 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
HILL HARRY CHIPEXECUTIVE DI
Trustee or director, Officer
10$14,200
HILL KARENFORMER BOARD
Former
5$11,355
SMITH ADAMCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
5$2,500
SMITH RACHELBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
PERRY MARVINVICE CHAIRMA
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
PERRY ANNESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
PARKER KATELYNBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
EDEWARDS REBEKAHTREASURER
Trustee or director
5$0
STEPHEN LEIBYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
SIEH TYLERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
HILL HARRY CHIPEXECUTIVE DI
Trustee or director, Officer
10$16,500
SMITH ADAMCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
5$6,000
SMITH RACHELBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
PERRY MARVINVICE CHAIRMA
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
PERRY ANNESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
PARKER KATELYNTREASURER -
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
EDEWARDS REBEKAHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
STEPHEN LEIBYTREASURER-CU
Trustee or director
5$0
SIEH TYLERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
990 for the year ended July 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
HILL HARRY CHIPEXECUTIVE DI
Trustee or director, Officer
10$7,000
SMITH ADAMCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
5$3,500
SMITH RACHELBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
PERRY MARVINVICE CHAIRMA
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
PERRY ANNESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
PARKER KATELYNTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
EDEWARDS REBEKAHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
LEIBY STEVENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
SIEH TYLERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1855 E MAIN ST STE 14, SPARTANBURG, SC 29307-2326
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
STEPHEN LEIBY
Signed the 990
STEPHEN LEIBY, BOARD MEMBER
Phone
(864) 838-2501
Return prepared by
OWENS & COMPANY PC

Mission

THE CHRISTIAN PERFORMING ARTIST'S FELLOWSHIP (CPAF)IS DEDICATED TO BRINGING THE LIGHT OF THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST TO THE CLASSICAL PERFORMING ARTS WORLD. CPAF SEEKS TO SERVE CHRIST THROUGH CLASSICAL MUSIC, THEATRE, AND DANCE. CPAF PROVIDES BIBLE STUDIES TO MANY MAJOR ORCHESTRAS, UNIVERSITIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD.

990 for the year ended July 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • BRING THE LOVE OF CHRIST TO THE MANY PEOPLE INVOLVED IN THE WORLD OF PERFORMING ARTS. THIS INCLUDES PERFORMERS, TEACHERS, AUDIENCES, AS WELL AS ARTS ADMINISTRATORS. THE ORGANIZATION SPONSORS THE MASTERWORKS FESTIVAL, A SUMMER CAMP AND MUSIC FESTIVAL FOR CHRISTIAN MUSICIANS. FREE CONCERTS ARE PERFORMED FOR THE PUBLIC.
    Expenses $454,805

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 July, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025July 31, 2026December 15, 2026Not due yet
2024July 31, 2025December 15, 2025990 on file
2023July 31, 2024December 16, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
54-1296085
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
1995
Accounting year ends
July
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$89,259
Income (IRS master file)
$469,461

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990July 2025$469,461$520,352$89,259XML
990July 2024$388,938$457,751$22,024XML
990July 2023$294,858$347,705$91,812XML
990December 2022$356,535$334,278$130,844IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2017–––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 54-1296085).

Questions about CHRISTIAN PERFORMING ARTISTS FELLOWSHIP

What is the EIN of CHRISTIAN PERFORMING ARTISTS FELLOWSHIP?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CHRISTIAN PERFORMING ARTISTS FELLOWSHIP is 54-1296085.
Is CHRISTIAN PERFORMING ARTISTS FELLOWSHIP tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1995.
Are donations to CHRISTIAN PERFORMING ARTISTS FELLOWSHIP tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CHRISTIAN PERFORMING ARTISTS FELLOWSHIP 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 CHRISTIAN PERFORMING ARTISTS FELLOWSHIP due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending July 31, 2026) is due December 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CHRISTIAN PERFORMING ARTISTS FELLOWSHIP last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended July 2025.
Who is the principal officer of CHRISTIAN PERFORMING ARTISTS FELLOWSHIP?
The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 names STEPHEN LEIBY.
Who are the officers and directors of CHRISTIAN PERFORMING ARTISTS FELLOWSHIP?
The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $14,200 (HILL HARRY CHIP, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does CHRISTIAN PERFORMING ARTISTS FELLOWSHIP have?
On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $469,461, expenses of $520,352 and total assets of $89,259 at year end.

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