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Nonprofit · EIN 56-2264074

HIGH INTERNATIONAL HOME FURNISHINGS MARKET AUTHORITY CORP

Tax-exempt · HIGH POINT, NC 27260

Financials

$9.6M$8.9M2022$13.9M$10.4M2023$14.7M$10.2M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of HIGH INTERNATIONAL HOME FURNISHINGS MARKET AUTHORITY CORP by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$14,733,868$10,202,304$4,531,564$15,384,515$327,444$15,057,071
June 30, 2024990$13,922,356$10,443,570$3,478,786$10,534,478$237,454$10,297,024
June 30, 2023990$9,561,107$8,892,676$668,431$6,965,299$391,992$6,573,307
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$11,342,427
of which government grants
$11,192,427
Program service revenue
$3,028,266
Investment income
$363,175
Net gain from sales of assets
$46,843
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$838,390
Other salaries and wages
$1,367,966
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$2,206,356
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$117,092
Occupancy
$84,275
Travel
$69,406
Depreciation
$253,808

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$10,534,478
Total assets, end of year
$15,384,515
Total liabilities, end of year
$327,444
Net assets, end of year
$15,057,071
Land, buildings and equipment
$538,498
Net assets without donor restrictions
$7,358,450
Net assets with donor restrictions
$7,698,621
Gross receipts
$14,733,868
Employees
261
Volunteers
26
Year formed
2001
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Tammy CovingtonPres/Sec/CEO
Officer
40$283,623$22,111
Terry VenableVP of Operations & Finance40$167,295$17,052
Benjamin MullerVP of Marketing & Communications40$163,358$16,894
Ashley GriggVP of Str. Growth40$151,632$6,809
Dorothy BelshawDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Doug BassettDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Heinz KattenfeldDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Den CralleDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Cyril JeffersonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Kevin BakerDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
George JordanDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DuVal ReynoldsDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Joni BurdenDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Christi BarbourChairperson
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Jeremy HoffVice Chairman
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
2 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Alex Shuford IIIImm Past Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Blake MillinorTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 19 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Tammy CovingtonPres/Sec/CEO
Officer
40$234,909$20,156
Terry VenableVP of Operations & Finance40$159,825$17,565
Benjamin MullerVP of Marketing & Communications40$158,600$15,930
Ashley GriggVP of Str. Growth40$140,400$6,360
Dorothy BelshawDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Doug BassettDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Heinz KattenfieldDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Patti CarpenterDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Cyril JeffersonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Griffin McClureDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Neil MacKenzieDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
William Dudley Moore JrDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Carol GreggDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Joni BurdenDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Taylor WestDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Christi BarbourChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Jeremy HoffVice Chairman
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Alex Shuford IIIImm Past Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Blake MillinorTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 19 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Thomas ConleyPresident & CEO
Officer
40$286,025$15,041
Tammy NagemPres/Sec/CEO
Officer
40$194,521$18,086
Terry VenableVP of Operations & Finance40$139,055$0
Ashley GriggVP of Strat. Growth & Partnerships40$100,436$0
Dorothy BelshawDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Doug BassettDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Heinz KattenfieldDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Patti CarpenterDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Jay WagnerDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Griffin McClureDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Neil McKenzieDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Blake MillinorDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Carol GreggDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Joni BurdenDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Taylor WestDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Alex Shuford IIIChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Christi BarbourVice Chairman
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
William Dudley Moore JrImm Past Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Jeremy HoffTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
164 S MAIN ST STE 700, HIGH POINT, NC 27260-5261
In care of
% JUDITH P MENDENHALL
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Tammy Covington, 164 South Main Street 700, High Point, NC 27260
Signed the 990
Tammy Covington, Pres/Sec/CEO
Phone
(336) 869-1000
Return prepared by
Apple Koceja & Associates CPAS PA

Mission

The mission of the High Point International Furnishings Market Authority is to insure that the High Point Market is a productive and satisifying experience for all who attend and to work to secure the long-term viability of Market.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • The activities of High Point International Home Furnishings Market Authority are focused on keeping the semi-annual furniture markets viable and on providing a satisfying experience to all market participants. Toward these ends, the authority coordinates the logistics necessary to insure that Market runs smoothly and efficiently; provides comprehensive and helpful information about Market; and actively promotes market in order to enhance attendance.
    Expenses $10,202,304 · revenue $3,028,266

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
56-2264074
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
2001
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$15,384,515
Income (IRS master file)
$14,733,868

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$14,733,868$10,202,304$15,384,515XML
990June 2024$13,922,356$10,443,570$10,534,478XML
990June 2023$9,561,107$8,892,676$6,965,299XML
990June 2022$9,107,813$8,858,952$5,935,250IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 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 56-2264074).

Questions about HIGH INTERNATIONAL HOME FURNISHINGS MARKET AUTHORITY CORP

What is the EIN of HIGH INTERNATIONAL HOME FURNISHINGS MARKET AUTHORITY CORP?
The employer identification number (EIN) of HIGH INTERNATIONAL HOME FURNISHINGS MARKET AUTHORITY CORP is 56-2264074.
Is HIGH INTERNATIONAL HOME FURNISHINGS MARKET AUTHORITY CORP tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 2001.
Are donations to HIGH INTERNATIONAL HOME FURNISHINGS MARKET AUTHORITY CORP tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does HIGH INTERNATIONAL HOME FURNISHINGS MARKET AUTHORITY CORP 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 HIGH INTERNATIONAL HOME FURNISHINGS MARKET AUTHORITY CORP 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 HIGH INTERNATIONAL HOME FURNISHINGS MARKET AUTHORITY CORP 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 HIGH INTERNATIONAL HOME FURNISHINGS MARKET AUTHORITY CORP?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Tammy Covington.
Who are the officers and directors of HIGH INTERNATIONAL HOME FURNISHINGS MARKET AUTHORITY CORP?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 17 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $283,623 (Tammy Covington, Pres/Sec/CEO).
How much revenue does HIGH INTERNATIONAL HOME FURNISHINGS MARKET AUTHORITY CORP have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $14,733,868, expenses of $10,202,304 and total assets of $15,384,515 at year end.

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