Nonprofit · EIN 75-1911641
LUBBOCK ROOTS HISTORICAL ARTS COUNCIL
Tax-exempt · LUBBOCK, TX 79452
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $185,200 | $129,859 | $55,341 | $184,996 | $0 | $184,996 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $109,220 | $117,541 | -$8,321 | $100,899 | $0 | $100,899 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $113,813 | $0 | $113,813 | $149,385 | $69,223 | $80,162 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990 | $204,232 | $99,514 | $104,718 | $104,809 | $0 | $104,809 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $185,200
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $46,678
- Program services (functional)
- $98,881
- Management and general (functional)
- $30,978
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $129,655
- Total assets, end of year
- $184,996
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $184,996
- Gross receipts
- $185,200
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 45
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHIRLEY GREEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| JAMES L WILLIAMS | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| VERNITA HOLMES | CO-CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JAYZIENITA HOPKINS | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| COSBY MORTON | TREASURER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| GLADYS HARDAWAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| EDWARD WILLIAMS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| SHERELL GUICHARD-THOMAS | MEDIA COMUNICATIONS Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| LACARL RICHARDSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JANICE WILLIAMS | ASSIST FINANCIAL SECRETARY Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHIRLEY GREEN | DIRECTOR | 13 | $0 |
| JAMES L WILLIAMS | CHAIRMAN | 8 | $0 |
| VERNITA HOLMES | CO-CHAIRPERSON | 5 | $0 |
| JAYZENITA HOPKINS | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| COSBY MORTON | TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
| GLADYS HARDAWAY | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| EDWARD WILLIAMS | TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
| SHERELL GUICHARD-THOMAS | MEDIA COMMUNCATIONS | 2 | $0 |
| LACARL RICHARDSON | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| JANICE WILLIAMS | ASSIST FINANCIAL SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JANICE WILLIAMS | ASSIST FINANCIAL SECRETARY Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LACARL RICHARDSON | OFFICER Officer | 2 | $0 |
| GLADYS HARDAWAY | OFFICER Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 1 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHIRLEY GREEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 13 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 3671, LUBBOCK, TX 79452-3671
- In care of
- % SHIRLEY GREEN
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- PO Box 3671, LUBBOCK TX 79452
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Shirley Green, PO BOX 3671, Lubbock, TX 79452
- Signed the 990
- Shirley Green, Director
- Phone
- (806) 535-2475
- Website
- lubbockroots.org
- Return prepared by
- HRB TAX GROUP INC
Mission
The Lubbock Roots Historical Arts Council seeks to enrich the life and history of the African Americans of West Texas by promoting a greater understanding of the African American experience through the practice and appreciation of the visual and performing arts and through the study, interpretation and preservation of the history of the African American in the Early American West and West Texas. Roots is the owner of the Caviel Museum of African American History, Roots Community Revitalization Center and the Roots Booker T. Washington Community Garden. Roots is also the founder of the Caprock Jazz Festival; that is a major annual fundraiser to support the Caviel Museum and gives awards the Braxton music scholarship a selected talented youth.
Program accomplishments
- Caprock Jazz Festival Presented by the Roots Historical Arts Council, the Caprock Jazz Festival is a beloved Lubbock institution bringing outstanding jazz performances to the South Plains. In May 2025, the festival marked its 10th anniversary with a spectacular sold-out gala featuring dinner, live music, and local vendors at the Helen DeVitt Jones Auditorium, Museum of Texas Tech University. The evening began with an elegant reception accompanied by Bass Lady Joy Harris and Marco's Crew, followed by insightful remarks from local saxophonist Tom Braxton, bridging jazz's past with its present. Guests then enjoyed a specially curated three-course dinner before the main concert-each aspect reflecting the festival's commitment to cultural richness, community, and musical artistry. Founded by visionary community leaders including Greg Ricks and the Strong and McDonald families, the festival continues to honor Lubbock's jazz legacy while supporting the Roots Historical Arts Council's mission to champion African American heritage and the arts. While details for the 2026 festival are still forthcoming, anticipation already builds for another evening of unforgettable rhythms, community warmth, and soulful celebration. Stay tuned for updates and prepare to be part of the next chapter in Caprock's jazz story.Expenses $71,133 · revenue $153,155
- Jazzy Christmas Celebrate the season with soul, swing, and the smooth sounds of the holidays at "A Jazzy Christmas," hosted by the Lubbock Roots Historical Arts Council. This festive concert brings together the magic of Christmas with the rich rhythms of jazz, spotlighting local musicians, vocalists, and special guest performers who infuse holiday classics with vibrant energy and style. Whether you're a longtime lover of jazz or just looking to experience something special this holiday season, A Jazzy Christmas offers a joyful, toe-tapping, heartwarming evening perfect for the whole family. Come enjoy an unforgettable night filled with music, community, and the cultural spirit of Lubbock.Expenses $26,467 · revenue $23,120
- Caviel Museum Nestled in Lubbock's historic Eastside "Flats" neighborhood, the Caviel Museum of African American History stands on a foundation of pioneering legacy and community pride. This site was once home to Caviel's Pharmacy, a cornerstone business owned and operated for nearly five decades by Alfred and Billie Caviel - the first African-American couple in the United States to jointly own and manage their own pharmacy. The pharmacy opened in 1960, during the early years of the Civil Rights movement, and faithfully served the community until 2009. In 2011, the Caviels gifted the building to the Lubbock Roots Historical Arts Council with the hope that it would someday serve as a cultural museum. That vision was realized in 2015 when the Caviel Museum officially opened its doors - becoming the first museum in West Texas dedicated to celebrating African-American heritage. Inside, visitors will find exhibits highlighting the rich legacy of African American professionals, educators, and everyday citizens whose contributions shaped life in Lubbock and beyond. Displays spotlight the history of Black medical practitioners, educators, and the broader community experience in West Texas.Expenses $1,281 · revenue $5,410
- Booker T Washington Community Gardenrevenue $3,515
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 75-1911641
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1984
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $184,996
- Income (IRS master file)
- $185,200
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $185,200 | $129,859 | $184,996 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $109,220 | $117,541 | $100,899 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $113,813 | $0 | $149,385 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $204,232 | $99,514 | $104,809 | XML |
| 990-N for 2021 | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Cosby Morton | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 75-1911641).
Questions about LUBBOCK ROOTS HISTORICAL ARTS COUNCIL
- What is the EIN of LUBBOCK ROOTS HISTORICAL ARTS COUNCIL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LUBBOCK ROOTS HISTORICAL ARTS COUNCIL is 75-1911641.
- Is LUBBOCK ROOTS HISTORICAL ARTS COUNCIL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1984.
- Are donations to LUBBOCK ROOTS HISTORICAL ARTS COUNCIL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LUBBOCK ROOTS HISTORICAL ARTS COUNCIL 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 LUBBOCK ROOTS HISTORICAL ARTS COUNCIL due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LUBBOCK ROOTS HISTORICAL ARTS COUNCIL last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LUBBOCK ROOTS HISTORICAL ARTS COUNCIL?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Shirley Green.
- Who are the officers and directors of LUBBOCK ROOTS HISTORICAL ARTS COUNCIL?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does LUBBOCK ROOTS HISTORICAL ARTS COUNCIL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $185,200, expenses of $129,859 and total assets of $184,996 at year end.
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