Nonprofit · EIN 84-2545926
HELENAS BUCK CREEK FESTIVAL
Tax-exempt · HELENA, AL 35080
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $58,737 | $38,231 | $20,506 | $56,428 | – | $56,428 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $54,999 | $42,803 | $12,196 | $47,946 | – | $47,946 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $22,200
- Net income from fundraising events
- $36,009
- Other revenue
- $528
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $3,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $1,056
- Printing, publications and postage
- $2,981
- Other expenses
- $31,194
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $35,922
- Total assets, end of year
- $56,428
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $56,428
- Cash, savings and investments
- $56,428
- Gross receipts
- $58,737
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joanna Harman | President | 15 | $0 |
| Crystal McLoughlin | Vice President | 15 | $0 |
| JC Harman | Treasurer | 10 | $0 |
| Jennifer Cook | Secretary | 5 | $0 |
| Peter Haywood | Assistant Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joanna Harman | President | 15 | $0 |
| Crystal McLoughlin | Vice President | 15 | $0 |
| JC Harman | Treasurer | 10 | $0 |
| Christina Levio | Secretary | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 511 CREEKSIDE CT, HELENA, AL 35080-3286
- In care of
- % JOANNA HARMAN
- Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
- 511 CREEKSIDE CT, HELENA AL 350803286
- Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
- JoAnna Harman, 511 CREEKSIDE CT, HELENA AL 350803286
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Joanna, Harman
Mission
Helena is one of Alabamas Communities of Excellence and is consistently recognized as one of Alabamas safest cities and one of the best places to live. Helenas Buck Creek Festival a 501c3 non-profit organization is a family-friendly annual event which raises funds for local charities and has returned almost $300,000 to the community over the life of the festival.
Program accomplishments
- At Helena Buck Creek Festival we believe in celebrating more than just music food and fun we celebrate community. A portion of all proceeds from the festival goes directly back into local initiatives nonprofits and service projects that support education health small businesses and neighborhood development.
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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 84-2545926
- 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
- 2019
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Public and societal benefit (W12)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $56,428
- Income (IRS master file)
- $58,737
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $58,737 | $38,231 | $56,428 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $54,999 | $42,803 | $47,946 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: JoAnna Harman | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: JoAnna Harman | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: JoAnna McClellan | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $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 84-2545926).
Questions about HELENAS BUCK CREEK FESTIVAL
- What is the EIN of HELENAS BUCK CREEK FESTIVAL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HELENAS BUCK CREEK FESTIVAL is 84-2545926.
- Is HELENAS BUCK CREEK FESTIVAL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
- Are donations to HELENAS BUCK CREEK FESTIVAL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HELENAS BUCK CREEK FESTIVAL 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 HELENAS BUCK CREEK FESTIVAL 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 HELENAS BUCK CREEK FESTIVAL last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of HELENAS BUCK CREEK FESTIVAL?
- The 990-N for 2023 names JoAnna Harman.
- Who are the officers and directors of HELENAS BUCK CREEK FESTIVAL?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does HELENAS BUCK CREEK FESTIVAL have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $58,737, expenses of $38,231 and total assets of $56,428 at year end.
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