Birthplace Of Country Music Alliance
- Assets
- $15.7m
- Revenue
- $2.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 18
- Location
- Bristol, TN
- Founding
- 03/1996
- Data as of
- 06/2020
- EIN
- 62-1580405
Organization Overview
Birthplace Of Country Music Alliance is located in Bristol, TN. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (A68) the organization is classified as: Music, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Birthplace Of Country Music Alliance employed 18 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Birthplace Of Country Music Alliance is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2020, Birthplace Of Country Music Alliance generated $2.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.8m during the year ending 06/2020. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE BIRTHPLACE OF COUNTRY MUSIC SEEKS TO PERPETUATE, PROMOTE, AND CELEBRATE BRISTOL'S RICH MUSICAL HERITAGE; TO EDUCATE AND ENGAGE AUDIENCES WORLDWIDE REGARDING THE HISTORY, IMPACT AND LEGACY OF THE 1927 BRISTOL SESSIONS; AND TO CREATE RECOGNITION, OPPORTUNITIES, AND ECONOMIC BENEFIT FOR OUR LOCAL AND REGIONAL COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE BIRTHPLACE OF COUNTRY MUSIC THROUGH ITS MUSEUM LOCATED IN BEAUTIFUL DOWNTOWN BRISTOL VA, SEEKS TO EXPLORE THE HISTORY, IMPACT, AND LEGACY OF THE 1927 BRISTOL SESSIONS - ONE OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL COMMERCIAL RECORDING SESSIONS IN AMERICAN MUSIC HISTORY - THROUGH EDUCATIONAL, ENGAGING, AND FUN EXPERIENCES IN OUR INTERACTIVE MUSEUM. THE 1927 SESSIONS WERE RECORDED IN BRISTOL, AND IS RECOGNIZED BY CONGRESS AND THE SENATE AS THE BIRTHPLACE OF COUNTRY MUSIC. OUR MUSEUM CELEBRATES,AND EDUCATES THIS HISTORY.
THE BRISTOL RHYTHM & ROOTS REUNION MUSIC FESTIVAL IS PRODUCED TO PROMOTE AND CELEBRATE BRISTOL'S MUSICAL HERITAGE, ENTERTAIN AND DELIGHT THOSE ATTENDING, AND BRING RECOGNITION AND ECONOMIC BENEFIT TO BCM AND TO OUR LOCAL AND REGIONAL COMMUNITIES.
RADIO BRISTOL EXISTS TO EDUCATE AUDIENCES WORLDWIDE REGARDING BRISTOL'S RICH MUSICAL HERITAGE, TO PROMOTE BRISTOL AND THE MUSEUM, AND THE ACTIVITIES AND ELEMENTS OF BCM OF WHICH WE ARE A PART; TO PROVIDE A PLATFORM FOR REGIONAL AND UNDER-REPRESENTED ARTISTS; AND TO ENTERTAIN OUR LISTENERS, LIVE AUDIENCES, AND VISITORS WITH QUALITY ORIGINAL PROGRAMMING.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Leah Ross Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $86,000 |
Dan Bieger President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Nita Vollmer Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Brent Treash Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Richard Horner Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Bill Hartley Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
High Road Agency Marketing Support Services | 6/29/20 | $130,010 |
Appalachian Lights & Production Concert Setup | 6/29/20 | $185,966 |
Appalachian Lights & Production Concert Setup | 6/29/20 | $185,966 |
High Road Agency Marketing Support Services | 6/29/20 | $130,010 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $587,964 |
| Investment income | $2,824 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $29,343 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $180,022 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,559,665 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $82,709 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $722,013 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $1,003 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $5,540 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $13,750 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $37,875 |
| Advertising and promotion | $303,651 |
| Office expenses | $18,880 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $170,662 |
| Travel | $22,633 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $3,115 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $40,280 |
| Insurance | $66,739 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,809,368 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $395,856 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $29,250 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $3,154,945 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $6,332,400 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $51,110 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $4,211,087 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $15,699,295 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $119,393 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $548,432 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $300,000 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $2,548,139 |
| Total liabilities | $3,515,964 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $12,183,331 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Birthplace Of Country Music Alliance has recieved totaling $31,897.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Eastman Credit Union Kingsport, TN PURPOSE: EVENT SPONSORSHIP | $25,000 |
Charities Aid Foundation America Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE DONATION | $6,897 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Jazz St Louis St Louis, MO | $11,818,193 | $2,884,733 |
Birthplace Of Country Music Alliance Bristol, TN | $15,699,295 | $2,559,665 |
Musicians On Call Inc Nashville, TN | $3,633,934 | $3,486,106 |
Ragtag Film Society Columbia, MO | $1,382,564 | $1,866,748 |
Radio Arts Foundation Clayton, MO | $3,517,540 | $1,458,263 |
Garth Newel Music Center Foundation Corp Warm Springs, VA | $11,030,155 | $3,286,449 |
Blues Foundation Inc Memphis, TN | $4,533,935 | $1,249,645 |
Songbirds Foundation Inc Chattanooga, TN | $16,669,845 | $490,877 |
Community Arts Association In Newton County Inc Covington, GA | $760,838 | $850,953 |
Virginia Musical Theatre Inc Virginia Beach, VA | $428,462 | $648,568 |
Musicians Hall Of Fame And Museum Nashville, TN | $2,497,299 | $1,370,985 |
Jazzarts Charlotte Charlotte, NC | $599,650 | $885,033 |