SACRED HARP PUBLISHING COMPANY INC

EIN: 237206208 501(c)(3)

HUNTSVILLE, AL

Total Revenue
$98,685
Total Expenses
$122,805
Total Assets
$852,190
Net Assets
$852,190
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1977
Legal Domicile
AL
Phone
7018851982
Tax Period
2025-01-02 to 2025-12-31

SACRED HARP PUBLISHING COMPANY INC, founded in 1977, is a micro nonprofit that reported $99K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 459% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $123K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 24% operating deficit.

Mission

PUBLISHERS OF THE SACRED HARP, 1991 EDITION, THE SACRED HARP PUBLISHING COMPANY PROMOTES TRADITIONAL SACRED HARP SINGING, COMMUNITY, AND CULTURE ACROSS THE UNITED STATES AND AROUND THE WORLD

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $110,160 Revenue: $4,144

REVISION AND PUBLICATION OF THE SACRED HARP: 2025 EDITION. IN 2025, THE SACRED HARP PUBLISHING COMPANY COMPLETED A MULTI-YEAR PROJECT TO ISSUE A NEWLY-REVISED EDITION OF THE SACRED HARP TUNEBOOK...

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REVISION AND PUBLICATION OF THE SACRED HARP: 2025 EDITION. IN 2025, THE SACRED HARP PUBLISHING COMPANY COMPLETED A MULTI-YEAR PROJECT TO ISSUE A NEWLY-REVISED EDITION OF THE SACRED HARP TUNEBOOK. THIS PROJECT WAS LED BY A VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE THAT OVERSAW SELECTION AND EDITING OF COMPOSITIONS, TYPESETTING, AND PRINTING AND PUBLICATION. THE PROJECT CULMINATED IN A FREE PUBLIC EVENT WITH A SCHOLARLY SYMPOSIUM AND TWO-DAY SINGING IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA.

Program 2
Expenses: $3,573

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE SACRED HARP MUSEUM IN CARROLLTON, GEORGIA. THE SACRED HARP MUSEUM PROVIDES FREE PUBLIC ACCESS TO AN IMPORTANT COLLECTION OF BOOKS, RECORDINGS, AND AFTIFACTS...

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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE SACRED HARP MUSEUM IN CARROLLTON, GEORGIA. THE SACRED HARP MUSEUM PROVIDES FREE PUBLIC ACCESS TO AN IMPORTANT COLLECTION OF BOOKS, RECORDINGS, AND AFTIFACTS DOCUMENTING THE HISTORY AND TRADITION OF SACRED HARP SINGING. IN 2025, VOLUNTEERS HELPED CATALOG AND PRESERVE NUMEROUS COLLECTIONS, AND NEWLY DIGITIZED MATERIAL WAS MADE AVAILABLE ONLINE FOR FREE PUBLIC ACCESS.

Program 3

SUPPORT FOR CAMP FASOLA. THE SACRED HARP PUBLISHING COMPANY GAVE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR CAMP FASOLA (OPERATED BY THE SACRED HARP MUSICAL HERITAGE ASSOCIATION) TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE...

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SUPPORT FOR CAMP FASOLA. THE SACRED HARP PUBLISHING COMPANY GAVE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR CAMP FASOLA (OPERATED BY THE SACRED HARP MUSICAL HERITAGE ASSOCIATION) TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE TO LEARN ABOUT THE HISTORY AND PRACTICE OF SACRED HARP SINGING.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $67,023
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $27,518
Other Revenue $4,144
TOTAL REVENUE $98,685

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $6,000
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $113,733
Other Expenses $116,805
TOTAL EXPENSES $122,805

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $98,685 $17,657 +4.6%
Expenses $122,805 $37,680 +2.3%
Net Income $-24,120 $-20,023 +0.2%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
40

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$0
Total Directors
6
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KAREN ROLLINS MEMBER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHY WILLIAMS MEMBER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA BALLINGER GEIST MEMBER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHANE WOOTTEN MEMBER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
TERRY WOOTTEN MEMBER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
TOM GEORGE MEMBER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
JESSE P KARLSBERG VICE PRESIDENT 5.0
Officer
$0 $0 $0
JOHN PLUNKETT CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD 5.0
Officer
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL HINTON PRESIDENT 2.0
Officer
$0 $0 $0
NATHAN REES TREASURER 5.0
Officer
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD IVEY EXECUTIVE SECRETARY 2.0
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $98,685 $122,805 $852,190 $-24,120
2024 $17,657 $37,680 $854,090 $-20,023
2023 $500,351 $23,787 $857,629 $476,564
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