APPALACHIAN MUSIC HERITAGE FOUNDATION

EIN: 261571577 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

MARION, VA

Total Revenue
$372,056
Total Expenses
$367,416
Total Assets
$63,690
Net Assets
$63,690
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2007
Legal Domicile
VA
Principal Officer
WILLIAM C BUCHANAN
Phone
2763784206
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

APPALACHIAN MUSIC HERITAGE FOUNDATION, founded in 2007, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $372K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 52% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

THE CORPORATION'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE THE MUSIC AND CULTURE OF THE APPALACHIAN REGION BY SHOWCASING REGION'S MUSICIANS. THE MAJOR FOCUS OF THE CORPORATION IS THE PRODUCTION OF THE PROGRAM "SONG OF THE MOUNTAINS" WHICH IS AIRED ON PUBLIC TV.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $360,387 Revenue: $154,206

DURING 2025, THE CORPORATION PRODUCED APPROXIMATELY 11 MONTHLY "SONG OF THE MOUNTAINS" PRODUCTIONS AND DISTRIBUTED THEM TO THE NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION ASSOC (NETA,) WHO IN TURN DISTRIBUTES...

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DURING 2025, THE CORPORATION PRODUCED APPROXIMATELY 11 MONTHLY "SONG OF THE MOUNTAINS" PRODUCTIONS AND DISTRIBUTED THEM TO THE NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION ASSOC (NETA,) WHO IN TURN DISTRIBUTES THESE PRODUCTIONS TO APPROX. 97 PBS STATIONS. THE OVERALL RESULT WAS APPROX. 2039 TELECASTS IN 35 STATES IN 2025. THE PRODUCTIONS CONSIST OF MUSICAL PERFORMANCES.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $217,850
Program Service Revenue $154,206
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $372,056

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $360,387
Other Expenses $367,416
TOTAL EXPENSES $367,416

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $372,056 $244,764 +0.5%
Expenses $367,416 $289,792 +0.3%
Net Income $4,640 $-45,028 -1.1%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
10

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
2
$0
Total Directors
4
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CHRISTOPHER ALEXANDER DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
TONY ANDERSON DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN E STRINGER DIRECTOR 3.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
BOB WATKINS DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM C BUCHANAN SEC /TREAS 5.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
JOSEPH ELLIS PRESIDENT 3.50
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 $372,056 $367,416 $63,690 $4,640
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $269,946 $263,731 $104,078 $6,215
2022 $236,272 $234,977 $97,863 $1,295
2021 $212,018 $163,427 $103,068 $48,591
2020 $110,289 $97,855 $64,477 $12,434
2019 $222,534 $206,066 $62,043 $16,468
2018 $190,022 $182,542 $55,575 $7,480
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