HICKORY MUSIC FACTORY INC

EIN: 454726768 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

HICKORY, NC

Total Revenue
$519,308
Total Expenses
$479,165
Total Assets
$416,408
Net Assets
$412,989
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2012
Legal Domicile
NC
Principal Officer
LIAM T BAILEY
Phone
8283085659
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

HICKORY MUSIC FACTORY INC, founded in 2012, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $519K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 140% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $479K left a modest 8% surplus.

Mission

BUILD FUTURES THROUGH MUSIC BY TEACHING, PERFORMANCE, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $30,944
Program Service Revenue $436,420
Investment Income $8,350
Other Revenue $43,594
TOTAL REVENUE $519,308

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $3,800
Salaries & Benefits $109,749
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $457,327
Other Expenses $365,616
TOTAL EXPENSES $479,165

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $519,308 $216,808 +1.4%
Expenses $479,165 $181,845 +1.6%
Net Income $40,143 $34,963 +0.1%
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
14
Independent Members
14
Employees
2
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
4
$0
Total Directors
14
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SARA PAUL PAST PRESIDENT 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TONY ELTORA INTERIM DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS 40.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHERINE TRUITT DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOEL EBEL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROB LEWINKSI SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GORDON MATTICHAK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARSHA HUGHES TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TRACY BOLICK PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID CORTELLO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LIAM BAILEY EXECUTIVE DIRECTORY 40.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELISSA ALDERMAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
J PATRICK WARREN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRETT MILLER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEVON FISHER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$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 $519,308 $479,165 $416,408 $40,143
2024 $216,808 $181,845 $381,206 $34,963
2023 $195,992 $164,442 $340,061 $31,550
2022 $219,368 $203,301 $309,634 $16,067
2021 $135,895 $97,336 $307,771 $38,559
2020 $74,070 $67,627 $238,266 $6,443
2019 $116,673 $86,002 $217,888 $30,671
2018 $119,534 $81,894 $169,895 $37,640
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