BIRTHPLACE OF COUNTRY MUSIC INC

EIN: 621580405 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

BRISTOL, TN

Total Revenue
$4,085,243
Total Expenses
$4,811,215
Total Assets
$11,756,511
Net Assets
$11,009,752
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1996
Legal Domicile
TN
Principal Officer
MELLISA ROBERTS
Phone
4235731927
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

BIRTHPLACE OF COUNTRY MUSIC INC, founded in 1996, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $4.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $4.8M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 18% operating deficit.

Mission

THE BIRTHPLACE OF COUNTRY MUSIC SEEKS TO PERPETUATE, PROMOTE, AND CELEBRATE BRISTOLS 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. HERITAGE, IMPACT AND LEGACY OF THE 1927 BRISTOL SESSIONS; AND TO CREATE RECOGNITION, OPPORTUNITIES, AND ECONOMIC BENEFIT FOR OUR LOCAL AND REGIONAL COMMUNITIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,000,626 Revenue: $489,336

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...

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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.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,847,089 Revenue: $1,908,059

THE BRISTOL RHYTHM & ROOTS REUNION MUSIC FESTIVAL IS PRODUCED TO PROMOTE AND CELEBRATE BRISTOLS MUSIC HERITAGE, ENTERTAIN AND DELIGHT THOSE ATTENDING, AND BRING RECOGNITION AND ECONOMIC BENEFIT TO...

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THE BRISTOL RHYTHM & ROOTS REUNION MUSIC FESTIVAL IS PRODUCED TO PROMOTE AND CELEBRATE BRISTOLS MUSIC HERITAGE, ENTERTAIN AND DELIGHT THOSE ATTENDING, AND BRING RECOGNITION AND ECONOMIC BENEFIT TO BCM AND TO OUR LOCAL AND REGIONAL COMMUNITIES.

Program 3
Expenses: $453,638 Revenue: $235,244

RADIO BRISTOL EXISTS TO EDUCATE AUDIENCES WORLDWIDE REGARDING BRISTOLS RICH MUSICAL HERITAGE, TO PROMOTE BRISTOL AND THE MUSEUM, AND THE ACTIVITIES AND ELEMENTS OF BCM OF WHICH WE ARE A PART; TO...

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RADIO BRISTOL EXISTS TO EDUCATE AUDIENCES WORLDWIDE REGARDING BRISTOLS 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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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $618,403
Program Service Revenue $3,158,231
Investment Income $46,888
Other Revenue $261,721
TOTAL REVENUE $4,085,243

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,366,298
Fundraising Expenses $259,530
Program Expenses $4,301,353
Other Expenses $3,444,917
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,811,215

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $4,085,243 $3,799,252 +0.1%
Expenses $4,811,215 $3,962,161 +0.2%
Net Income $-725,972 $-162,909 +3.5%
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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
20
Independent Members
20
Employees
27
Volunteers
740

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
6
$59,607
Total Directors
17
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MELISSA ROBERTS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$6,562 $0 $6,562
PAULA HURT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$53,045 $0 $53,045
BRENT TREASH CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PETE BUHLS VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SARA BETH HITT SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NITA VOLLMER TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TERRIE TALBERT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAN BIEGER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATT BOLAS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TASHA FOY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CLINT HOLLEY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LARRY KIRKSEY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ED STOUT DIRECTOR 30.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BECKY NAVE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIELLE DYE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LEA POWERS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TOM SMITH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIE THOMAS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DALLAS WAYNE 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
2024 $4,085,243 $4,811,215 $11,756,511 $-725,972
2023 $3,799,252 $3,962,161 $12,586,092 $-162,909
2022 $2,631,874 $2,891,231 $12,773,615 $-259,357
2022 $2,734,373 $2,654,879 $12,682,044 $79,494
2021 $1,937,924 $1,874,505 $12,510,515 $63,419
2020 $2,559,665 $2,809,368 $15,699,295 $-249,703
2019 $2,368,155 $2,676,570 $11,359,842 $-308,415
2018 $2,482,963 $2,760,985 $11,474,601 $-278,022
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