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EIN 63-1265205

Alabama Blues Project

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Tuscaloosa
State
Alabama
Year formed
2002
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A68: Music
Description
ABP promotes and preserves the history of Blues music. ABP's mission is to promote and preserve Blues music. To promote and preserve the history of Blues music. Educational programs about and using Blues music. Educational programs about Blues music. Musical education. Music Education.
Total revenues
$80,516
2023
Total expenses
$96,881
2023
Total assets
$13,930
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Alabama Blues Project

After-school program teaching children blues history and how to play blues instruments. Programs were held at multiple schools. Students were taught by contracted professional musicians and were exposed to traditional African instruments, guitar, harmonica, drums, and vocals. The children provide a free public concert at the end of each 10-week program to showcase what they have learned.

Who funds Alabama Blues Project

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Alabama Power FoundationGeneral/operating$500

Personnel at Alabama Blues Project

NameTitleCompensation
Ashley R WheatExecutive Director$39,510
Brenda C ReedDirector School Program$0
James P WhitehurstPresident$0
Steve BallardTreasurer$0
Charles NashSecretary$0
...and 2 more key personnel

Financials for Alabama Blues Project

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$48,869
Program services$31,647
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$80,516

Form 990s for Alabama Blues Project

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-05-15990View PDF
2022-122023-05-14990View PDF
2021-122022-05-13990View PDF
2020-122021-05-25990View PDF
2019-122020-08-11990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s

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Data update history
August 18, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 21, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 27, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $8,000 from South Arts
February 23, 2022
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsPerforming arts organizationsMusical groupsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanitiesHuman servicesChildren
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
620 Greensboro Ave
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Metro area
Tuscaloosa, AL
County
Tuscaloosa County, AL
Website URL
alabamablues.org/ 
Phone
(205) 752-6263
IRS details
EIN
63-1265205
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2002
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A68: Music
NAICS code, primary
7113: Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events
Parent/child status
Independent
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