Arts, Culture & Humanities (A60) IRS Verified DX Registered 990 on File

HCPAA FOUNDATION

EIN: 93-2845037 · W JEFFERSON, NC 28694-8133 · United States · FY 2025 Data

3 out of 5 53 / 100 Based on one year of filings

Financial strength (30%) 50/100

Reliability (20%) 40/100

Effectiveness (25%) 63/100

Impact (25%) 55/100

Financial data: FY 2025 · Scored 9/13/2026

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Mission Statement

The HCPAA Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to serve and support our community in accordance with the principles of High Country Performing Arts Academy. We accomplish this by developing projects and activities that benefit both HCPAA students and the greater community; by seeking out diverse training and performance opportunities for our students; by contributing to the growth and development of High Country Performing Arts Academy and its students through grants, donations, and fundraising; by offering support for our students’ financial needs; and by building partnerships locally, regionally, and nationally. We are passionate about the values the performing arts instill in our lives and the benefits they bring to our community. Please join us in our mission of ELEVATING LIVES THROUGH THE ARTS!

Financial Overview — FY 2025

$19K

Total Revenue

$11K

Total Expenses

$12K

Net Assets

N/A

Employees

Revenue Sources

Expense Breakdown

Program Expense Ratio 156.5%

Fundraising Efficiency 99.8%

Operating Reserve 14.02x

Liability-to-Asset N/A

Revenue Diversification 93.4%

Compared with Peers

FY 2025

Compared with 7,347 similar organizations (United States, Arts, Culture & Humanities, under $100K in expenses), FY 2025.

This organization Middle half of peers (P25–P75) Peer median

Ratio	This org	Peer median	Position (P10 → P90)
Program expense ratio Program expenses / total expenses · higher is better	156.5%	82.0%	P10P90	Top quarter
Fundraising efficiency Fundraising expenses / gross fundraising income · lower is better	99.8%	35.5%	P10P90	Bottom quarter
Operating reserve Months of expenses covered by net assets · higher is better	14.0 mo	15.5 mo	P10P90	Below median
Revenue concentration Share of revenue from the largest source · lower is better	93.4%	85.7%	P10P90	Below median
Surplus margin Surplus as a share of revenue	44.6%	8.9%	P10P90

Impact

1 program

Outcome / Program	People Served	Cost / Service	# Completed	Duration
Training Costs Covered in 2024/2025 season	32	$400.00	—	Per Year

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Organization Details

EIN: 93-2845037
State: NC
City: W JEFFERSON
ZIP: 28694-8133
Classification: A60
Category: Arts, Culture & Humanities
Rating: 3★
Coverage: B
Last Updated: Aug 2026
IRS Ruling Year: 2023
Foundation Code
Form 990: On File

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