Academy of Country Music
TO IMPROVE LIVES BY CONNECTING AND ENGAGING FANS, ARTISTS AND THE INDUSTRY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$14.1M
+46.0% YoY
Revenue
$11.9M
+3.2% YoY
Net Investment Income
$312K
+8.3% YoY
Expenses
$13.0M
-0.9% YoY
About Academy of Country Music
Based on IRS filings
Academy of Country Music is a nonprofit organization, based in NASHVILLE, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $14.1M in total assets. Net investment income was $312K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $14,104,249 | $9,658,462 | $11,504,315 |
| Revenue | $11,896,159 | $11,525,293 | $7,915,143 |
| Expenses | $12,983,452 | $13,096,965 | $10,947,542 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $312,254 | $288,336 | $42,126 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOWIE EDELMAN | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| ANNIE ORTIMEIER | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| BECKY GARDENHIRE | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| BETH LAIRD | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| ANDY MOATS | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| BUTCH WAUGH | PAST CHAIR | 5 | — |
| CANDACE WATKINS | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| CARMEN ROMANO | TREASURER | 5 | — |
| CHARLIE COOK | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| MATT COTTINGHAM | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| CHRIS LISLE | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| CHRIS PARR | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| CHUCK ALY | PAST CHAIR | 5 | — |
| CINDY MABE | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| CRIS LACY | VICE CHAIR | 5 | — |
| CURT MOTLEY | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| CYNDI FORMAN | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| CAMEO CARLSON | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| DANIEL MILLER | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| DARIN MURPHY | PAST CHAIR | 5 | — |
| DEANA IVEY | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| DEREK WELLS | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| DUANE CLARK | PAST CHAIR | 5 | — |
| EBIE MCFARLAND | PAST CHAIR | 5 | — |
| ED WARM | PAST CHAIR | 5 | — |
| ENZO DEVINCENZO | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| EMILY FALVEY | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| GAYLE HOLCOMB | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| TIM FOISSET | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| WARD GUNTHER | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| JEFF KRONES | VICE PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| JEREMY HOLLEY | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| JONATHAN LOBA | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| AARON SPALDING | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| MARCEL PARISEAU | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| KERRI EDWARDS | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| KEVIN REAM | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| LEE THOMAS MILLER | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| BEN VAUGHN | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| MARK HARTLEY | PAST CHAIR | 5 | — |
| MIKE MOLINAR | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| PAUL BARNABEE | PAST CHAIR | 5 | — |
| PAUL MOORE | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| RANDY BERNARD | CHAIR | 5 | — |
| ROD ESSIG | PAST CHAIR | 5 | — |
| ROD PHILLIPS | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| KEN TUCKER | PAST CHAIR | 5 | — |
| RUSTY GASTON | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| STORME WARREN | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| SALLY SEITZ | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| SCOTT SCOVILL | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| SHANNON SANDERS | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| SHAWN MCSPADDEN | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| TIM ROBERTS | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| TJ OSBORNE | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| TROY VOLLHOFFER | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| JAKE BASDEN | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| RYAN BEUSCHEL | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| BRELAND | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| SCOT CALONGE | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| JOHNNY CHIANG | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| BUFFY COOPER | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| BENSON CURB | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| MARGARET HART | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| SHANNAN HATCH | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| GENA JOHNSON | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| CHANDRA LAPLUME | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| MIKE MOORE | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| PATRICK MOORE | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| CARLY PEARCE | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| MIKE RITTBERG | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| KRISTIE SLOAN | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| RANDI TOLBERT | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| JENNIFER WAY | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| ADAM WEISER | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| ERIKA WOLLAM NICHOLS | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| JASON KANE | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| MARTHA EARLS | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| MEREDITH JONES | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| BJ HILL | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| RYAN REDINGTON | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| LORI BADGETT | PAST CHAIR | 5 | — |
| GEORGE COURI | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| THOMAS MOORE | CHIEF OF STAFF | 40 | $192,100 |
| DAMON WHITESIDE | CEO | 50 | $605,000 |
| GILBERT BEVERLY | CBO | 50 | $271,192 |
| BENJAMIN CARTER | VICE PRESIDENT, LIVE EVENTS & PRODUCTION | 50 | $160,154 |
| RORY LEVINE | VP MARKETING AND DIGITAL STRATEGY AND ENGAGEMENT | 50 | $104,230 |
| STEVEN MEKLER | BRAND MARKETING & PARTNERS | 50 | $116,000 |
| KRISTINA REYES | SR. DIRECTOR OF FINANCE,OPS & HR | 50 | $137,520 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Academy of Country Music?
As of 2024, Academy of Country Music holds $14.1M in total assets with $11.9M in annual revenue.
Where does Academy of Country Music operate?
Academy of Country Music has awarded grants in California.
What is Academy of Country Music's EIN?
Academy of Country Music's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-2547035. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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