Gospel Music Association Inc
Education, recognition, and preservation of the history and legacy of all forms of gospel music, providing educational resources that encourage participation and appreciation.
Gospel Music Association Inc at a glance
In short: Gospel Music Association Inc gave $3.7M across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $928K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,713,663
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- Average grant
- $928,416
- Median grant
- $195,766
- Total assets
- $7,180,291
- +53.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Gospel Music Association Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Gospel Music Association Trade Org ($3.7M across 4 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 2 grants of 6 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $521K (2023, 15 months) to $3.7M (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $3.7M.
*2023: Covers 15 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gospel Music Association Trade Org Franklin, TN | Dove Awards | $3,284,130 |
| Gospel Music Association Trade Org Franklin, TN | Programs | $305,400 |
| Gospel Music Association Trade Org Franklin, TN | Staff Labor | $86,132 |
| Gospel Music Association Trade Org Franklin, TN | Software | $38,001 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,180,291 | $6,770,015 | $4,260,969 | $3,713,663 | 4 | $223,231 |
| 2023* | $4,671,245 | $5,211,054 | $760,299 | $520,886 | 2 | $201,052 |
| 2022 | $276,965 | $226,504 | $374,819 | — | — | $22,430 |
| 2021 | $425,280 | $433,189 | $211,664 | — | — | $291 |
| 2020 | $203,755 | $79,184 | $95,372 | — | — | — |
*2023: Covers 15 months (fiscal year-end changed).
About Gospel Music Association Inc
Based on IRS filings
Gospel Music Association Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Franklin, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $3.7M. Net investment income was $223K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Gospel Music Association Inc is led by Jackie Patillo, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 22 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jackie Patillo
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Dorris
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Brandes
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Sizelove
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cary Vaughn
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wes Campbell
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brad O'Donnell
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carl Person
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dale Brantner
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edward Eschleman
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gene Krcelic
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hudson Plachy
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mamie Coleman
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terry Hemmings
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Miller Degolia
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Miller
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roy Morgan
Executive Co
Vice President → Executive Co, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Zach Wamp
Executive Co
Foundation P → Executive Co, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marc Ackerman
Executive Co
Director → Executive Co, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allen Carr
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rhonda Lowry
Executive Co
Director → Executive Co, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Disney
Attorney
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (22)
- Former: Deforest Blake Soaries (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: David Bunce (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Bill Reeves (2020) — Director
- Former: Chris Estes (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Chris Hauser (2020) — Director
- Former: Demetrus Alexander (2020) — Director
- Former: Ed Harper (2020) — Committee Ch
- Former: Ej Gaines (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Eric Eitel (2020) — Director
- Former: Howard Gentry (2020) — Director
- Former: Jonathan Brown (2020) — Director
- Former: Linda Bloss-Baum (2020) — Director
- Former: Lloyd Parker (2020) — Director
- Former: Melissa Chalos (2020) — Director
- Former: Mike Harland (2020) — Director
- Former: Mike Snider (2020) — Director
- Former: Phil Thornton (2020) — Director
- Former: Rod Riley (2020) — Director
- Former: Ryan Dokke (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Scott Brickell (2020) — Chairman
- Former: Steve Blair (2020) — Director
- Former: Zane King (2020) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Gospel Music Association Inc
How much does Gospel Music Association Inc give each year?
Gospel Music Association Inc gave $3.7M across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $521K across 2 grants. The 2023 filing year covers 15 months because its fiscal year-end changed.
What is Gospel Music Association Inc's typical grant size?
Gospel Music Association Inc's median grant in 2024 was $195,766, and its average grant was $928,416, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Gospel Music Association Inc give grants?
Gospel Music Association Inc gives mostly in Tennessee: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Franklin, TN (4 grants).
Does Gospel Music Association Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Gospel Music Association Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Gospel Music Association Inc?
Gospel Music Association Inc reported $7.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.8M.
What is Gospel Music Association Inc?
Gospel Music Association Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Franklin, TN. It holds $7.2M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Gospel Music Association Inc's EIN?
Gospel Music Association Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-0783972. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 25, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 5, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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