Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre
Production of live theatre and other performance entertainment. Celebrate the art and culture of the Southern Appalachian region. Attract nonresidents to the local area, thereby providing additional patronage to local businesses and providing economic impact.
Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre at a glance
- Total assets
- $35,930
- +62.4% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $300,195
- +20.2% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $265
- Expenses (2025)
- $323,516
- +34.3% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Housing Coalition of Madison County Marshall, NC | — | $6,014 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $35,930 | $300,195 | $323,516 | — | — | $265 |
| 2024 | $22,129 | $249,756 | $240,945 | $6,014 | 1 | — |
| 2023 | — | $189,420 | $177,128 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | $195,620 | $253,331 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | $128,671 | $92,248 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $12,069 | $324,065 | $321,984 | — | — | — |
About Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre
Based on IRS filings
Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Mars Hill, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $36K in total assets. Net investment income was $265.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre is led by Dan G. Lunsford, Chair since 2022 (on filings since 2019); none of the 13 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dan G. Lunsford
Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennie Matthews
Director
Board Member → Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Connie Kramer
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donna Kull
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Hough
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nichole Long
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robin Smathers
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greta Byrd
Director
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janice Schreiber
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Seagle
Director
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dorothy Rapp
Assistant Treasurer
Board Member → Assistant Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Blair
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patty Higgins
Secretary
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Ursula Kunisch (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Sue Fair (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Linda Campbell (2023) — Director
- Former: Kelsea Holmes-Ross (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Cornelia Wood (2022) — Director
- Former: Anita Henry (2021) — Director
- Former: Pattie Higgins (2019) — Secretary
- Former: Rosie Chandler (2019) — Treasurer
- Former: Sheila Wilson (2019) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre
How large is Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre?
Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre reported $36K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $300K.
What is Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre?
Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Mars Hill, NC. It holds $36K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre operate?
Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What is Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre's EIN?
Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2216920. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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