The Cedars Union
The Cedars Union is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $891K in total assets. In 2024, it made $264K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $8K.
The Cedars Union at a glance
- Total assets
- $890,581
- +28.9% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $822,732
- +412.9% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $263,982
- +10.9% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $595,103
- +51.9% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $890,581 | $822,732 | $595,103 | $263,982 | $8,457 | — |
| 2023 | $690,854 | $160,402 | $391,750 | $237,932 | — | — |
| 2022 | $993,455 | $34,433 | $446,117 | $209,132 | — | — |
| 2021 | $1,102,977 | $1,296,270 | $569,449 | $269,030 | — | — |
| 2020 | $372,009 | $620,651 | $591,854 | — | — | $6,692 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Cedars Union is led by Caroline Kim, Director & Chairman since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 15 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Caroline Kim
Director & Chairman
Director → Director & Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Stanfield
Managing Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$51K (2020) → $13K (2024)
Andrea Perez
Director & Vice President
Director & Secretary → Director & Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Bankler
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harley Cozewith
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffery Sone
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth Bowdon
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Heinlen
Director & Im. Past
Director & Chairman → Director & Im. Past, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Bell
Director & Secretary
Director → Director & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Geisler
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Daniel
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristina Hart
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Megan Bowdon
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lynett Rogers
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emmalee Vernon
Executive Di
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$95K (2024)
Former officers (6)
- Former: Megan Ruth Bowdon Wilkinson (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Morgana Wilborn (2020–2022) — Director & Secretary
- Former: Kristina Kirkenaer-Hart (2022) — Director
- Former: Brittany Cain Miller (2020–2021) — Director & V. Chair
- Former: Diane Durant (2020) — Director
- Former: Matthew Bowdon (2020) — Executive Director & Creat
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $95K, to Emmalee Vernon (Executive Di). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Cedars Union
How large is The Cedars Union?
The Cedars Union reported $891K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $823K.
What is The Cedars Union?
The Cedars Union is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Dallas, TX. It holds $891K in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Cedars Union's EIN?
The Cedars Union's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2408430. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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