HIGHLAND AREA PARTNERSHIP INC
EIN 58-1995073 · Arts & Culture (A20)
What they do
The Highland Area Partnership is An Arts and Culture Nonprofit Organization That is Dedicated to Cultivating and Connecting Our Community Through Music, Food, and The Arts. The Purpose of This Festival is to Give The Community Access to The Arts Through Jazz and Blues Music, Hands-on Art Activities, and A Variety of Vendors. Over The Years, The Highland Jazz and Blues Festival Has Brought An Ever-growing Number of People to Columbia Park In The Heart of Shreveport, Louisiana, to Appreciate The Talents of Local, Regional and National Musicians, Artists, Artisans/crafts Persons, and Culinary Artists. The Unique Culture of The Surrounding Highland Neighborhood and The Day of Festivities Itself Has Made The Highland Jazz and Blues Festival A Favorite Event of The Community and Beyond. The Festival is Free to Attend for The Community.
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EMERIE ECK GENTRY HOLTZCLAWFESTIVAL COORDINATOR
BILL MCGILLPRESIDENT
BILLY ANDERSONBOARD MEMBER
BRITTAINY POPEBOARD MEMBER
CHRISTINA FRANCISBOARD MEMBER
DESMOND BREANNE GEORGESECRETARY
JOSHUA WALDROPBOARD MEMBER
KATRINA SPROLESBOARD MEMBER
KIRA E YEATESTREASURER
VICTOR THOMASBOARD MEMBER
ZUMMIE LAW JRBOARD MEMBER
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 1992
- Location
- PO BOX 44292, SHREVEPORT, LA 71134-4292
- County
- Caddo Parish
- In care of
- % KIRA YEATES
- Primary officer
- Kira Yeates, Treasure
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Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2023
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2023
- Return type
- 990EZ
- NTEE classification
- Arts & Culture (A20)
- IRS tax category
- Arts & Culture