LUBBOCK ROOTS HISTORICAL ARTS COUNCIL
EIN 75-1911641 · Arts & Humanities Councils & Agencies (A26)
What they do
The Lubbock Roots Historical Arts Council Seeks to Enrich The Life and History of The African Americans of West Texas By Promoting A Greater Understanding of The African American Experience Through The Practice and Appreciation of The Visual and Performing Arts and Through The Study, Interpretation and Preservation of The History of The African American In The Early American West and West Texas. Roots is The Owner of The Caviel Museum of African American History, Roots Community Revitalization Center and The Roots Booker T. Washington Community Garden. Roots is Also The Founder of The Caprock Jazz Festival; That is A Major Annual Fundraiser to Support The Caviel Museum and Gives Awards The Braxton Music Scholarship A Selected Talented Youth.
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Leadership and board
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Board and leadership roster (10)
COSBY MORTONTREASURER
EDWARD WILLIAMSTREASURER
GLADYS HARDAWAYBOARD MEMBER
JAMES L WILLIAMSCHAIRMAN
JANICE WILLIAMSASSIST FINANCIAL SECRETARY
JAYZIENITA HOPKINSSECRETARY
LACARL RICHARDSONBOARD MEMBER
SHERELL GUICHARD-THOMASMEDIA COMUNICATIONS
SHIRLEY GREENDIRECTOR
VERNITA HOLMESCO-CHAIRPERSON
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 1984
- Location
- PO BOX 3671, LUBBOCK, TX 79452-3671
- County
- Lubbock
- In care of
- % SHIRLEY GREEN
- Primary officer
- Shirley Green, Director
How to reach them
Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2025
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2025
- Return type
- 990
- Tax preparer
- HRB TAX GROUP INC
- NTEE classification
- Arts & Humanities Councils & Agencies (A26)
- IRS tax category
- Arts & Humanities Councils & Agencies