PARIS BALLOON AND MUSIC ASSOCIATION
EIN 83-3386637 · Recreational Clubs (N50)
What they do
The Paris Balloon and Music Festival is Our Primary Fundraiser and Program Service That Brings Approximately 6,000 People to The Event for The Very Purpose of Enjoying and Being Immersed In Creative and Artistic Activities. About 52 Market Vendors Display Handcrafts Custom Creations Demonstrations and Offer These Items for Sale. Also We Provide 2-4 Bands Each Night for Lively Music While Watching The Beautiful Hot Air Balloons At Dusk. The Balloons Are Exquisite Examples of Art In Motion. What A Beautiful Sight! In Addition We Grant Money to Other Local Non-profit Organizations That Focus On The Arts and Education. College Scholarships Are Given By These Organizations and They Also Focus On Providing Creative Events and Opportunities In The Community.
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They name their leaders9 people are listed in the latest report.
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Leadership and board
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Board and leadership roster (9)
HEATHER PORTERFIELDMUSIC CHAIRPERSON
KAREN BOAZTREASURER ASSISTANT
KASIE CODYTREASURER
KELLI CONWAY5K CHAIR
LAURA CARRINGTONSECRETARY
LISA WALKERFRONT GATE CHAIR
MATT LEONARDVICE PRESIDENT
MORGAN GREUTMANKIDS ZONE CHAIRPERSON
PAUL RAY SPENCERPRESIDENT
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 2019
- Location
- PO BOX 6075, PARIS, TX 75461-6075
- County
- Lamar
- In care of
- % CAROLYN PATTERSON
- Primary officer
- Kasie Cody, Treasurer
How to reach them
Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2025
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2025
- Return type
- 990EZ
- NTEE classification
- Recreational Clubs (N50)
- IRS tax category
- Recreational Clubs