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The Cedars Union

  • Dallas, TX
  • Tax-exempt since July 2022
  • EIN: 47-2408430

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Arts, Culture and Humanities / Visual Arts Organizations (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$823k (2024)

Expenses
$595k (2024)

Total Assets
$891k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$227k (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2014 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$822,732
Expenses
$595,103
Net Income
$227,629
Net Assets
$663,593
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $751,100
91.3%
Interest Revenue $8,457
1.0%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $61,782
7.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $263,982
44.4%
Compensation of Officers* $108,043
18.2%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $890,581
Total Liabilities $226,988
Net Assets $663,593
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Emmalee Vernon (Executive Di) $95,338 $5,707
Matthew Bowdon (Creative Dir) $59,070 $6,224
Catherine Rigdon (Mgr Of Marke) $58,996 $6,224
Rachel Stanfield (Managing Dir) $12,705 $1,060
Michael Heinlen (Dir/Im. Past) $0 $0
Andrea Perez (Dir/Vice Pre) $0 $0
Chris Bankler (Dir/Treasure) $0 $0
Kenneth Bowdon (Director) $0 $0
Jessica Bell (Director/Sec) $0 $0
Caroline Kim (Dir./Chairma) $0 $0
Harley Cozewith (Director) $0 $0
Jeffery Sone (Director) $0 $0
Megan Bowdon (Director) $0 $0
Kristina Hart (Director) $0 $0
Michael Geisler (Director) $0 $0
Lynett Rogers (Director) $0 $0
Robert Daniel (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Oct. 17, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$160,402
Expenses
$391,750
Net Income
-$231,348
Net Assets
$435,964
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $107,922
67.3%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $53,409
33.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $237,932
60.7%
Compensation of Officers* $23,598
6.0%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $690,854
Total Liabilities $254,890
Net Assets $435,964
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Matthew Bowdon (Creative Dir) $53,211 $7,361
Rachel Stanfield (Managing Dir) $23,598 $7,818
Michael Heinlen (Dir/Im. Past) $0 $0
Andrea Perez (Dir/Vice Pre) $0 $0
Chris Bankler (Dir/Treasure) $0 $0
Kenneth Bowdon (Director) $0 $0
Jessica Bell (Director/Sec) $0 $0
Caroline Kim (Dir./Chairma) $0 $0
Harley Cozewith (Director) $0 $0
Jeffery Sone (Director) $0 $0
Megan Bowdon (Director) $0 $0
Kristina Hart (Director) $0 $0
Michael Geisler (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 12, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$34,433
Expenses
$446,117
Net Income
-$411,684
Net Assets
$667,312
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $43,129
> 100%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets -$60,488
Other Income $51,462
> 100%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $209,132
46.9%
Compensation of Officers* $44,467
10.0%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $993,455
Total Liabilities $326,143
Net Assets $667,312
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Matthew Bowdon (Creative Dir) $55,326 $7,159
Rachel Stanfield (Managing Dir) $44,467 $18,023
Michael Heinlen (Dir/Im. Past) $0 $0
Andrea Perez (Dir/Vice Pre) $0 $0
Chris Bankler (Dir/Treasure) $0 $0
Kenneth Bowdon (Director) $0 $0
Morgana Wilborn (Director/Sec) $0 $0
Caroline Kim (Dir./Chairma) $0 $0
Harley Cozewith (Director) $0 $0
Jeffery Sone (Director) $0 $0
Megan Ruth Bowdon Wilkinson (Director) $0 $0
Jessica Bell (Director) $0 $0
Kristina Kirkenaer Hart (Director) $0 $0
Robert Daniel (Director) $0 $0
Michael Geisler (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 8, 2023

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$1,296,270
Expenses
$569,449
Net Income
$726,821
Net Assets
$1,078,996
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $1,250,455
96.5%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $44,240
3.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $269,030
47.2%
Compensation of Officers* $51,253
9.0%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,102,977
Total Liabilities $23,981
Net Assets $1,078,996
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Matthew Bowdon (Creative Dir) $58,285 $6,750
Rachel Stanfield (Managing Dir) $51,253 $13,384
Michael Heinlen (Dir/Chairman) $0 $0
Brittany Cain Miller (Dir/V. Chair) $0 $0
Andrea Perez (Dir/Secretar) $0 $0
Chris Bankler (Dir/Treasure) $0 $0
Kenneth Bowdon (Director) $0 $0
Morgana Wilborn (Director) $0 $0
Caroline Kim (Director) $0 $0
Harley Cozewith (Director) $0 $0
Jeffery Sone (Director) $0 $0
Megan Ruth Bowdon Wilkinson (Director) $0 $0
Jessica Bell (Director) $0 $0
Michael Geisler (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Oct. 13, 2022

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$620,651
Expenses
$591,854
Net Income
$28,797
Net Assets
$352,175
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $574,894
92.6%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $45,418
7.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $225,944
38.2%
Compensation of Officers* $118,798
20.1%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $372,009
Total Liabilities $19,834
Net Assets $352,175
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Matthew Bowdon (Ex Dir/Creat) $61,908 $1,288
Rachel Stanfield (Managing Dir) $50,764 $4,837
Michael Heinlen (Dir/Chairman) $0 $0
Brittany Cain Miller (Dir/V. Chair) $0 $0
Andrea Perez (Dir/Secretar) $0 $0
Chris Bankler (Dir/Treasure) $0 $0
Kenneth Bowdon (Director) $0 $0
Morgana Wilborn (Director) $0 $0
Caroline Kim (Director) $0 $0
Harley Cozewith (Director) $0 $0
Diane Durant (Director) $0 $0
Jeffery Sone (Director) $0 $0
Megan Ruth Bowdon Wilkinson (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 17, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,051,217
Expenses
$1,132,728
Net Income
-$81,511
Net Assets
$323,378
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,019,361
97.0%
Program Services $22,336
2.1%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $9,520
0.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $191,085
16.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $13,815
1.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $346,773
Total Liabilities $23,395
Net Assets $323,378
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Terrell Falk (Exective Dir) $131,085 $0 $0
Matthew Bowdon (Executive Di) $60,000 $0 $0
Harley Cozewith (Member) $0 $0 $0
Diane Durant (Member) $0 $0 $0
Michael Heinlen (Chairman/Gov) $0 $0 $0
Jeffery Sone (Member) $0 $0 $0
Megan Bowdon (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Eric Kueger (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 16, 2020

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$643,059
Expenses
$693,493
Net Income
-$50,434
Net Assets
$404,889
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $634,690
98.7%
Program Services $11,209
1.7%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$3,000
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $160
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $97,976
14.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $91,886
13.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $426,283
Total Liabilities $21,394
Net Assets $404,889
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Terrell Falk (Former Ceo) $70,584 $0 $0
Matthew Bowdon (Ceo) $27,392 $0 $0
Diane Durant (Member) $0 $0 $0
Harley Cozewith (Member) $0 $0 $0
Jeffery Sone (Member) $0 $0 $0
Michael Heinlen (Chairman/Gov) $0 $0 $0
Megan Bowdon (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Eric Kueger (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 8, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,091,665
Expenses
$665,915
Net Income
$425,750
Net Assets
$452,893
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,091,665
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $140,871
21.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $103,405
15.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $473,121
Total Liabilities $20,228
Net Assets $452,893
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Terrell Falk (Ceo) $131,084 $0 $0
Kenneth Bowdon (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Megan Bowdow (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Nanci Christie (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Eric Kueger (Member) $0 $0 $0
Diane Durant (Member) $0 $0 $0
Harley Cozewith (Member) $0 $0 $0
Jeffery Sone (Member) $0 $0 $0
Kristeen Burks (Member) $0 $0 $0
Michael Heinlen (Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 11, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$312,453
Expenses
$321,906
Net Income
-$9,453
Net Assets
$30,664
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $312,453
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $133,406
41.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $39,290
Total Liabilities $8,626
Net Assets $30,664
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Terrell Falk (Ceo/Coo) $123,522 $0 $0
Kenneth Bowdon (President) $0 $0 $0
Megan Bowdow (Executive Dir.) $0 $0 $0
Nanci Christie (Executive Dir.) $0 $0 $0
Michael Heinlen (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Sept. 29, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$185,148
Expenses
$145,031
Net Income
$40,117
Net Assets
$40,117
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $185,148
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $52,146
Total Liabilities $12,029
Net Assets $40,117
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Kenneth Bowdon (President) $0 $0
Megan Bowdon (Executive Dir.) $0 $0
Nanci Christie (Executive Dir.) $0 $0

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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 15, 2016

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$0
Expenses
$0
Net Income
$0
Net Assets
$1
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Kenneth Bowdon (President) $0 $0
Megan Bowdon (Executive Dir.) $0 $0
Nanci Christie (Executive Dir.) $0 $0

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990-EZ
Filed on Aug. 13, 2015

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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