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Organizations Academy of Country Music

Academy of Country Music

Fiscal year ending 2024. Filed on November 14, 2025.

1131 4th Avenue S 340
Nashville, Tennessee 37210

Academy of Country Music (EIN: 95-2547035) has filed an IRS Form 990 since at least fiscal year 2016. In its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing, Academy of Country Music, a 501(c)(6) business league, reported compensation for 7 out of 38 total employees. Among the employees shown here, the average compensation is $232,288. The highest compensated employee at Academy of Country Music is Damon Whiteside with fiscal year 2024 compensation of $618,221.

Revenue, expenses, and employee compensation

Revenue

$11,896,159

Expenses

$12,983,452

Employee compensation

$3,653,014
Revenue, expenses, and employee compensation over time

Reported Compensated Employees

Damon Whiteside
Chief Executive Officer
$618,221
$605,000 No related comp$13,221
Gilbert Beverly
CBO
$278,115
$271,192 No related comp$6,923
Thomas Moore
Chief of Staff
$198,663
$192,100 No related comp$6,563
Benjamin Carter
Vice President LIVE Events and Production
$160,154
$160,154 No related compNo other comp
Kristina Reyes
SR Director of Finance,Ops and HR
$142,528
$137,520 No related comp$5,008
Steven Mekler
Brand Marketing and Partners
$120,408
$116,000 No related comp$4,408
Rory Levine
Vice President Marketing and Digital Strategy and Engagement
$107,929
$104,230 No related comp$3,699

Benchmark Employee Compensation

Non-Employee Board Members

Aaron Spalding
Director
Adam Weiser
Director
Andy Moats
Director
Annie Ortimeier
Director
Becky Gardenhire
Director
Ben Vaughn
Director
Benson Curb
Director
Beth Laird
Director
Bj Hill
Director
Breland
Director
Buffy Cooper
Director
Butch Waugh
Former Chair

Contractors

Blue Star Frisco Events
Event Rent
$763,954
Legends Global Partnerships
Sponsorhsip Marketing and Sales
$460,065
Nashville Phase Ii Property Holders LLC
Rent
$318,311
Micne Productions LLC
Award Show Week Productions
$252,402
Sbg Hospitality
Award Show Week Productions
$219,229

Mission Statement

TO IMPROVE LIVES BY CONNECTING AND ENGAGING FANS, ARTISTS AND THE INDUSTRY.

Revisions to this organization profile

November 14, 2025:
2024 Academy of Country Music 990 filed
November 15, 2024:
2023 Academy of Country Music 990 filed
November 15, 2023:
2022 Academy of Country Music 990 filed

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