The Listening

Lynchburg, VA · Founded 2016

Uses performing arts to promote healing, literacy, and community connection in Central Virginia

Primary audience
General Community
Work area
Arts Education
Topic
Performing Arts Healing
Contact
Nicholas George

About Organization

The Listening challenges the perception of performing arts as purely entertainment by emphasizing its healing properties. Based in Lynchburg, VA, the organization confronts lethargy, illiteracy, stagnation, and segregation through intentional relationship-building and diverse creative expression. In 2019, the organization operated with total revenue of $119,480.

What They Focus On

Arts for Healing

Leveraging performing arts as a therapeutic tool to promote emotional wellness and community healing

Literacy Development

Using creative expression and performing arts to improve literacy and combat educational stagnation

Community Integration

Breaking down social barriers through diverse artistic collaboration and intentional cross-cultural relationship building

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2019)

$119K

Expenses (2019)

$74K

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

Learn more
  • 01

    Challenge Perceptions

    Educate communities about the therapeutic and transformative power of performing arts beyond entertainment

  • 02

    Build Relationships

    Create intentional connections across diverse community groups through collaborative artistic projects and performances

  • 03

    Create Programming

    Develop and deliver performances and workshops that address literacy, cultural understanding, and healing

  • 04

    Measure Impact

    Assess community engagement and the healing outcomes of arts-based interventions and programs

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by The Listening

Healing Arts Performances

Theatrical and musical performances designed to promote emotional healing and community wellness through creative expression

Literacy Through Arts

Programs that use performing arts to improve literacy skills and combat educational stagnation in the community

Diverse Creative Collaboration

Initiatives that build intentional cross-cultural relationships and break down social segregation through collaborative artistic projects

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind The Listening.

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Nicholas George

Executive Director
Compensation: $2,000

Milestones

2016

Organization Founded

2016

The Listening received IRS tax-exempt status and began operations in Lynchburg, Virginia

2019

Financial Growth

2019

Achieved $119,480 in revenue supporting healing arts programming across Central Virginia

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AG
Ashley Graham Board of Director(Member)
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Dori Baker BOD(Chair) and Exec Committee
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Elizabeth Perry-Sizemore Board of Directors(Member)
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Gerald Griffin BOD(Vice chair) and Exec committee
LD
Laura Dupuy Board of Directors(Member)
LB
Lincoln Baker BOD(Treasurer) and Exec Comittee
NM
Nakesha Moore BOD(Secretary) and Exec Committee
VH
Vikki Hubbard Board of Directors(Member)

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990 (2019)

Total Reported (2019)

$2K

Highest Paid

$2K

Nicholas George

Compensated Officers

1

Executive compensation for 2019
Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Nicholas George Executive Director $2,000 $2,000

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Individual Political Donors

People from this organization who contributed to political campaigns

$610 Total Given
Democratic $605 (99%)
Other/PAC $5 (1%)
22 Contributions
$28 Avg Each

Top Individual Donors

1 Individual Donor
AW
Andrea Woolf 22 contributions • $28 avg
$610

Quick Insights

🏆
Most Active Donor Andrea Woolf with 22 contributions
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Highest Avg per Contribution Andrea Woolf at $28 each
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Top Recipient HARRIS FOR PRESIDENT — $350

Data from Federal Election Commission • Individual contributions only

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$30K Grants Received
1 Organizations

Top Funders

1 total
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Centra Health Inc.
$30K

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Contact

Get in touch with The Listening

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Po Box 515 Lynchburg, VA 24504