2025-08-05T12:11:43-07:00 2024-12-31 232049902 CAHILL ASSOCIATES PO BOX 214 PLYMOUTH MEETING PA 19462 990 2024-01-01 821823676 ELECTRONIC MUSIC EDUCATION AND PRESERVATION PROJECT ELEC 2152751665 PO BOX 534 HARLEYSVILLE PA 19438 VINCENT M PUPILLO FOUNDER 2152751665 2025-05-07 true true CHRISTOPHER M CAHILL P01065340 6102776060 2025-07-17 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X EMEAPP VINCENT M PUPILLO PO BOX 534 HARLEYSVILLE PA 19438 380726 false X https://emeapp.org/ X 2017 PA TO COLLECT AND PRESERVE RARE MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS AND TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THESE INSTRUMENTS THROUGH DISPLAYS AND EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS. 5 4 0 25 0 0 494348 380694 0 12 32 0 494360 380726 0 0 63750 65000 0 150 264273 300751 328023 365751 166337 14975 673482 688636 0 179 673482 688457 TO COLLECT AND PRESERVE RARE MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS AND TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THESE INSTRUMENTS THROUGH DISPLAYS AND EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS. false false 363848 0 0 EMEAPP engages in an active program of collection, care, and conservation of electronic musical equipment to preserve and share the history, artists, sounds, equipment and technology of electronic music, keeping it relevant and accessible for future generations. Specifically, EMEAPP continued its work in developing original-content educational audio/video projects to be shared on EMEAPPs social media and web platform; it initiated development of a large analog studio space allowing musicians access to EMEAPPs collection of musical equipment; and it began designing a new venue space that will be used to host original/tribute performances, exhibits, and educational events. 363848 true true false false false false false true false false true false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false true true false false false true 5 0 0 false false false false false false false false false false false false X 5 4 false false false false false false false true true false false false true true true true true true true false PA X VINCENT M PUPILLO 2152751665 PO BOX 534 HARLEYSVILLE PA 19438 X VINCENT PUPILLO FOUNDER/BOARD MEMBER 15.00 X 0 0 0 DREW RAISON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 65000 0 0 MICHAEL HUNTER PRESIDENT 1.00 X 0 0 0 LARRY FAST VICE PRESIDENT 1.00 X 0 0 0 REBECCA AK KOKINDA BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 EUGENE LEW BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 65000 false false false 380694 380694 32 0 32 380726 0 0 32 65000 65000 0 0 12474 12474 0 0 5150 5150 0 0 18000 18000 0 0 2551 2551 0 0 3552 3552 0 0 30000 30000 0 0 675 675 0 0 35683 35683 0 0 POSTAGE 1740 1740 0 0 WEBSITE/COMPUTER 3952 3952 0 0 MISCELLANEOUS 221 0 221 0 STATE FILING FEES 150 0 0 150 186603 185071 1532 0 365751 363848 1753 150 19828 21368 648066 646522 648066 7132 19202 673482 688636 0 179 0 179 X 673482 688457 673482 688457 673482 688636 14975 X X true X false true false X 0 239561 266327 471555 512501 393894 1883838 0 0 239561 266327 471555 512501 393894 1883838 1567834 316004 25 11 7 12 32 87 0 0 1883925 0.16770 0.16110 X 0 0 0 Pt II Ln 17a EMEAPPS TOTAL PUBLIC SUPPORT PERCENTAGE EQUALS 16.77% AND THEREFORE MEETS THE 10% MINIMUM REQUIREMENT UNDER SECTION 170(B)(1)(A)(VI). EMEAPP ALSO FULFILLS THE SECOND PRONG UNDER SECTION 170(B)(1)(A)(VI ), IN THAT IT IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED SO AS TO ATTRACT NEW AND ADITIONAL PUBLIC OR GOVERMENTAL SUPPORT ON A CONTINUOUS BASIS AND HAS A CONTINUOUS PROGRAM FOR THE SOLICITATION OF FUNDS FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND COMMUNITY. EMEAPP FURTHER SATISFIES SEVERAL ADDITIONAL FACTORS DETAILED IN TREASURY REGULATION SECTION 1.170A-9(F)(3). IN PARTICULAR: AS PREVIOUSLY STATED, EMEAPPS PERCENTAGE OF PUBLIC SUPPORT RELATING TO ITS FIVE MOST RECENT FISCAL YEARS EQUALS 16.77% WHICH IS ABOVE THE 10% THRESHOLD REQUIREMENT. EMEAPP SOLICITS AND RECIEVES DONATIONS FROM A REPRESENTATIVE VARIETY OF PUBLIC PERSONS, AND NOT FROM ONLY MEMBERS OF A SINGLE FAMILY. DURING EMEAPPSS MOST RECENT FISCAL YEAR 2024, EMEAPP RECIEVED CHARITABLE GIFTS, GRANTS, AND CONTIBUTIONS IN AN ESTIMATED TOTAL AMOUNT OF $383,894 FROM APPROXIMATELY 87 UNIQUE DONORS. EMEAPPS GOVERNING BODY REPRESENTS BROAD INTEREST OF THE PUBLIC RATHER THAN PRIVATE INTERESTS OF A LIMITED NUMBER OF DONORS. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONSISTS OF PERSONS THAT HAVE SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE IN ELECTRONIC MUSIC. EMEAPP UTILIZES THE GIFTS, GRANTS, AND CONTIRBUTIONS IT RECIEVES IN FURTHERANCE OF ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSES, WHICH INCLUDE COLLECTING, PRESERVING, AND RESTORING RARE MUSUCAL INSTRUMENTS AND EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT THESE INSTRUMENTS THROUGH DISPLAYS, EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS, INTERACTIVE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES, MUSIC PRODUCTIONS AND PERFORMANCES, AND RELATED ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE AND ENCOURAGE INTEREST IN SUCH INSTRUMENTS. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED X X X X X CREATION OF A MUSEUM false 0 0 474113 474113 104427 104427 69526 69526 648066 CREDIT CARD PAYABLE 179 179 Pt III, Line 1a In accordance with a Bailment Agreement by and between Mellen Legacy Property, LLC and EMEAPP, EMEAPP obtained the right to possess and use for 100 years in furtherance of EMEAPPs charitable purposes an extensive collection of rare and prototype vintage electronic keyboards, amplifiers, effects pedals/modules, analog recording gear, video equipment, music books, and other print materials, as well as an extensive vinyl library. In exchange for this right to possess and use this collection of musical equipment, EMEAPP is responsible for climate controlled storage, maintenance, and up keep, and EMEAPP shall use its best efforts to restore such vintage electronics and instruments, whenever possible and practical in its sole determination. Pt III, Line 4 EMEAPP maintains an extensive collection of rare and prototype vintage electronic keyboards, amplifiers, effects pedals/modules, analog recording gear, video equipment, music books, and other print materials, as well as an extensive vinyl library. This collection furthers EMEAPPS exempt purposes to collect and preserve rare musical instruments and to educate the public about these instruments through displays and educational seminars. MELLEN LEGACY PROPERTY LLC COMMON CONTROL 13202 REIMBURSEMENT FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS false X VINTAGE MUSCIAL EQUIPMENT 22 0 FAIR MARKET VALUE false false false Pt VI, Line 8a ALL MEETINGS ARE DOCUMENTED BY THE ORGANIZATION IN WRITING. Pt VI, Line 8b ALL MEETINGS ARE DOCUMENTED BY THE ORGANIZATION IN WRITING. Pt VI, Line 11b FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY A CPA FIRM AND REVIEWED BY AN OFFICER OF THE ORGANIZATION BEFORE FILING. Pt VI, Line 12c EMEAPP HAS ADOPTED A WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND IS EXPANDING ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO INCLUDE SEVERAL INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS. Pt VI, Line 19 EMEAPP MAKES IT GOVERANCE DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC VIEWING ON THE ORGANIZATIONS WEBSITE. Pt VI, Line 15b EMEAPP has adopted a written executive compensation policy. EMEAPP has reviewed the compensation that it has paid to its contractors and determined that such compensation is reasonable. Other PART IX, LINE 16 - The occupancy expense reported in the amount of $30,000 is calculated as follows: $30,000 (Rent Expense). EMEAPP pays rent in the amount of $1/month to Mellen Legacy Property, LLC (a related party listed in Schedule R, Part III) in accordance with a triple net lease agreement, under which EMEAPP also incurs the cost of building maintenance ($20,688 in 2024), real estate taxes ($13,079 in 2024), insurance ($14,972 in 2024), and trash ($1,010 in 2024). The fair market rental value of this property is $200,000/year per the independent appraisal report dated August 18, 2017. In addition, EMEAPP pays $2,500 monthly rent to Isabelles Kitchen Inc. (a related party listed in Schedule R, Part III) in accordance with a signed lease agreement for use of storage space. Pt XII, Line 1 ORGANIZATIONAL POLICY, MODIFIED CASH BASIS Pt XII, Line 2c THE ORGANIZATION FORMED A FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN 2021 THAT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OVERSIGHT. Pt VI, Line 15a The process for determining compensation for any such individual in the future will include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability date, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision. In addition, EMEAPP has since adopted a written executive compensation policy. EMEAPP has reviewed the compensation that it has paid to its contractors and determined that such compensation is reasonable. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e UTILITES 13600. 13600. 0. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e PHONE/INTERNET 3494. 3494. 0. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e EQUIPMENT REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 119512. 119512. 0. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e SUPPLIES 2823. 2823. 0. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e TRASH 1010. 1010. 0. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e MEALS 1346. 0. 1346. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e REAL ESTATE TAXES 13079. 13079. 0. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e BUILDING MAINTENANCE 20688. 20688. 0. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e BANK SERVICE CHARGES 186. 0. 186. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e VIDEO COSTS 3065. 3065. 0. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e EVENTS 1581. 1581. 0. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e CONCERT FEES 2958. 2958. 0. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e PERMITS/LICENSES 3261. 3261. 0. 0. MELLEN LEGACY PROPERTY LLC PO BOX 306 HARLEYSVILLE PA 19438 461735101 COLLECT MUSCIAL EQUIP. 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