2026-01-28T11:20:29-06:00 2025-06-30 363321958 DESMOND & AHERN LTD 10827 S WESTERN AVENUE CHICAGO IL 606433206 990 2024-07-01 203174820 Northwest Community Music Academy NORT 8153567464 87 N Williams Street Crystal Lake IL 60014 Cynara Pierzina Board President 8153567464 2026-01-28 1 1 Mel Padillo P03172019 7737794720 2026-01-27 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Encore Music Academy Cynara Pierzina 87 N Williams Street Crystal Lake IL 60014 1119207 0 X encoremusicacademy.org X 2005 IL Provide music education and cultural opportunities to the community, includingopportunities for individuals to attend and participate in performances, and to cultivatethe innate musical ability within each individual. 7 5 53 116 0 0 133089 141345 848466 924104 0 0 27610 28515 1009165 1093964 35727 35877 0 0 784093 856561 0 0 29164 219325 196792 1039145 1089230 -29980 4734 395656 396252 327404 323266 68252 72986 X Provide music education and cultural opportunities to the community, includingopportunities for individuals to attend and participate in performances, and to cultivatethe innate musical ability within each individual. 0 0 842167 890456 The Organization accomplishes its mission through vocal, choral, instrumental and early childhoodmusic programming. The Organization welcomes all people all ages and all abilities to experience the life-changing power of music. The Encore Music Academy Youth Orchestra provides exceptional music education and performance opportunities for children and youth from all over McHenry County. Voices In Harmony, an adult community choir, provides inspiration, beauty and community in song. 38578 35877 The Organization provides programming to students regardless of their ability to pay. 31987 49555 The Organization provides opportunities for participants to perform for a live audience in variousconcert and theatrical productions held regularly throughout the year. 912732 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 12 0 1 53 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 7 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 IL X X Jeanette Gehrmann 8153567464 87 N Williams Street Crystal Lake IL 60014 Cynara Pierzina President/Executive Direct 35.00 X X 89005 0 0 Steve Scherrer Vice President 3.00 X X 2250 0 0 Ann Tucker Treasurer 3.00 X X 54420 0 0 Jenny Oberbillig Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Deb Adrowski Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Susan Dobbe-Leahy Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Amy Zakoian Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 145675 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11440 33320 96585 141345 Tuition Revenue 711190 866590 866590 Music Performance Admi 711190 49555 49555 Other Program Income 711190 7959 7959 924104 34795 11440 22187 12608 12608 11135 3056 8079 8079 Other Income 900099 7828 7828 7828 1093964 940011 0 12608 35877 35877 145675 123734 19244 2697 630578 532758 85856 11964 17101 15131 1715 255 63207 55928 6337 942 10000 6964 2756 280 27120 18888 7474 758 6422 6068 354 19295 12761 2601 3933 12557 10714 1566 277 83912 77427 5196 1289 12979 12979 4715 3195 1425 95 Program Supplies 18027 11707 6320 Miscellanous 1730 1580 150 Bad Debt 35 35 1089230 912732 147334 29164 96330 113173 46672 49040 2498 683 750 750 14945 13093 130716 75717 67978 54999 166483 164514 395656 396252 21907 22268 129769 124430 175728 176568 327404 323266 X 68252 72986 68252 72986 395656 396252 4734 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 331272 206511 195178 133089 141345 1007395 421232 557796 708174 876076 952619 3515897 752504 764307 903352 1009165 1093964 4523292 0 0 0 4523292 2176 16660 18836 754680 780967 903352 1009165 1093964 4542128 0.99590 0.99290 0.00000 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 62624 14595 48029 68092 61122 6970 54999 Security deposits 100 Right of use asset: operating lease 164414 164514 Lease liability 176568 176568 X 1093964 0 1093964 0 1093964 1089230 0 1089230 0 1089230 Part X, Line 2: FIN 48 Note from reviewed Financial Statements: The Organization was granted an exemption from federal income taxes by the Internal Revenue Service pursuant to the provisions of Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 501(c)(3). Contributions to the Organization qualify for the charitable contribution deduction pursuant to IRS Section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) and has been classified as an organization that is a public charity under Section 509(a)(1). The tax-exempt purpose of the Organization and the nature in which it operates is described above. Management believes the Organization continues to operate in compliance with its tax-exempt purpose. Thus, no provision for income tax has been provided for in the financial statements. The Organization has adopted the requirements for accounting for uncertain tax positions and management has determined that the Organization was not required to record a liability related to uncertain tax positions as of June 30, 2025. The Organization's annual information and income tax returns filed with the federal and state governments are subject to examination generally for three years after they are filed. All filings are current. Gala / Fundraising Events 46235 11440 34795 19907 329 1951 46235 11440 34795 19907 329 1951 22187 12608 0 Financial Aid - Scholarship Grants 43 35877 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b Board Members receive an electronic copy of form 990 prior to filing. The independent CPA hired to audit financial statements and prepare the information returns is available to address questions or concerns prior to filing and meets annually with the board to conduct a board review of the financial statements and information returns. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c The board has adopted a conflict-of-interest policy with disclosure statement. Each board member must complete or update annually the disclosure statement. All are reviewed annually by the board Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 The Board reviews compensation based on performance evaluation in connection with established goals and objectives and determines compensation reasonableness thereof by reviewing data for similar organizations. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The Organization management provides upon request information subject to IRS public disclosure requirements. Additionally, three most recent years of form 990 filed by the Organization are available at Guidestar.org and/or IRS.Gov. Form 990, Part XII, line 2c: The process did not change from the prior year.