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Nonprofit · EIN 23-6000615

MARY LOUISE CURTIS BOK FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103

Financials

$1.7M$4.9M2022$3.1M$5M2023$6.3M$5.5M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MARY LOUISE CURTIS BOK FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
May 31, 2025990$6,283,909$5,491,240$792,669$110,537,634$115,304$110,422,330
May 31, 2024990$3,114,720$4,974,039-$1,859,319$104,032,150$249,826$103,782,324
May 31, 2023990$1,707,358$4,868,725-$3,161,367$94,922,125$257,045$94,665,080
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$6,283,909
Net gain from sales of assets
$4,766,835
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$4,682,945
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$38,391
Program services (functional)
$4,682,945
Management and general (functional)
$808,295

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$104,032,150
Total assets, end of year
$110,537,634
Total liabilities, end of year
$115,304
Net assets, end of year
$110,422,330
Publicly traded securities
$25,798,681
Net assets without donor restrictions
$110,422,330
Gross unrelated business income
$214
Gross receipts
$29,725,514
Employees
0
Volunteers
9
Year formed
1932
State of legal domicile
PA

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BAYARD FIECHTERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
VICTORIA BOKVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JOSEPH M FIELDSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SCOTT M JENKINSTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
GARY GRAFFMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ROBERT H ROCKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
TOMAS BOKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
BRETT RUBINSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
SAMUEL R SHIPLEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended May 31, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BAYARD FIECHTERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
VICTORIA BOKVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JOSEPH M FIELDSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SCOTT M JENKINSTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
GARY GRAFFMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ROBERT H ROCKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
THOMAS BOKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
BRETT RUBINSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
SAMUEL R SHIPLEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended May 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BAYARD FIECHTERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
VICTORIA BOKVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JOSEPH M FIELDSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SCOTT M JENKINSTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
THOMAS BOKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
GARY GRAFFMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ROBERT H ROCKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
BRETT RUBINSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
SAMUEL R SHIPLEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1726 LOCUST ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103-6107
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
BAYARD FIECHTER, 1726 LOCUST STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
Signed the 990
SCOTT M JENKINS, TREASURER
Phone
(215) 893-5252
Return prepared by
CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP

Mission

THE FOUNDATION WAS FORMED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES, PARTICULARLY THE SUPPORT OF MUSIC AND MUSIC EDUCATION.

990 for the year ended May 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR TUITION-FREE SCHOOL OF MUSIC: CURTIS INSTITUTE OF MUSIC, 1726 LOCUST STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103.
    Expenses $4,682,945 · grants $4,682,945

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in May, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025May 31, 2026October 15, 2026Not on file
2024May 31, 2025October 15, 2025990 on file
2023May 31, 2024October 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
23-6000615
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Supporting organization of unknown type
Exempt since
1932
Accounting year ends
May
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$110,537,634
Income (IRS master file)
$29,725,514

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990May 2025$6,283,909$5,491,240$110,537,634XML
990-TMay 2025–––IRS
990May 2024$3,114,720$4,974,039$104,032,150XML
990-TMay 2024–––IRS
990May 2023$1,707,358$4,868,725$94,922,125XML
990May 2022$12,712,681$4,724,555$100,159,634IRS
990May 2021–––IRS
990May 2020–––IRS
990May 2019–––IRS
990May 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 23-6000615).

Questions about MARY LOUISE CURTIS BOK FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of MARY LOUISE CURTIS BOK FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MARY LOUISE CURTIS BOK FOUNDATION is 23-6000615.
Is MARY LOUISE CURTIS BOK FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1932.
Are donations to MARY LOUISE CURTIS BOK FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization of unknown type).
Which annual return does MARY LOUISE CURTIS BOK FOUNDATION file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of MARY LOUISE CURTIS BOK FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending May 31, 2026) is due October 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did MARY LOUISE CURTIS BOK FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended May 2025.
Who is the principal officer of MARY LOUISE CURTIS BOK FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 names BAYARD FIECHTER.
Who are the officers and directors of MARY LOUISE CURTIS BOK FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does MARY LOUISE CURTIS BOK FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $6,283,909, expenses of $5,491,240 and total assets of $110,537,634 at year end.

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