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Nonprofit · EIN 23-6432435

PHILADELPHIA CLASSICAL GUITAR SOCIETY INC

Tax-exempt · PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103

Financials

$74K$62K2023$82K$80K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of PHILADELPHIA CLASSICAL GUITAR SOCIETY INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
August 31, 2025990-EZ$81,981$80,189$1,792$127,344$0$127,344
August 31, 2024990-EZ$74,135$62,217$11,918$125,891$0$125,891
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$27,765
Membership dues
$12,758
Program service revenue
$38,787
Investment income
$3,017
Net income from sales of inventory
-$346
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$6,065
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$43,350
Occupancy
$10,475
Printing, publications and postage
$3,333
Other expenses
$16,966
Program services (functional)
$73,431

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$125,891
Total assets, end of year
$127,344
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$127,344
Cash, savings and investments
$108,796
Gross receipts
$83,520

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-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Eric ZillmerPresident4$0
Christopher HanlonVice President1$0
James McKaySecretary1$0
Fabrizio FrancoTreasurer16$0
John WilliamsBoard of Directors member0.1$0
Ross MannBoard of Directors member ; Competition Director2$0
David BaskinBoard of directors member0.5$0
George AttisanoBoard of directors member0.5$0
Michael AckerBoard of Directors member1$0
Sara SabloskyBoard of Directors member1$0
Jordan PetersonBoard of Directors member, Artistic Director2$0
Leonard RanalloBoard members; Director Guitar Ensemble2$0
990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2024: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Leonard RanalloBoard members; Director Guitar Ensemble4$3,000
Ross MannBoard of Directors member ; Competition Director2$150
Eric ZillmerPresident4$0
Christopher HanlonVice President2$0
George AttisanoSecretary1$0
Fabrizio FrancoTreasurer4$0
John WilliamsBoard of Directors member, Artistic Director2$0
David BaskinBoard of directors member1$0
Craig BachBoard of directors member1$0
Michael AckerBoard of directors1$0
Sara SabloskyBoard of Directors member1$0
Rebecca ClotheyBoard of directors member1$0
James McKayBoard of directors member2$0
Jordan PetersonBoard of Directors member1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2038 SANSOM ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103-4417
In care of
% PCGS TREASURER
Mailing address (990-N for 2017)
2038 Sansom street, Philadelphia PA 19103
Principal officer (990-N for 2017)
Kevin Cope, 2038 Sansom street, Philadelphia PA 19103
Signed the 990-EZ
Fabrizio Franco, Treasurer
Phone
(215) 567-2972

Mission

The primary purpose of the corporation is to engage in the instruction of the public on the subject of classical guitar music in a fashion which will be useful to the individual and beneficial to the community at large. In this connection, the corporation will promote and encourage the appreciation, study and performance of classical guitar music.

990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • We presented 9 concerts with an aggregate audience of about 1000.
    Expenses $37,611 · grants $7,840
  • In-person Classical Guitar Festival. We had approximately 200 attendees to the Festival events including We did not receive any grant for the Festival. The festival also included a masterclass, students recitals, opening and closing concerts and workshops
    Expenses $11,325
  • Classical Guitar competition organized in two divisions: Senior and Junior. The top 3 in each category were awarded prizes ranging from $50 to $1,500.
    Expenses $4,555
  • Two semesters of instructor-led Guitar ensemble for 12 members selected by audition only. It culminated with the ensemble performing at the annual Festival
    Expenses $6,675
  • tw0 semester (27 weeks) of classical guitar classes instruction to a minority underprivileged school in Philadelphia (Esperanza-AMLA) inclusive of donated guitars with carryon cases, music stands, footstools and tuners.
    Expenses $13,265

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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025August 31, 2026January 15, 2027Not due yet
2024August 31, 2025January 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2023August 31, 2024January 15, 2025990-EZ on file

File the 2025 990-EZ for PHILADELPHIA CLASSICAL GUITAR SOCIETY INC

Due January 15, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
23-6432435
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1967
Accounting year ends
August
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$127,344
Income (IRS master file)
$83,520

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZAugust 2025$81,981$80,189$127,344XML
990-EZAugust 2024$74,135$62,217$125,891XML
990-EZAugust 2023–––IRS
990-EZAugust 2022–––IRS
990-EZAugust 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2017
Officer: Kevin Cope
August 31, 2018≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 23-6432435).

Questions about PHILADELPHIA CLASSICAL GUITAR SOCIETY INC

What is the EIN of PHILADELPHIA CLASSICAL GUITAR SOCIETY INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of PHILADELPHIA CLASSICAL GUITAR SOCIETY INC is 23-6432435.
Is PHILADELPHIA CLASSICAL GUITAR SOCIETY INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1967.
Are donations to PHILADELPHIA CLASSICAL GUITAR SOCIETY INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does PHILADELPHIA CLASSICAL GUITAR SOCIETY INC 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 PHILADELPHIA CLASSICAL GUITAR SOCIETY INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did PHILADELPHIA CLASSICAL GUITAR SOCIETY INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended August 2025.
Who is the principal officer of PHILADELPHIA CLASSICAL GUITAR SOCIETY INC?
The 990-N for 2017 names Kevin Cope.
Who are the officers and directors of PHILADELPHIA CLASSICAL GUITAR SOCIETY INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does PHILADELPHIA CLASSICAL GUITAR SOCIETY INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $81,981, expenses of $80,189 and total assets of $127,344 at year end.

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