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Nonprofit · EIN 23-7380670

APPALACHIAN FIDDLE & BLUE GRASS ASSOCIATION

Tax-exempt · WIND GAP, PA 18091

Financials

$78K$71K2023$68K$66K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of APPALACHIAN FIDDLE & BLUE GRASS ASSOCIATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990-EZ$67,682$65,654$2,028$268,488$0$268,488
December 31, 2023990-EZ$77,769$70,775$6,994$266,460$0$266,460
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$7,221
Membership dues
$4,381
Program service revenue
$44,165
Investment income
$34
Net income from fundraising events
$2,081
Net income from sales of inventory
$990
Other revenue
$8,810

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$37,449
Occupancy
$8,461
Printing, publications and postage
$2,694
Other expenses
$17,050
Program services (functional)
$44,474

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$266,460
Total assets, end of year
$268,488
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$268,488
Cash, savings and investments
$111,476
Land and buildings
$157,012
Gross receipts
$77,583

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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
PETE SAVARYPRESIDENT10$0
ALBERT LEPOSAVICE PRESIDENT10$0
PAUL PHALONTREASURER10$0
ROBERT BERNICHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD10$0
RODNEY MOTZSECRETARY10$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
PETE SAVARYPRESIDENT10$0
CHUCK BESTWICKVICE PRESIDENT10$0
JILLIAN BURNSTREASURER10$0
KATHERINE BESTWICKCHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD15$0
RODNEY MOTZSECRETARY10$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 507, WIND GAP, PA 18091-0507
Signed the 990-EZ
Paul Phalon, Treasurer
Phone
(484) 272-2906
Return prepared by
JILLIAN LUCAS CPA

Mission

TO PRESERVE AND PROMOTE A UNIQUE FORM OF AMERICAN COUNTRY FOLK MUSIC AND TO EDUCATE THE MEMBERSHIP AND GENERAL PUBLIC ON BLUEGRASS MUSIC.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • PROVIDE MONTHLY BLUEGRASS CONCERTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
    Expenses $3,675
  • HOLD AN ANNUAL BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL IN AUGUST
    Expenses $39,501
  • AT THE FESTIVAL, RUN A FREE YOUTH ACADEMY TO TEACH CHILDREN TO PLAY BLUEGRASS INSTRUMENTS AND PLAY IN A BAND SETTING. THE CHILDREN PLAY ON STAGE ON THE FINAL DAY OF THE FESTIVAL.
    Expenses $1,298

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

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

File the 2025 990-EZ for APPALACHIAN FIDDLE & BLUE GRASS ASSOCIATION

Due May 15, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
23-7380670
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
2007
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$268,488
Income (IRS master file)
$77,583

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2024$67,682$65,654$268,488XML
990-EZDecember 2023$77,769$70,775$266,460XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 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 23-7380670).

Questions about APPALACHIAN FIDDLE & BLUE GRASS ASSOCIATION

What is the EIN of APPALACHIAN FIDDLE & BLUE GRASS ASSOCIATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of APPALACHIAN FIDDLE & BLUE GRASS ASSOCIATION is 23-7380670.
Is APPALACHIAN FIDDLE & BLUE GRASS ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
Are donations to APPALACHIAN FIDDLE & BLUE GRASS ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does APPALACHIAN FIDDLE & BLUE GRASS ASSOCIATION 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 APPALACHIAN FIDDLE & BLUE GRASS ASSOCIATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did APPALACHIAN FIDDLE & BLUE GRASS ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
Who are the officers and directors of APPALACHIAN FIDDLE & BLUE GRASS ASSOCIATION?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does APPALACHIAN FIDDLE & BLUE GRASS ASSOCIATION have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $67,682, expenses of $65,654 and total assets of $268,488 at year end.

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