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Nonprofit · EIN 25-1833591

BLACKWOOD THEATRE ORGAN SOCIETY

Tax-exempt · HARRISVILLE, PA 16038

Financials

$130K$56K2023$87K$72K2024$101K$77K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BLACKWOOD THEATRE ORGAN SOCIETY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$101,269$77,352$23,917$565,900$0$565,900
December 31, 2024990$86,840$71,966$14,874$513,210$0$513,210
December 31, 2023990-EZ$130,432$55,540$74,892$480,321–$480,321
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$52,122
Program service revenue
$14,100
Investment income
$35,047
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$40,300
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,600
Depreciation
$9,742
Program services (functional)
$68,780
Management and general (functional)
$6,386
Fundraising (functional)
$2,186

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$513,210
Total assets, end of year
$565,900
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$565,900
Land, buildings and equipment
$5,852
Publicly traded securities
$431,588
Net assets without donor restrictions
$232,603
Net assets with donor restrictions
$333,297
Gross receipts
$101,269
Employees
0
Volunteers
12
Year formed
1999
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BENJAMIN C ROBERTSONCEO/DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
30$0
CAROLE MARKUSPRESIDENT/DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
JASON WILESVICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
DEBRA STOLLMANSECRETARY/DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
MARJORIE FOSTERTREASURER/DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
LINDA BROWNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
ARTHUR CODDINGTONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
MICHAEL SCHNELLEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0
JAY STOLLMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0
DAN BAUERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0
ANNA DIGBYDIRECTOR/ADVISOR0.5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BENJAMIN C ROBERTSONCEO/DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
30$0
CAROLE MARKUSPRESIDENT/DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
JAY FRENCHVICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
DEBRA STOLLMANSECRETARY/DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
MARJORIE FOSTERTREASURER/DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
LINDA BROWNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
ARTHUR CODDINGTONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
MICHAEL SCHNELLEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0
JAY STOLLMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0
JASON WILESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0
DAN BAUERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0
DAVID DIFFENDERFERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
ROBERT ZELLERSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
ANNA DIGBYDIRECTOR/ADVISOR2$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BENJAMIN C ROBERTSONCEO/DIRECTOR30$0
WILLIAM MARKUSPRESIDENT/DIRECTOR3$0
JAY FRENCHVICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR2$0
CAROLE WOLFESECRETARY/DIRECTOR3$0
MARJORIE FOSTERTREASURER/DIRECTOR10$0
LINDA BROWNDIRECTOR0.5$0
ARTHUR CODDINGTONDIRECTOR0.5$0
MICHAEL SCHNELLEDIRECTOR3$0
ROBERT ZELLERSDIRECTOR0.5$0
HALEY WILESDIRECTOR5$0
DAVID DIFFENDERFERDIRECTOR3$0
ANNA DIGBYDIRECTOR/ADVISOR2$0
DAN BAUERDIRECTOR3$0
MARYBETH BLACKWOODGRANT WRITER15$0
JAY STOLLMANDIRECTOR3$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
118 BLACKWOOD LN, HARRISVILLE, PA 16038-2208
In care of
% ANNA E DIGBY
Mailing address (990-N for 2015)
118 BLACKWOOD LANE, HARRISVILLE PA 16038
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
BENJAMIN C ROBERTSON, 118 BLACKWOOD LANE, HARRISVILLE, PA 16038
Principal officer (990-N for 2015)
ANNA DIGBY, 2428 HUNTINGTON DRIVE, PITTSBURGH PA 15241
Signed the 990
BENJAMIN C ROBERTSON, CEO
Phone
(724) 735-2813
Return prepared by
FRANK E SPARR & CO

Mission

TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY THROUGH MUSIC AND VISUAL ARTS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE ORGANIZATION AWARDS COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS TO TOP HIGH SCHOOL MUSICIANS INTERESTED IN PURSUING A CAREER IN INSTRUMENTAL PERFORMING ARTS.
    Expenses $32,568 · grants $29,500
  • CONCERT SERIES FEATURING PERFOMANCES BY DAVE WICKERHAM WITH APPROXIMATELY 79 ATTENDEES AND ORGANIST JOHN LAUTER TO SILENT MOVIE THE BLACK PIRATE WITH APPROXIMATELY 91 ATTENDEES.
    Expenses $25,412 · revenue $14,100
  • ADDITIONAL CONCERT SERIES AND MUSIC INSTRUCTION TO STUDENTS AT LOCAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS.
    Expenses $10,800 · grants $10,800

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, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
25-1833591
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
2000
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$565,900
Income (IRS master file)
$101,269

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$101,269$77,352$565,900IRS
990December 2024$86,840$71,966$513,210IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$130,432$55,540$480,321XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2015
Officer: ANNA DIGBY
December 31, 2015≤ $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 25-1833591).

Questions about BLACKWOOD THEATRE ORGAN SOCIETY

What is the EIN of BLACKWOOD THEATRE ORGAN SOCIETY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BLACKWOOD THEATRE ORGAN SOCIETY is 25-1833591.
Is BLACKWOOD THEATRE ORGAN SOCIETY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
Are donations to BLACKWOOD THEATRE ORGAN SOCIETY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BLACKWOOD THEATRE ORGAN SOCIETY 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 BLACKWOOD THEATRE ORGAN SOCIETY due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BLACKWOOD THEATRE ORGAN SOCIETY last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of BLACKWOOD THEATRE ORGAN SOCIETY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names BENJAMIN C ROBERTSON.
Who are the officers and directors of BLACKWOOD THEATRE ORGAN SOCIETY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BLACKWOOD THEATRE ORGAN SOCIETY have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $101,269, expenses of $77,352 and total assets of $565,900 at year end.

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