Nonprofit · EIN 26-0835852
MAINE ACADEMY OF MODERN MUSIC
Tax-exempt · PORTLAND, ME 04103
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,057,335 | $1,024,572 | $32,763 | $21,280 | $26,968 | -$5,688 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $896,448 | $1,000,457 | -$104,009 | $1,550 | $40,001 | -$38,451 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $789,490 | $789,157 | $333 | $65,558 | $0 | $65,558 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $274,934
- Program service revenue
- $779,425
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $2,976
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $79,577
- Other salaries and wages
- $388,600
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $562,024
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $300
- Accounting fees
- $10,996
- Occupancy
- $233,837
- Travel
- $2,261
- Program services (functional)
- $979,672
- Management and general (functional)
- $44,900
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,550
- Total assets, end of year
- $21,280
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $26,968
- Net assets, end of year
- -$5,688
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$5,688
- Gross receipts
- $1,057,335
- Employees
- 40
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2007
- State of legal domicile
- ME
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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Shaw | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $79,577 | $13,689 |
| Brandon Berg | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Houle | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott McAuliffe | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Benjamin Scott | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nick Bloom | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Bower | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Brown | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nicole Bradick | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Julie Reynolds | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Daryle Lamoureux | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Erin Quigly | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ellen Ramachandran | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bobby Shaddox | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Shaw | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $75,596 | $20,797 |
| Michelle Austin | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Houle | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott McAuliffe | Chair/President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Benjamin Scott | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Doug Welch | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rachel Jablonowski | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Carla Ganiel | Development Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nicole Bradick | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Julie Reynolds | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nick Bloom | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Shaw | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $75,651 | $20,797 |
| Michelle Austin | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Carolyn Fernald | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Hutchins | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Houle | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott McAuliffe | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Benjamin Scott | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Doug Welch | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Davies | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Peters | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rachel Jablonowski | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Carla Ganiel | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 121 PRESUMPSCOT ST, PORTLAND, ME 04103-0000
- In care of
- % JEFFREY D SHAW
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Jeff Shaw, 125 Presumpscot Street Box 14, Portland, ME 04103
- Signed the 990
- Jeff Shaw, Executive Director
- Phone
- (207) 899-3433
- Return prepared by
- Purdy Powers & Company
Mission
To operate and support an independent music school on rock and contemporary music. The Academy is dedicated to creating positive life experiences for Maine students of all ages and abilities through innovative and inclusive music programs which promote resiliency, self-expression, creativity, and determination.
Program accomplishments
- The academy provides students with individual lessons, group instruction, after-school workshops, performance opportunities, and statewide battle of the bands, recording studio camps and rock camps in Portland, Bar Harbor, Kennebunk, and Machias, Maine.Expenses $979,672 · revenue $782,401
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 26-0835852
- 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
- 2009
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A68)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $21,280
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,057,335
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $1,057,335 | $1,024,572 | $21,280 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $896,448 | $1,000,457 | $1,550 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $789,490 | $789,157 | $65,558 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $666,127 | $679,022 | $65,225 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 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 26-0835852).
Questions about MAINE ACADEMY OF MODERN MUSIC
- What is the EIN of MAINE ACADEMY OF MODERN MUSIC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MAINE ACADEMY OF MODERN MUSIC is 26-0835852.
- Is MAINE ACADEMY OF MODERN MUSIC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
- Are donations to MAINE ACADEMY OF MODERN MUSIC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MAINE ACADEMY OF MODERN MUSIC 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 MAINE ACADEMY OF MODERN MUSIC 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 MAINE ACADEMY OF MODERN MUSIC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of MAINE ACADEMY OF MODERN MUSIC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names Jeff Shaw.
- Who are the officers and directors of MAINE ACADEMY OF MODERN MUSIC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 14 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $79,577 (Jeffrey Shaw, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does MAINE ACADEMY OF MODERN MUSIC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,057,335, expenses of $1,024,572 and total assets of $21,280 at year end.
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