Nonprofit · EIN 30-0129719
MICHIGAN FESTIVAL OF SACRED MUSIC
Tax-exempt · KALAMAZOO, MI 49005
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $103,843 | $130,778 | -$26,935 | $60,540 | – | $60,540 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $134,752 | $123,937 | $10,815 | $87,440 | – | $87,440 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $122,081 | $121,476 | $605 | $76,625 | – | $76,625 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $79,130
- Program service revenue
- $22,666
- Investment income
- $2,047
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $32,550
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $97,005
- Printing, publications and postage
- $111
- Other expenses
- $33,662
- Program services (functional)
- $129,953
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $87,440
- Total assets, end of year
- $60,540
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $60,540
- Cash, savings and investments
- $60,540
- Gross receipts
- $103,843
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR ELIZABETH START | EXECUTIVE DI | 20 | $31,500 |
| HELEN YEE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $900 |
| BEAU BOTHWELL | PRESIDENT | 1 | $150 |
| LEXIE SCHROEDER KOBB | VICE PRESIDE | 1 | $0 |
| TAWFIQ ALI | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| KENNETH DETTLOFF | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| WILMA KAHN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| JANICE LAKERS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| KAREN LIBMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR ELIZABETH START | EXECUTIVE DI | 20 | $31,600 |
| BEAU BOTHWELL | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| LEXIE SCHROEDER KOBB | VICE PRESIDE | 1 | $0 |
| TAWFIQ ALI | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| KENNETH DETTLOFF | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| TIA DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| WILMA KAHN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| JANICE LAKERS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| LORI SIMS | BOARD MEMBER | 0.1 | $0 |
| HELEN YEE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| MILLARD SOUTHERN III | BOARD MEMBER | 0.1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR ELIZABETH START | EXECUTIVE DI | 20 | $26,250 |
| BEAU BOTHWELL | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| LEXIE SCHROEDER KOBB | VICE PRESIDE | 2 | $0 |
| KENNETH DETTLOFF | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 |
| TAWFIQ ALI | TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
| TIA DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
| WILMA KAHN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
| JANICE LAKERS | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
| LORI SIMS | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
| HELEN YEE | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 50566, KALAMAZOO, MI 49005-0566
- In care of
- % SR BETSY MEAGHER SSJ
- Signed the 990-EZ
- DR ELIZABETH START, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (269) 382-2910
- Website
- WWW.MFSM.US
- Return prepared by
- SEBER TANS PLC
Mission
WE SERVE AUDIENCES AND COMMUNITIES OF ALL FAITHS AND CULTURES BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES TO CONNECT WITH EACH OTHER THROUGH MUSIC.
Program accomplishments
- THE MICHIGAN FESTIVAL OF SACRED MUSIC PRESENTS CONCERTS AND RELATED WORKSHOPS, COLLABORATING WITH AREA ORGANIZATIONS, CELEBRATING THE CONNECTING POWER OF MUSIC AND TAKING A BROAD VIEW OF THE WORD "SACRED", ENCOMPASSING NOT ONLY MUSIC RELATED TO FAITH TRADITIONS, BUT ALSO CULTURAL HERITAGE, HUMAN DIGNITY, THE ENVIRONMENT AND FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION.Expenses $129,953
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 30-0129719
- 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
- 2002
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $60,540
- Income (IRS master file)
- $103,843
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $103,843 | $130,778 | $60,540 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $134,752 | $123,937 | $87,440 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $122,081 | $121,476 | $76,625 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 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 30-0129719).
Questions about MICHIGAN FESTIVAL OF SACRED MUSIC
- What is the EIN of MICHIGAN FESTIVAL OF SACRED MUSIC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MICHIGAN FESTIVAL OF SACRED MUSIC is 30-0129719.
- Is MICHIGAN FESTIVAL OF SACRED MUSIC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
- Are donations to MICHIGAN FESTIVAL OF SACRED MUSIC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MICHIGAN FESTIVAL OF SACRED 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 MICHIGAN FESTIVAL OF SACRED MUSIC 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 MICHIGAN FESTIVAL OF SACRED MUSIC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of MICHIGAN FESTIVAL OF SACRED MUSIC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $31,500 (DR ELIZABETH START, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does MICHIGAN FESTIVAL OF SACRED MUSIC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $103,843, expenses of $130,778 and total assets of $60,540 at year end.
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