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Nonprofit · EIN 35-2789599

MOUNTAIN LIGHT MUSIC FESTIVAL

Tax-exempt · HOUSTON, TX 77019

Financials

$3K$3K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MOUNTAIN LIGHT MUSIC FESTIVAL by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990-EZ$2,690$2,947-$257$1,005–$748
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$2,690

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$625
Occupancy
$275
Printing, publications and postage
$275
Other expenses
$1,772
Program services (functional)
$4,527

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,005
Total assets, end of year
$1,005
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$748
Cash, savings and investments
$1,005
Gross receipts
$2,690

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
Brent PhillipsDirector5$0
John WhitakerAdvisor Board member2$0
Chet RussellTreasurer Board member1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1302 WAUGH DR PMB 832, HOUSTON, TX 77019-3908
Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
1302 WAUGH DR PMB 832, HOUSTON TX 77019
Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
Brent Phillips, PO Box 20005, Waco TX 76702
Signed the 990-EZ
Larry Phillips, Director

Mission

To provide performance educational professional mentoring training opportunities for college aged interns participants. In 2023 we hosted the Wayne Fisher Jazz Ensemble from Baylor University. Students performed 4 concerts in Pagosa Springs Colorado. Narrative Description of Activities of the Mountain Light Music Festival community service arts organization Overview The Mountain Light Music Festival began in July of 2015 as a one-week symposia for college students studying applied music wishing to further their intensive study with renown faculty. The week consisted of master classes rehearsals discussion forums and public performances in Pagosa Springs Colorado. Faculty hailed from The University of Houston Rice University and Baylor University. Students collectively combined to present concerts of chamber music. The Mountain Light Lodge under the umbrella of Voice of Wilderness 501 c3 provided a venue and retreat for the week of study. The Mountain Light Music Fe

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Mountain Light Music Festival. 100% of our time and resourcesThe MLMF currently operates for one week out of the summer at the Voice of Wilderness base camp in Pagosa Springs Colorado. This program is designed to bring world class performances to the community of Pagosa Springs Colorado. Performances are given at the Mountain Light Lodge VOW base camp Keyah Grande Guest House and in public spaces in and around Pagosa Springs Colorado. The remaining year consists of artistic development recruiting students recruiting faculty acquiring venues planning programming and events for the summer week.Ultimately the MLMF will expand to include additional weeks in Pagosa Springs additional concerts each week of the summer concerts associated with recruitment and student faculty development throughout the year in Texas and the development of a sustainable year round venue.
    Expenses $4,527

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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-N on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
35-2789599
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2024
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2025
Officer: Brent Phillips
December 31, 2025≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZDecember 2024$2,690$2,947$1,005XML

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 35-2789599).

Questions about MOUNTAIN LIGHT MUSIC FESTIVAL

What is the EIN of MOUNTAIN LIGHT MUSIC FESTIVAL?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MOUNTAIN LIGHT MUSIC FESTIVAL is 35-2789599.
Is MOUNTAIN LIGHT MUSIC FESTIVAL tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
Are donations to MOUNTAIN LIGHT MUSIC FESTIVAL tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MOUNTAIN LIGHT MUSIC FESTIVAL file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of MOUNTAIN LIGHT MUSIC FESTIVAL 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 MOUNTAIN LIGHT MUSIC FESTIVAL last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Who is the principal officer of MOUNTAIN LIGHT MUSIC FESTIVAL?
The 990-N for 2025 names Brent Phillips.
Who are the officers and directors of MOUNTAIN LIGHT MUSIC FESTIVAL?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does MOUNTAIN LIGHT MUSIC FESTIVAL have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,690, expenses of $2,947 and total assets of $1,005 at year end.

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