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Nonprofit · EIN 36-3822064

FOX VALLEY FOLKLORE SOCIETY

Also known as C-O JUEL L ULVEN

Tax-exempt · BATAVIA, IL 60510

Financials

$54K$47K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FOX VALLEY FOLKLORE SOCIETY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$53,620$46,605$7,015$38,615–$38,615
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$43,429
Membership dues
$1,979
Program service revenue
$5,927
Investment income
$2
Net income from fundraising events
$1,663
Net income from sales of inventory
$620

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Printing, publications and postage
$204
Other expenses
$46,401
Program services (functional)
$38,899

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$31,600
Total assets, end of year
$38,615
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$38,615
Cash, savings and investments
$38,615
Gross receipts
$53,620

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
HEIDI KNUTHPresident0$0
LYNN GARRENSecretary0$0
CHERYL JOYALTreasurer0$0
PHILIP COOPERDirector0$0
JESSICA LAFFEYDirector0$0
ANGELA DUGGINSDirector0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 1088, BATAVIA, IL 60510-1088
In care of
% JUEL ULVEN
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
230 N JACKSON ST, BATAVIA IL 60510
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
LAWRENCE SWENSON, 230 N JACKSON ST, BATAVIA IL 60510
Signed the 990-EZ
CHERYL JOYAL, Treasurer
Phone
(630) 897-3655
Return prepared by
R J Manietta CPA Ltd

Mission

KEEP THE ARTS OF FOLK MUSIC,DANCE, AND STORYTELLING ALIVE AND THRIVING. THE ORGANIZATION IS A LIVING ARCHIVE, A JOYFUL GATHERING PLACE, AND A CULTURAL CORNERSTONE. THE ORGANIZATION CONSULTS WITH ARTS CENTERS, VENUES, AND EVENT ORGANIZERS TO CHAMPION AND CONNECT FOLK ARTISTS WITH NEW AUDIENCES THROUGHOUT THE MIDWEST.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • EDUCATE THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN FOLK MUSIC, FOLK DANCE, STORY TELLING AND RELATED FOLK ARTS - FESTIVAL, BARN DANCE AND STORY TELLING
    Expenses $38,899

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

IRS record

EIN
36-3822064
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
1993
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$38,615
Income (IRS master file)
$53,620

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$53,620$46,605$38,615XML
990-N for 2024
Officer: LAWRENCE SWENSON
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2023
Officer: LAWRENCE SWENSON
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: Juel Ulven
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2021
Officer: Juel Ulven
December 31, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Juel Ulven
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Juel L Ulven
December 31, 2019≤ $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 36-3822064).

Questions about FOX VALLEY FOLKLORE SOCIETY

What is the EIN of FOX VALLEY FOLKLORE SOCIETY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FOX VALLEY FOLKLORE SOCIETY is 36-3822064.
Is FOX VALLEY FOLKLORE SOCIETY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1993.
Are donations to FOX VALLEY FOLKLORE SOCIETY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FOX VALLEY FOLKLORE 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 FOX VALLEY FOLKLORE 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 FOX VALLEY FOLKLORE SOCIETY last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of FOX VALLEY FOLKLORE SOCIETY?
The 990-N for 2024 names LAWRENCE SWENSON.
Who are the officers and directors of FOX VALLEY FOLKLORE SOCIETY?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does FOX VALLEY FOLKLORE SOCIETY have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $53,620, expenses of $46,605 and total assets of $38,615 at year end.

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