Nonprofit · EIN 39-2818941
FUTURETRADITION INC
Tax-exempt · NEW YORK, NY 10028
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | 990-EZ | $117,000 | $141,810 | -$24,810 | $4,022 | $28,832 | -$24,810 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $37,000
- Program service revenue
- $80,000
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $72,761
- Printing, publications and postage
- $1,577
- Other expenses
- $67,472
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $0
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,022
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $28,832
- Net assets, end of year
- -$24,810
- Cash, savings and investments
- $4,022
- Gross receipts
- $117,000
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 June 30, 2026, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Du Yun | President & CEO | 15 | $0 |
| Todd Marchs | Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
| Jamie Leidwinger | Secretary | 3 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 55 E END AVE APT 3C, NEW YORK, NY 10028-7933
- In care of
- % DU YUN
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Du Yun, President & CEO
- Phone
- (917) 821-3794
- Return prepared by
- Maureen Cross
Mission
FutureTradition transforms traditional music into living contemporary art through cross-regional deep collaborations that break down the boundaries between oral tradition, classical, folk, and experimental genres. We incubate, produce, curate, and commission new works that honor the DNA of regional folk arts while fostering bold experimental partnerships. Our work elevates communities by creating contextually-appropriate collaborations that treat traditional arts as dynamic, evolving forms rather than museum pieces. We develop innovative models of cultural research and ethnomusicology, leveraging technology to revolutionize how artistic traditions are documented, preserved, and shared across local and global networks.
Program accomplishments
- In Oct 2026, through the initiatives of FutureTradition, a group of children from Chinas border villages, from Jino Mountain, Yunnan, took the stage at the prestigious Beijing Music Festival, performing the original music theatre work, The Ocean Etched In the Forest, a work centering on China's Jino culture. They presented their artistry and received the Young Artist Award, marking the first such recognition on this celebrated national platform in the festival's 25-year history.
- In the last year, FutureTradition initiative helped digital archiving, and youth education programs at Jino villages, and international touring of an original music theatre work. Jino villages are nestled deep in the rainforest where China borders Myanmar and Laos. Fifty village children, learned the Jino traditional songs, and the Jino drumming through the education program, in the summer of 2025, January of 2026 and summer of 2026. Beyond creating a world premiere of an original music theater work, FutureTradition benefits the Jino youth performers and heritage bearers by providing economic opportunities, cultural recognition, and a global platform. The overarching objective is to create a sustainable model for cultural preservation that empowers indigenous communities and fosters cross-cultural dialogue. FutureTradition funded 14 American and international artists travel to the Jino villages in the summer of 2026, and October 2025 to learn the skills and exchange knowledges.
- 3. Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts (New York): Co-commissioner and presentation partner for the North American premiere, of the work The Ocean Etched in The Forest. The performances are the highlight of the 2026 China Arts Week, Summer in Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. There are two performances of the show, July 24th and July 25th of 2026, Lincoln Center for Performing Arts.
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | No data |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | No data |
IRS record
- EIN
- 39-2818941
- 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
- 2025
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,022
- Income (IRS master file)
- $117,000
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | June 2026 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.
Questions about FUTURETRADITION INC
- What is the EIN of FUTURETRADITION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FUTURETRADITION INC is 39-2818941.
- Is FUTURETRADITION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2025.
- Are donations to FUTURETRADITION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FUTURETRADITION INC 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 FUTURETRADITION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending June 30, 2027) is due November 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FUTURETRADITION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2026.
- Who are the officers and directors of FUTURETRADITION INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2026 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FUTURETRADITION INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2026 it reported revenue of $117,000, expenses of $141,810 and total assets of $4,022 at year end.
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