Nonprofit · EIN 41-6047295
MINNESOTA MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION
Tax-exempt · BROOKLYN PARK, MN 55443
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,004,186 | $1,035,563 | -$31,377 | $585,275 | $297,569 | $287,706 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $970,888 | $966,507 | $4,381 | $569,595 | $266,216 | $303,379 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $891,392 | $833,341 | $58,051 | $568,713 | $268,941 | $299,772 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $21,037
- Program service revenue
- $958,860
- Investment income
- $3,424
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $3,530
- Other revenue
- $20,865
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $68,055
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $108,777
- Other salaries and wages
- $135,514
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $296,160
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $12,700
- Occupancy
- $17,233
- Travel
- $38,726
- Depreciation
- $906
- Program services (functional)
- $953,105
- Management and general (functional)
- $82,458
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $569,595
- Total assets, end of year
- $585,275
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $297,569
- Net assets, end of year
- $287,706
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $138
- Publicly traded securities
- $195,892
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $282,706
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $5,000
- Gross unrelated business income
- $4,500
- Gross receipts
- $1,013,416
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 218
- Year formed
- 1937
- State of legal domicile
- MN
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JERRI NEDDERMEYER | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $92,195 | $16,582 |
| KAREN HOWARD | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| NCOLE THIETJE | PRESIDENT ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTHONY BOLDT | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN BERG | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDY DELUCA | BAND VP Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHON KNUTSON | BAND VP Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN KLEINWOLTERINK | CHOIR VP Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JACOB KEMPENICH | CHOIR VP ELECT Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| CRAIG PETERSON | ORCH VP Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SETH FREUNDSCHUH | ORCH VP ELECT Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER ROCHESTER | JAZZ VP Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOEL POHLAND | JAZZ VP ELECT Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY GIDDINGS | CLASSROOM VP Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL BJORK | CLASSROOM VP EL Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
15 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABIGAIL VAN KLOMPENBERG | COLLEGE VP ELEC Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| AARON LOHMEYER | CLASSROOM VP Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| RUTH LEMAY | ENSEMBLE VP Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPH DUNDAS | REGION REP Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ERIC SONGER | ENSEMB VP/REG R Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| RACHEL GORDEN MERCER | REGION REP Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BEN BUSSEY | REGION REP Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALEX FEDERER | REGION REP Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID DAVIS | REGION REP Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GUNNAR AAS | REGION REP Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| IRIS KOLODJI | REGION REP Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KELLY TAYLOR | REGION REP Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN POHLAND | REGION REP Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MELANIE SHERIDAN | REGION REP Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY KEATON | REGION REP Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JERRI NEDDERMEYER | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $85,000 | $14,501 |
| ADRIAN DAVIS | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTHONY BOLDT | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN HOWARD | PRESIDENT ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDY DELUCA | BAND VP Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN KLEINWOLTERINK | CHOIR VP Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| CRAIG PETERSON | ORCHESTRA VP Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER ROCHESTER | JAZZ VP Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY GIDDINGS | ELEM CLASSRM VP Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE LAMBRECHT | COLLEGE CPTS VP Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| AARON LOHMEYER | M/S C/R VP Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL FELTON | MID 2ND ENSM VP Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| RUTH LEMAY | MID 2ND ENSM VP Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPH DUNDAS | REG 1-2A/AA REP Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC SONGER | REG 1-2A/AA REP Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHEL GORDEN MERCER | REG 1-2A/AA REP Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN BUSSEY | REG 3-4A REP Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEX FERDERER | REG 3-4 AA REP Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS JACOBSON | REG 5-6A REP Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID DAVIS | REG 5-6AA REP Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GUNNAR AAS | REG 7-8A/AA REP Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ABIGAIL VAN KLOMPENBERG | REG 7-8A/AA REP Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 28 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JERRI NEDDERMEYER | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $81,250 | $13,247 |
| ADRIAN DAVIS | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN HOWARD | PRESIDENT ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTHONY BOLDT | BAND VP Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDY DELUCA | BAND VP ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHRYN LARSON | CHOIR VP Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN KLEINWOLTERINK | CHOIR VP ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| BRAD LAMBRECHT | ORCHESTRA VP Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| CRAIG PETERSON | ORCH VP ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER ROCHESTER | JAZZ VP Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| STEFAN WOLF | ELEM C/R VP Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY GIDDINGS | ELEM C/R VP ELE Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE LAMBRECHT | COLLEGE CHAP VP Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| AARON LOHMEYER | MID 2ND C/R VP Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL FELTON | MID 2ND ENSM VP Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER DUNDAS | REGION REP Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REBEKAH CRISSINGER | REGION REP Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN BUSSEY | REGION REP Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NATALIA ROMERO ARBELAEZ | REGION REP Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEX FERDERER | REGION REP Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS JACOBSON | REGION REP Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIA WILSON | REGION REP Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID DAVIS | REGION REP Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KYLIE ANDERSON | REGION REP Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD SCHROM | REGION REP Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TERI AKERVIK | REGION REP Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM SIEWERT | REGION REP Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRADLEY MARISKA | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 43956, BROOKLYN PARK, MN 55443-0956
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- CHRISTOPHER ROCHESTER, PO BOX 43956, BROOKLYN PARK, MN 55443
- Signed the 990
- CHRISTOPHER ROCHESTER, President
- Phone
- (763) 566-1460
- Website
- WWW.MMEA.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Petersen Professionals PC
Mission
To develop, promote & support equitable & comprehensive music learning & teaching in Minnesota.
Program accomplishments
- Students Making Music: MMEA directly serves students from around Minnesota. MMEA engages the students in learning music knowledge including historical & cultural content, technical facility, communication skills in responding to performance of peer students or themselves & social skills or expectations in a group setting. This is inclusive of All-State Music Ensembles, Elementary All-Star Choir & The Plug.Expenses $640,388 · revenue $691,760
- Professional Development for Educators: MMEA provides professional development through online articles & continuing education training in education methods, music specific pedagogy, assessment, technology & inclusivity to reach all learners. They serve more than half of Minnesotas K-12 music educators through these services. This is inclusive of an annual professional development convention each February & a professional publication called The Interval.Expenses $312,717 · revenue $271,600
- Advocacy: MMEA provides research-based facts to school board members, parents of music students & the community to ensure the continued presence of music education for all students in K-12 schools. MMEA responded to requests from the community, including media, for information about the status of music education in Minnesotas schools.
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 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 41-6047295
- 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
- 1965
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A036)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $585,275
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,013,416
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,004,186 | $1,035,563 | $585,275 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $970,888 | $966,507 | $569,595 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $891,392 | $833,341 | $568,713 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $703,151 | $666,985 | $468,651 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 41-6047295).
Questions about MINNESOTA MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of MINNESOTA MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MINNESOTA MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION is 41-6047295.
- Is MINNESOTA MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1965.
- Are donations to MINNESOTA MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MINNESOTA MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION 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 MINNESOTA MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION 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 MINNESOTA MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of MINNESOTA MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names CHRISTOPHER ROCHESTER.
- Who are the officers and directors of MINNESOTA MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 30 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $92,195 (JERRI NEDDERMEYER, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does MINNESOTA MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,004,186, expenses of $1,035,563 and total assets of $585,275 at year end.
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