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Nonprofit · EIN 45-3131752

EMPOWER YOUTH IN THE PERFORMING ARTS INC

Also known as SOUTHWIND DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · MOBILE, AL 36685

Financials

$573K$587K2022
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of EMPOWER YOUTH IN THE PERFORMING ARTS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2023990$572,906$587,372-$14,466$17,787$0$17,787
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2023

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$572,906
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,060
Program services (functional)
$547,844
Management and general (functional)
$37,787
Fundraising (functional)
$1,741

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$32,262
Total assets, end of year
$17,787
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$17,787
Net assets without donor restrictions
$17,787
Gross receipts
$572,906
Employees
0
Year formed
1980
State of legal domicile
AL

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 September 30, 2023, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KEN AUSTINPRESIDENT
Trustee or director
–$0
JAMES DEESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
CHRIS GOLDSCHMIDTSECRETARY
Trustee or director
–$0
CHIP HANSENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
JEREMY JOHNSONVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director
–$0
MELISSA LAVEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
TONY LAVEYPRESIDENT
Trustee or director
–$0
LINDA GOODENTREASURER
Officer
–$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 851874, MOBILE, AL 36685-1874
Mailing address (990-N for 2012)
9058 HOWELLS FERRY ROAD, SEMMES AL 36575
Principal officer (990 for 2022)
LINDA GOODEN, PO BOX 851874, MOBILE, AL 36685
Principal officer (990-N for 2012)
GARY HOLLY, 9058 HOWELLS FERRY ROAD, SEMMES AL 36575
Signed the 990
LINDA GOODEN, TREASURER
Return prepared by
MST CPAS & ADVISORS LLC

Mission

TO PROVIDE QUALITY MUSIC EDUCATION FOR YOUTH IN THE SOUTHEAST.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2023

Program accomplishments

  • EMPOWERING YOUTH IS DEDICATED TO CONNECTING PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, CULTURES, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC GROUPS, RACES, AND GENDERS OF ANY SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RELIGIOUS OR POLITICAL AFFILIATION THROUGH THE COMMON THREADS OF ART, MUSIC AND THE PERFORMING ARTS. SOUTHWIND DRUM & BUGLE CORPS IS DEDICATED TO THE EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE PERFORMING ARTS. THROUGH A POSITIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AND UNIQUE PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES, SOUTHWIND HELPS STUDENTS DEVELOP TEAMWORK, LEADERSHIP SKILLS, SELF-DISCIPLINE, CONFIDENCE, A STRONG WORK ETHIC, AND STRENGTH OF CHARACTER. DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS, WHICH STEMS FROM THE TRADITION OF MILITARY MARCHING UNITS, IS AN ACTIVITY THAT COMBINES HIGH LEVEL MUSICAL PERFORMANCE WITH THE PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF ATHLETES. THE GROUPS, WHICH CONSIST OF BRASS, PERCUSSION AND COLOR GUARD, COMPETE INTERNATIONALLY DURING SUMMER COMPETITIONS ALL OVER NORTH AMERICA THROUGH THE UMBRELLA OF DRUM CORPS INTERNATIONAL. LEADING UP TO COMPETITIONS, YOUTH PRACTICE THROUGHOUT THE WINTER AND SPRING UNTIL THE SUMMER, WHEN THEY BEGIN INTENSIVE REHEARSALS LEADING TO A COMPETITIVE TOUR. THE GROUP ALSO PERFORMS AT LOCAL VENUES TO SERVE AS AMBASSADORS FOR THE GULF COAST. EMPOWERING YOUTH IS PROUD TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS ACTIVITY KNOWN FOR STRENGTHENING CHARACTER, EDUCATING YOUTH AND BUILDING FUTURE COMMUNITY LEADERS.
    Expenses $547,844 · revenue $572,908

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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 16, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026Not on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025Not on file

IRS record

EIN
45-3131752
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
2014
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$17,787
Income (IRS master file)
$572,906

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
February 15, 2014
Posted by the IRS
August 11, 2014
Reinstated
Effective February 15, 2014

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2023$572,906$587,372$17,787XML
990September 2022$380,362$411,289$32,262IRS
990-EZSeptember 2021–––IRS
990-EZSeptember 2020–––IRS
990September 2019–––IRS
990September 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2012
Officer: GARY HOLLY
September 30, 2013≤ $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 45-3131752).

Questions about EMPOWER YOUTH IN THE PERFORMING ARTS INC

What is the EIN of EMPOWER YOUTH IN THE PERFORMING ARTS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of EMPOWER YOUTH IN THE PERFORMING ARTS INC is 45-3131752.
Is EMPOWER YOUTH IN THE PERFORMING ARTS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on February 15, 2014 and reinstated it effective February 15, 2014.
Are donations to EMPOWER YOUTH IN THE PERFORMING ARTS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does EMPOWER YOUTH IN THE PERFORMING ARTS 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 EMPOWER YOUTH IN THE PERFORMING ARTS INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did EMPOWER YOUTH IN THE PERFORMING ARTS INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2023.
Who is the principal officer of EMPOWER YOUTH IN THE PERFORMING ARTS INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2023 names LINDA GOODEN.
Who are the officers and directors of EMPOWER YOUTH IN THE PERFORMING ARTS INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2023 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does EMPOWER YOUTH IN THE PERFORMING ARTS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2023 it reported revenue of $572,906, expenses of $587,372 and total assets of $17,787 at year end.

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