Nonprofit · EIN 45-4807315
LAKES AREA MUSIC FESTIVAL
Tax-exempt · BRAINERD, MN 56401
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,311,089 | $1,328,212 | -$17,123 | $158,318 | $113,858 | $44,460 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,108,290 | $1,228,623 | -$120,333 | $115,696 | $55,704 | $59,992 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $877,309 | $899,612 | -$22,303 | $161,884 | $3,124 | $158,760 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,076,433
- of which government grants
- $153,593
- Program service revenue
- $228,530
- Investment income
- $1,653
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $3,223
- Other revenue
- $4,473
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $93,823
- Other salaries and wages
- $179,804
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $315,310
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $753
- Travel
- $197,213
- Program services (functional)
- $1,127,930
- Management and general (functional)
- $120,546
- Fundraising (functional)
- $79,736
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $115,696
- Total assets, end of year
- $158,318
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $113,858
- Net assets, end of year
- $44,460
- Publicly traded securities
- $41,011
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $44,460
- Gross receipts
- $1,311,089
- Employees
- 14
- Volunteers
- 240
- Year formed
- 2013
- 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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCOTT LYKINS | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $89,675 | $2,585 |
| LOKI KARUNA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $850 | $0 |
| CURT NIELSEN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| GINNY KNUDSON | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE STEIFF | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN INGLEMAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| KARI CHRISTIANSEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA JANES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHERYL KARLGAARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE ROBERTS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROL RUSSELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRETT SEVERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RUTH ANN WEFALD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT KILIAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TANNA MOORE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JANA SHOGREN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCOTT LYKINS | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $85,000 |
| CURT NIELSEN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| GINNY KNUDSON | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JULIE STEIFF | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| JOHN INGLEMAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| KARI CHRISTIANSEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA JANES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHERYL KARLGAARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LOKI KARUNA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PATTY NORGAARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE ROBERTS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CAROL RUSSELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHUCK SCHOTZKO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRETT SEVERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JON STEBLAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RUTH ANN WEFALD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID BORAN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| CHRIS RUTTGER | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| DONN BEAUBIEN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| MARY FARMER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA JANES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHERYL KARLGAARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GINNY KNUDSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CURT NIELSEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PATTY NORGAARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CLAIRE RUD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CAROL RUSSELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHUCK SCHOTZKO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRETT SEVERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JON STEBLAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JULIE STEIFF | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 96, BRAINERD, MN 56401-0339
- In care of
- % CROSSING ARTS
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CURT NIELSEN, PO BOX 96, BRAINERD, MN 56401
- Signed the 990
- CURT NIELSEN, CHAIR
- Phone
- (218) 963-7908
- Website
- LAKESAREAMUSIC.ORG
- Return prepared by
- LAKES AREA CPAS LTD- CLASEN & SCHIESSL
Mission
THE ORGANIZATION CONNECTS THE NATION'S BEST PERFORMERS AND AUDIENCES THROUGH EXCELLENT CLASSICAL MUSIC AND INSPIRING EDUCATION.
Program accomplishments
- CLASSICAL MUSIC CONCERT SERIES WITH NO SET TICKET PRICES AND YOUTH MUSIC EDUCATION AND DAYCAMP.Expenses $1,127,930
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 45-4807315
- 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
- 2013
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A68)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $158,318
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,311,089
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $1,311,089 | $1,328,212 | $158,318 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $1,108,290 | $1,228,623 | $115,696 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $877,309 | $899,612 | $161,884 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $847,084 | $881,875 | $181,172 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2018 | – | – | – | 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 45-4807315).
Questions about LAKES AREA MUSIC FESTIVAL
- What is the EIN of LAKES AREA MUSIC FESTIVAL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LAKES AREA MUSIC FESTIVAL is 45-4807315.
- Is LAKES AREA MUSIC FESTIVAL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
- Are donations to LAKES AREA MUSIC FESTIVAL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LAKES AREA MUSIC FESTIVAL 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 LAKES AREA MUSIC FESTIVAL 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 LAKES AREA MUSIC FESTIVAL last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LAKES AREA MUSIC FESTIVAL?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names CURT NIELSEN.
- Who are the officers and directors of LAKES AREA MUSIC FESTIVAL?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 16 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $89,675 (SCOTT LYKINS, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does LAKES AREA MUSIC FESTIVAL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,311,089, expenses of $1,328,212 and total assets of $158,318 at year end.
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