Nonprofit · EIN 46-2541091
NATIONAL RHYTHM AND BLUES MUSIC SOCIETY INC A NONPROFIT CORP
Also known as NATIONAL R&B MUSIC SOCIETY
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · GALLOWAY, NJ 08205
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $224,802 | $228,657 | -$3,855 | $25,865 | $0 | $25,865 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $198,700 | $196,529 | $2,171 | $29,720 | $0 | $29,720 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $364,425 | $370,300 | -$5,875 | $27,549 | $0 | $27,549 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $224,802
- of which government grants
- $197,960
- Membership dues
- $3,950
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $5,800
- Travel
- $6,389
- Program services (functional)
- $207,604
- Management and general (functional)
- $21,053
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $29,720
- Total assets, end of year
- $25,865
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $25,865
- Gross receipts
- $224,802
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 10
- Year formed
- 2008
- State of legal domicile
- NJ
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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vannessa Jordan | President Trustee or director | 25 | $0 |
| William Blackshear | Vice President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Floyd Williams | Trustee Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Stuart Bascombe | Trustee Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vannessa Jordan | President | 25 | $0 |
| William Blackshear | Vice President | 1 | $0 |
| Floyd Williams | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
| Stuart Bascombe | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vannessa Jordan-Gaston | President Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
| William Blackshear | Vice President Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Floyd Williams | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Stuart Bascombe | Trustee Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 122 SUSSEX PL, GALLOWAY, NJ 08205-3654
- In care of
- % VANNESSA JORDAN
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Vannessa Jordan, 122 Sussex Place, Galloway, NJ 08205
- Signed the 990
- Vannessa Jordan-Gaston, President
- Phone
- (609) 339-6767
Mission
Our primary exempt purpose is the preservation of Classic Soul/R&B Music and to honor and promote the legendary artists from the 60s, 70s and 80s that paved the way for today's artists.
Program accomplishments
- Our organization produced the June 21, 2025 City of Free Summer Concert. We booked 10 Legendary Classic Soul Artists with band, 3 Local acts, DJ, Hosts to perform at this concert. We also used some of our public members as Day of Staff. About 2200 people attended the free concert.Expenses $81,531 · grants $96,730 · revenue $15,199
- We produced the July 26, 2025 Free Summer Concert at Gardner's basin. We booked 8 legendary recording artists with bands and 3 Local Bands to perform at this concert. We also used some of our public members as day of staff. About 2500 residents and surrounding areas attended this concert.Expenses $87,180 · grants $96,730 · revenue $9,550
- We held our 4th Atlantic City Walk of Fame Induction Ceremony on April 28, 2025. We inducted The Stylistics, Ray, Goodman and Brow, Blue Magic, Jean Carne and Phyllis Hyman with plaques embedded in the ground at Brighton Park in Atlantic City. A Red Carpet Luncheon Reception followed the induction ceremony. Over 250 people attended the ceremony.Expenses $17,324 · grants $15,897
- On September 23, 2024 we held our annual Black Tie Gala and Awards Ceremony. We honored legendary Classic Soul artists Karyn White, Glenn Jones, Miki Howard, The Band Skyy and Leroy Hutson with Lifetime Achievement Awards. About 350 people attended.Expenses $15,220 · grants $7,975
- On September 24, 2024 we held our third Atlantic City Walk of Fame and Induction Ceremony at Brighton park. We inducted the Soul and Pop group The Manhattans. A brunch at The Claridge Hotel was held prior to the unveiling of the plaque.Expenses $5,174
- On August 10, 2025 we held our Annual Membership BBQ at Liberty State Park in Jersey City, New Jersey. This is a an event where our public members get a chance to hang out with our recording artists members. about 110 members attended.Expenses $1,175 · grants $550
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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-2541091
- 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
- 2015
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $25,865
- Income (IRS master file)
- $224,802
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- January 15, 2011
- Posted by the IRS
- September 5, 2015
- Reinstated
- Effective January 15, 2011
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $224,802 | $228,657 | $25,865 | XML |
| 990-EZ | August 2024 | $198,700 | $196,529 | $29,720 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $364,425 | $370,300 | $27,549 | XML |
| 990-EZ | August 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | August 2021 | – | – | – | 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 46-2541091).
Questions about NATIONAL RHYTHM AND BLUES MUSIC SOCIETY INC A NONPROFIT CORP
- What is the EIN of NATIONAL RHYTHM AND BLUES MUSIC SOCIETY INC A NONPROFIT CORP?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NATIONAL RHYTHM AND BLUES MUSIC SOCIETY INC A NONPROFIT CORP is 46-2541091.
- Is NATIONAL RHYTHM AND BLUES MUSIC SOCIETY INC A NONPROFIT CORP tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on January 15, 2011 and reinstated it effective January 15, 2011.
- Are donations to NATIONAL RHYTHM AND BLUES MUSIC SOCIETY INC A NONPROFIT CORP tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NATIONAL RHYTHM AND BLUES MUSIC SOCIETY INC A NONPROFIT CORP 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 NATIONAL RHYTHM AND BLUES MUSIC SOCIETY INC A NONPROFIT CORP due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NATIONAL RHYTHM AND BLUES MUSIC SOCIETY INC A NONPROFIT CORP last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of NATIONAL RHYTHM AND BLUES MUSIC SOCIETY INC A NONPROFIT CORP?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names Vannessa Jordan.
- Who are the officers and directors of NATIONAL RHYTHM AND BLUES MUSIC SOCIETY INC A NONPROFIT CORP?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does NATIONAL RHYTHM AND BLUES MUSIC SOCIETY INC A NONPROFIT CORP have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $224,802, expenses of $228,657 and total assets of $25,865 at year end.
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