Nonprofit · EIN 46-3808661
FRIENDS OF ARGENTINE TANGO INC
Tax-exempt · NEW YORK, NY 10036
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $131,440 | $129,973 | $1,467 | $56,231 | $16,465 | $39,766 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $100,499 | $106,205 | -$5,706 | $50,159 | $11,860 | $38,299 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $107,737 | $104,238 | $3,499 | $49,545 | $5,540 | $44,005 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $26,398
- Program service revenue
- $102,345
- Investment income
- $1,054
- Net income from fundraising events
- $1,643
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $66,515
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $120,590
- Occupancy
- $704
- Other expenses
- $8,679
- Program services (functional)
- $105,138
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $50,159
- Total assets, end of year
- $56,231
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $16,465
- Net assets, end of year
- $39,766
- Cash, savings and investments
- $46,845
- Gross receipts
- $133,997
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Perez | Founder/Artistic Director | 10 | $34,910 |
| Leonardo Sardella | Founder/Program Director | 10 | $31,605 |
| Susan Etttenheim | President | 0.5 | $0 |
| Ruth Epstein | Co-Treasurer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Jennifer Lin | Co-Treasurer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Ania Pritchard | Secretary | 0.5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Perez | Founder/Artistic Director | 10 | $34,120 |
| Leonardo Sardella | Founder/Program Director | 10 | $26,235 |
| Susan Etttenheim | President | 1 | $0 |
| Ruth Epstein | Co-Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Jennifer Lin | Co-Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Ania Pritchard | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Perez | Founder/AD | 10 | $40,070 |
| Leonardo Sardella | Founder/Directo | 10 | $25,312 |
| Regina Angeles | President | 2 | $0 |
| Ruth Epstein | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Susan Ettenheim | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 484 W 43RD ST APT 35Q, NEW YORK, NY 10036-9427
- In care of
- % PEREZ
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- 53 East 97 Street Suite 1A, New York NY 10029
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- Walter Perez, 53 East 97 Street Suite 1A, New York NY 10029
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Ruth Epstein, Treasurer
- Phone
- (917) 496-7547
Mission
Friends of Argentine Tango provides instruction and performances of Tango and other Latin dance forms. Our goal is to bring the joys and benefits of these dance forms to the body, mind, and spirit across New York City. Our programs encourage movement, connection, self-expression, body awareness, and inclusion.
Program accomplishments
- Providing Tango and Latin Dance exercise classes at 11 senior centers across New York City.Expenses $79,936
- Adapted Argentine Tango as a therapeutic intervention for cancer survivors facing chemotherapy-induced neuropathy. The dance-based program aims to improve balance, sensation, and neural function, with studies showing it can rewire brain-body connections and reduce fall risks. via The Ohio State UniversityExpenses $13,269
- Latin Dance Festivals and Performances for Hispanic Heritage Month, Queer Tango Festival, and Fiesta on the HudsonExpenses $11,933
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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-3808661
- 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
- 2016
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A62)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $56,231
- Income (IRS master file)
- $133,997
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $131,440 | $129,973 | $56,231 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $100,499 | $106,205 | $50,159 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $107,737 | $104,238 | $49,545 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Walter Perez | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Walter Perez | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | 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 46-3808661).
Questions about FRIENDS OF ARGENTINE TANGO INC
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF ARGENTINE TANGO INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF ARGENTINE TANGO INC is 46-3808661.
- Is FRIENDS OF ARGENTINE TANGO INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF ARGENTINE TANGO INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF ARGENTINE TANGO 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 FRIENDS OF ARGENTINE TANGO INC 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 FRIENDS OF ARGENTINE TANGO INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF ARGENTINE TANGO INC?
- The 990-N for 2021 names Walter Perez.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF ARGENTINE TANGO INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $34,910 (Walter Perez, Founder/Artistic Director).
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF ARGENTINE TANGO INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $131,440, expenses of $129,973 and total assets of $56,231 at year end.
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