Nonprofit · EIN 46-5434928
KAINGA MUSIC
Tax-exempt · VISTA, CA 92084
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $60,268 | $61,267 | -$999 | $6,518 | $2,550 | $3,968 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $92,988 | $95,267 | -$2,279 | $4,967 | – | $4,967 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $77,504 | $81,907 | -$4,403 | $7,246 | $0 | $7,246 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $16,579
- Program service revenue
- $47,240
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$3,551
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $11,386
- Occupancy
- $4,656
- Printing, publications and postage
- $18
- Other expenses
- $45,207
- Program services (functional)
- $37,516
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,967
- Total assets, end of year
- $6,518
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,550
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,968
- Cash, savings and investments
- $4,716
- Gross receipts
- $107,897
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Koliniusi Ross-Mau | Executive Director & Instructor | 30 | $0 |
| Josef Tongatoutai Ross-Mau | Vice President | 4 | $0 |
| Janeanne Palmer | Tresurer BOD | 4 | $0 |
| Juliet Ross-Mau | Secretary BOD | 4 | $0 |
| Rose Camacho | BOD Member | 1 | $0 |
| Mary Noble | BOD Member | 1 | $0 |
| Garrett Phelps | BOD Member | 1 | $0 |
| Rochelle Ross | BOD Member | 2 | $0 |
| Eric Lai | BOD Member | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Koliniusi Ross-Mau | Executive Director & Instructor | 30 | $28,325 |
| Josef Tongatoutai Ross-Mau | Vice President | 4 | $0 |
| Janeanne Palmer | Tresurer BOD | 4 | $0 |
| Juliet Ross-Mau | Secretary BOD | 4 | $0 |
| Rose Camacho | BOD Member | 1 | $0 |
| Mary Noble | BOD Member | 1 | $0 |
| Garrett Phelps | BOD Member | 1 | $0 |
| Rochelle Ross | BOD Member | 2 | $0 |
| Eric Lai | BOD Member | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Koliniusi RossMau | Executive Director & Instructor | 30 | $36,100 |
| Josef Tongatoutai RossMau | Vice President | 4 | $0 |
| Janeanne Palmer | Tresurer BOD | 10 | $0 |
| Juliet RossMau | Secretary BOD | 4 | $0 |
| Rose Camacho | BOD Member | 1 | $0 |
| Mary Noble | BOD Member | 1 | $0 |
| Garrett Phelps | BOD Member | 1 | $0 |
| Rochelle Ross | BOD Member | 2 | $0 |
| Eric Lai | BOD Member | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 996 SUGARBUSH DR, VISTA, CA 92084-6659
- In care of
- % KOLINIUSI ROSS MAU
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- 996 Sugarbush Dr, Vista CA 92084
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- Koliniusi Ross-Ma'u, 996 Sugarbush Dr, Vista CA 92084
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Koliniusi Ross Mau, Executive Director
- Website
- www.kaingamusic.com
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 46-5434928 or by the name KAINGA MUSIC.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
Creating Music Uniting People Building Communities -Community steel drum lessons School program steel drum lessons steel drum performances in the community
Program accomplishments
- Community Education - weekly steel drum lessons with community performances shows concerts 25-35 students year round all ages. Objective: music education and performanceExpenses $23,800
- After school During school music program - 4 to 12 week music lessons in local underserved schools offered twice yearly culminating with a performance at a Kainga concert event and community performances. Approximately 1200 students participate. Objective: music education and performanceExpenses $11,386
- Kainga Music Community Performances - 10-12 yearly community performances put on for general public to showcase various music styles instruments and student performers from Community Education and after school music programs.Approximately 120 students participate and 1500 people attend in the audience. Objective: performanceExpenses $2,330
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
- 46-5434928
- 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
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A68)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $6,518
- Income (IRS master file)
- $107,897
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $60,268 | $61,267 | $6,518 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $92,988 | $95,267 | $4,967 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $77,504 | $81,907 | $7,246 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Koliniusi Ross-Ma'u | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Koliniusi Ross-Ma'u | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2014 Officer: Keli Ross-Ma'u | December 31, 2014 | ≤ $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 46-5434928).
Questions about KAINGA MUSIC
- What is the EIN of KAINGA MUSIC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of KAINGA MUSIC is 46-5434928.
- Is KAINGA MUSIC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to KAINGA MUSIC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does KAINGA MUSIC 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 KAINGA MUSIC 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 KAINGA MUSIC 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 KAINGA MUSIC?
- The 990-N for 2021 names Koliniusi Ross-Ma'u.
- Who are the officers and directors of KAINGA MUSIC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does KAINGA MUSIC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $60,268, expenses of $61,267 and total assets of $6,518 at year end.
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