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Nonprofit · EIN 47-0616799

FRIENDS OF MUSIC

Tax-exempt · COLUMBUS, NE 68602

Financials

$71K$61K2023$8K$13K2023$85K$64K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FRIENDS OF MUSIC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990-EZ$85,184$64,378$20,806$86,563–$86,563
June 30, 2024990-EZ$8,438$12,910-$4,472$65,759–$65,759
April 30, 2024990-EZ$71,166$60,510$10,656$70,231–$70,231
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$81,704
Investment income
$3,480

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$8,800
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$9,828
Printing, publications and postage
$786
Other expenses
$53,764
Program services (functional)
$64,378

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$65,757
Total assets, end of year
$86,563
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$86,563
Cash, savings and investments
$86,563
Gross receipts
$85,184

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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KRISTEN RITTEREXECUTIVE DI10$7,200
ANNE KINNISONTREASURER10$1,600
JED BRUNKENSECRETARY5$0
FRED RITTERPRESIDENT5$0
JERRY ALBRACHTBOARD MEMBER2$0
ANN CATTAUBOARD MEMBER2$0
DONNA JAIXENVICE PRESIDE5$0
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KRISTEN RITTEREXECUTIVE DI10$1,200
FRED RITTERPRESIDENT5$0
DONNA JAIXENVICE PRESIDE5$0
ANNE KINNISONTREASURER10$0
JED BRUNKENSECRETARY5$0
990-EZ for the year ended April 30, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KRISTEN RITTEREXECUTIVE DI10$6,000
ANNE KINNISONTREASURER10$1,600
JED BRUNKENSECRETARY5$0
FRED RITTERPRESIDENT5$0
JERRY ALBRACHTBOARD MEMBER2$0
ANN CATTAUBOARD MEMBER2$0
DONNA JAIXENVICE PRESIDE5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 1503, COLUMBUS, NE 68602-1503
Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
P O Box 1503, Columbus NE 68602
Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
David Scharff, 25950 State Highway 22, Columbus NE 68601
Signed the 990-EZ
ANNE KINNISON, TREASURER
Phone
(402) 942-1102
Return prepared by
LINDA K PRICE CPA PC

Mission

FRIENDS OF MUSIC IS A COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION. WE BROUGHT SIX MUSICAL CONCERTS TO COLUMBUS, NE AREA DURING FISCAL 2025. AREA RESIDENTS CAN PURCHASE A MEMBERSHIP TO ATTEND OUR CONCERTS. WE ALSO SOLICITE DONATIONS TO KEEP THE CONCERTS AFFORDABLE. THIS IS OUR ONLY PROGRAM. WE HAVE OVER 650 MEMBERS.

990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • FRIENDS OF MUSIC IS A COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION. WE BROUGHT SIX MUSICAL CONCERTS TO THE COLUMBUS, NE AREA DURING FISCAL 2025. AREA RESIDENTS CAN PURCHASE A MEMBERSHIP TO ATTEND OUR CONCERTS. WE ALSO SOLICITE DONATIOS TO KEEP THE CONCERTS AFFORDABLE. THIS IS OUR ONLY PROGRAM. WE HAVE OVER 650 MEMBERS.
  • FRIENDS OF MUSIC IS A COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION. WE BROUGHT SIX MUSICAL CONCERTS TO THE COLUMBUS, NE AREA DURING FISCAL 2024. AREA RESIDENTS CAN PURCHASE A MEMBERSHIP TO ATTEND OUR CONCERTS. WE ALSO SOLICITE DONATIONS TO KEEP THE CONCERTS AFFORDABLE. THIS IS OUR ONLY PROGRAM. WE HAVE OVER 650 MEMEBERS.
    Expenses $64,378

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990-EZ on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
47-0616799
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
2009
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$86,563
Income (IRS master file)
$85,184

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZJune 2025$85,184$64,378$86,563XML
990-EZJune 2024$8,438$12,910$65,759IRS
990-EZApril 2024$71,166$60,510$70,231XML
990-EZApril 2023–––IRS
990-N for 2021
Officer: David Scharff
April 30, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZApril 2021–––IRS
990-EZApril 2019–––IRS
990-N for 2016
Officer: David T Scharff
April 30, 2017≤ $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 47-0616799).

Questions about FRIENDS OF MUSIC

What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF MUSIC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF MUSIC is 47-0616799.
Is FRIENDS OF MUSIC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
Are donations to FRIENDS OF MUSIC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FRIENDS OF 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 FRIENDS OF MUSIC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did FRIENDS OF MUSIC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF MUSIC?
The 990-N for 2021 names David Scharff.
Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF MUSIC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $7,200 (KRISTEN RITTER, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does FRIENDS OF MUSIC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $85,184, expenses of $64,378 and total assets of $86,563 at year end.

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