Nonprofit · EIN 47-2036658
FOUNTAIN BLUES FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · SAN JOSE, CA 95103
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $333,378 | $278,157 | $55,221 | $73,116 | $0 | $73,116 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $106,822 | $135,943 | -$29,121 | $17,894 | – | $17,894 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $118,915 | $139,311 | -$20,396 | $47,015 | – | $47,015 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $116,422
- of which government grants
- $11,512
- Program service revenue
- $214,359
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $2,597
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
- Travel
- $286
- Program services (functional)
- $278,157
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $17,894
- Total assets, end of year
- $73,116
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $73,116
- Gross receipts
- $333,378
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 9
- Year formed
- 2014
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suzanne St John-Crane | President Trustee or director | 15 | $0 |
| Bob Gonzales | VP Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Frank Belinsky | Treasurer Key employee | 10 | $0 |
| Susan Hayes | Director Key employee | 5 | $0 |
| Kevin Raymond | Director Key employee | 5 | $0 |
| David Goray | Director Key employee | 5 | $0 |
| Elaine Sullivan | Director Key employee | 5 | $0 |
| Bruce Labadie | Director Key employee | 5 | $0 |
| Ed Solis | Director Key employee | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMY ANDERSON | VICE PRESIDENT | 3 | $0 |
| BOB GONZALEZ | PRESIDENT | 3 | $0 |
| DAVE GORAY | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 |
| BRUCE LABADIE | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 |
| JAY MEDURI | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 |
| DAN ROSS | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 |
| DAN ORLOFF | SECRETARY | 3 | $0 |
| SHERRI JONES | SECRETARY | 3 | $0 |
| FRANK BELINSKY | TREASURER | 3 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMY ANDERSON | VICE PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 |
| BOB GONZALEZ | PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 |
| DAVE GORAY | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| BRUCE LABADIE | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| JAY MEDURI | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| DAN ROSS | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| DAN ORLOFF | SECRETARY | 0 | $0 |
| SHERRI JONES | SECRETARY | 0 | $0 |
| FRANK BELINSKY | TREASURER | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 430, SAN JOSE, CA 95103-0430
- In care of
- % ROBERT GONZALEZ
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- FRANK BELINSKY, PO BOX 430, San Jose, CA 95103
- Signed the 990
- FRANK BELINSKY, TREASURER
- Phone
- (408) 569-2723
- Website
- WWW.FOUNTAINBLUES.COM
- Return prepared by
- Block Advisors
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 47-2036658 or by the name FOUNTAIN BLUES FOUNDATION.
- 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
THE FOUNTAIN BLUES PROMOTES THE ART OF BLUES MUSIC THROUGH BLUES PRESERVATION, ARTISTIC SUPPORT, NEW AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT, SPREADING BLUES MUSIC EDUCATION IN THE COMMUNITY, PRODUCING AN ANNUAL FOUNTAIN BLUES FESTIVAL (FEATURING NATIONAL AND LOCAL BLUES BANDS SINCE 1981), AND HELPING SUPPORT THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE BAY AREA THROUGH OUR BLUES MISSION.
Program accomplishments
- Production of the annual Fountain Blues and Brews Festival in downtown San Jose, CA Grants and Allocations: $11,512 from the City of San Jose for Festival, Parade and Celebration grantExpenses $278,157 · grants $11,512 · revenue $321,865
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 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
- 47-2036658
- 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
- 2015
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $73,116
- Income (IRS master file)
- $333,378
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $333,378 | $278,157 | $73,116 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $106,822 | $135,943 | $17,894 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $118,915 | $139,311 | $47,015 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | 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 47-2036658).
Questions about FOUNTAIN BLUES FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of FOUNTAIN BLUES FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FOUNTAIN BLUES FOUNDATION is 47-2036658.
- Is FOUNTAIN BLUES FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
- Are donations to FOUNTAIN BLUES FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FOUNTAIN BLUES FOUNDATION 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 FOUNTAIN BLUES FOUNDATION 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 FOUNTAIN BLUES FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FOUNTAIN BLUES FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names FRANK BELINSKY.
- Who are the officers and directors of FOUNTAIN BLUES FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FOUNTAIN BLUES FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $333,378, expenses of $278,157 and total assets of $73,116 at year end.
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