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Nonprofit · EIN 51-0138414

SOUNDS OF BLACKNESS CHOIR

Tax-exempt · GEORGETOWN, TX 78633

Financials

$262K$321K2023$191K$70K2024$139K$185K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SOUNDS OF BLACKNESS CHOIR by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$138,563$185,178-$46,615$32,050-$702$32,752
December 31, 2024990$190,882$70,262$120,620$650-$5,600$6,250
December 31, 2023990$262,480$321,338-$58,858$23,943-$20$23,963
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$138,563
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$125,191
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,609
Occupancy
$3,754
Travel
$497
Program services (functional)
$56,772
Management and general (functional)
$128,477
Fundraising (functional)
-$71

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$650
Total assets, end of year
$32,050
Total liabilities, end of year
-$702
Net assets, end of year
$32,752
Net assets without donor restrictions
$32,752
Gross receipts
$138,563
Employees
0
State of legal domicile
TX

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LOUIS WILSONTreasurer
Trustee or director
0$0
GARY HINESMusical Director
Trustee or director
0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 2 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LOUIS WILSONTreasurer
Trustee or director
15$0
GARY HINESMusical Director
Trustee or director
40$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 2 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LOUIS WILSONTreasurer
Trustee or director
15$0
GARY HINESMusical Director
Trustee or director
40$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
128 PLAINSMAN LN, GEORGETOWN, TX 78633-2498
In care of
% LOUIS WILSON
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Louis Wilson, 7140 Coachwood Cir, Woodbury, MN 551251511
Signed the 990
LOUIS WILSON, Treasurer
Phone
(651) 592-1399
Return prepared by
It All Adds Up Accounting and Tax Inc

Mission

To bring the enjoyment of Black Music and its history to the public, and help develop young people so they can perform and enjoy its heritage.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Performed at the University of Minnesota, Churches within the State of
    Expenses $1

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

File the 2026 990-EZ for SOUNDS OF BLACKNESS CHOIR

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
51-0138414
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
1975
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$32,050
Income (IRS master file)
$138,563

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$138,563$185,178$32,050IRS
990December 2024$190,882$70,262$650XML
990December 2023$262,480$321,338$23,943XML
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2019–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––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 51-0138414).

Questions about SOUNDS OF BLACKNESS CHOIR

What is the EIN of SOUNDS OF BLACKNESS CHOIR?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SOUNDS OF BLACKNESS CHOIR is 51-0138414.
Is SOUNDS OF BLACKNESS CHOIR tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1975.
Are donations to SOUNDS OF BLACKNESS CHOIR tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SOUNDS OF BLACKNESS CHOIR 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 SOUNDS OF BLACKNESS CHOIR 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 SOUNDS OF BLACKNESS CHOIR 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 SOUNDS OF BLACKNESS CHOIR?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Louis Wilson.
Who are the officers and directors of SOUNDS OF BLACKNESS CHOIR?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 2 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does SOUNDS OF BLACKNESS CHOIR have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $138,563, expenses of $185,178 and total assets of $32,050 at year end.

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