Nonprofit · EIN 52-1517733
D C BLUES SOCIETY INC
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20015
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $36,497 | $27,849 | $8,648 | $36,535 | $350 | $36,185 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $25,529 | $33,686 | -$8,157 | $27,537 | $0 | $27,537 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $25,991
- Program service revenue
- $10,506
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $2,416
- Occupancy
- $3,228
- Other expenses
- $22,205
- Program services (functional)
- $27,849
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $27,537
- Total assets, end of year
- $36,535
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $350
- Net assets, end of year
- $36,185
- Cash, savings and investments
- $36,535
- Gross receipts
- $36,497
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PALOMA COSTA | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| DOROTHY HINES | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN LITWACK | PRESIDENT (AS OF 12/24) | 1 | $0 |
| IDA CAMPBELL | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| JIM BARRATT | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| KAY JEWELL | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| MARY ROSE LUCERI | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN NEUMANN | PRESIDENT (ENDED 12/24) | 2 | $0 |
| LAWRENCE SPIWAK | DIRECTOR (AS OF 12/24) | 1 | $0 |
| PATRICIA BRANSFORD | SECRETARY | 8 | $0 |
| ADAM OPPENHEIM | TREASURER | 8 | $0 |
| ERIC GETZINGER | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PALOMA COSTA | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| ELLIOT BERKE | DIRECTOR - ENDED 12/2023 | 1 | $0 |
| DOROTHY HINES | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN LITWACK | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| IDA CAMPBELL | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN NEUMANN | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| LAWRENCE SPIWAK | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| PATRICIA BRANSFORD | SECRETARY | 5 | $0 |
| ADAM OPPENHEIM | TREASURER | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5335 WISCONSIN AVE NW STE 440, WASHINGTON, DC 20015-2079
- Mailing address (990-N for 2019)
- PO BOX 6289, WASHINGTON DC 20015
- Principal officer (990-N for 2019)
- ADAM OPPENHEIM, PO BOX 6289, WASHINGTON DC 20015
- Signed the 990-EZ
- ADAM OPPENHEIM, TREASURER
- Phone
- (202) 617-2625
- Website
- WWW.DCBLUES.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CBIZ ADVISORS LLC
Mission
TO CELEBRATE, PRESERVE, AND PROMOTE THE BLUES AS AN ORIGINAL AMERICAN ART FORM.
Program accomplishments
- THE MISSION OF DCBS IS TO KEEP THE BLUES MUSIC TRADITIONS OF THE WASHINGTON, DC AREA ALIVE THROUGH LIVE PERFORMANCES, OUTREACH AND EDUCATION. DCBS RELIES SOLELY UPON THE DEDICATION OF ITS VOLUNTEERS TO CARRY OUT ITS PROGRAM IN SUPPORT OF THIS MISSION. FUNDING COMES FROM MEMBERSHIP DUES, PRIVATE DONATIONS, SPONSORSHIPS, GRANTS, SALES OF MERCHANDISE, NEWLETTER ADVERISING AND EVENT TICKET SALES. DCBS CARRIES OUT ITS PROGRAMS WITH REGULAR FREE EVENTS THAT ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. IN ADDITION, DCBS ALSO HOSTS 2-3 CONCERTS PER YEAR WHERE ADMISSION IS CHARGED.Expenses $27,849
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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 | Not 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
- 52-1517733
- 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
- 1988
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $36,535
- Income (IRS master file)
- $36,497
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $36,497 | $27,849 | $36,535 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $25,529 | $33,686 | $27,537 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: ADAM OPPENHEIM | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: Peter Salsbury | December 31, 2018 | ≤ $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 52-1517733).
Questions about D C BLUES SOCIETY INC
- What is the EIN of D C BLUES SOCIETY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of D C BLUES SOCIETY INC is 52-1517733.
- Is D C BLUES SOCIETY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1988.
- Are donations to D C BLUES SOCIETY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does D C BLUES SOCIETY INC file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of D C BLUES SOCIETY INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did D C BLUES SOCIETY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of D C BLUES SOCIETY INC?
- The 990-N for 2019 names ADAM OPPENHEIM.
- Who are the officers and directors of D C BLUES SOCIETY INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does D C BLUES SOCIETY INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $36,497, expenses of $27,849 and total assets of $36,535 at year end.
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