Nonprofit · EIN 54-1533423
THE WASHINGTON BALALAIKA SOCIETY INC
Tax-exempt · FAIRFAX, VA 22031
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990-EZ (amended) | $72,378 | $63,584 | $8,794 | $72,378 | $0 | $72,378 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990-EZ | $66,545 | $71,452 | -$4,907 | $63,584 | $0 | $63,584 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990-EZ | $45,299 | $62,992 | -$17,693 | $68,491 | $0 | $68,491 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $32,721
- Membership dues
- $4,745
- Program service revenue
- $32,728
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $2,184
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $41,343
- Occupancy
- $11,840
- Printing, publications and postage
- $3,064
- Other expenses
- $7,337
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $63,584
- Total assets, end of year
- $72,378
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $72,378
- Cash, savings and investments
- $72,378
- Gross receipts
- $72,466
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janet Bohm | President | 20 | $0 |
| June Whelan | Vice President | 15 | $0 |
| Art Shaw | Director | 5 | $0 |
| Jim Pope | Director | 5 | $0 |
| Claudia Dwass | Director | 15 | $0 |
| Max McCullough | Director | 5 | $0 |
| Cindy Stroup | Director | 10 | $0 |
| Barbara Gorin | Director | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janet Bohm | President | 20 | $0 |
| June Whelan | Vice President | 10 | $0 |
| Art Shaw | Director | 5 | $0 |
| Jim Pope | Director | 5 | $0 |
| Claudia Dwass | Director | 10 | $0 |
| Max McCullough | Director | 5 | $0 |
| Cindy Stroup | Director | 10 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janet Bohm | President | 20 | $0 |
| June Whelan | Vice President | 20 | $0 |
| Art Shaw | Director | 5 | $0 |
| Pat Scherago | Director | 5 | $0 |
| Jim Pope | Director | 5 | $0 |
| Claudia Dwass | Director | 10 | $0 |
| Max McCullough | Director | 5 | $0 |
| Cindy Stroup | Director | 10 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 9513 SHELLY KRASNOW LN, FAIRFAX, VA 22031-4720
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Claudia Dwass, Treasurer
- Phone
- (703) 307-8475
- Website
- https://balalaika.org/
Mission
To perform on and educate about Russian and Ukrainian folk music and instruments.
Program accomplishments
- The society operates an orchestra of Russian and Ukrainian folk musical instruments of about 60 volunteer players with professional leadership, performing in concert halls, retirement communities, public spaces etc. It performed 6-7 performances in FY 2024 to live audiences from 25-400 for each event.
- The society sponsors ensembles of 2 to 12 players who perform in the same types of venues as the full orchestra, as well as in schools and at organizational events. Together, the ensembles performed 2 paid virtual appearances. Audiences ranged from 25-100.
- The society's 60 volunteer players receive training in performances on their instruments in the orchestra. Society representatives speak publicly on the instruments and musical tradition occasionally.
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 54-1533423
- 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
- 1990
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $72,378
- Income (IRS master file)
- $72,466
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | June 2025 | $72,378 | $63,584 | $72,378 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2024 | $66,545 | $71,452 | $63,584 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2023 | $45,299 | $62,992 | $68,491 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2022 | – | – | – | 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 54-1533423).
Questions about THE WASHINGTON BALALAIKA SOCIETY INC
- What is the EIN of THE WASHINGTON BALALAIKA SOCIETY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE WASHINGTON BALALAIKA SOCIETY INC is 54-1533423.
- Is THE WASHINGTON BALALAIKA SOCIETY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1990.
- Are donations to THE WASHINGTON BALALAIKA SOCIETY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE WASHINGTON BALALAIKA SOCIETY INC 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 THE WASHINGTON BALALAIKA SOCIETY INC 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 THE WASHINGTON BALALAIKA SOCIETY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE WASHINGTON BALALAIKA SOCIETY INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does THE WASHINGTON BALALAIKA SOCIETY INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $72,378, expenses of $63,584 and total assets of $72,378 at year end.
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