Nonprofit · EIN 56-1328389
THE CHARLOTTE FOLK SOCIETY
Tax-exempt · CHARLOTTE, NC 28236
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $63,243 | $64,514 | -$1,271 | $147,668 | $2,199 | $145,469 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $82,938 | $72,202 | $10,736 | $149,242 | $2,499 | $146,743 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $74,005 | $74,309 | -$304 | $136,014 | $3 | $136,011 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $38,396
- Membership dues
- $21,084
- Investment income
- $3,763
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $16,289
- Other expenses
- $48,225
- Program services (functional)
- $32,990
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $149,239
- Total assets, end of year
- $147,668
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,199
- Net assets, end of year
- $145,469
- Cash, savings and investments
- $136,452
- Gross receipts
- $63,243
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN TUTWEILER | PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 |
| BRADFORD LINDQUIST | VICE PRESIDE | 0 | $0 |
| TONY LUCENTE | TREASURER | 0 | $0 |
| LISA RUDISILL | SECRETARY | 0 | $0 |
| JOSH BOWRON | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| KAYLA CHILDRESS | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| SHEM UNGER | BAORD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| KARI GILES | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| NICK TUTWILER | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| BK KEEDY | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| TRACY SIMPSON | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| ALAN RAUCH | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| DALE RIVERS | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| SUE THORNTON | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| STEVEN TOMLINSON | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN TUTWEILER | PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 |
| BRADFORD LINDQUIST | VICE PRESIDE | 0 | $0 |
| TONY LUCENTE | TREASURER | 0 | $0 |
| LISA RUDISILL | SECRETARY | 0 | $0 |
| BETH BROWN | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| KAYLA CHILDRESS | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| DAVID FEE | BAORD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| KARI GILES | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| NICK TUTWILER | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| BK KEEDY | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| MARC LEES | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| ALAN RAUCH | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| DALE RIVERS | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| SUE THORNTON | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| STEVEN TOMLINSON | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN TUTWEILER | PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 |
| ALAN DAVIS | PAST PRESIDE | 0 | $0 |
| DIANA WADE | SECRETARY | 0 | $0 |
| GREG CLARKE | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| TRACY FEES | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| MARC LEES | BAORD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| BRADFORD LINQUIST | TREASURER | 0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL PLUMLEY | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| NICK TUTWILER | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| NANCY WIELUNSKI | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| MARY SCHUMWAY | VICE PRESIDE | 0 | $0 |
| DENIS FROST | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 36864, CHARLOTTE, NC 28236-6864
- Mailing address (990-N for 2013)
- PO Box 36864, Charlotte NC 28236
- Principal officer (990-N for 2013)
- Tom Covington, 653 Llewellyn Pl, Charlotte NC 28207
- Signed the 990-EZ
- JOHN TUTWEILER, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (908) 507-2302
- Website
- HTTPS://FOLKSOCIETY.ORG/
- Return prepared by
- MOORE & MOORE CPA LLC
Mission
THE CHARLOTTE FOLK SOCIETY IS A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO PROMOTE THE ONGOING ENJOYMENT AND PRESERVATION OF TRADITIONAL AND CONTEMPORARY FOLK MUSIC, DANCE, CRAFTS, AND LORE.
Program accomplishments
- MONTHLY GATHERINGS WITH MUSICAL PERFORMANCES OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND ARE FREEExpenses $27,999
- NEWSLETTER IS PUBLISHED MONTHLY CONTAINING CFS NEWS AND A CALENDAR OF REGIONAL EVENTS FOR MEMBERSExpenses $3,566
- SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS, SWANNANOA GATHERINGExpenses $1,425
- PURCHASE OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS TO BE USED BY MUSICIANS IN PROMOTING THE ENJOYMENT OF FOLK MUSIC
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-EZ 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
- 56-1328389
- 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
- 1983
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $147,668
- Income (IRS master file)
- $63,243
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $63,243 | $64,514 | $147,668 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $82,938 | $72,202 | $149,242 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $74,005 | $74,309 | $136,014 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2013 Officer: Tom Covington | June 30, 2014 | ≤ $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 56-1328389).
Questions about THE CHARLOTTE FOLK SOCIETY
- What is the EIN of THE CHARLOTTE FOLK SOCIETY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE CHARLOTTE FOLK SOCIETY is 56-1328389.
- Is THE CHARLOTTE FOLK SOCIETY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1983.
- Are donations to THE CHARLOTTE FOLK SOCIETY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE CHARLOTTE FOLK SOCIETY 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 CHARLOTTE FOLK SOCIETY 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 THE CHARLOTTE FOLK SOCIETY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THE CHARLOTTE FOLK SOCIETY?
- The 990-N for 2013 names Tom Covington.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE CHARLOTTE FOLK SOCIETY?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 15 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does THE CHARLOTTE FOLK SOCIETY have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $63,243, expenses of $64,514 and total assets of $147,668 at year end.
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