Nonprofit · EIN 56-2527875
NORTHERN LIGHTS MUSIC FESTIVAL
Tax-exempt · GILBERT, MN 55741
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 30, 2024 | 990 | $427,392 | $475,352 | -$47,960 | $285,663 | $208,850 | $76,813 |
| November 30, 2023 | 990 | $449,763 | $470,468 | -$20,705 | $251,726 | $126,953 | $124,773 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended November 30, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $324,147
- of which government grants
- $154,258
- Program service revenue
- $66,668
- Investment income
- $139
- Net rental income
- $14,172
- Net income from fundraising events
- $22,266
- Other revenue
- $36,438
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $22,913
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $24,826
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $12,719
- Travel
- $71,775
- Depreciation
- $5,850
- Program services (functional)
- $427,815
- Management and general (functional)
- $38,028
- Fundraising (functional)
- $9,509
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $251,726
- Total assets, end of year
- $285,663
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $208,850
- Net assets, end of year
- $76,813
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $150,270
- Gross receipts
- $469,745
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 25
- Year formed
- 2004
- State of legal domicile
- MN
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 November 30, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARBARA BALDRICA | PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| VEDA ZUPONCIC | ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
| MATT UHAN | TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARY MULARI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARTIN ZUPONCIC | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RHONDA ZUPONCIC | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ERIKA BLEE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ERIK ERIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PATTY PHILLIPS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended November 30, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARBARA BALDRICA | PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| VEDA ZUPONCIC | ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
| MATT UHAN | TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARY MULARI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARTIN ZUPONCIC | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RHONDA ZUPONCIC | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ERIKA BLEE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ERIK ERIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PATTY PHILLIPS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 147, GILBERT, MN 55741-0147
- In care of
- % THOMAS GILLACH
- Principal officer (990 for 2023)
- BARBARA BALDRICA, 417 SOUTH 5TH STREET, VIRGINIA, MN 55792
- Signed the 990
- BARBARA BALDRICA, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (609) 922-2965
- Website
- NORTHERNLIGHTSMUSIC.ORG
Mission
GREAT MUSIC, THEATRE AND OPERA ON THE IRON RANGE IN HISTORIC AURORA, MINNESOTA.
Program accomplishments
- NORTHERN LIGHTS IS FORTUNATE TO HAVE ACCESS TO AN ARRAY OF HISTORIC PERFORMANCE VENUES FOR ITS CONCERTS AND OPERAS.BY PERFORMING IN THESE UNIQUE VENUES, NORTHERN LIGHTS IS NOT ONLY ABLE TO BRING THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF CLASSICAL MUSIC TO IRON RANGE COMMUNITIES BUT TO CELEBRATE AND SHOWCASE THE ARCHITECTURAL GEMS FOUND IN NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA.OUR VENUES INCLUDE; MESABI EAST SCHOOL AND HOLY ROSARY RC CHURCH IN AURORA, CHISHOLM HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM, WASHINGTON AUDITORIUM IN ELY, THE COPPER TOP CHURCH IN DULUTH, B'NAI ABRAHAM IN VIRGINIA AND QUEEN OF PEACE RC IN HOYT LAKES AND OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH IN HIBBING.Expenses $427,815 · revenue $80,979
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 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | Not on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 56-2527875
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2006
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A68)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $285,663
- Income (IRS master file)
- $469,745
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | November 2024 | $427,392 | $475,352 | $285,663 | XML |
| 990 | November 2023 | $449,763 | $470,468 | $251,726 | XML |
| 990 | November 2022 | $431,605 | $410,471 | $216,339 | IRS |
| 990 | November 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | November 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | November 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 56-2527875).
Questions about NORTHERN LIGHTS MUSIC FESTIVAL
- What is the EIN of NORTHERN LIGHTS MUSIC FESTIVAL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NORTHERN LIGHTS MUSIC FESTIVAL is 56-2527875.
- Is NORTHERN LIGHTS MUSIC FESTIVAL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2006.
- Are donations to NORTHERN LIGHTS MUSIC FESTIVAL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NORTHERN LIGHTS MUSIC FESTIVAL 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 NORTHERN LIGHTS MUSIC FESTIVAL 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 NORTHERN LIGHTS MUSIC FESTIVAL last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended November 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of NORTHERN LIGHTS MUSIC FESTIVAL?
- The 990 for the year ended November 30, 2024 names BARBARA BALDRICA.
- Who are the officers and directors of NORTHERN LIGHTS MUSIC FESTIVAL?
- The 990 for the year ended November 30, 2024 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does NORTHERN LIGHTS MUSIC FESTIVAL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended November 30, 2024 it reported revenue of $427,392, expenses of $475,352 and total assets of $285,663 at year end.
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