Nonprofit · EIN 68-0281687
THE SACRAMENTO BLUES SOCIETY
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · SACRAMENTO, CA 95860
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $88,494 | $93,972 | -$5,478 | $39,498 | $592 | $38,906 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ (amended) | $62,220 | $74,625 | -$12,405 | $44,976 | $592 | $44,384 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $30,031
- Program service revenue
- $55,093
- Net income from fundraising events
- $3,250
- Other revenue
- $120
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $9,105
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $2,200
- Printing, publications and postage
- $5,224
- Other expenses
- $77,443
- Program services (functional)
- $93,972
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $44,976
- Total assets, end of year
- $39,498
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $592
- Net assets, end of year
- $38,906
- Cash, savings and investments
- $30,394
- Gross receipts
- $88,494
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARCEL SMITH | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| BARBARA KATEN | VICE PRESIDE | 2 | $0 |
| LAUREL LEFEBVRE | TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
| SHIRLEY MCCOY | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 |
| RICK SNYDER | PARLIAMENTAR | 2 | $0 |
| CARI CHENKIN | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| SALLY KATEN | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| LYNNETTE SHUMWAY | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| JULIO COVINGTON | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARBARA KATEN | PRESIDENT | 10 | $0 |
| RENEE SULLIVAN | TREASURER | 5 | $0 |
| RICK SNYDER | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | $0 |
| CARI CHENKIN | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | $0 |
| JIM COATES | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 60580, SACRAMENTO, CA 95860-0580
- Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
- PO BOX 60580, SACRAMENTO CA 95860
- Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
- Barbara Katen, PO Box 60580, Sacramento CA 95860
- Signed the 990-EZ
- LAUREL LEFEBVRE, TREASURER
- Phone
- (916) 425-3963
- Website
- sacblues.com
- Return prepared by
- SKOWRON & ASSOCIATES
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 68-0281687 or by the name THE SACRAMENTO BLUES SOCIETY.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
TO PROMOTE AND PRESERVE BLUES MUSIC AS THE ORIGINAL AMERICAN ART FORM.
Program accomplishments
- TO PROMOTE AND PRESERVE BLUES MUSIC AS THE ORIGINAL AMERICAN ART FORM.Expenses $93,972 · grants $9,105
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 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 68-0281687
- 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
- 2024
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A68)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $39,498
- Income (IRS master file)
- $88,494
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2023
- Posted by the IRS
- August 14, 2023
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2023
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $88,494 | $93,972 | $39,498 | XML |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: Barbara Katen | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $62,220 | $74,625 | $44,976 | XML |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: Brandon Bentz | 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 68-0281687).
Questions about THE SACRAMENTO BLUES SOCIETY
- What is the EIN of THE SACRAMENTO BLUES SOCIETY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE SACRAMENTO BLUES SOCIETY is 68-0281687.
- Is THE SACRAMENTO BLUES SOCIETY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2023 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2023.
- Are donations to THE SACRAMENTO BLUES SOCIETY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE SACRAMENTO BLUES 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 SACRAMENTO BLUES SOCIETY 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 THE SACRAMENTO BLUES SOCIETY 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 THE SACRAMENTO BLUES SOCIETY?
- The 990-N for 2023 names Barbara Katen.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE SACRAMENTO BLUES SOCIETY?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does THE SACRAMENTO BLUES SOCIETY have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $88,494, expenses of $93,972 and total assets of $39,498 at year end.
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