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Nonprofit · EIN 75-1360233

AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF MUSICAL STUDIES

Tax-exempt · KANSAS CITY, MO 64113

Financials

$1.1M$1.2M2023$1.3M$1.3M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF MUSICAL STUDIES by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$1,283,276$1,323,159-$39,883$79,834$66,997$12,837
September 30, 2024990$1,083,044$1,164,829-$81,785$70,026$30,230$39,796
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$802,812
of which government grants
$301,828
Program service revenue
$480,406
Investment income
$58
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$80,036
Other salaries and wages
$67,992
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$166,651
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$2,765
Occupancy
$6,822
Travel
$2,539
Program services (functional)
$1,263,386
Management and general (functional)
$59,773

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$70,026
Total assets, end of year
$79,834
Total liabilities, end of year
$66,997
Net assets, end of year
$12,837
Net assets without donor restrictions
$12,837
Gross receipts
$1,283,276
Employees
3
Volunteers
20
Year formed
1970
State of legal domicile
MO

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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
SARAH HALLEYGENERAL DIRECTOR
Key employee
45$80,037$7,200
JAMES ROUSEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
HENRY SAULSVICE-PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0$0
PATRICIA CRAIGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
CORY GRANTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
DON MANVELBOARD PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
THOMAS KINGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
RICHARD OWENS JrBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
TIMOTHY DUNLEYBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
BRIAN BRIDGESSECRETARY-TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
KATHRYN LISTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RICHARD OWENS JRBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
CORY GRANTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
THOMAS KINGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
KATHRYN LISTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
JAMES ROUSEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
BRIAN BRIDGESTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
TIMOTHY DUNLEYBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
HENRY SAULSSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
PATRICIA CRAIGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
DON MANVELBOARD PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
SARAH HALLEYGENERAL DIRECTOR
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
45$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
28 E 69TH ST, KANSAS CITY, MO 64113-2512
In care of
% SARAH HALLEY
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
HENRY SAULS, 28 EAST 69TH ST, Kansas City, MO 64113
Signed the 990
SARAH HALLEY, GENERAL DIRECTOR
Phone
(816) 268-3657
Return prepared by
Christopher M Madden CPA

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS IDENTIFY, AUDITION AND SELECT VOCALISTS FOR ADVANCED TRAINING IN THE VOCAL ARTS. THE COURSE OF TRAINING FOR THE STUDENTS INCLUDES INTENSIVE INSTRUCTION IN OPERATIC PERFORMANCE WITH CONCERT MUSICIANS AND INTERNATIONAL VOICE COACHES.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • The Organization provides advanced vocal training for students and auditions for over 150 applicants. The students accepted after auditions are provided six weeks of intensive vocal coaching in opera performance including musical theory and composition. The culmination of the program includes live performances for the general public.
    Expenses $1,263,386 · revenue $1,283,276

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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 16, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
75-1360233
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
1970
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$79,834
Income (IRS master file)
$1,283,276

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$1,283,276$1,323,159$79,834XML
990September 2024$1,083,044$1,164,829$70,026XML
990September 2023$1,027,612$921,435$124,187IRS
990September 2022$537,695$527,150$19,844IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––IRS
990September 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 75-1360233).

Questions about AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF MUSICAL STUDIES

What is the EIN of AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF MUSICAL STUDIES?
The employer identification number (EIN) of AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF MUSICAL STUDIES is 75-1360233.
Is AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF MUSICAL STUDIES tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1970.
Are donations to AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF MUSICAL STUDIES tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF MUSICAL STUDIES 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 AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF MUSICAL STUDIES due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF MUSICAL STUDIES last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF MUSICAL STUDIES?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names HENRY SAULS.
Who are the officers and directors of AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF MUSICAL STUDIES?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $80,037 (SARAH HALLEY, GENERAL DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF MUSICAL STUDIES have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,283,276, expenses of $1,323,159 and total assets of $79,834 at year end.

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