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Nonprofit · EIN 81-1111581

AMERICAN KUMIHIMO SOCIETY

Tax-exempt · TAMPA, FL 33679

Financials

$91K$75K2023$95K$54K2024$143K$170K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of AMERICAN KUMIHIMO SOCIETY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$142,637$169,966-$27,329$155,546$0$155,546
December 31, 2024990-EZ$95,261$53,712$41,549$182,875$0$182,875
December 31, 2023990-EZ$91,498$75,222$16,276$141,326$0$141,326
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$15,295
Program service revenue
$121,261
Net income from sales of inventory
$1,193
Other revenue
$4,888

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$1,500
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$1,630
Printing, publications and postage
$1,075
Other expenses
$165,761
Program services (functional)
$161,883

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$182,875
Total assets, end of year
$155,546
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$155,546
Cash, savings and investments
$152,818
Gross receipts
$142,637

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
GIOVANNA IMPERIAPRESIDENT15$0
CHERIE MACARTHERVICE PRESIDENT5$0
BETH HARDYSECRETARY3$0
PHYLLIS STRAUSTREASURER10$0
MELODIE EYSTERDIRECTOR5$0
RANDY SPICOCCHIDIRECTOR3$0
TINA KELSEYDIRECTOR2$0
AASIA HAMIDDIRECTOR (LEFT 9/2025)2$0
CAROLYN HAUSHALTERDIRECTOR2$0
KATHERINE BUENGERDIRECTOR2$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
GIOVANNA IMPERIAPRESIDENT15$0
CHERIE MACARTHURVICE PRESIDENT5$0
MAUREEN PERRYSECRETARY (THROUGH 01/2024)2$0
BETH HARDYSECRETARY (BEGAN 02/2024)3$0
MARGARET HUNTERTREASURER5$0
MELODIE EYSTERDIRECTOR5$0
BETH HARDYDIRECTOR (THROUGH 01/2024)3$0
TINA KELSEYDIRECTOR2$0
RANDY SPICOCCHIDIRECTOR3$0
PHYLLIS STRAUSDIRECTOR8$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
GIOVANNA IMPERIAPRESIDENT15$0
CHERIE MACARTHURVICE PRESIDENT5$0
MAUREEN PERRYSECRETARY2$0
MARGARET HUNTERTREASURER4$0
ADRIENNE GASKELLPAST PRESIDENT5$0
CAROL BENNERDIRECTOR5$0
BETH HARDYDIRECTOR3$0
TINA KELSEYDIRECTOR0.5$0
PHYLLIS STRAUSDIRECTOR5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 10174, TAMPA, FL 33679-0174
Mailing address (990-N for 2017)
PO Box 43-0841, South Miami FL 33243
Principal officer (990-N for 2017)
Robert F Galivan, PO Box 43-0841, South Miami FL 33243
Signed the 990-EZ
VALERIE GOODMAN, TREASURER
Phone
(310) 890-2616
Return prepared by
CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE AMERICAN KUMIHIMO SOCIETY (AKS) IS TO DEEPEN THE APPRECIATION OF THE ART OF BRAIDING WHILE PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES, SUPPORT AND CONNECTIONS FOR THE BRAIDING COMMUNITY WORLDWIDE.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES LEARNING AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES SUITABLE FOR THE NOVICE TO ADVANCED STUDENT. IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL GATHERINGS ARE HELD FOR KUMIHIMO IMMERSION AND HANDS ON INSTRUCTION.IN 2023, WE SUCCESSFULLY ORGANIZED AN EXHILARATING VIRTUAL GATHERING THAT BROUGHT US TOGETHER DESPITE THE PHYSICAL DISTANCE. BUILDING ON THAT MOMENTUM, WE ARE ALSO HAD AN UNFORGETTABLE IN-PERSON GATHERING IN THE CAPTIVATING CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO. IN AUGUST 2023, WE HAD AN EVENT THAT WAS REMARKABLE OPPORTUNITY FOR CONNECTION, COLLABORATION, AND UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES. WITH THE VIBRANT ENERGY OF SAN FRANCISCO AS OUR BACKDROP, THIS GATHERING WAS CERTAIN TO LEAVE A LASTING IMPRESSION ON ALL WHO ATTENDED.IN 2024 WE ORGANIZED AN EQUALLY SUCCESSFUL IN PERSON GATHERING IN MINNEAPOLIS MN.
    Expenses $161,883 · grants $1,500

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2026 990-EZ for AMERICAN KUMIHIMO SOCIETY

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
81-1111581
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
2016
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$155,546
Income (IRS master file)
$142,637

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$142,637$169,966$155,546IRS
990-EZDecember 2024$95,261$53,712$182,875XML
990-EZDecember 2023$91,498$75,222$141,326XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2019–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2017
Officer: Robert F Galivan
December 31, 2017≤ $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 81-1111581).

Questions about AMERICAN KUMIHIMO SOCIETY

What is the EIN of AMERICAN KUMIHIMO SOCIETY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of AMERICAN KUMIHIMO SOCIETY is 81-1111581.
Is AMERICAN KUMIHIMO SOCIETY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
Are donations to AMERICAN KUMIHIMO SOCIETY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does AMERICAN KUMIHIMO 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 AMERICAN KUMIHIMO 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 AMERICAN KUMIHIMO 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 AMERICAN KUMIHIMO SOCIETY?
The 990-N for 2017 names Robert F Galivan.
Who are the officers and directors of AMERICAN KUMIHIMO SOCIETY?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does AMERICAN KUMIHIMO SOCIETY have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $142,637, expenses of $169,966 and total assets of $155,546 at year end.

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