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Nonprofit · EIN 82-2293229

ILLINOIS ROCK & ROLL MUSEUM ON ROUTE 66 NFP

Tax-exempt · JOLIET, IL 60432

Financials

$199K$225K2023$713K$585K2024$337K$345K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ILLINOIS ROCK & ROLL MUSEUM ON ROUTE 66 NFP by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$337,051$345,351-$8,300$601,962$228,610$373,352
December 31, 2024990$712,683$584,733$127,950$616,469$234,817$381,652
December 31, 2023990$199,486$225,106-$25,620$498,575$242,585$255,990
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$83,510
of which government grants
$30,310
Membership dues
$5,093
Program service revenue
$108,221
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$145,320

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Benefits paid to members
$8,219
Other salaries and wages
$82,656
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$89,604
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$300
Accounting fees
$2,277
Occupancy
$58,934
Travel
$3,216
Depreciation
$49,756
Program services (functional)
$182,107
Management and general (functional)
$163,244

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$616,469
Total assets, end of year
$601,962
Total liabilities, end of year
$228,610
Net assets, end of year
$373,352
Land, buildings and equipment
$480,470
Gross receipts
$337,051
Employees
3
Volunteers
62
Year formed
2017
State of legal domicile
IL

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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BOB DIEDRICHTREASURER
Officer
–$0
PATTI ROMEROSECRETARY
Officer
–$0
RONALD ROMEROPRESIDENT
Officer
–$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RONALD ROMEROPRESIDENT
Officer
40$39,288
BOB DIEDRICHTREASURER
Officer
–$0
PATTI ROMEROSECRETARY
Officer
–$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 1 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RONALD ROMEROPRESIDENT
Officer
40$30,200

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
9 W CASS ST, JOLIET, IL 60432-4115
Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
PO BOX 1251, Joilet IL 60434
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
RONALD ROMERO, 2911 REARDON DRIVE, JOLIET, IL 60435
Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
Ron Romero, PO BOX 1251, Joilet IL 60434
Signed the 990
RONALD ROMERO, PRESIDENT
Phone
(815) 927-1540
Return prepared by
FILOTTO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LTD

Mission

THE ILLINOIS ROCK & ROLL MUSEUM ON ROUTE 66 IS COMMITTED TO PRESERVING THE RICH HISTORY AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF MUSICIANS, PERFORMERS AND INDUSTRY LEADERS WHO HAVE IMPACTED THE MUSIC WORLD AND EMBODIED THE CREATIVE SPIRIT OF ILLINOIS. WE STRIVE TO INFORM, ENGAGE, AND INSPIRE OUR VISITORS THROUGH EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS THAT DRAW UPON A DIVERSITY OF CULTURES, HISTORY, AND MUSICAL INFLUENCE.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • MERCHANDISE SALE FOR BENEFIT OF THE ORGANIZATION. ORGANIZATIONAL HALL OF FAME EVENT TO RAISE FUNDS.
  • MERCHANDISE SALES FOR BENEFIT OF THE ORGANIZATION
    Expenses $182,107

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 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
82-2293229
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
2018
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$601,962
Income (IRS master file)
$337,051

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$337,051$345,351$601,962IRS
990December 2024$712,683$584,733$616,469IRS
990December 2023$199,486$225,106$498,575XML
990December 2022$179,869$187,819$530,738IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2020
Officer: Ron Romero
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Ron Romero
December 31, 2019≤ $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 82-2293229).

Questions about ILLINOIS ROCK & ROLL MUSEUM ON ROUTE 66 NFP

What is the EIN of ILLINOIS ROCK & ROLL MUSEUM ON ROUTE 66 NFP?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ILLINOIS ROCK & ROLL MUSEUM ON ROUTE 66 NFP is 82-2293229.
Is ILLINOIS ROCK & ROLL MUSEUM ON ROUTE 66 NFP tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
Are donations to ILLINOIS ROCK & ROLL MUSEUM ON ROUTE 66 NFP tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ILLINOIS ROCK & ROLL MUSEUM ON ROUTE 66 NFP 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 ILLINOIS ROCK & ROLL MUSEUM ON ROUTE 66 NFP 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 ILLINOIS ROCK & ROLL MUSEUM ON ROUTE 66 NFP last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of ILLINOIS ROCK & ROLL MUSEUM ON ROUTE 66 NFP?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names RONALD ROMERO.
Who are the officers and directors of ILLINOIS ROCK & ROLL MUSEUM ON ROUTE 66 NFP?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does ILLINOIS ROCK & ROLL MUSEUM ON ROUTE 66 NFP have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $337,051, expenses of $345,351 and total assets of $601,962 at year end.

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