Nonprofit · EIN 82-2435259
DULUTH FOLK SCHOOL
Tax-exempt · DULUTH, MN 55806
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $194,707 | $116,897 | $77,810 | $83,667 | $77,439 | $6,228 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $78,169 | $83,702 | -$5,533 | $4,813 | $76,396 | -$71,583 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $90,554 | $123,783 | -$33,229 | $3,481 | $69,529 | -$66,048 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $116,681
- Program service revenue
- $77,244
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $782
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $852
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $32,072
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $39,176
- Occupancy
- $21,157
- Other expenses
- $24,492
- Program services (functional)
- $101,654
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,813
- Total assets, end of year
- $83,667
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $77,439
- Net assets, end of year
- $6,228
- Cash, savings and investments
- $83,667
- Gross receipts
- $195,143
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viola Clark | Chair | 1 | $852 |
| Kathryn Fifield | Vice Chair | 1 | $0 |
| Carmel DeMaioribus | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Elden Lindamood | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Sumair Sheikh | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Zachary Sullivan | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Mark Lavalier | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Haley Diem | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Hadrian DeMaioribus | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIOLA CLARK | CHAIR | 1 | $0 |
| KATHRYN FIFIELD | VICE CHAIR | 1 | $0 |
| CARMEL DEMAIORIBUS | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| ELDEN LINDAMOOD | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| MARK LEVALIER | BOARD | 1 | $0 |
| SUMAIR SHEIKH | BOARD | 1 | $0 |
| ZACH SULLIVAN | BOARD | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIMOTHY BATES | CHAIR | 1 | $0 |
| KATHRYN FIFIELD | VICE CHAIR | 1 | $0 |
| CARMEL DEMAIORIBUS | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| ELDEN LINDAMOOD | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| HALEY DIEM | BOARD | 1 | $0 |
| SUMAIR SHEIKH | BOARD | 1 | $0 |
| BREN CHOUANARD-NGUYEN | BOARD | 1 | $0 |
| VIOLA CLARK | BOARD | 1 | $0 |
| ZACH SULLIVAN | BOARD | 1 | $0 |
| RON YARDLEY | BOARD | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1917 W SUPERIOR ST, DULUTH, MN 55806-2140
- Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
- 1917 W Superior St, Duluth MN 55806
- Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
- Ben Fornear, 4320 Luverne St, Duluth MN 55804
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Mark Lavalier, Chair
- Phone
- (218) 216-6929
- Website
- duluthfolkschool.com
- Return prepared by
- Accounting Angel LLC
Mission
Duluth Folk School builds community through joyful experiences of handcrafting, art, and gatherings.
Program accomplishments
- Duluth Folk School brings people together to share skills, knowledge, and life experiences. Classes are taught by community members and visiting artists and makers. Topics include cooking, fiber and paper arts, repair and re-use, natural history, woodworking, and music. Classes at Duluth Folk School encourage people to try new things, strengthen skills, and connect with each other. Handcrafting classes and community gatherings reduce feelings of isolation, build confidence and resiliency, and improve mental health. Skill sharing also promotes equity and a stronger social fabric.Expenses $101,654
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 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 82-2435259
- 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
- 2017
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B11)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $83,667
- Income (IRS master file)
- $195,143
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $194,707 | $116,897 | $83,667 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $78,169 | $83,702 | $4,813 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $90,554 | $123,783 | $3,481 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Ben Fornear | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2017 Officer: ERIC SOMMER | 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 82-2435259).
Questions about DULUTH FOLK SCHOOL
- What is the EIN of DULUTH FOLK SCHOOL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DULUTH FOLK SCHOOL is 82-2435259.
- Is DULUTH FOLK SCHOOL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
- Are donations to DULUTH FOLK SCHOOL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DULUTH FOLK SCHOOL 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 DULUTH FOLK SCHOOL 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 DULUTH FOLK SCHOOL 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 DULUTH FOLK SCHOOL?
- The 990-N for 2020 names Ben Fornear.
- Who are the officers and directors of DULUTH FOLK SCHOOL?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $852 (Viola Clark, Chair).
- How much revenue does DULUTH FOLK SCHOOL have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $194,707, expenses of $116,897 and total assets of $83,667 at year end.
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