Nonprofit · EIN 82-3052418
SUZUKI ACADEMY OF COLUMBIA
Tax-exempt · COLUMBIA, SC 29202
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2025 | 990 | $267,327 | $253,861 | $13,466 | $104,692 | $0 | $104,692 |
| May 31, 2024 | 990 | $224,958 | $220,695 | $4,263 | $95,871 | $4,645 | $91,226 |
| May 31, 2023 | 990 | $214,593 | $196,429 | $18,164 | $91,243 | $4,280 | $86,963 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $29,484
- of which government grants
- $9,840
- Program service revenue
- $234,359
- Investment income
- $1,526
- Net income from fundraising events
- $1,958
- Other revenue
- $1,958
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $37,129
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $195,652
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $27,600
- Depreciation
- $919
- Program services (functional)
- $228,475
- Management and general (functional)
- $25,386
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $95,871
- Total assets, end of year
- $104,692
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $104,692
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,841
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $104,692
- Gross receipts
- $267,672
- Employees
- 9
- Volunteers
- 15
- Year formed
- 2017
- State of legal domicile
- SC
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 May 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah J Evanovich | Executive Director | 40 | $37,129 |
| Kevin Meredith | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Drew Baron | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Frank Thomas | Treasurer Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Robert Cathcart III | President Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Adam Jandeska | Board Member Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Angela Matanane | Secretary Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah J Evanovich | Executive Director | 40 | $28,569 |
| Kevin Meredith | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Frank Thomas | Treasurer Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Drew Baron | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Deborah Billings | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Angela Matanane | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Ari Streisfeld | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah J Evanovich | Executive Director | 40 | $33,996 |
| Kevin Meredith | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Frank Thomas | Treasurer Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Deborah Billings | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Angela Matanane | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Ari Streisfeld | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 564, COLUMBIA, SC 29202-0564
- In care of
- % SARAH EVANOVICH OF SAMARA HUMBERT
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Sarah J Evanovich
- Signed the 990
- Sarah J Evanovich, Executive Director
- Phone
- (803) 730-1448
- 990-N for 2017 filed under this EIN
- Most likely by a chapter, club or affiliate (it says receipts are normally $50,000 or less). Officer: Samara Humbert-Hughes, 564, Columbia SC 29202. Mailing address: 564, Columbia SC 29202. Website: www.suzukiacademyofcolumbia.org
- Return prepared by
- Thomas Watson & Company LLC
Mission
The mission of the Suzuki Academy of Columbia is to enrich the lives of children through studying a musical instrument from an early age. Our philosophy is based on the teachings of Dr. Shinichi Suzuki, who believed that every child has the ability to learn music based on the principles of language acquisition. We strive to create a positive and nurturing environment, where parents and teachers work together to foster the child's success. The Suzuki Academy of Columbia and UofSC provides musical instrument instruction to students ages three and older on the violin, viola, cello, and classical guitar using the philosophies and methods of Dr. Shinichi Suzuki.
Program accomplishments
- Provide group class and private lesson opportunities for approximately 122 students in the program; provide regular community concerts for our city; provide formal concert performances for our students in the program.Expenses $228,475
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 May, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | May 31, 2026 | October 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | May 31, 2025 | October 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | May 31, 2024 | October 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 82-3052418
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2019
- Accounting year ends
- May
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B28)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $104,692
- Income (IRS master file)
- $267,672
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | May 2025 | $267,327 | $253,861 | $104,692 | XML |
| 990 | May 2024 | $224,958 | $220,695 | $95,871 | XML |
| 990 | May 2023 | $214,593 | $196,429 | $91,243 | XML |
| 990 | May 2022 | $205,584 | $199,163 | $72,575 | IRS |
| 990 | May 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2017 Officer: Samara Humbert-Hughes Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate | May 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 82-3052418).
Questions about SUZUKI ACADEMY OF COLUMBIA
- What is the EIN of SUZUKI ACADEMY OF COLUMBIA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SUZUKI ACADEMY OF COLUMBIA is 82-3052418.
- Is SUZUKI ACADEMY OF COLUMBIA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
- Are donations to SUZUKI ACADEMY OF COLUMBIA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SUZUKI ACADEMY OF COLUMBIA 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 SUZUKI ACADEMY OF COLUMBIA due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending May 31, 2026) is due October 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SUZUKI ACADEMY OF COLUMBIA last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended May 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SUZUKI ACADEMY OF COLUMBIA?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 names Sarah J Evanovich.
- Who are the officers and directors of SUZUKI ACADEMY OF COLUMBIA?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $37,129 (Sarah J Evanovich, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does SUZUKI ACADEMY OF COLUMBIA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $267,327, expenses of $253,861 and total assets of $104,692 at year end.
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