Nonprofit · EIN 84-1879871
BLOOMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS BAND FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · BLOOMINGTON, IL 61701
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $24,421 | $22,386 | $2,035 | $127,194 | – | $127,194 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $83,497 | $77,907 | $5,590 | $125,159 | – | $125,159 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $24,583 | $25,445 | -$862 | $119,569 | – | $119,569 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $24,421
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other expenses
- $22,386
- Program services (functional)
- $22,386
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $125,159
- Total assets, end of year
- $127,194
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $127,194
- Cash, savings and investments
- $127,194
- Gross receipts
- $24,421
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heather Hoffman | Secretary | 5 | $0 |
| Max Chernick | Vice President and Direcotor of Bands | 20 | $0 |
| Julie Hiles | Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
| Josh Lowe | President | 5 | $0 |
| Mindy McLure | Vice President | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heather Hoffman | Secretary | 5 | $0 |
| Max Chernick | Vice President and Direcotor of Bands | 20 | $0 |
| Julie Hiles | Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
| Josh Lowe | President | 5 | $0 |
| Mindy McLure | Vice President | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heather Hoffman | President | 5 | $0 |
| Max Chernick | Secretary | 5 | $0 |
| Julie Hiles | Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
| Joellyn Whitehead | Director | 5 | $0 |
| Aimee Keeton | Director | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1202 E LOCUST ST, BLOOMINGTON, IL 61701-3363
- In care of
- % MAX E CHERNICK
- Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
- 217 E Washington St, Bloomington IL 61701
- Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
- Max E Chernick, 18 Scofield Court, Bloomington IL 61704
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Max E Chernick, Vice President and Director of Band
- Phone
- (309) 828-5201
- Return prepared by
- PRATT AND PRATT PC
Mission
The organization supports the music band program at the Bloomington Public Schools, District 87, Bloomington, IL.
Program accomplishments
- Support for the music band program at BloomingtonPublic SchoolsExpenses $22,386 · grants $3,934
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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
- 84-1879871
- 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
- 2019
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B94)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $127,194
- Income (IRS master file)
- $24,421
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $24,421 | $22,386 | $127,194 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $83,497 | $77,907 | $125,159 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $24,583 | $25,445 | $119,569 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Max E Chernick | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Max E Chernick | 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 84-1879871).
Questions about BLOOMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS BAND FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of BLOOMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS BAND FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BLOOMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS BAND FOUNDATION is 84-1879871.
- Is BLOOMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS BAND FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
- Are donations to BLOOMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS BAND FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BLOOMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS BAND FOUNDATION file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of BLOOMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS BAND FOUNDATION 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 BLOOMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS BAND FOUNDATION 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 BLOOMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS BAND FOUNDATION?
- The 990-N for 2020 names Max E Chernick.
- Who are the officers and directors of BLOOMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS BAND FOUNDATION?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BLOOMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS BAND FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $24,421, expenses of $22,386 and total assets of $127,194 at year end.
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