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Nonprofit · EIN 92-3085865

MUSE STURGEON BAY INC

Also known as MUSE

Tax-exempt · STURGEON BAY, WI 54235

Financials

$391K$276K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MUSE STURGEON BAY INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$391,263$276,200$115,063$121,253$100$121,153
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$313,985
Program service revenue
$35,473
Investment income
$281
Net income from fundraising events
$41,524
Other revenue
$41,524

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$51,133
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$55,045
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$313
Occupancy
$25,323
Program services (functional)
$186,520
Management and general (functional)
$46,324
Fundraising (functional)
$43,356

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$6,090
Total assets, end of year
$121,253
Total liabilities, end of year
$100
Net assets, end of year
$121,153
Net assets without donor restrictions
$121,153
Gross receipts
$412,287
Employees
2

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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DAVID BELLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
ERNEST BEUTELDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
AVERY BURNSSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
GARY CIEPLUCHPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
LINDA HALFMANNTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
COGGIN HEERINGADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
NICOLE HERBSTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
MICHELLE LAWRIEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
SEAN LINNANVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
CLAIRE MORKINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
KYLE THIEDEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
SHIRLEY WEESE YOUNGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
330 JEFFERSON ST, STURGEON BAY, WI 54235-2601
In care of
% KAIRA ROUER
Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
330 Jefferson Street, Sturgeon Bay WI 54235
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
GARY CIEPLUCH, 5080 SOUTH CAVE POINT DRIVE, STURGEON BAY, WI 54235
Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
Linda Halfmann, 4460 W Madeline Lane, Sturgeon Bay WI 54235
Signed the 990
LINDA HALFMANN, TREASURER
Phone
(920) 333-2859
Return prepared by
VERKUILEN & ASSOCIATES CPAS

Mission

MUSE STURGEON BAY IS A COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL AND PERFORMANCE VENUE COMPRISING FIVE LESSON ROOMS, A CLASSROOM, AND PERFORMANCE HALL THAT WILL SEAT OVER 200 PEOPLE. AND, MUSE IS MOREITS A PLACE FOR COLLABORATION BETWEEN DIFFERENT PEOPLE, MUSICIANS AND ARTISTIC DISCIPLINES; ITS A COMMUNITY RESOURCE THAT BRINGS TOGETHER LOCAL TEACHERS AND STUDENTS; ITS A SPACE WHERE IT IS OKAY TO MAKE MISTAKES, AND A SPACE WHERE ITS OKAY TO BE AWESOME. AT THE END OF THE DAY, MUSE IS A HUBA CENTRAL LOCATIONWHERE THOSE WITH DIFFERENT MUSICAL INTERESTS, ABILITIES AND SKILLS CAN MEET, LEARN FROM ONE ANOTHER, INSPIRE EACH OTHER, AND FURTHER THE ALREADY INCREDIBLE MUSICAL COMMUNITY THAT EXISTS IN DOOR COUNTY.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • MUSIC LESSONS AND CLASSES. MUSE OFFERS ONE-ON-ONE LESSONS AND GROUP CLASSES WITH LOCAL PROFESSIONAL TEACHING MUSICIANS. THIS ACTIVITY SUPPORTS CREATING ACCESS TO MUSIC EDUCATION, OFTEN INSTRUMENTS OR SUBJECTS NOT OFFERED IN PUBLIC SCHOOL MUSIC PROGRAMS, WHILE ALSO SUPPORTING ADDITIONAL INCOME TO WORKING MUSICAL ARTISTS AND EDUCATORS.
    Expenses $22,246
  • CONCERTS AND COMMUNITY EVENTS. MUSE PRESENTS LOW-COST OR FREE CONCERTS AND EVENTS IN A VARIETY OF GENRES AND PRESENTATION TYPES. CONCERTS ARE SUPPORTED BY LOW-COST TICKETING OR DONATION-BASED STRUCTURES AND SUBSIDIZED BY PARTNERING BUSINESS SPONSORSHIPS AND CONCESSIONS.
    Expenses $146,038
  • COMMUNITY CONCERT RENTAL SPACE. MUSE OFFERS A TURN KEY FACILITY FOR THE COMMUNITY TO PRESENT THEIR OWN SHOWS. THE SPACE IS OFFERED AT A REDUCED PRICE (140 BASE PRICE) THAT OFFERES ACCESS TO OUR STATE OF THE ART SOUND SYSTEM, STAGE, STAGE EQUIPMENT, AUDIENCE SEATING AND ADDITIONAL TECHNOLOGY.
    Expenses $18,236

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990-N on file

IRS record

EIN
92-3085865
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
2024
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$121,253
Income (IRS master file)
$412,287

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$391,263$276,200$121,253IRS
990-N for 2023
Officer: Linda Halfmann
June 30, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: David Utzinger
December 31, 2022≤ $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 92-3085865).

Questions about MUSE STURGEON BAY INC

What is the EIN of MUSE STURGEON BAY INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MUSE STURGEON BAY INC is 92-3085865.
Is MUSE STURGEON BAY INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
Are donations to MUSE STURGEON BAY INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MUSE STURGEON BAY INC 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 MUSE STURGEON BAY INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did MUSE STURGEON BAY INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of MUSE STURGEON BAY INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names GARY CIEPLUCH.
Who are the officers and directors of MUSE STURGEON BAY INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does MUSE STURGEON BAY INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $391,263, expenses of $276,200 and total assets of $121,253 at year end.

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