Nonprofit · EIN 99-3580896
ATHENS OLD FIDDLERS FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · ATHENS, TX 75751
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $56,717 | $39,486 | $17,231 | $22,505 | $0 | $22,505 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $30,666
- Program service revenue
- $26,051
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,700
- Occupancy
- $500
- Program services (functional)
- $39,486
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,274
- Total assets, end of year
- $22,505
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $22,505
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $22,505
- Gross receipts
- $56,717
- Employees
- 0
- Year formed
- 2024
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAMILLE CAIN BARNES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| DREW BORING | VICE CHAIRMA Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| BILL HULLUM | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| TRACI WILKES | BOARD CHAIRM Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 401 S PALESTINE ST, ATHENS, TX 75751-2511
- In care of
- % TRACI WILKES
- Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
- 401 S PALESTINE, ATHENS TX 75751
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- TRACI WILKES, 408 TIMBER HILLS DR, ATHENS, TX 75751
- Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
- TRACI WILKES, 408 TIMBER HILLS DR, ATHENS TX 75751
- Signed the 990
- TRACI WILKES, BOARD CHAIRMAN
- Phone
- (903) 279-4791
- Return prepared by
- HULLUM CPA PC
Mission
THE ATHENS OLD FIDDLERS FOUNDATIONS MISSION IS TO PRESERVE AND CELEBRATE THE RICH HERITAGE OF TRADITIONAL MUSIC AND FIDDLE MUSIC THROUGH COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND CULTURAL INITIATIVES. WE AIM TO FOSTER A DEEPER APPRECIATION FOR THIS TIMELESS ART FORM, SUPPORT LOCAL TALENT, AND ENSURE ITS LEGACY FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS BY ORGANIZING LIVE PERFORMANCES AND MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS. ESTABLISHED AS A TEXAS NONPROFIT CORPORATION ON JUNE 13, 2024, THE FOUNDATION IS A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION BASED IN ATHENS, TEXAS. IT PLAYS A CENTRAL ROLE IN ORGANIZING THE ANNUAL ATHENS OLD FIDDLERS CONTEST & REUNION, THE LONGEST-RUNNING FIDDLE CONTEST IN TEXAS, DATING BACK TO 1932. THIS FREE, FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENT FEATURES FIDDLING COMPETITIONS, STREET DANCES, ARTS AND CRAFTS, CLASSIC CAR SHOWS, AND WORKSHOPS, DRAWING MUSICIANS AND FANS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY. THROUGH ITS EFFORTS, THE FOUNDATION ENSURES THAT THE TRADITION OF FIDDLING CONTINUES TO THRIVE IN EAST TEXAS AND BEYOND.
Program accomplishments
- FOSTERING COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT TO SUPPORT LOCAL TALENT AND PRESERVE OUR MUSICAL HERITAGE.Expenses $39,486 · revenue $26,051
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 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-N on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 99-3580896
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2024
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A27)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $22,505
- Income (IRS master file)
- $56,717
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $56,717 | $39,486 | $22,505 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2024 Officer: TRACI WILKES | December 31, 2024 | ≤ $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 99-3580896).
Questions about ATHENS OLD FIDDLERS FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of ATHENS OLD FIDDLERS FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ATHENS OLD FIDDLERS FOUNDATION is 99-3580896.
- Is ATHENS OLD FIDDLERS FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
- Are donations to ATHENS OLD FIDDLERS FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ATHENS OLD FIDDLERS FOUNDATION 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 ATHENS OLD FIDDLERS 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 ATHENS OLD FIDDLERS FOUNDATION 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 ATHENS OLD FIDDLERS FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names TRACI WILKES.
- Who are the officers and directors of ATHENS OLD FIDDLERS FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does ATHENS OLD FIDDLERS FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $56,717, expenses of $39,486 and total assets of $22,505 at year end.
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