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Nonprofit · EIN 99-3955761

NELA MUSIC ASSOCIATION

Tax-exempt · MONROE, LA 71201

Financials

$74K$61K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of NELA MUSIC ASSOCIATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$74,412$60,878$13,534$23,421$9,887$13,534
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$57,470
Program service revenue
$16,942

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$615
Occupancy
$15,364
Printing, publications and postage
$8,357
Other expenses
$36,542

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$23,421
Total liabilities, end of year
$9,887
Net assets, end of year
$13,534
Cash, savings and investments
$23,421
Gross receipts
$74,412

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MYRA GATLING-AKERSOFFICER0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3109 FORT MIRO AVE, MONROE, LA 71201-2930
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
3109 FORT MIRO AVE, MONROE LA 71201
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
MYRA GATLING-AKERS, 3109 FORT MIRO AVE, MONROE LA 71201
Signed the 990-EZ
MYRA GATLING-AKERS, DIRECTOR
Phone
(318) 376-6972
Return prepared by
SILAS SIMMONS LLP

Mission

WE HOST THE NELA MUSIC AWARDS SHOWCASING THE MUSICAL TALENT IN NELA. PRESENT AWARDS NOMINATED AND VOTED ON BY THE PUBLIC. ATTEND MUSICIAN PERFORMANCES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AND WRITE SUMMARIES/REVIEWS OF PERFORMANCES TO PROMOTE THEM. MUSICIANS ALSO USE THIS INFO TO PROMOTETHEMSELVES TO GET PERFORMANCE JOBS. WE HAVE REGULAR MEDIA APPEARANCES ON TV AND RADIO, AND SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS TO SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS TO RAISE THE PROFILE OF THE NORTHEAST LOUISIANA MUSIC SCENE AND PROVIDE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTISTS. WE WORK TO PROVIDE APLATFORM FOR EMERGING ARTISTS TO GAIN EXPOSURE AND RECOGNITION/PROMOTE WHEN AND WHERE THEY WILL BE PERFORMING. ESTABLISH A MUSICIANS REGISTRY FOR PEOPLE TO LOCATE MUSICIANS FOR HIRE FOR WEDDINGS AND EVENTS. VOLUNTEERS DO THE WORK EXCEPT WHEN WE HAVE TO HIRE PROFESSIONALS TO PRODUCESHOW.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • WE WORK TO PROVIDE A PLATFORM FOR EMERGING ARTISTS TO GAIN EXPOSURE AND RECOGNITION/PROMOTE WHEN AND WHERE THEY WILL BE PERFORMING.

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

File the 2026 990-EZ for NELA MUSIC ASSOCIATION

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
99-3955761
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
Assets (IRS master file)
$23,421
Income (IRS master file)
$74,412

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$74,412$60,878$23,421IRS
990-N for 2024
Officer: MYRA GATLING-AKERS
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 99-3955761).

Questions about NELA MUSIC ASSOCIATION

What is the EIN of NELA MUSIC ASSOCIATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of NELA MUSIC ASSOCIATION is 99-3955761.
Is NELA MUSIC ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
Are donations to NELA MUSIC ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does NELA MUSIC ASSOCIATION 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 NELA MUSIC ASSOCIATION 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 NELA MUSIC ASSOCIATION 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 NELA MUSIC ASSOCIATION?
The 990-N for 2024 names MYRA GATLING-AKERS.
Who are the officers and directors of NELA MUSIC ASSOCIATION?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 1 person; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does NELA MUSIC ASSOCIATION have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $74,412, expenses of $60,878 and total assets of $23,421 at year end.

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