Nonprofit · EIN 13-0431730
AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS AGO
Also known as NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
Tax-exempt · NEW YORK, NY 10115
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $3,203,498 | $3,281,675 | -$78,177 | $31,094,941 | $702,881 | $30,392,060 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,889,224 | $3,441,059 | $448,165 | $29,222,484 | $745,236 | $28,477,248 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,640,910 | $2,991,258 | -$1,350,348 | $25,463,045 | $702,972 | $24,760,073 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,295,261
- Membership dues
- $706,547
- Program service revenue
- $531,069
- Investment income
- $1,350,189
- Royalties
- $9,122
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $334,011
- Net income from fundraising events
- $13,167
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $900
- Other revenue
- $26,979
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $175,050
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $229,229
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,159,749
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,662,280
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $47,222
- Accounting fees
- $33,815
- Occupancy
- $63,436
- Depreciation
- $2,119
- Program services (functional)
- $2,532,629
- Management and general (functional)
- $424,627
- Fundraising (functional)
- $324,419
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $29,222,484
- Total assets, end of year
- $31,094,941
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $702,881
- Net assets, end of year
- $30,392,060
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $404,204
- Publicly traded securities
- $28,907,021
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $17,876,243
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $12,515,817
- Gross unrelated business income
- $489,754
- Gross receipts
- $33,322,305
- Employees
- 13
- Volunteers
- 103
- Year formed
- 1896
- State of legal domicile
- NY
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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES E THOMASHOWER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $205,000 | $19,973 |
| F ANTHONY THURMAN | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 35 | $143,875 | $18,207 |
| ELIZABETH K GEORGE | CHIEF MEMBERSHIP OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 35 | $125,235 | $5,683 |
| EILEEN HUNT | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| PEGGY HAAS HOWELL | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| LESLIE WOLF ROBB | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN S DIXON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| SUE MITCHELL-WALLACE | COUNCILLOR Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| COLLIN B BOOTHBY | COUNCILLOR Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| RUSSELL WEISMANN | COUNCILLOR Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERYL L SEBO | COUNCILLOR Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| NICHOLAS KEITH STIGALL | COUNCILLOR Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES E THOMASHOWER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $205,000 | $19,970 |
| F ANTHONY THURMAN | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 35 | $137,233 | $18,035 |
| ELIZABETH K GEORGE | CHIEF MEMBERSHIP OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 35 | $121,275 | $6,081 |
| EILEEN HUNT | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| PEGGY HAAS HOWELL | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| M JONATHAN RYAN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| LESLIE WOLF ROBB | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN S DIXON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| VICKI J SCHAEFFER | COUNCILLOR Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| SUE MITCHELL-WALLACE | COUNCILLOR Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE MARANE | COUNCILLOR Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| COLLIN B BOOTHBY | COUNCILLOR Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| VINCENT CARR | COUNCILLOR Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| RUSSELL WEISMANN | COUNCILLOR Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERYL L SEBO | COUNCILLOR Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY DAWN AMOS | COUNCILLOR Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| NICHOLAS KEITH STIGALL | COUNCILLOR Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES E THOMASHOWER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $200,432 | $19,486 |
| F ANTHONY THURMAN | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 35 | $123,706 | $17,120 |
| JOSHUA S FREEMAN | CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 35 | $116,460 | $20,612 |
| ELIZABETH K GEORGE | CHIEF MEMBERSHIP OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 35 | $118,165 | $6,377 |
| EILEEN HUNT | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| M JONATHAN RYAN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| LESLIE WOLF ROBB | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN S DIXON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| VICKI J SCHAEFFER | COUNCILLOR Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE MARANE | COUNCILLOR Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| VINCENT CARR | COUNCILLOR Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| SUE MITCHELL-WALLACE | COUNCILLOR Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY DAWN AMOS | COUNCILLOR Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 475 RIVERSIDE DR STE 1260, NEW YORK, NY 10115-0055
- In care of
- % JAMES E THOMASHOWER
- Mailing address (990-N for 2016)
- 3413 E Utopia Road, Phoenix AZ 85050
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CATHY BRIGHAM, 475 RIVERSIDE DRIVE 1260, NEW YORK, NY 10115
- Principal officer (990-N for 2016)
- Skye Hart, 3500 N Hayden Road Apt406, Scottsdale AZ 85021
- Signed the 990
- CATHY BRIGHAM, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (212) 870-2310
- Return prepared by
- CONDON O'MEARA MCGINTY & DONNELLY LLP
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS IS TO FOSTER A THRIVING COMMUNITY OF MUSICIANS WHO SHARE THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND INSPIRE PASSION FOR THE ORGAN.
Program accomplishments
- SEE SCHEDULE O.Expenses $1,246,710 · revenue $4,690
- PUBLISHED TWELVE MONTHLY ISSUES OF THE AMERICAN ORGANIST, THE WORLD'S MOST WIDELY READ PROFESSIONAL JOURNAL SERVING THE ORGAN AND CHORAL FIELDS. TAO PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL ARTICLES, NEWS, PRODUCT REVIEWS, INTERVIEWS, OPINION COLUMNS, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS OF INTEREST TO 10,959 VOTING MEMBERS AND 589 SUBSCRIBERS. THE JOURNAL IS AVAILABLE IN PRINT AND ONLINE, AND IS DISTRIBUTED WORLDWIDE.Expenses $379,346 · grants $175,050
- EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE: JANUARY JUBILEES, FEBRUARY JUMP STARTS, FIVE-TIER CERTIFICATION PROGRAM AND RELATED MATERIALS, PIPE ORGAN ENCOUNTERS AND SCHOLARSHIPS, AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT.Expenses $225,854 · revenue $30,945
- COMPETITIONS AND CONVENTIONS.Expenses $680,719 · revenue $10,370
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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 13-0431730
- 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)
- Group exemption
- Exempt since
- 1955
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Group exemption
- 1109 (189 member organizations)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $31,094,941
- Income (IRS master file)
- $33,322,305
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $3,203,498 | $3,281,675 | $31,094,941 | XML |
| 990-T | August 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2024 | $3,889,224 | $3,441,059 | $29,222,484 | XML |
| 990-T | August 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2023 | $1,640,910 | $2,991,258 | $25,463,045 | XML |
| 990-T | August 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2022 | $3,492,259 | $3,189,442 | $24,506,179 | IRS |
| 990-T | August 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | $6,520,849 | $2,544,353 | $29,305,065 | IRS |
| 990-T | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2016 Officer: Skye Hart | August 31, 2017 | ≤ $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 13-0431730).
Questions about AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS AGO
- What is the EIN of AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS AGO?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS AGO is 13-0431730.
- Is AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS AGO tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1955.
- Are donations to AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS AGO tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Group exemption).
- Which annual return does AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS AGO 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 AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS AGO due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS AGO last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS AGO?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names CATHY BRIGHAM.
- Who are the officers and directors of AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS AGO?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $205,000 (JAMES E THOMASHOWER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS AGO have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,203,498, expenses of $3,281,675 and total assets of $31,094,941 at year end.
Organizations in its group exemption (189)
- AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS AGO EIN 16-6098717 · EAST SYRACUSE, NY · last filed 990-N for 2024
- AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS EIN 86-6040936 · PHOENIX, AZ · last filed 990-N for 2025
- AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS AGO EIN 58-6037927 · ATLANTA, GA · last filed 990 for 2025
- AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS AGO EIN 04-6063828 · JAMAICA PLAIN, MA · last filed 990 for 2024
- AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS EIN 95-6206227 · GLENDALE, CA · last filed 990 for 2026
- AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS AGO EIN 23-6268634 · ELIZABETHTOWN, PA · last filed 990-EZ for 2025
- AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS EIN 25-6051543 · PITTSBURGH, PA · last filed 990-EZ for 2025
- AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS EIN 41-6024374 · MINNEAPOLIS, MN · last filed 990-N for 2025
- AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS AGO EIN 43-1206890 · KANSAS CITY, MO · last filed 990-EZ for 2025
- AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS AGO EIN 84-6058546 · DENVER, CO · last filed 990 for 2025
- AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS AGO EIN 91-6027921 · SEATTLE, WA · last filed 990-N for 2024
- AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS AGO EIN 77-0233351 · ARROYO GRANDE, CA · last filed 990-N for 2025
- AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS EIN 43-6050194 · ROCHEPORT, MO · last filed 990-N for 2025
- AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS EIN 48-6118561 · TOPEKA, KS · last filed 990-N for 2025
- AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS EIN 85-6011280 · ALBUQUERQUE, NM · last filed 990-N for 2025
- AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS EIN 95-6206226 · LONG BEACH, CA · last filed 990-N for 2025
- AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS EIN 11-6035434 · CENTRAL ISLIP, NY · last filed 990-N for 2025
- AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS EIN 59-6145968 · ST JOHNS, FL · last filed 990-N for 2023
- AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS EIN 11-6029185 · BROOKLYN, NY · last filed 990-N for 2023
- AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS EIN 22-6104624 · EDISON, NJ · last filed 990-N for 2024
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