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Nonprofit · EIN 26-0835852

MAINE ACADEMY OF MODERN MUSIC

Tax-exempt · PORTLAND, ME 04103

Financials

$789K$789K2022$896K$1M2023$1.1M$1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MAINE ACADEMY OF MODERN MUSIC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
August 31, 2025990$1,057,335$1,024,572$32,763$21,280$26,968-$5,688
August 31, 2024990$896,448$1,000,457-$104,009$1,550$40,001-$38,451
August 31, 2023990$789,490$789,157$333$65,558$0$65,558
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$274,934
Program service revenue
$779,425
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$2,976

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$79,577
Other salaries and wages
$388,600
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$562,024
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$300
Accounting fees
$10,996
Occupancy
$233,837
Travel
$2,261
Program services (functional)
$979,672
Management and general (functional)
$44,900

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,550
Total assets, end of year
$21,280
Total liabilities, end of year
$26,968
Net assets, end of year
-$5,688
Net assets without donor restrictions
-$5,688
Gross receipts
$1,057,335
Employees
40
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2007
State of legal domicile
ME

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Jeffrey ShawExecutive Director
Officer
40$79,577$13,689
Brandon BergDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Chris HouleTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Scott McAuliffeDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Benjamin ScottSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Nick BloomDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Mark BowerDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Chris BrownDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Nicole BradickDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Julie ReynoldsPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Daryle LamoureuxDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Erin QuiglyDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Ellen RamachandranDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Bobby ShaddoxDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Jeffrey ShawExecutive Director
Officer
40$75,596$20,797
Michelle AustinDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Chris HouleTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Scott McAuliffeChair/President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Benjamin ScottDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Doug WelchSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Rachel JablonowskiDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Carla GanielDevelopment Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Nicole BradickDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Julie ReynoldsDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Nick BloomDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Jeffrey ShawExecutive Director
Officer
40$75,651$20,797
Michelle AustinDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Carolyn FernaldDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Jennifer HutchinsPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Chris HouleTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Scott McAuliffeDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Benjamin ScottDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Doug WelchSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Jennifer DaviesDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Eric PetersDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Rachel JablonowskiDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Carla GanielDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
121 PRESUMPSCOT ST, PORTLAND, ME 04103-0000
In care of
% JEFFREY D SHAW
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Jeff Shaw, 125 Presumpscot Street Box 14, Portland, ME 04103
Signed the 990
Jeff Shaw, Executive Director
Phone
(207) 899-3433
Return prepared by
Purdy Powers & Company

Mission

To operate and support an independent music school on rock and contemporary music. The Academy is dedicated to creating positive life experiences for Maine students of all ages and abilities through innovative and inclusive music programs which promote resiliency, self-expression, creativity, and determination.

990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • The academy provides students with individual lessons, group instruction, after-school workshops, performance opportunities, and statewide battle of the bands, recording studio camps and rock camps in Portland, Bar Harbor, Kennebunk, and Machias, Maine.
    Expenses $979,672 · revenue $782,401

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025August 31, 2026January 15, 2027Not due yet
2024August 31, 2025January 15, 2026990 on file
2023August 31, 2024January 15, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
26-0835852
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
2009
Accounting year ends
August
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$21,280
Income (IRS master file)
$1,057,335

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990August 2025$1,057,335$1,024,572$21,280XML
990August 2024$896,448$1,000,457$1,550XML
990August 2023$789,490$789,157$65,558XML
990August 2022$666,127$679,022$65,225IRS
990August 2021–––IRS
990August 2020–––IRS
990August 2018–––IRS

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 26-0835852).

Questions about MAINE ACADEMY OF MODERN MUSIC

What is the EIN of MAINE ACADEMY OF MODERN MUSIC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MAINE ACADEMY OF MODERN MUSIC is 26-0835852.
Is MAINE ACADEMY OF MODERN MUSIC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
Are donations to MAINE ACADEMY OF MODERN MUSIC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MAINE ACADEMY OF MODERN MUSIC 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 MAINE ACADEMY OF MODERN MUSIC 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 MAINE ACADEMY OF MODERN MUSIC 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 MAINE ACADEMY OF MODERN MUSIC?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names Jeff Shaw.
Who are the officers and directors of MAINE ACADEMY OF MODERN MUSIC?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 14 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $79,577 (Jeffrey Shaw, Executive Director).
How much revenue does MAINE ACADEMY OF MODERN MUSIC have?
On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,057,335, expenses of $1,024,572 and total assets of $21,280 at year end.

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