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Nonprofit · EIN 27-2907966

NATIONAL ARAB ORCHESTRA

Tax-exempt · DETROIT, MI 48226

Financials

$660K$774K2023$451K$436K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of NATIONAL ARAB ORCHESTRA by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$451,072$436,137$14,935$38,100$175,670-$137,570
December 31, 2023990$659,795$773,772-$113,977$18,188$170,693-$152,505
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$192,976
of which government grants
$102,000
Program service revenue
$257,951
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$145

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$7,127
Accounting fees
$2,245
Travel
$86,012
Program services (functional)
$353,134
Management and general (functional)
$83,003

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$18,188
Total assets, end of year
$38,100
Total liabilities, end of year
$175,670
Net assets, end of year
-$137,570
Net assets without donor restrictions
-$137,570
Gross receipts
$451,072
Employees
0
Volunteers
25
Year formed
2010
State of legal domicile
MI

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MICHAEL IBRAHIMFOUNDERMUSIC DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Key employee
40$88,065
SHERRI RICHARDSEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Key employee
25$40,000
USAMA BAALBAKICHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
4$10,000
TINA FARHATSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
DR RABIH SUKIDIRECTOR OF MARKETING
Trustee or director
8$0
HASSAN MELHEMDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0$0
BASHAR KALAIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0$0
MAYK CHAHINEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0$0
KAREN B ADKISSONTREASURERCHAPTER LOCATIONS
Officer
10$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MICHAEL IBRAHIMFOUNDERMUSIC DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Highest-paid employee
40$73,000
SHERRI RICHARDSEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
25$30,000
MAYK CHAHINEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0$0
DR RABIH SUKIDIRECTOR OF MARKETING
Trustee or director
8$0
BASHAR KALAIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0$0
HASSAN MELHEMDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0$0
USAMA BAALBAKICHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
TINA FARHATSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
KAREN B ADKISSONTREASURERCHAPTER LOCATIONS
Officer
10$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
MUSIC HALL CENTER 350 MADISON, DETROIT, MI 48226-0000
In care of
% SHERRI RICHARDS
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
USAMA BAALBAKI, MUSIC HALL CENTER 350 MADISON, DETROIT, MI 48226
Signed the 990
SHERRI RICHARDS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(248) 569-2444
990-N for 2012 filed under this EIN
Most likely by a chapter, club or affiliate (it says receipts are normally $50,000 or less). Officer: Michael Ibrahim, 24330 Ann Arbor Tr, DEARBORN HTS MI 48127. Mailing address: 24330 ANN ARBOR TRAIL, DEARBORN HTS MI 48127.
Return prepared by
Fakhouri Smith & Associates PC

Mission

DEDICATED TO PRESERVING AND INTEGRATING ARAB CULTURE BY CREATING MEMORABLE MUSICAL EXPERIENCES THROUGH EDUCATION AND PERFORMANCE WITH EMPHASIS ON THE MUSICAL TRADITIONS OF THE ARAB WORLD

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • HELD A SERIES OF CONCERTS THROUGH OUT THE US INTRODUCING CLASSICAL ARAB MUSIC TO NEW AUDIENCES
    Expenses $346,965 · revenue $257,951
  • THE BUILDING BRIDGES THROUGH MUSIC (BBTM) PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO TEACH STUDENTS ABOUT THE BEAUTY AND RICHNESS OF THE ARAB CULTURE WHILE PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING AND ENRICHMENT
    Expenses $6,169
  • CREATED FACEBOOK LIVE PROGRAM MAESTROS CORNER TO INTRODUCE A NEW AUDIENCE TO ARAB MUSIC AND ARTISTS DURING THE PANDEMIC.

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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
27-2907966
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
2011
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$38,100
Income (IRS master file)
$451,072

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$451,072$436,137$38,100XML
990December 2023$659,795$773,772$18,188XML
990December 2022$472,061$458,254$108,499IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2012
Officer: Michael Ibrahim
Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate
December 31, 2012≤ $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 27-2907966).

Questions about NATIONAL ARAB ORCHESTRA

What is the EIN of NATIONAL ARAB ORCHESTRA?
The employer identification number (EIN) of NATIONAL ARAB ORCHESTRA is 27-2907966.
Is NATIONAL ARAB ORCHESTRA tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
Are donations to NATIONAL ARAB ORCHESTRA tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does NATIONAL ARAB ORCHESTRA 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 NATIONAL ARAB ORCHESTRA due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did NATIONAL ARAB ORCHESTRA last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of NATIONAL ARAB ORCHESTRA?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names USAMA BAALBAKI.
Who are the officers and directors of NATIONAL ARAB ORCHESTRA?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $88,065 (MICHAEL IBRAHIM, FOUNDERMUSIC DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does NATIONAL ARAB ORCHESTRA have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $451,072, expenses of $436,137 and total assets of $38,100 at year end.

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