Nonprofit · EIN 31-1771038
FRIENDS OF LAS VEGAS ACADEMY
Tax-exempt · LAS VEGAS, NV 89101
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $993,777 | $117,933 | $875,844 | $1,755,304 | $131 | $1,755,173 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $134,775 | $97,300 | $37,475 | $829,907 | $38 | $829,869 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $866,956
- of which government grants
- $15,000
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $21,665
- Net income from fundraising events
- $74,658
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $28,962
- Other revenue
- $105,156
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $52,444
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $850
- Depreciation
- $572
- Program services (functional)
- $56,963
- Management and general (functional)
- $60,970
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $829,907
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,755,304
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $131
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,755,173
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $286
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,188,428
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $566,745
- Gross receipts
- $1,130,674
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 70
- Year formed
- 2012
- State of legal domicile
- NV
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Della Penna | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Brian Musburger | Vice President of Finances Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Lisa Windom | Vice President of Governance Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Lezlie Koepp | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Bonnie Toth | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Amber Gustafson | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Scott Ribeiro | Director of Fundraising Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Maggie Verderme | Director of Staff Appreciation Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Chalice Lundquist | Director of Public Engagement Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Michelle Musburger | Director of Media Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Maria Bement | Director of Alumni Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amber Gustafson | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Lisa Windom | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Corrin Douglas | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Brian Musburger | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 315 S 7TH ST, LAS VEGAS, NV 89101-5801
- In care of
- % NICK DELLA PENNA
- Mailing address (990-N for 2011)
- 315 S 7TH STREET, LAS VEGAS NV 891015801
- Principal officer (990-N for 2011)
- CHERYL ROSS, 315 S 7TH STREET, LAS VEGAS NV 891015801
- Signed the 990
- NICK DELLA PENNA, President
- Phone
- (702) 799-7800
- Website
- friendsoflva.org
- Return prepared by
- Hildreth & Puga CPAs LLC
Mission
Raise funds for Las Vegas Academy of the Arts.
Program accomplishments
- Friends of the Las Vegas Academy (LVA) supports the programs of LVA by providing grants to school departments. Grants include funding for equipment, curriculum, uniforms, travel expenses, performances, and other department needs. All 1,700 students of LVA benefit from these grants. Additionally, Friends of the LVA supported many behind the scenes programs to enhance the abilities of staff members. Programs include staff appreciation events, providing additional technology and supplies, as well as supporting professional development. All staff members benefit from this funding. Friends of the LVA also supported facility enhancements by providing funding for renovations to the Performing Arts Center. Renovations included new ADA accessibility, lighting, signage, and landscaping. All students, staff, and community partners of LVA benefited from this funding.Expenses $56,963
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 31-1771038
- 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
- 2003
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B82)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,755,304
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,130,674
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $993,777 | $117,933 | $1,755,304 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $134,775 | $97,300 | $829,907 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2011 Officer: CHERYL ROSS | September 30, 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 31-1771038).
Questions about FRIENDS OF LAS VEGAS ACADEMY
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF LAS VEGAS ACADEMY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF LAS VEGAS ACADEMY is 31-1771038.
- Is FRIENDS OF LAS VEGAS ACADEMY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF LAS VEGAS ACADEMY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF LAS VEGAS ACADEMY 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 FRIENDS OF LAS VEGAS ACADEMY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FRIENDS OF LAS VEGAS ACADEMY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF LAS VEGAS ACADEMY?
- The 990-N for 2011 names CHERYL ROSS.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF LAS VEGAS ACADEMY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF LAS VEGAS ACADEMY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $993,777, expenses of $117,933 and total assets of $1,755,304 at year end.
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