Nonprofit · EIN 33-0797657
NAMM FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · CARLSBAD, CA 92008
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,264,031 | $2,093,433 | $170,598 | $11,089,213 | $147,970 | $10,941,243 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,489,971 | $1,430,392 | $1,059,579 | $10,923,679 | $152,209 | $10,771,470 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $2,435,164 | $1,819,160 | $616,004 | $10,284,481 | $573,391 | $9,711,090 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,153,385
- Program service revenue
- $439,823
- Investment income
- $616,529
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $54,294
- Other revenue
- $54,294
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $789,687
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Depreciation
- $93,282
- Program services (functional)
- $1,894,524
- Management and general (functional)
- $198,909
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $10,923,679
- Total assets, end of year
- $11,089,213
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $147,970
- Net assets, end of year
- $10,941,243
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $753,310
- Publicly traded securities
- $7,778,746
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $10,422,918
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $518,325
- Gross receipts
- $2,325,314
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 75
- Year formed
- 1997
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Mlynczak | President Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Joe Castronovo | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Dinah Gretsch | Vice Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Victor Wooten | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Ron Manus | Secretary-Treas Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Derek Murphy | CFO | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Mlynczak | President Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Chris White | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Dinah Gretsch | Vice Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Victor Wooten | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Susan Lipp | Secretary-Treas Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Derek Murphy | CFO | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Mlynczak | President Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Chris White | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Dinah Gretsch | Vice Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Victor Wooten | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Susan Lipp | Secretary-Treas Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Derek Murphy | CFO | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5790 ARMADA DR, CARLSBAD, CA 92008-4608
- In care of
- % JOE LAMOND
- Signed the 990
- John Mlynczak, President & CEO
- Phone
- (760) 438-8001
- Website
- www.nammfoundation.org
- Return prepared by
- Allan Rosenthal and Associates AC
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 33-0797657 or by the name NAMM FOUNDATION.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
Advancing active participation in music making across the lifespan by supporting scientific research, philanthropic giving and public service programs from the international music products industry and providing a museum to display historical treasures in music.
Program accomplishments
- Music Research and Music Education - Fund research to encourage the study worldwide of music education and early childhood and the effects of music making on early childhood cognition, intelligence, behavior and wellness.Educating the public about music and encouraging young and old in amateur music making. Place music education articles in regional and local print and broadcastmedia outlets. NAMM Foundation's goals are to build credibility for music and music education, especially at an early age, and to expand that portion of the American population that enjoys and makes its own music, and that supports music and the arts and understands their value in education.Expenses $1,377,638
- Museum of Making Music - Provide exhibits to the public showing the history of music products and benefits of music making.Expenses $516,886
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 16, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 33-0797657
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Supporting organization of unknown type
- Exempt since
- 1999
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $11,089,213
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,325,314
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $2,264,031 | $2,093,433 | $11,089,213 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $2,489,971 | $1,430,392 | $10,923,679 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $2,435,164 | $1,819,160 | $10,284,481 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $116,333 | $2,536,756 | $9,939,918 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 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 33-0797657).
Questions about NAMM FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of NAMM FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NAMM FOUNDATION is 33-0797657.
- Is NAMM FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1999.
- Are donations to NAMM FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization of unknown type).
- Which annual return does NAMM FOUNDATION 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 NAMM FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NAMM FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of NAMM FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does NAMM FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,264,031, expenses of $2,093,433 and total assets of $11,089,213 at year end.
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