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Nonprofit · EIN 37-1199216

CONSERVATORY OF CENTRAL ILLINOIS

Tax-exempt · CHAMPAIGN, IL 61820

Financials

$146K$146K2022$156K$151K2023$127K$137K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CONSERVATORY OF CENTRAL ILLINOIS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
July 31, 2025990$127,299$136,822-$9,523$12,156$204,085-$191,929
July 31, 2024990$156,070$150,595$5,475$8,747$191,153-$182,406
July 31, 2023990$146,050$145,918$132$6,174$194,055-$187,881
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$62,354
of which government grants
$11,950
Program service revenue
$63,813
Investment income
$1
Other revenue
$1,131

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$12,192
Other salaries and wages
$48,105
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$64,277
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$2,440
Occupancy
$34,911
Depreciation
$250
Program services (functional)
$90,529
Management and general (functional)
$45,324
Fundraising (functional)
$969

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$8,747
Total assets, end of year
$12,156
Total liabilities, end of year
$204,085
Net assets, end of year
-$191,929
Land, buildings and equipment
$750
Net assets without donor restrictions
-$192,529
Net assets with donor restrictions
$600
Gross receipts
$127,299
Employees
12
Volunteers
0
Year formed
1986
State of legal domicile
IL

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 July 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JO ELLEN DEVLIBISSEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
25$5,353
LYNN NGUYENPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SCOTT POTENBERGTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MICHAEL MURPHYSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JO ELLEN DEVLIBISSEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
25$14,047
LYNN NGUYENPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SCOTT POTENBERGTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MICHAEL MURPHYSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended July 31, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JO ELLEN DEVLIBISSEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
25$12,935
LYNN NGUYENPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SCOTT POTENBERGTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MICHAEL MURPHYSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
100 N CHESTNUT ST STE 310, CHAMPAIGN, IL 61820-4872
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
JO ELLEN DEVILBISS, 100 N CHESTNUT ST 310, CHAMPAIGN, IL 61820
Signed the 990
LYNN NGUYEN, PRESIDENT
Phone
(217) 356-9812
Return prepared by
MH CPA PLLC

Mission

MUSIC INSTRUCTION TO PROVIDE QUALITY MUSIC INSTRUCTION & EXPERIENCES TO STUDENTS & TO PROVIDE FREQUENT PERFORMANCES FOR BENEFIT OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC

990 for the year ended July 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • MUSIC INSTRUCTION TO PROVIDE QUALITY MUSIC INSTRUCTION & EXPERIENCES TO STUDENTS & TO PROVIDE FREQUENT PERFORMANCES FOR BENEFIT OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
    Expenses $90,529 · revenue $64,944

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 July, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025July 31, 2026December 15, 2026Not due yet
2024July 31, 2025December 15, 2025990 on file
2023July 31, 2024December 16, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
37-1199216
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
School
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1987
Accounting year ends
July
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$12,156
Income (IRS master file)
$127,299

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990July 2025$127,299$136,822$12,156XML
990July 2024$156,070$150,595$8,747XML
990July 2023$146,050$145,918$6,174XML
990July 2022$181,904$158,563$5,945IRS
990July 2021–––IRS
990July 2020–––IRS
990July 2019–––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 37-1199216).

Questions about CONSERVATORY OF CENTRAL ILLINOIS

What is the EIN of CONSERVATORY OF CENTRAL ILLINOIS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CONSERVATORY OF CENTRAL ILLINOIS is 37-1199216.
Is CONSERVATORY OF CENTRAL ILLINOIS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1987.
Are donations to CONSERVATORY OF CENTRAL ILLINOIS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CONSERVATORY OF CENTRAL ILLINOIS 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 CONSERVATORY OF CENTRAL ILLINOIS due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending July 31, 2026) is due December 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CONSERVATORY OF CENTRAL ILLINOIS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended July 2025.
Who is the principal officer of CONSERVATORY OF CENTRAL ILLINOIS?
The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 names JO ELLEN DEVILBISS.
Who are the officers and directors of CONSERVATORY OF CENTRAL ILLINOIS?
The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $5,353 (JO ELLEN DEVLIBISS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does CONSERVATORY OF CENTRAL ILLINOIS have?
On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $127,299, expenses of $136,822 and total assets of $12,156 at year end.

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