Nonprofit · EIN 41-6053286
BACH SOCIETY OF MINNESOTA
Tax-exempt · SAINT PAUL, MN 55101
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2025 | 990 | $313,839 | $330,540 | -$16,701 | $127,052 | $19,780 | $107,272 |
| July 31, 2024 | 990 | $277,880 | $269,632 | $8,248 | $125,805 | $1,350 | $124,455 |
| July 31, 2023 | 990 | $281,047 | $284,986 | -$3,939 | $111,203 | $1,411 | $109,792 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $228,876
- of which government grants
- $108,119
- Program service revenue
- $83,392
- Investment income
- $1,571
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $72,996
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $78,747
- Professional fundraising fees
- $1,375
- Accounting fees
- $1,820
- Occupancy
- $19,351
- Travel
- $15,863
- Program services (functional)
- $203,232
- Management and general (functional)
- $114,488
- Fundraising (functional)
- $12,820
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $125,805
- Total assets, end of year
- $127,052
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $19,780
- Net assets, end of year
- $107,272
- Publicly traded securities
- $54,896
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $107,272
- Gross receipts
- $321,263
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 30
- Year formed
- 1966
- State of legal domicile
- MN
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yunyue Liu | Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $52,800 |
| Matthias Maute | Artistic Director Trustee or director | 7 | $13,500 |
| Marcoantonio Real-d'Arbelles | Associate Artistic Director Trustee or director | 5 | $10,126 |
| Andrea Leap | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $1,008 |
| Jay Kurtz | Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Amy C Fistler | President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Steven Savitt | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Susan Doherty | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Jonathan Morgan | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Colin Aldis | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Paula Goldstein | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Holly Fistler | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| David Gilberstadt | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Richard Helling | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Karen Kustritz | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julia O'Brien | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Grant Johnson | Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| Martin Dicke | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Marcia Leatham | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yunyue Liu | Executive Director Trustee or director | 40 | $52,800 |
| Matthias Maute | Artistic Director Trustee or director | 7 | $11,200 |
| Marcoantonio Real-d'Arbelles | Associate Artistic Director Trustee or director | 5 | $3,444 |
| Andrea Leap | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $1,556 |
| Clea Galhano | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $990 |
| Jay Kurtz | Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Amy C Fistler | President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Steven Savitt | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Susan Doherty | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Jonathan Morgan | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Colin Aldis | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Paula Goldstein | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Holly Fistler | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| David Gilberstadt | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Richard Helling | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Karen Kustritz | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Julia O'Brien | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Richard Resch | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yunyue Liu | Executive Director Trustee or director | 40 | $57,600 |
| Matthias Maute | Artistic Director Trustee or director | 7 | $13,900 |
| Marcoantonio Real-d'Arbelles | Associate Artistic Director Trustee or director | 5 | $3,242 |
| Clea Galhano | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $3,102 |
| Andrea Leap | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $1,404 |
| Jay Kurtz | President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Amy C Fistler | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Steven Savitt | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Susan Doherty | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Jonathan Morgan | Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Colin Aldis | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Paula Goldstein | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Holly Fistler | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| David Gilberstadt | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Richard Helling | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Karen Kustritz | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Richard Resch | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 275 4TH ST E STE 280, SAINT PAUL, MN 55101-1611
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Grant Johnson, 275 East Fourth Street, Suite 280, Saint Paul, MN 55101
- Signed the 990
- Grant Johnson, Executive Director
- Phone
- (612) 440-6219
- Website
- http://www.bachsocietymn.org
- Return prepared by
- Fiona Robinson Consulting
Mission
THE MISSION OF BACH SOCIETY OF MINNESOTA IS TO BUILD A DIVERSE COMMUNITY OF MUSIC LOVERS WHO PERFORM, PROMOTE, AND APPRECIATE THE MUSIC OF J.S. BACH AND THOSE HE INSPIRED.
Program accomplishments
- In the 2024-25 Season, the Bach Society of Minnesota presented its annual Minnesota Bach Festival which culminated with a performance at the Ordway Concert Hall in downtown St. Paul, the first time the Bach Society has performed at this esteemed venue. The Ordway Concert presented Mozart's Requiem and was sold out, a major step forward for the organization.Expenses $73,474 · revenue $37,273
- In July of 2025 the Bach Society presented the first ever concerts in our Scene and Heard Series. This educational series is storytelling and song woven into a delightful theatrical experience. The first performances were titled A Monarch's Journey, which follows a butterfly and her friends on their fantastic migration from Minnesota to Mexico - and back again. This also included a collaboration with Out on a Limb Dance Theater.Expenses $14,608 · revenue $11,010
- The Bach Society continued its annual tradition of Bach's Christmas Oratorio. In 2024 we collaborated with VocalEssence for these performances. This is a beloved holiday concert in the Twin Cities and the Bach Society continues to see great success with this iconic piece.Expenses $35,170 · revenue $13,574
- In the 2024-25 season, the Bach Society of Minnesota performed seven major concerts, three family concerts, more than 20 Mobile Mini-Concerts, and several community and educational events. Performances were held in Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Winona, Mankato, St Louis Park, and engaged 6000 audiences throughout Minnesota.Expenses $79,980
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | July 31, 2026 | December 15, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | July 31, 2025 | December 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | July 31, 2024 | December 16, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 41-6053286
- 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
- 1966
- Accounting year ends
- July
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A68Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $127,052
- Income (IRS master file)
- $321,263
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | July 2025 | $313,839 | $330,540 | $127,052 | IRS |
| 990 | July 2024 | $277,880 | $269,632 | $125,805 | XML |
| 990 | July 2023 | $281,047 | $284,986 | $111,203 | XML |
| 990 | July 2022 | $256,551 | $245,294 | $112,159 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | July 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | July 2020 | – | – | – | 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 41-6053286).
Questions about BACH SOCIETY OF MINNESOTA
- What is the EIN of BACH SOCIETY OF MINNESOTA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BACH SOCIETY OF MINNESOTA is 41-6053286.
- Is BACH SOCIETY OF MINNESOTA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1966.
- Are donations to BACH SOCIETY OF MINNESOTA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BACH SOCIETY OF MINNESOTA 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 BACH SOCIETY OF MINNESOTA 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 BACH SOCIETY OF MINNESOTA 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 BACH SOCIETY OF MINNESOTA?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 names Grant Johnson.
- Who are the officers and directors of BACH SOCIETY OF MINNESOTA?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 19 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $52,800 (Yunyue Liu, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does BACH SOCIETY OF MINNESOTA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $313,839, expenses of $330,540 and total assets of $127,052 at year end.
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