Nonprofit · EIN 45-5524447
FRIENDLY SCHOOL OF FOLK MUSIC
Also known as FRIENDLY SCHOOL
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · BERWYN, IL 60402
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $90,581 | $92,661 | -$2,080 | $16,909 | – | $16,909 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $14,534
- Program service revenue
- $76,047
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,068
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $32,542
- Other expenses
- $59,051
- Program services (functional)
- $70,524
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $18,989
- Total assets, end of year
- $16,909
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $16,909
- Cash, savings and investments
- $16,909
- Gross receipts
- $90,581
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT PIERCE | Director | 0 | $0 |
| TERRY WHITE | Director | 0 | $0 |
| TIM DELISLE | Director | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 6731 ROOSEVELT RD, BERWYN, IL 60402-1000
- Mailing address (990-N for 2018)
- 6731 ROOSEVELT RD, BERWYN IL 60402
- Signed the 990-EZ
- ROBERT PIERCE, Director
- Phone
- (708) 749-1932
- Website
- WWW.FRIENDLYSCHOOL.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Bovard LLC
Mission
The Friendly School of Folk Music a non profit organization is a musical community that strives to inspire, bring together, and develop musicians of all ages and levels through our unique instructional approach. Our beginner, intermediate and advanced classes are led by professional musicians who guide students at their own pace with attention to individual musical interests. We are a community based organization that is all inclusive, and we strive to make music affordable to all, as well as financially rewarding to our mentors. We provide an environment for all musicians to learn from one another, play together and develop their skills. We encourage our musical family to consider the Friendly School of Folk Music a home where everyone is supported and welcome. We especially encourage our youth to choose music and the arts as a recreational outlet.
Program accomplishments
- The Friendly Music School 501c3 is a musical community that strives to inspire, bring together, and develop musicians of all ages and levels through our unique instructional approach. Our beginner, intermediate and advanced classes are led by professional musicians who guide students at their own pace with attention to individual musical interests. We are a community based organization that is all inclusive, and we strive to make music affordable to all, as well as financially rewarding to our mentors. We provide an environment for all musicians to learn from one another, play together and develop their skills. We encourage our musical family to consider the Friendly School of Folk Music a home where everyone is supported and welcome. We especially encourage our youth to choose music and the arts as a recreational outlet.Expenses $70,524 · grants $1,068
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 45-5524447
- 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
- 2025
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A68)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $16,909
- Income (IRS master file)
- $90,581
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2022
- Posted by the IRS
- August 8, 2022
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2022
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $90,581 | $92,661 | $16,909 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2018 | December 31, 2018 | ≤ $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 45-5524447).
Questions about FRIENDLY SCHOOL OF FOLK MUSIC
- What is the EIN of FRIENDLY SCHOOL OF FOLK MUSIC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDLY SCHOOL OF FOLK MUSIC is 45-5524447.
- Is FRIENDLY SCHOOL OF FOLK MUSIC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2022 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2022.
- Are donations to FRIENDLY SCHOOL OF FOLK MUSIC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDLY SCHOOL OF FOLK MUSIC 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 FRIENDLY SCHOOL OF FOLK MUSIC 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 FRIENDLY SCHOOL OF FOLK MUSIC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDLY SCHOOL OF FOLK MUSIC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDLY SCHOOL OF FOLK MUSIC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $90,581, expenses of $92,661 and total assets of $16,909 at year end.
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