Nonprofit · EIN 47-5584491
BLAZING RIVER ARTS GROUP INC
Also known as BLAZING RIVER FREEDOM BAND
Tax-exempt · LAKEWOOD, OH 44107
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $86,049 | $58,633 | $27,416 | $92,771 | – | $92,771 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $70,690 | $31,115 | $39,575 | $66,249 | $0 | $66,249 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $53,462
- Program service revenue
- $31,859
- Investment income
- $728
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $40,109
- Occupancy
- $3,850
- Printing, publications and postage
- $2,714
- Other expenses
- $11,960
- Program services (functional)
- $58,633
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $65,355
- Total assets, end of year
- $92,771
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $92,771
- Cash, savings and investments
- $24,923
- Gross receipts
- $86,049
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES CORDLE | TREASURER | 5 | $0 |
| BRAD SPECK | PRESIDENT | 10 | $0 |
| WILLIAM LEGARE | VICE PRESIDE | 5 | $0 |
| CHLOE ALIBEVKOFF | SECRETARY | 5 | $0 |
| JOSH KLAMUT | MARKETING | 5 | $0 |
| MEGAN ANDERSON | FUNDRAISING | 5 | $0 |
| DILLON WERTZ | MEMBERSHIP | 5 | $0 |
| SUMMER CANTER | PUBLIC RELAT | 5 | $0 |
| MONIKA VELIZ | MEMBER AT LA | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Joss | Artistic Director | 10 | $4,000 |
| Lauren Zetts | Assistant Artistic Director | 5 | $2,000 |
| Chris Zanella | Jazz Band Director | 5 | $500 |
| Brad Speck | President | 10 | $0 |
| William Legere | Vice President | 5 | $0 |
| Chloe Alibeckoff | Secretary | 5 | $0 |
| Hannah Swanson | Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1375 W CLIFTON BLVD, LAKEWOOD, OH 44107-3352
- In care of
- % TREASURER
- Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
- PO Box 771360, Lakewood OH 44107
- Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
- Hannah Swanson, 19875 Center Ridge Road, Rocky River OH 44116
- Signed the 990-EZ
- JAMES CORDLE, TREASURER
- Phone
- (614) 623-8324
- Website
- clevelandprideband.org
- Return prepared by
- MCMANAMON & CO LLC
Mission
THE CLEVELAND PRIDE BAND CREATES AN AUTHENTIC SPACE FOR LGBTQ+ AND ALLIED MUSICIANS TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY, VISIBILITY, EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT THROUGH MUSIC PERFORMANCE. WE WELCOME MUSICIANS OF ALL SKILL LEVELS, AGES, AND IDENTITIES.
Program accomplishments
- CLEVELAND PRIDE BAND OPERATES TWO CONCERT BANDS WITH CLOSE TO 100 MEMBERS WHERE THEY CAN EXPERIENCE BEING REHEARSED AND TAUGHT BY QUALIFIED MUSIC STAFF AND PREFORM IN THREE CONCERTS EACH YEAR FOR OVER 1,000 PEOPLE IN TOTAL. MEMBERS GAIN EFFECTIVE MUSIC EDUCATION AND THE BAND SERVES TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCTAION ON LGBT CULTURE AND MUSIC IN THE WIND BAND GENRE.Expenses $58,633
- CLEVELAND PRIDE BAND PROVIDES A MARCHING BAND EACH SUMMER FOR THE CLEVELAND PRIDE FESTIVAL IN JUNE WITH CLOSE TO 100 MEMBERAS AND PREFORMING FOR THE THOUSAND OF PEOPLE IN ATTENDANCE FOR THE PARADE AND FESTIVAL. MEMBERS GAIN EDUCATION THROUGH REHEARSING AND WORKING WITH QUALIFIED STAFF ON MUSICIANSHIP AND PARADE MARCHING. THE MARCHING ALSO SERVES AS A TOOL FOR COMMUNITY OUTREACH FOR THE LGBT COMMUNITY WHILE PROVIDING ENTERTAINMENT AND EDUCATION ON LGBT CULTURE AND MUSIC FOR AUDIENCE MEMBERS.
- CLEVELAND PRIDE BAND PRODUCES A JAZZ BAND WITH OVER 20 MEMBERS. MEMBERA GAIN EDUCATION IN PLAYING IN JAZZ STYLE THROUGH REHEARSING AND WORKING WITH A QUALIFIED JAZZ DIRECTOR. JAZZ BAND PREFORMED AT THREE CONCERTS IN MALTZ PREFORMING ARTS CENTER WITH OVER 1,000 AUDIENCE MEMBERS TOTAL. AUDIENCE MEMBERS GAIN EDUCATION ON LGBT CULTURE AND MUSIC PREFORMED IN THE JAZZ GENRE.
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 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-5584491
- 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
- 2016
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A6C)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $92,771
- Income (IRS master file)
- $86,049
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $86,049 | $58,633 | $92,771 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $70,690 | $31,115 | $66,249 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: Hannah Swanson | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: William Legare | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Chris Daniels | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Chris Daniels | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $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 47-5584491).
Questions about BLAZING RIVER ARTS GROUP INC
- What is the EIN of BLAZING RIVER ARTS GROUP INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BLAZING RIVER ARTS GROUP INC is 47-5584491.
- Is BLAZING RIVER ARTS GROUP INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
- Are donations to BLAZING RIVER ARTS GROUP INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BLAZING RIVER ARTS GROUP INC 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 BLAZING RIVER ARTS GROUP INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BLAZING RIVER ARTS GROUP INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BLAZING RIVER ARTS GROUP INC?
- The 990-N for 2023 names Hannah Swanson.
- Who are the officers and directors of BLAZING RIVER ARTS GROUP INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BLAZING RIVER ARTS GROUP INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $86,049, expenses of $58,633 and total assets of $92,771 at year end.
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