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Nonprofit · EIN 51-0151827

FOLK ARTS CENTER OF NEW ENGLAND INC

Tax-exempt · STONEHAM, MA 02180

Financials

$378K$380K2022$429K$352K2023$402K$404K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FOLK ARTS CENTER OF NEW ENGLAND INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
July 31, 2025990$401,858$403,808-$1,950$370,703$69,382$301,321
July 31, 2024990$428,717$352,402$76,315$364,995$64,031$300,964
July 31, 2023990$377,918$379,625-$1,707$267,353$41,662$225,691
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$97,615
Membership dues
$22,470
Program service revenue
$288,844
Investment income
$9,942
Net rental income
$420
Net income from sales of inventory
$5,037
Other revenue
$5,457

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$82,776
Other salaries and wages
$23,598
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$119,858
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$18,150
Travel
$72,984
Program services (functional)
$337,372
Management and general (functional)
$46,987
Fundraising (functional)
$19,449

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$364,995
Total assets, end of year
$370,703
Total liabilities, end of year
$69,382
Net assets, end of year
$301,321
Net assets without donor restrictions
$301,321
Gross receipts
$409,971
Employees
3
Volunteers
50
Year formed
1975
State of legal domicile
MA

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
Marcie Van CleaveExecutive Director
Key employee
40$83,579
James MadiganPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
Almas DossaVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Carl LazarusTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
Ron WilkinsonSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Barbara MersonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Carolyn RammDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
David SalsteinDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Susan WhiteDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Marcie Van CleaveExecutive Director
Key employee
40$78,992
Carolyn RammPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
James MadiganVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Carl LazarusTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Almas DossaCo-Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Barbara MersonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
David SalsteinDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Ron WilkinsonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Siu-Ching LuiDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Sue RoseDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Yaron ShragaiDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended July 31, 2023: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Marcie Van CleaveExecutive Director
Key employee
40$78,200
Carolyn RammPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
James MadiganVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Carl LazarusTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Almas DossaSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Barbara MersonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
David SalsteinDirector
Trustee or director
0.25$0
Ron WilkinsonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Siu-Ching LuiDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Sue RoseDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Yaron ShragaiDirector
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
10 FRANKLIN ST, STONEHAM, MA 02180-1862
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Carl Lazarus, 10 Franklin Street, Stoneham, MA 021801862
Signed the 990
Carl Lazarus, Treasurer
Phone
(781) 438-4387

Mission

To promote traditional folk dance and music

990 for the year ended July 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • To present classes, workshops, parties, concerts, and camps that provide opportunities to learn, practice, and appreciate folk dance, music, and culture from around the word, as well as support to dancers and musicians
    Expenses $327,312 · revenue $389,106
  • To provide information and referral services on dance resources available in the greater Boston area0
  • To make available folk dance recordings, sheet music, and instructions for the dance community
    Expenses $10,060 · revenue $13,106

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
51-0151827
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
1975
Accounting year ends
July
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$370,703
Income (IRS master file)
$409,971

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990July 2025$401,858$403,808$370,703XML
990July 2024$428,717$352,402$364,995XML
990July 2023$377,918$379,625$267,353XML
990July 2022$243,489$257,367$253,940IRS
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 51-0151827).

Questions about FOLK ARTS CENTER OF NEW ENGLAND INC

What is the EIN of FOLK ARTS CENTER OF NEW ENGLAND INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FOLK ARTS CENTER OF NEW ENGLAND INC is 51-0151827.
Is FOLK ARTS CENTER OF NEW ENGLAND INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1975.
Are donations to FOLK ARTS CENTER OF NEW ENGLAND INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FOLK ARTS CENTER OF NEW ENGLAND 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 FOLK ARTS CENTER OF NEW ENGLAND INC 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 FOLK ARTS CENTER OF NEW ENGLAND INC 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 FOLK ARTS CENTER OF NEW ENGLAND INC?
The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 names Carl Lazarus.
Who are the officers and directors of FOLK ARTS CENTER OF NEW ENGLAND INC?
The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $83,579 (Marcie Van Cleave, Executive Director).
How much revenue does FOLK ARTS CENTER OF NEW ENGLAND INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $401,858, expenses of $403,808 and total assets of $370,703 at year end.

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