Nonprofit · EIN 52-2453502
FRIENDS OF THE MOAB FOLK FESTIVAL
Tax-exempt · MOAB, UT 84532
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $548,864 | $485,086 | $63,778 | $322,917 | $5,476 | $317,441 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $518,145 | $469,732 | $48,413 | $255,823 | $2,160 | $253,663 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $385,264 | $467,498 | -$82,234 | $206,776 | $1,526 | $205,250 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $218,259
- of which government grants
- $82,921
- Program service revenue
- $322,674
- Investment income
- $7,931
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $118,655
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $136,270
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $4,892
- Occupancy
- $12,267
- Travel
- $2,742
- Depreciation
- $1,255
- Program services (functional)
- $485,086
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $255,823
- Total assets, end of year
- $322,917
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $5,476
- Net assets, end of year
- $317,441
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,112
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $317,441
- Gross receipts
- $548,864
- Employees
- 2
- Year formed
- 2005
- State of legal domicile
- UT
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Jones | President Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Karen Downey | Treasurer Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Cornelia Sheridan | Vice President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Julianne Waters | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Nicole Dvorscak | Secretary Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Jones | President Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Karen Downey | Treasurer Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Cornelia Sheridan | Vice President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Julianne Waters | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Nicole Dvorscak | Secretary Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Jones | President Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Meladye Shively | Vice President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Karen Downey | Treasurer Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Cornelia Sheridan | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Julianne Waters | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Nicole Dvorscak | Secretary Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1082, MOAB, UT 84532-1082
- Signed the 990
- Eric Jones, President
- Phone
- (970) 261-9434
- Website
- moabfolkfestival.com
- Return prepared by
- Matthew C Bissonette CPA PC
Mission
Operate and Support Moab Folk Music Festival Events
Program accomplishments
- Advertise, promote, and produce events to support and create a broader awareness of the musical arts of the State of Utah.Expenses $485,086 · grants $218,259 · revenue $322,674
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 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 52-2453502
- 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)
- $322,917
- Income (IRS master file)
- $548,864
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $548,864 | $485,086 | $322,917 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $518,145 | $469,732 | $255,823 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $385,264 | $467,498 | $206,776 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $479,915 | $387,367 | $287,484 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | 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 52-2453502).
Questions about FRIENDS OF THE MOAB FOLK FESTIVAL
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE MOAB FOLK FESTIVAL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE MOAB FOLK FESTIVAL is 52-2453502.
- Is FRIENDS OF THE MOAB FOLK FESTIVAL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2025.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE MOAB FOLK FESTIVAL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE MOAB FOLK FESTIVAL 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 FRIENDS OF THE MOAB FOLK FESTIVAL 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 FRIENDS OF THE MOAB FOLK FESTIVAL last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE MOAB FOLK FESTIVAL?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE MOAB FOLK FESTIVAL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $548,864, expenses of $485,086 and total assets of $322,917 at year end.
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