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Nonprofit · EIN 73-1385753

PERCUSSIVE ARTS SOCIETY INC

Tax-exempt · INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46204

Financials

$1.5M$1.8M2023$1.9M$1.9M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of PERCUSSIVE ARTS SOCIETY INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$1,880,897$1,885,565-$4,668$4,614,547$1,025,078$3,589,469
December 31, 2023990$1,467,731$1,826,643-$358,912$4,337,806$1,047,149$3,290,657
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$602,246
Membership dues
$412,492
Program service revenue
$992,066
Investment income
$264,198
Net gain from sales of assets
$145,951
Other revenue
$22,387

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$32,145
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$119,671
Other salaries and wages
$457,259
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$676,765
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$6,333
Accounting fees
$18,250
Occupancy
$68,547
Depreciation
$21,705
Program services (functional)
$1,330,548
Management and general (functional)
$474,978
Fundraising (functional)
$80,039

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$4,337,806
Total assets, end of year
$4,614,547
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,025,078
Net assets, end of year
$3,589,469
Land, buildings and equipment
$94,227
Publicly traded securities
$3,776,959
Net assets without donor restrictions
$2,189,021
Net assets with donor restrictions
$1,400,448
Gross receipts
$2,485,769
Employees
11
Volunteers
150
Year formed
1961
State of legal domicile
IN

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JOSHUA SIMONDSEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$116,670
KATHRYN AHEARNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0$0
ANDERS ASTRANDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0$0
DEB BIRNBAUMDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0$0
LAUREN CAULKINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0$0
DEREK MOOREDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0$0
MARCIA NEELDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0$0
JULIE DAVILAPRESIDENT
Officer
0$0
DR THAD ANDERSONPRESIDENT-ELECT
Officer
0$0
JUELS THOMASFIRST VICE PRESIDENT
Officer
0$0
DR LAMON LAWHORNSEC. VICE PRESIDENT
Officer
0$0
DR MEGAN ARNSSECRETARY
Officer
0$0
MICHAEL BURRITTIMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
Officer
0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JOSHUA SIMONDSEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$113,527
KATHRYN AHEARNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0$0
ANDERS ASTRANDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0$0
DEB BIRNBAUMDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0$0
LAUREN CAULKINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0$0
DEREK MOOREDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0$0
MARCIA NEELDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0$0
JULIE DAVILAPRESIDENT
Officer
0$0
DR THAD ANDERSONPRESIDENT-ELECT
Officer
0$0
JUELS THOMASFIRST VICE PRESIDENT
Officer
0$0
DR LAMON LAWHORNSEC. VICE PRESIDENT
Officer
0$0
DR MEGAN ARNSSECRETARY
Officer
0$0
MICHAEL BURRITTIMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
Officer
0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
127 E MICHIGAN ST STE 600, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46204-1578
In care of
% STEVE BECK
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
JOSHUA SIMONDS, 127 E MICHIGAN ST STE 600, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46204
Signed the 990
JOSHUA SIMONDS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(317) 974-4488
Return prepared by
AGRESTA STORMS & O'LEARY PC

Mission

TO INSPIRE, EDUCATE, AND SUPPORT PERCUSSIONISTS AND DRUMMERS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • MEMBER SERVICES: PERCUSSIVE ARTS SOCIETY, INC. (PAS) SERVES AN INTERNATIONAL SUBSCRIBER BASE OF MORE THAN 5,000 INDIVIDUALS. PAS SUBSCRIBERS HAVE EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO ONLINE DIGITAL ARCHIVES, EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES, RESEARCH TOOLS, AND THE PAS VIDEO LIBRARY. PAS PUBLISHES A PROFESSIONAL JOURNAL, PERCUSSIVE NOTES, SIX TIMES PER YEAR, AND A PRINT MAGAZINE, DRUMSET, FOUR TIMES PER YEAR. PAS HAS FORTY-NINE CHAPTERS IN THE UNITED STATES AND FORTY-NINE INTERNATIONAL CHAPTERS. PAS PROVIDES GRANT SUPPORT FOR CHAPTER EVENTS PROMOTING PERCUSSION THROUGH FESTIVALS, CLINICS, AND COMPETITIONS. PAS HOSTS REGIONAL PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE COMPETITIONS AND FESTIVALS IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN MUSIC AND PERCUSSION THROUGH PERFORMANCE AND EXPERT ADJUDICATOR FEEDBACK. PAS PROVIDES ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS TO FULL TIME STUDENTS PURSUING PERCUSSION EDUCATION AS WELL AS SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS FOR ASSISTANCE TO ATTEND THE ANNUAL PERCUSSION CONVENTION.
    Expenses $448,872 · revenue $62,164
  • PASIC: PAS HOSTS ONE OF THE LARGEST IN-PERSON DRUM AND PERCUSSION EVENTS IN THE WORLD, AN ANNUAL 4-DAY EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE TITLED THE PERCUSSIVE ARTS SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION (PASIC), WITH OVER 5,000 ATTENDEES FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD. PASIC ATTENDEES HAVE ACCESS TO OVER 100 CLINICS, CONCERTS, MASTERCLASSES, WORKSHOPS AND INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCES PRESENTED BY LEADING ARTISTS AND TEACHING PROFESSIONALS. PASIC ALSO INCLUDES A TRADESHOW FEATURING MORE THAN 100 BRANDS DEBUTING NEW INSTRUMENTS, GEAR, AND MUSIC TO PLAY AND BUY. PASIC SHOWCASES ALL AREAS OF PERCUSSION, INCLUDING DRUM SET, MARCHING, KEYBOARD, SYMPHONIC, WORLD, EDUCATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND MORE.
    Expenses $820,405 · revenue $929,902
  • LOCAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES: PAS IS THE STEWARD OF A COLLECTION OF HISTORIC ARTIFACTS, RARE PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS AND A RESEARCH LIBRARY OF PERCUSSION SCORES, METHODS AND RECORDINGS FROM AROUND THE WORLD. PAS PROVIDES LOCAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING IN THE INDIANAPOLIS COMMUNITY DESIGNED TO PROVIDE A SPACE TO EXPLORE THE WORLD OF PERCUSSION FIRST-HAND. ATTENDEES LEARN ABOUT PLAYING TECHNIQUES, DELVE INTO INDIVIDUAL INSTRUMENTS, AND ENJOY MUSICAL PERFORMANCES FROM LOCAL AND NATIONAL ARTISTS AND ENSEMBLES.
    Expenses $61,271 · grants $32,145 · revenue $22,387

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
73-1385753
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
1996
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$4,614,547
Income (IRS master file)
$2,485,769

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$1,880,897$1,885,565$4,614,547IRS
990December 2023$1,467,731$1,826,643$4,337,806XML
990December 2022$1,830,869$2,003,505$4,867,107IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 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 73-1385753).

Questions about PERCUSSIVE ARTS SOCIETY INC

What is the EIN of PERCUSSIVE ARTS SOCIETY INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of PERCUSSIVE ARTS SOCIETY INC is 73-1385753.
Is PERCUSSIVE ARTS SOCIETY INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
Are donations to PERCUSSIVE ARTS SOCIETY INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does PERCUSSIVE ARTS SOCIETY 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 PERCUSSIVE ARTS SOCIETY INC 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 PERCUSSIVE ARTS SOCIETY INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of PERCUSSIVE ARTS SOCIETY INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JOSHUA SIMONDS.
Who are the officers and directors of PERCUSSIVE ARTS SOCIETY INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $116,670 (JOSHUA SIMONDS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does PERCUSSIVE ARTS SOCIETY INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,880,897, expenses of $1,885,565 and total assets of $4,614,547 at year end.

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