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Nonprofit · EIN 80-0476228

BUILDING BRIDGES JEFF HAAS METHOD FOR PROMOTING PEACE THROUGH MUSIC

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49685

Financials

$231K$137K2022$143K$210K2023$136K$279K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BUILDING BRIDGES JEFF HAAS METHOD FOR PROMOTING PEACE THROUGH MUSIC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$135,708$278,500-$142,792$1,181,981$3,846$1,178,135
June 30, 2024990$142,570$210,301-$67,731$1,282,498$3,567$1,278,931
June 30, 2023990$231,212$137,075$94,137$1,284,604$2,921$1,281,683
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$73,391
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$62,317
Net gain from sales of assets
$4,425
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$127,103
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$137,511
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$2,228
Accounting fees
$3,155
Travel
$22,713
Program services (functional)
$213,904
Management and general (functional)
$64,596

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,282,498
Total assets, end of year
$1,181,981
Total liabilities, end of year
$3,846
Net assets, end of year
$1,178,135
Publicly traded securities
$1,130,965
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,178,135
Gross receipts
$314,694
Employees
3
Year formed
2009
State of legal domicile
MI

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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JEFFREY HAASPRINCIPAL OFFICER
Officer
40$0
ISIAH SMITHPRESIDENT
Officer
1$0
KAREN STROMVICE PRESIDENT
Officer
1$0
MICHAEL HALEYTREASURER
Officer
1$0
DEBORAH OCHESSECRETARY
Officer
1$0
HEATHER KINGHAMBOARD MEMBER
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MICHAEL HALEYTREASURER
Officer
1$0
DEBORAH OCHESSECRETARY
Officer
1$0
ROSEMARY HAGANBOARD MEMBER
Officer
1$0
JEFFREY HAASPRINCIPAL OFFICER
Officer
40$0
ISIAH SMITHPRESIDENT
Officer
1$0
KAREN STROMVICE PRESIDENT
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MICHAEL HALEYBOARD MEMBER
Officer
1$0
DEBORAH OCHESSECRETARY
Officer
1$0
ROSEMARY HAGANBOARD MEMBER
Officer
1$0
JEFFREY HAASTREASURER
Officer
40$0
ISIAH SMITHPRESIDENT
Officer
1$0
KAREN STROMVICE PRESIDENT
Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 1225, TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49685-1225
In care of
% JEFFREY HAAS
Mailing address (990-N for 2016)
PO Box 1225, Traverse City MI 49685
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
JEFFREY HAAS, 865 E STATE ST, Traverse City, MI 49686
Principal officer (990-N for 2016)
Jeffrey Haas, 865 E State Street, Traverse City MI 49686
Signed the 990
JEFFREY HAAS, PRINCIPAL OFFICER
Phone
(231) 943-1225
Return prepared by
All Aspects Accounting LLC

Mission

Building Bridges with Music uses the universal language of music to foster open mindness, understanding and respect thereby addressing the root causes of bullying, prejudice and disrespect in public schools throughout Michigan.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Hour long workshops using music as a means to engage students in a meaningful discussion about root causes of bullying, prejudice, and disrespect. The presentaion includes a multi cultural quintet of musicians each of whom shares a personal story.
    Expenses $213,904

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
80-0476228
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
2022
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,181,981
Income (IRS master file)
$314,694

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
November 15, 2020
Posted by the IRS
July 12, 2021
Reinstated
Effective November 15, 2020

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$135,708$278,500$1,181,981IRS
990June 2024$142,570$210,301$1,282,498IRS
990June 2023$231,212$137,075$1,284,604XML
990June 2022$86,851$169,417$1,167,304IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2016
Officer: Jeffrey Haas
June 30, 2017≤ $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 80-0476228).

Questions about BUILDING BRIDGES JEFF HAAS METHOD FOR PROMOTING PEACE THROUGH MUSIC

What is the EIN of BUILDING BRIDGES JEFF HAAS METHOD FOR PROMOTING PEACE THROUGH MUSIC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BUILDING BRIDGES JEFF HAAS METHOD FOR PROMOTING PEACE THROUGH MUSIC is 80-0476228.
Is BUILDING BRIDGES JEFF HAAS METHOD FOR PROMOTING PEACE THROUGH MUSIC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on November 15, 2020 and reinstated it effective November 15, 2020.
Are donations to BUILDING BRIDGES JEFF HAAS METHOD FOR PROMOTING PEACE THROUGH MUSIC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BUILDING BRIDGES JEFF HAAS METHOD FOR PROMOTING PEACE THROUGH 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 BUILDING BRIDGES JEFF HAAS METHOD FOR PROMOTING PEACE THROUGH MUSIC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BUILDING BRIDGES JEFF HAAS METHOD FOR PROMOTING PEACE THROUGH MUSIC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of BUILDING BRIDGES JEFF HAAS METHOD FOR PROMOTING PEACE THROUGH MUSIC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JEFFREY HAAS.
Who are the officers and directors of BUILDING BRIDGES JEFF HAAS METHOD FOR PROMOTING PEACE THROUGH MUSIC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BUILDING BRIDGES JEFF HAAS METHOD FOR PROMOTING PEACE THROUGH MUSIC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $135,708, expenses of $278,500 and total assets of $1,181,981 at year end.

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