Nonprofit · EIN 81-0516714
CLASSICS FOR KIDS FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · HOLLISTON, MA 01746
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $86,768 | $113,919 | -$27,151 | $145,231 | $0 | $145,231 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $85,241 | $98,922 | -$13,681 | $172,382 | $0 | $172,382 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $65,564
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $21,204
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $15,836
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $49,974
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $5,510
- Occupancy
- $3,600
- Travel
- $972
- Program services (functional)
- $97,974
- Management and general (functional)
- $12,297
- Fundraising (functional)
- $3,648
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $172,382
- Total assets, end of year
- $145,231
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $145,231
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $65,815
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $79,416
- Gross receipts
- $89,733
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1998
- 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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL W LOWDEN | PRESIDENT Officer | 5 | $0 |
| BARRY KINGSTON | TREASURER Officer | 5 | $0 |
| JILL LENHARDT | SECRETARY Officer | 5 | $0 |
| FRANK GRAVES | TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| LUCIA LIN | TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| SETH JOHNSON | TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| STANFORD THOMPSON | TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| LYNN WEIDNER | TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| MICHAEL REYNOLDS | TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| ROBIN DILAURI | TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL W LOWDEN | PRESIDENT Officer | 5 | $0 |
| BARRY KINGSTON | TREASURER Officer | 5 | $0 |
| JILL LENHARDT | SECRETARY Officer | 5 | $0 |
| GEORGIA GODFREY | TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| FRANK GRAVES | TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| LUCIA LIN | TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| SETH JOHNSON | TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| STANFORD THOMPSON | TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| LYNN WEIDNER | TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| MICHAEL REYNOLDS | TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 5977, HOLLISTON, MA 01746-5977
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- BARRY KINGSTON, 110 MEADOWBROOK LANE, HOLLISTON, MA 01746
- Signed the 990
- BARRY KINGSTON, TREASURER
- Phone
- (508) 740-8331
- Return prepared by
- Christopher J Huckins CPA PC
Mission
EMPOWER YOUNG PEOPLE TO SHAPE POSITIVE FUTURES THROUGH MUSIC. BUILD SUSTAINABLE STRINGED INSTRUMENT MUSIC PROGRAMS AND PROVIDE GRANTS FOR HIGH QUALITY INSTRUMENTS.
Program accomplishments
- WE BELIEVE THAT PLAYING A STRING INSTRUMENT CAN TRANSFORM A CHILD, GIVING THEM EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS THAT CAN HELP MAKE THEM MORE SUCCESSFUL IN LIFE, TO HELP REALIZE THIS IDEAL WE SUPPORT STRINGS PROGRAMS SERVING KIDS AROUND AMERICA THROUGH MATCHING GRANTS FOR BEAUTIFUL NEW INSTRUMENTS.Expenses $97,974 · grants $49,974 · revenue $65,564
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 | Not 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
- 81-0516714
- 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
- 1998
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $145,231
- Income (IRS master file)
- $89,733
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $86,768 | $113,919 | $145,231 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $85,241 | $98,922 | $172,382 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $80,874 | $140,839 | $186,063 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | 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 81-0516714).
Questions about CLASSICS FOR KIDS FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of CLASSICS FOR KIDS FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CLASSICS FOR KIDS FOUNDATION is 81-0516714.
- Is CLASSICS FOR KIDS FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1998.
- Are donations to CLASSICS FOR KIDS FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CLASSICS FOR KIDS FOUNDATION 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 CLASSICS FOR KIDS FOUNDATION 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 CLASSICS FOR KIDS FOUNDATION 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 CLASSICS FOR KIDS FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names BARRY KINGSTON.
- Who are the officers and directors of CLASSICS FOR KIDS FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does CLASSICS FOR KIDS FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $86,768, expenses of $113,919 and total assets of $145,231 at year end.
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